Newly opened: Spanish fare at Wan Chai’s The Optimist
Relaxed vibe and well-cooked dishes make this Northern Spanish eatery a winner
Either The Optimist’s phone (tel: 2433 3324) does not have a call waiting function or the line is always jammed. We called several times throughout the day before we finally spoke to a person. And although the confirmation email they said they would send us never arrived, we know our booking was secured when they called us on the day to confirm.
We thoroughly enjoyed the relaxed vibe of the “Barcelona chic” bar on the ground floor. Located in Wan Chai, the three-storey restaurant is the brainchild of Christian Talpo and Manuel Palacio, the team behind Pirata which is in the same building.
Instead of the homey Italian cuisine of Pirata, the duo’s latest mission is to offer a northern Spanish experience and asador (grill) dishes.
