\n Guide inspectors are constantly on the road eating out at restaurants to uncover new dining spots worthy of a recommendation.\n<\/p>\n
\n And they added another 25 restaurants to the guide for Great Britain and Ireland in December including a newcomer that’s been open for just four months.\n<\/p>\n
\n Nieves Barrag\u00e1n Mohacho opened Legado at the end of August. (Image: Sam Cornish)\n<\/p>\n
\n Legado opened at the end of August as part of the Montacute Yards redevelopment off Shoreditch High Street.\n<\/p>\n
\n It celebrates Spanish cuisine including lesser known dishes, regional culinary traditions and the country’s artisan producers.\n<\/p>\n
\n Alongside the restaurant is the Legado Taberna, a less formal space\u00a0where walk-ins can enjoy Sherry, Cava, and pintxos small plates\n<\/p>\n
\n The restaurant’s name translates as Legacy and is the passion project of chef Nieves Barrag\u00e1n Mohacho – backed by JKS restaurants who also run Michelin-starred Gymkhana, Trishna, and Sabor.\n<\/p>\n
\n Legado celebrates the regional dishes and artisan producers of Spain. (Image: Sam Cornish)\n<\/p>\n
\n Originally from Bilbao, Nieves has earned Michelin stars for her work at Barrafina and Sabor with her flavourful, rustic dishes inspired by her mother and the ingredients of Spain.\n<\/p>\n
\n Critics have praised dishes such as the whole suckling pig, goats cheese tempura, octopus with caper berries and paprika oil, skate wing tortilla, and Legado sandwich made from beef and smoked cheese between slices of deep fried swiss chard coated in panko crumbs.\n<\/p>\n
\n The Guide entry reads: “Anybody who has eaten at Sabor will have been excited for this new opening from Chef Nieves Barrag\u00e1n Mohacho \u2013 one of Spain’s greatest exports to the London dining scene \u2013 and they won\u2019t be disappointed by Legado\u2019s exuberant cooking and well-oiled service.\n<\/p>\n
\n “The extensive menu shows off all the kitchen\u2019s considerable talents, including a whole section on suckling pig that uses every part of the animal in a series of delicious ways. Not long after opening, it\u2019s already a hit and it\u2019s no surprise, given what a wonderful celebration of Spanish cuisine it is.”\n<\/p>\n
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