152a High St, Royal Wootton Bassett, Swindon SN4 7AB
The menu offers a wide variety of Spanish cuisine from meats, cheeses, vegetarian platters and seafood. 
Tucked away on Bassett’s highstreet, you could almost miss this little gem. But once inside, you become immersed within its vibrant and authentic dining experience. The Ocelot recently visited Casa De Pico for lunch, and as per tapas protocol selected a number of dishes each to share. We went in for Habas con jamon (ham and broad beans), Albondigas en salsa (beef meatballs in a rich tomato sauce), Albanico Iberico (Iberian tender pork loin fillet), Berenjenas con miel (Aubergines deep fried drizzled with honey), Pez borracho (mini hake fillet deep fried in Estrella Galicia batter), Boquerones fritos (Whitebait lightly floured and fried), Chorizo frito (Chorizo sausage), and Croquetas de Jamon (croquettes filled with tender pieces of serrano ham). Each dish was delightfully rich in flavour, often accompanied by a fresh salad of side of veg like peppers. The dishes were also wonderfully presented, and although mini dishes to share were not lacking in generosity. Needless to say we left full and incredibly satisfied.
Our host-turned-chef and then waiter, was incredibly accommodating and made us feel most welcome. As a result Casa De Pico feels more like a friend’s dining room, rather than a restaurant. Although small in size, Casa De Pico has a huge personality. Throughout the interior are various artworks from Spanish artist Fabian Perez, as well as the cultural aesthetic of orange and red walls, which exhibit many Spanish tropes. This place really gives its customers a taste of Spain. 
This independent restaurant is perfect for those who enjoy sharing and socialising in an artisan environment, who don’t mind a bit of personality on the side of their meal. It is perfect for small groups, or parties, and accomodates larger ones in the garden room. Ocelot Editor, Jamie Hill, said: “It’s just so welcoming and relaxed. “The food was wonderful. Having eaten a lot of tapas whilst travelling in Spain, this is as close as it gets.”
