Regulars at Exmouth Market know all about Moro Restaurant, a lively establishment with a delightful combination of Spanish and North African cuisines. For more than a decade now, people have been visiting them for some exceedingly good tapas and a delectable range of Moorish and Mediterranean fare. The decor is at best functional but no one really seems to mind and the focus is on friendly and efficient service in a cosy ambience. The kitchen features a wood burning oven and a charcoal grill that are kept working throughout the day, so the air is permeated with the aromas of sourdough bread baking and other tantalising smells.

The menu changes weekly and could offer a starter of grilled red pepper salad with cumin, preserved lemon and anchovies followed by charcoal grilled mackerel with fava bean puree and white cabbage and radish salad. The fragrant rosewater and cardamom ice cream is a perfect way to end the meal on the same exotic note. The wine list at Moro offers a decent number of choices and sherry features strongly.