Restaurant Pelayo
Rüttenscheider Str. 138, 45131 Essen
Closed now · opens 17:00
Spanishtapas€€€€
Menu
Source: the restaurant's website, read on 13 September 2026. Prices and dishes may have changed since.
Calories and carbohydrates are estimates by an AI model based on this menu, made on 13 September 2026, for a typical portion. They are not medical advice and do not replace what the kitchen can tell you. "Diabetes-friendly" means: modest carbohydrates for the course, little sugar and no fast-absorbing base such as fries, white bread or white rice.
VEGETARIAN TAPAS
BREADvegetarian
2.80
PAN — Brot (I)
estimate≈ 180 kcal32 g carbs
BREAD WITH ALIOLIvegetarian
5.50
PAN CON ALIOLI — Bread with three types of garlic mayonnaise
estimate≈ 320 kcal30 g carbs
POTATOES WITH ALIOLIvegetarian
6.90
PATATAS CON ALIOLI — Fried potato cubes with alioli
estimate≈ 450 kcal35 g carbs
TRILLIZOS WITH FRESH CHEESEvegetarian
7.90
TRILLIZOS CON QUESO FRESCO — Trillizos with coarse sea salt and cream cheese
estimate≈ 280 kcal12 g carbsdiabetes-friendly
ASSORTED OLIVESvegetarian
5.50
ACEITUNAS VARIADAS — Gemischte Oliven (2,18)
estimate≈ 160 kcal6 g carbsdiabetes-friendlybalanced 66
ROASTED GOAT CHEESE WITH HONEY AND ROSEMARYvegetarian
11.20
QUESO DE CABRA ASADO CON MIEL Y ROMERO — Braised goat cheese with honey and rosemary
estimate≈ 380 kcal18 g carbsdiabetes-friendly
RICE WITH VEGETABLESvegetarian
9.50
ARROZ CON VERDURA — Saffron rice with fresh vegetables
estimate≈ 320 kcal55 g carbs
TORTILLA ESPAÑOLAvegetarian
7.90
TORTILLAESPAÑOLA — Spanish potato omelette
estimate≈ 350 kcal28 g carbs
CHEESE CROQUETTESvegetarian
6.50
CROQUETAS CON QUESO — Croquettes with herb cream cheese
estimate≈ 310 kcal22 g carbs
GRILLED ZUCCHINI AND EGGPLANTvegetarian
7.90
CALABACÍN Y BERENJENA ALAPLANCHA — Grilled and pickled zucchini and eggplant
estimate≈ 180 kcal12 g carbsdiabetes-friendlybalanced 70
PIMIENTOS DE PADRÓNvegetarian
7.90
PIMIENTOS DEPADRÓN — Green fried peppers with sea salt
estimate≈ 150 kcal8 g carbsdiabetes-friendlybalanced 66
FRIED CHEESE IN TOMATO SAUCEvegetarian
9.50
QUESO FRITO EN SALSA DE TOMATE — Fried soft cheese on a bed of tomato
estimate≈ 420 kcal14 g carbsdiabetes-friendly
QUESO MANCHEGOvegetarian
8.50
Spanish sheep's milk cheese
estimate≈ 320 kcal1 g carbsdiabetes-friendlybalanced 67
CHEESE IN OILvegetarian
8.50
QUESO EN ACEITE — Spicy marinated Manchego cubes
estimate≈ 380 kcal2 g carbsdiabetes-friendlybalanced 66
TOMATO TOASTvegetarian
7.50
EMPAREDADODE TOMATE — Toasted bread with diced tomatoes and onions
estimate≈ 220 kcal30 g carbs
GRATINATED MUSHROOMSvegetarian
8.50
CHAMPIÑÓNES GRATINADOS — Baked mushroom heads filled with soft cheese and tomato-cream sauce
estimate≈ 260 kcal10 g carbsdiabetes-friendly
STUFFED MUSHROOMSvegetarian
7.90
CHAMPIÑONES RELLENOS — Mushrooms filled with tomato salsa and spinach
estimate≈ 180 kcal12 g carbsdiabetes-friendlybalanced 66
ESPINACAS ALA CATALANAvegetarian
8.50
Fresh spinach with garlic and pine nuts
estimate≈ 210 kcal10 g carbsdiabetes-friendlybalanced 70
BAKED MANCHEGOvegetarian
9.50
MANCHEGO ALHORNO — Baked Manchego cheese with fig mustard
estimate≈ 340 kcal12 g carbsdiabetes-friendlybalanced 67
ALCACHOFAS ALJEREZvegetarian
8.50
Fried artichoke hearts in sherry sauce
estimate≈ 240 kcal14 g carbsdiabetes-friendlybalanced 70
Pisto Manchegovegetarian
8.50
Fresh mixed vegetables
estimate≈ 120 kcal12 g carbsdiabetes-friendlybalanced 66
Pimientos del Piquillo con Queso Frescovegetarian
6.90
PIMIENTOS DELPIQUILLO CON QUESO FRESCO — Marinated peppers with fresh cheese
estimate≈ 180 kcal8 g carbsdiabetes-friendlybalanced 66
Champiñones a la Planchavegetarian
6.90
CHAMPIÑONES ALAPLANCHA — Grilled mushrooms with onions and garlic
estimate≈ 110 kcal6 g carbsdiabetes-friendly
Calabacín Rellenovegetarian
8.50
CALABACIN RELLENO — Vegetarian stuffed baked zucchini
estimate≈ 210 kcal14 g carbsdiabetes-friendlybalanced 66
Verduras Gratinadasvegetarian
8.50
Mixed gratinated vegetables
estimate≈ 250 kcal15 g carbsdiabetes-friendlybalanced 70
TAPAS WITH FISH OR MEAT
Patatas con Salsa de Tomate y Jamón
7.90
Fried potato cubes with tomato-ham sauce
estimate≈ 320 kcal22 g carbs
Patatas Riojanas
10.90
Potato stew with chorizo
estimate≈ 380 kcal25 g carbsdiabetes-friendly
Pata Negra
16.90
Iberian ham
estimate≈ 180 kcal1 g carbsdiabetes-friendlybalanced 67
Jamón Serrano
9.90
Serrano ham
estimate≈ 160 kcal1 g carbsdiabetes-friendly
Marisco con Patatas y Verduraspescatarian
11.90
Vegetable and potato pan with seafood
estimate≈ 310 kcal24 g carbsdiabetes-friendlybalanced 75
Boquerones en Vinagrepescatarian
7.50
Marinated anchovy fillets
estimate≈ 110 kcal2 g carbsdiabetes-friendly
Dátiles con Bacon
6.90
Fried dates wrapped in bacon
estimate≈ 220 kcal16 g carbsdiabetes-friendly
Espinacas con Gambaspescatarian
10.90
Fresh sautéed spinach with prawns and garlic
estimate≈ 240 kcal8 g carbsdiabetes-friendlybalanced 70
Jamón Serrano con Higo y Miel
11.90
Serrano ham with figs and honey
estimate≈ 260 kcal18 g carbs
Chorizo a la Plancha
7.50
Grilled Spanish chorizo
estimate≈ 280 kcal4 g carbsdiabetes-friendly
SOUPS
Gazpachovegetarian
7.50
Cold vegetable soup
estimate≈ 120 kcal15 g carbsdiabetes-friendlybalanced 72
Sopa de Tomatevegetarian
7.50
SOPADE TOMATE — Tomato soup
estimate≈ 150 kcal18 g carbsdiabetes-friendlybalanced 72
Sopa de Verdurasvegetarian
7.50
SOPADE VERDURAS — Vegetable soup
estimate≈ 110 kcal14 g carbsdiabetes-friendlybalanced 78
Sopa de Pescadopescatarian
13.90
SOPADEPESCADO — Fish soup
estimate≈ 220 kcal12 g carbsdiabetes-friendlybalanced 79
APPETIZERS
Entremeses Vegetarianosvegetarian
19.90
Mixed vegetarian appetizer platter
estimate≈ 650 kcal45 g carbsbalanced 74
Entremeses Variados
21.90
Mixed appetizer platter
estimate≈ 650 kcal35 g carbsdiabetes-friendlybalanced 69
SALADS
Ensalada de Tomatevegetarian
7.50
ENSALADADE TOMATE — Tomato salad with red onions
estimate≈ 120 kcal12 g carbsdiabetes-friendlybalanced 66
Ensalada Mixtavegetarian
8.90
Mixed salad
estimate≈ 180 kcal10 g carbsdiabetes-friendlybalanced 66
Ensalada con Manchegovegetarian
13.90
Mixed salad with Manchego cheese
estimate≈ 320 kcal12 g carbsdiabetes-friendlybalanced 66
Ensalada con Jamón
13.90
ENSALADA CON JAMON — Mixed salad with Serrano ham
estimate≈ 280 kcal10 g carbsdiabetes-friendlybalanced 70
Ensalada con Pollo
14.90
Mixed salad with chicken breast fillet
estimate≈ 350 kcal12 g carbsdiabetes-friendlybalanced 70
Ensalada con Gambaspescatarian
17.90
Mixed salad with prawns
estimate≈ 310 kcal12 g carbsdiabetes-friendlybalanced 70
FISH TAPAS
Muslitos de Marpescatarian
6.50
MMUUSSLLIITTOOSS DDEE MMAARR — Lobster meat croquettes
estimate≈ 240 kcal18 g carbs
Boquerones Fritospescatarian
7.90
Small fried anchovies
estimate≈ 220 kcal12 g carbsdiabetes-friendly
Calamares alla Romanapescatarian
8.90
CALAMARES ALLA ROMANNA — Fried squid rings with aioli
estimate≈ 380 kcal22 g carbs
Gambas en Salsa de Tomate
9.90
Prawns in tomato sauce, baked
estimate≈ 210 kcal14 g carbsdiabetes-friendlybalanced 82
Pulpo a la Gallega
14.90
PULPO ALA GALLEGA — Octopus with potatoes Galician style
estimate≈ 420 kcal35 g carbsdiabetes-friendlybalanced 85
Gambas en Nido de Patatas
7.90
Prawns in a potato nest
estimate≈ 310 kcal28 g carbsbalanced 65
Gambas al Ajillo
12.50
GAMBAS ALAJILLO — Prawns in hot garlic oil
estimate≈ 280 kcal6 g carbsdiabetes-friendlybalanced 67
Calamares a la Plancha
11.90
CALAMARES ALA PLANCHA — Grilled squid
estimate≈ 180 kcal5 g carbsdiabetes-friendlybalanced 79
Sepia
10.90
Grilled cuttlefish
estimate≈ 170 kcal5 g carbsdiabetes-friendlybalanced 79
Pulpo a la Plancha
15.90
PULPO ALA PLANCHA — Grilled octopus
estimate≈ 210 kcal6 g carbsdiabetes-friendlybalanced 79
Paella
18.90
Saffron rice pan with seafood and chicken
estimate≈ 680 kcal75 g carbsbalanced 77
Plato de Pescado
25.90
Mixed fish platter
estimate≈ 550 kcal25 g carbsdiabetes-friendlybalanced 75
Salmón en Salsa de Gambas y Romero
17.90
SALMON EN SALSA DE GAMBAS Y ROMERO — Salmon in rosemary-prawn sauce
estimate≈ 410 kcal12 g carbsdiabetes-friendlybalanced 71
Filete de Dorada
16.90
Sea bream fillet Mediterranean style
estimate≈ 280 kcal6 g carbsdiabetes-friendlybalanced 67
MEAT TAPAS
Pollo Empanado
9.90
Breaded chicken breast fillets with sweet chili sauce
estimate≈ 420 kcal22 g carbsdiabetes-friendly
Pollo Alajillo
10.90
Chicken breast fillet in hot garlic oil
estimate≈ 310 kcal3 g carbsdiabetes-friendlybalanced 67
Albóndigas en Salsa de Tomate
10.90
Beef meatballs in tomato sauce
estimate≈ 340 kcal12 g carbsdiabetes-friendlybalanced 67
Pollo ala Mostaza
11.50
Chicken breast fillet in honey-mustard sauce
estimate≈ 360 kcal15 g carbsdiabetes-friendly
Pinchos de Pollo
9.90
Chicken breast cubes with paprika on a skewer
estimate≈ 240 kcal6 g carbsdiabetes-friendlybalanced 79
Pollo al Jerez
10.90
Chicken breast fillets in sherry sauce
estimate≈ 320 kcal8 g carbsdiabetes-friendlybalanced 67
Pinchos de Cerdo
9.90
2 grilled pork skewers
estimate≈ 380 kcal2 g carbsdiabetes-friendlybalanced 67
Cordero a la Plancha
20.90
CORDERO ALAPLANCHA — Grilled rack of lamb chops
estimate≈ 450 kcal0 g carbsdiabetes-friendlybalanced 67
Cerdo en Salsa de Champiñones
12.50
CERDO EN SALSA DE CHAMPIÑÓNES — Pork fillet in mushroom-herb sauce
estimate≈ 340 kcal8 g carbsdiabetes-friendlybalanced 67
Pinchos Morunos
11.90
Grilled lamb skewers
estimate≈ 360 kcal2 g carbsdiabetes-friendlybalanced 67
Carne a Riojana
11.90
CARNE ALARIOJANA — Beef in Rioja sauce
estimate≈ 380 kcal12 g carbsdiabetes-friendlybalanced 67
MEAT SPECIALTIES
Rosbif a la Plancha
15.90
ROSBIF A LAPLANCHA — Grilled Argentine rump steak
estimate≈ 650 kcal0 g carbsdiabetes-friendlybalanced 71
Parillada de Carne
39.90
Mixed grill platter with Pimientos de Padrón and patatas con alioli
estimate≈ 1400 kcal65 g carbsheavy 38
Parciales de Solomillo
21.90
Slices of Argentine beef tenderloin
estimate≈ 580 kcal0 g carbsdiabetes-friendlybalanced 71
DESSERTS
Churros con Chocolate
6.90
Fried pastry with warm chocolate sauce
estimate≈ 550 kcal68 g carbsheavy 36
Crema Catalana
6.90
Caramelized vanilla pudding
estimate≈ 320 kcal30 g carbsheavy 42
Helado Frito
9.90
Homemade fried Bourbon vanilla ice cream in marzipan-hazelnut coating and fresh fruit
estimate≈ 620 kcal55 g carbsheavy 27
Helados Variados
7.90
Mixed ice cream with fresh fruit
estimate≈ 380 kcal45 g carbsheavy 43
Offer 34.00 Euro
Alioli
34.00
Garlic mayonnaise
estimate≈ 150 kcal2 g carbsdiabetes-friendly
Jamón Serrano
34.00
Jamon Serrano — Spanish ham
estimate≈ 280 kcal1 g carbsdiabetes-friendlybalanced 67
Queso Manchego
34.00
Spanish sheep's milk cheese
estimate≈ 350 kcal1 g carbsdiabetes-friendlybalanced 67
Aceitunas variadasvegan, vegetarian
34.00
Mixed olives
estimate≈ 220 kcal8 g carbsdiabetes-friendlybalanced 66
Queso fritovegetarian
34.00
Queso frito en salsa de tomate — Fried cheese in tomato sauce
estimate≈ 420 kcal12 g carbsdiabetes-friendlybalanced 67
Dates with bacon
34.00
Daitels de bacon — Bacon-wrapped dates
estimate≈ 310 kcal18 g carbs
Calabacín y berenjenavegan, vegetarian
34.00
Calabacin y berenjena a la plancha — Grilled zucchini and eggplant
estimate≈ 180 kcal10 g carbsdiabetes-friendlybalanced 66
Patatas Bravasvegetarian
34.00
Patas Bravas — Fried potato cubes with aioli
estimate≈ 450 kcal35 g carbs
Gambas al Ajillo
34.00
Shrimp in hot garlic oil
estimate≈ 260 kcal4 g carbsdiabetes-friendlybalanced 67
Pollo a la Mostaza
34.00
Chicken in honey-mustard sauce
estimate≈ 320 kcal12 g carbsdiabetes-friendly
Boquerones fritospescatarian
34.00
Fried anchovies
estimate≈ 290 kcal6 g carbsdiabetes-friendlybalanced 67
Albondigas
34.00
Albondigas en salsa de tomate — Meatballs in tomato sauce
estimate≈ 340 kcal14 g carbsdiabetes-friendlybalanced 67
Offer 39.00 Euro
Alioli
39.00
Garlic mayonnaise
estimate≈ 150 kcal2 g carbsdiabetes-friendly
Jamón Serrano
39.00
Jamon Serrano — Spanish ham
estimate≈ 280 kcal1 g carbsdiabetes-friendlybalanced 67
Queso Manchego
39.00
Spanish sheep's milk cheese
estimate≈ 350 kcal1 g carbsdiabetes-friendlybalanced 67
Aceitunas variadasvegan, vegetarian
39.00
Mixed olives
estimate≈ 220 kcal8 g carbsdiabetes-friendlybalanced 66
Queso fritovegetarian
39.00
Queso frito en salsa de tomate — Fried cheese in tomato sauce
estimate≈ 420 kcal12 g carbsdiabetes-friendlybalanced 67
Dates with bacon
39.00
Daitels de bacon — Bacon-wrapped dates
estimate≈ 310 kcal18 g carbs
Calabacín y berenjenavegan, vegetarian
39.00
Calabacin y berenjena a la plancha — Grilled zucchini and eggplant
estimate≈ 180 kcal10 g carbsdiabetes-friendlybalanced 66
Patatas Bravasvegetarian
39.00
Patas Bravas — Fried potato cubes with aioli
estimate≈ 450 kcal35 g carbs
Gambas al Ajillo
39.00
Shrimp in hot garlic oil
estimate≈ 260 kcal4 g carbsdiabetes-friendlybalanced 67
Pollo a la Mostaza
39.00
Chicken in honey-mustard sauce
estimate≈ 650 kcal25 g carbs
Pinchos Moruños
39.00
Lamb skewers
estimate≈ 550 kcal0 g carbsdiabetes-friendlybalanced 71
Albondigas
39.00
Albondigas en salsa de tomate — Meatballs in tomato sauce
estimate≈ 500 kcal15 g carbsdiabetes-friendlybalanced 74
Crema Catalana or Churros con Chocolate
39.00
Crema Catalana oder Churros Con Chocolate — Caramelized vanilla pudding or fried dough with warm chocolate
estimate≈ 600 kcal70 g carbsheavy 28
Offer 44.00 Euro
Alioli
44.00
Garlic mayonnaise
estimate≈ 150 kcal2 g carbsdiabetes-friendly
Jamón Serrano
44.00
Jamon Serrano — Spanish Serrano ham
estimate≈ 300 kcal1 g carbsdiabetes-friendlybalanced 67
Queso Manchego
44.00
Spanish sheep's milk cheese
estimate≈ 350 kcal1 g carbsdiabetes-friendlybalanced 67
Mixed Olivesvegan
44.00
Aceitunas variadas — Assorted olives
estimate≈ 200 kcal8 g carbsdiabetes-friendlybalanced 66
Fried Cheesevegetarian
44.00
Queso frito en salsa de tomate — Fried soft cheese on a bed of tomato sauce
estimate≈ 450 kcal12 g carbsdiabetes-friendlybalanced 67
Dates in Bacon
44.00
Daitels de bacon — Bacon-wrapped dates
estimate≈ 320 kcal18 g carbs
Zucchini and Eggplantvegan
44.00
Calabacin y berenjena a la plancha — Grilled and pickled zucchini and eggplant
estimate≈ 180 kcal12 g carbsdiabetes-friendlybalanced 70
Pimientos de Padrónvegan
44.00
Pimientos de Padron — Small fried peppers
estimate≈ 150 kcal8 g carbsdiabetes-friendlybalanced 66
Patatas Bravas
44.00
Patas Bravas — Fried potato cubes with alioli
estimate≈ 400 kcal35 g carbs
Gambas al Ajillo
44.00
Shrimp in hot garlic oil
estimate≈ 300 kcal5 g carbsdiabetes-friendlybalanced 67
Pollo a la Mostaza
44.00
Chicken in honey-mustard sauce
estimate≈ 650 kcal25 g carbs
Cordero a la plancha
44.00
Grilled rack of lamb
estimate≈ 600 kcal0 g carbsdiabetes-friendlybalanced 71
Carne Riojana
44.00
Beef in Rioja sauce
estimate≈ 550 kcal12 g carbsdiabetes-friendlybalanced 71
Crema Catalana or Churros con Chocolate
44.00
Crema Catalana oder Churros Con Chocolate — Caramelized vanilla pudding or fried dough with warm chocolate
estimate≈ 600 kcal70 g carbsheavy 28
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Many Spanish vegetarian tapas
How well a vegetarian eats here, read from the menu. Not a review score.
The menu features an extensive list of vegetarian tapas. You can order tortilla española, patatas con alioli and grilled pimientos de padrón. Mixed tables fare well with many plant-based options alongside meat and fish.
44 vegetarian and 7 vegan dishes out of 118
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Low Carb Spanish Tapas
How well someone with diabetes eats here, from the menu and estimated carbohydrates. Not medical advice.
This restaurant offers many protein-based tapas and grilled meats. There are numerous low-carb options available.
89 diabetes-friendly · 118 dishes
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Practical
- Address
- Rüttenscheider Str. 138, 45131 Essen
- Hours
- Mon17:00–22:00Tue17:00–22:00Wed17:00–22:00Thu17:00–22:00Fri17:00–23:00Sat17:00–23:00Sunclosed
- Contact
- +49201779782 service@pelayo-essen.de
- Sources
- Overture Maps Places (CDLA-Permissive 2.0), pelayo-essen.de/
- Record
- completeness 83 %, confidence 80 %