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Reviews
Food was good! However we did get the things a bit wrong: red whine instead of the ordered white wine as well as another kind of steak. They were ok too, but it’s better when you really get what you ordered.
It's a busy place, and there aren't too many tables, so it's worth booking in advance, especially for larger groups, but if you're lucky you can find a few empty seats. The restaurant has a pleasant atmosphere, the service is very friendly and helpful. The menu is creative and the selection is wide. It's worth trying a variety of dishes, and this is especially true for tapas. Our personal favorites were Steak tartare and Foie with mackerel. These are both amazingly delicious and exciting. The Chatsu toast honestly looked more special on the menu than it tasted, and the same goes for the Shredded beef taco. During our visits, we also tasted the Seafood paella and the Iberian secret fideuà. Both were too salty for our taste, but otherwise tasty, so definitely worth trying. They would have been perfect with less salt. We tasted a Valencian orange ice cream for dessert, and on the recommendation of our server we had a local dry white wine with the meal, and both were extremely delicious and special. All in all, we were very satisfied, and would love to come back again.
Absolutely stunning Tapas selection, probably my favorite restaurant in all of Málaga. It tends to be quite crowded and it might be challenging to get a table here ad hoc so I definitely recommend booking in advance. The food is simply out of this world and service is quick and satisfactory.
PLEASE SPARE YOUR TIME TO GO HERE EVEN IF YOU CAME ON A CRUISE SHIP!
I came here by a cruise ship and only have such short limited time on this island.
I found this place after a thorough research for authentic Mallorca food experience, and I decided to gamble and spent my limited time (and stomach capacity) to eat here.
Needless to say, that I made the BEST DECISION by spending my limited recourses here.
A must order dishes including:
1. Cured iberico ham. I never thought cured ham can be this delicious and not gamy
2. Grilled oysters. Delicious and fresh, perfectly complimented by the garlic on top
3. Lobster paella. Definitely mind blown with the freshness of the lobster, and the umami sea flavors in the soup.
Im grateful that I visited here in my short time in Palma.
I came here by a cruise ship and only have such short limited time on this island.
I found this place after a thorough research for authentic Mallorca food experience, and I decided to gamble and spent my limited time (and stomach capacity) to eat here.
Needless to say, that I made the BEST DECISION by spending my limited recourses here.
A must order dishes including:
1. Cured iberico ham. I never thought cured ham can be this delicious and not gamy
2. Grilled oysters. Delicious and fresh, perfectly complimented by the garlic on top
3. Lobster paella. Definitely mind blown with the freshness of the lobster, and the umami sea flavors in the soup.
Im grateful that I visited here in my short time in Palma.
Big portion of food but not everything was good. Nice and helpful waiter. Weird music.
Great traditional restaurant. Since years, they have been holding a place between the best in the city center.
Great restaurant, delicious and a great service.
Had a special menu
Fum style salad: 8/10
Sirloin steak tartar: 9.5/10 (just the brioche bread too sweet)
Smoked Octopus: 8/10
Tuna loin Tataki: 10/10
Angus ribs: 10/10 (perfect)
Dessert: 8/10
Wine: Matsu, great recommendation from the personnel. 9/10
Had a special menu
Fum style salad: 8/10
Sirloin steak tartar: 9.5/10 (just the brioche bread too sweet)
Smoked Octopus: 8/10
Tuna loin Tataki: 10/10
Angus ribs: 10/10 (perfect)
Dessert: 8/10
Wine: Matsu, great recommendation from the personnel. 9/10
Bad experience. Low quality service, on 5 ordered dishes they forgot 2 of them. High quality of food, but food isn't everything. They should change the way they betray their customers.
Located on Pl España , this mall is perfect for shopping, Eating Delicious authentic food and views. It offers a 360 degree view of the city with a amazing front View of MNAC. You can take the free escalator inside the mall to reach the top and avoid the paid elevator to save money as both offer same view.
Quick review of this restaurant. The food is okay if slightly overpriced. However the service is unbelievably bad. We were walk in customers at around 6.30pm and were immediately told they needed the table back at 9.30pm. Which to be honest seemed reasonable. However for the entirety of the meal we were hurried and given snide service by one of the waiting staff. He continued to check when we would be finished even if we clearly hadn’t finished our food. Finally towards the end of the meal he huffed loudly next to our table and cleared our plates without asking if we were finished.
Would say the food is around a 4/5 but the service is 1/5. Go Camino instead!
Would say the food is around a 4/5 but the service is 1/5. Go Camino instead!
Our dinner was so good, we went back the day after for lunch and were equally blown away … the delicious dishes is matched by the impeccable service. A must visit in Palma.
The Macan 2018 Rjoca is the perfect pairing to anything on the menu
The Macan 2018 Rjoca is the perfect pairing to anything on the menu
What can I say beside starting to ask you… are you ready? Are you really ready to go on a journey? If the answer is yes, don’t even foolish residing and just book your table right now. From start to finish Con Gracía is an experience worth to take. Incredible food - my favourite was the tomate tartare with white garlic and almond sauce and the duck. Trust Jose and embrace yourself on a food experience worth while. Enjoy. You’re welcome.
Ps: Sabrina was also a lovely host and very attentive. We loved it and we will come back.
Ps: Sabrina was also a lovely host and very attentive. We loved it and we will come back.
Enjoyed myself thoroughly for dinner which was experiential and delicious. The hosts were amazing and fun, they explained the meals with detail. Wine pairing was interesting and good. Loved the tasting menu as felt it was balanced and proportion were just nice. Really recommend this restaurant to anyone who’s visiting Barcelona!
Great place to have a tasting experience you won't forget. The atmosphere was on point, I felt welcome despite dining alone. I would recommend the wine pairing with the tasting menu so you get the full experience. If you are in Barcelona and want to treat yourself, get your reservation here!
Best restaurant we found in Alcudia, went there twice for lunch without resevation, got table as we were the first ones after opening. Reservation needed to get table, especially in the evenings. The food was delicious, fresh and cheap. Was our cheapest but best lunch during our stay. Service was super and great atmosphere! We shared the 26€ tapas platter with my husband, and was enough food without any starters or deserts. Highly recommended!
Very special, international, creative, delicious tapas. We were here last year and this year and we will come back again.
We had a lovely dinner at fum de Llum. The entrees and dessert were phenomal, especially the croquetettes. The paella was also good but a bit too salty for our taste. But we see it as just a small mistake which can happen. The services was also very quick and friendly. We would definitely come back here!
Delicious tapas, polite English speaking staff, busy but nice street. Overall I can recommend.
Loved this place so much last year we came back. The friendliest staff. We didn’t have a reservation and they still managed to give us a table. Service was fast. Food was superb. Good portions value for money. If you’re in alcudia this is the place to go.
Really really mindblowingly great service and pacing of the dishes. Even better than some michelin restaurants. The service was friendly and fun but professional. The guy noticed i didn’t enjoy 1 of the dish as much and promptly offered to swap it out for another dish. The food was enjoyable and had some elements of surprise and innovation. Overall, a really great meal and worth the value.
The previous plaza de toros (bull fight Stadium) is now a shopping centre on many floors, hosting a big cinema, dozens of shops and restaurants, and a rooftop 360° panoramic terrace - free entry!
It's beautiful to see that Catalonia has left the bloody and cruel bull fights in the past, leading by example!
It's beautiful to see that Catalonia has left the bloody and cruel bull fights in the past, leading by example!
Fantastic 360Degree Panorama Plaza de Espanya 🥰 Fantastic view to the Museum of Art and a historic Casa de Papel sction place. Few very good Restaurants ✨️💫🎉🍾🥂🥳 Must visit in Barcelona ❤️
Lovely restaurant and the staff are an absolute delight ...even with pur rudimentary Spanish they made us feel welcome and valued
Enjoyed dinner here last night.
I would recommend coming. The red shrimp croquettes were ve3y good, same with shrimp, pork, mushrooms paella 🥘 😋
I would recommend coming. The red shrimp croquettes were ve3y good, same with shrimp, pork, mushrooms paella 🥘 😋
Great dinner restaurant! We opted for the Experience menu, where the chef selects the menu for you. The team will ask what are the things you don’t like and inform the chef to make your experience more enjoyable.The element of surprise heightened the anticipation, and each dish was amazing. What truly set this restaurant apart was the impeccable service. The staff was not only knowledgeable about the menu but also passionate about the dishes they served. Their genuine enthusiasm was infectious, adding a delightful layer to the dining experience. Jose and Eva are the best!
I went there alone and ordered some food, but turns out a nightmare. I thought it was some tapas, but it turns out 5 main dish, and the waiter didn’t stop me in the first place, I think they robbed me finally, because they knew it was too much for one person.😡
Luckily we were able to get a table for two at super late notice, knowing nothing about the restaurant until we arrived and saw the michelin plaque.
When we met the host, we were walked through the labyrinth of tables and rooms to our table and were served straight away by our waiter.
We had the oysters, the tuna tartare (amazing), the low temp egg in truffle sauce (absolute stand out, didn't take a photo but this was one of the most interesting and delicious dishes I've had in a long time), and the paella.
Paired with a couple of glasses of wine each the meal came in at a very reasonable price.
Highly recommend.
When we met the host, we were walked through the labyrinth of tables and rooms to our table and were served straight away by our waiter.
We had the oysters, the tuna tartare (amazing), the low temp egg in truffle sauce (absolute stand out, didn't take a photo but this was one of the most interesting and delicious dishes I've had in a long time), and the paella.
Paired with a couple of glasses of wine each the meal came in at a very reasonable price.
Highly recommend.
Probably our favourite meal of the trip.
Make sure you book a table otherwise you’ll be disappointed.
The location…..
Wow 🤩
If you love history and architecture then you’re in for a treat. Set inside the medieval castle walls in a maze of narrow streets which makes sitting outside incredibly atmospheric.
The food was excellent with lots to choose from. We opted for several of the 3 tapas with bread for €26 option.
Make sure you book a table otherwise you’ll be disappointed.
The location…..
Wow 🤩
If you love history and architecture then you’re in for a treat. Set inside the medieval castle walls in a maze of narrow streets which makes sitting outside incredibly atmospheric.
The food was excellent with lots to choose from. We opted for several of the 3 tapas with bread for €26 option.
OMG! What an experience! Jose and Sabrina are the BEST! The food is just outstanding, get the tasting menu with wine pairing. I had a blast with my friends and Jose and Sabrina made a remarkable dinner. I want to go back to Barcelona just to see them again. A++!!
You’re here for the views, and the views alone. There’s about 20 tables with 1-2 servers at the most. When you finally get service, they will have an attitude as if you showing up to pay for their food and drinks is an incovenice to them. We spent €38 to have the girl with the Lion King tattoo roll her eyes at us when we asked for the bill for the second time (after 20 min). Don’t order the food, just grab a drink and GTFO.
Food not taste grate and service is poor .
Just coming back from the second dinner in a row. On the first night we got the pan con tomate, the tuna tartar and the rice with scallops, red shrimps and squid: the latter was similar to a paella, with such tender seafood with a perfect touch of saffron. The tartar was spectacular: with a zesty but balanced marinade and A grade tuna.
The dessert we had, was a lemon pie that was just amazing.
We didn't have enough of it, so even if we personally like to try different restaurants, when travelling, this fear of missing out on other places didn't stop us from booking a table also for the next day.
Today we left so happy: my husband and I shared 4 tapas, of which (again) a tuna tartar, the char grilled asparagus (good combination with the sauces), the roast octopus (so tender and absolutely not chewy), and the Iberian grilled pork shoulder (was melting in my mouth).
There's nothing that needed more or less salt, marinade or others, everything was just perfect the way it was.
We'd also recommend the brioche, as a dessert.. a true comfort dessert.
Going to the service, we've found such a welcoming and professional staff. Also, a big thank you to the lady (probably the manager) who treated us so nicely.
The restaurant itself has many rooms.. of which the best ones might be on the first floor, but anyways, also the top one has a good and intimate atmosphere.
Good value for money.. if you eat like we do, expect to pay between €50 and €70 per person, which, in our opinion, was absolutely worth it.
Thank you for two wonderful nights.
The dessert we had, was a lemon pie that was just amazing.
We didn't have enough of it, so even if we personally like to try different restaurants, when travelling, this fear of missing out on other places didn't stop us from booking a table also for the next day.
Today we left so happy: my husband and I shared 4 tapas, of which (again) a tuna tartar, the char grilled asparagus (good combination with the sauces), the roast octopus (so tender and absolutely not chewy), and the Iberian grilled pork shoulder (was melting in my mouth).
There's nothing that needed more or less salt, marinade or others, everything was just perfect the way it was.
We'd also recommend the brioche, as a dessert.. a true comfort dessert.
Going to the service, we've found such a welcoming and professional staff. Also, a big thank you to the lady (probably the manager) who treated us so nicely.
The restaurant itself has many rooms.. of which the best ones might be on the first floor, but anyways, also the top one has a good and intimate atmosphere.
Good value for money.. if you eat like we do, expect to pay between €50 and €70 per person, which, in our opinion, was absolutely worth it.
Thank you for two wonderful nights.
Delicious food. You can mix/match your own tapas.
Its a good idea to make a reservation. They have outdoor, indoor and a garden inside.
Its a good idea to make a reservation. They have outdoor, indoor and a garden inside.
Local food and atmosphere. Food is great and not very expensive compared with the tourist traps.
Wowwww! Congratulations to the Chef! The tapas were delicious! Fresh Croquetas with Iberico ham, meat balls (albondigas), patatas bravas with delicious sauce, excellent fried/crispy bby squids. I definitely recommend this place, but booking is safe as they are very busy.
Overall, I would say that the staff was very friendly and helpful, especially when reserving a table. In addition, the atmosphere is very nice.
As you can see on the pictures, the decoration, our presentation of the food was successfully done. Aesthetically pleasing…
As you can see on the pictures, the decoration, our presentation of the food was successfully done. Aesthetically pleasing…
During our few days family holidays in Barcelona, we visited con Gracia for our Saturday dinner. I had found it by searching around in internet. We booked a table via internet and there we were.
Well, it was an amazing experience with lots of tasteful memories. Gabriel and Sofia were gentle, kind and served us with a big smile. They asked for our names!!We chose the surprise menu and we really enjoyed it!!Our two sons, were really enthusiastic and loved everything (ok, maybe not so much the mushrooms…😉)!!
Gabriela and Hose we thank you for the memories!!At the end, this is what matters!!!
Until next time!!Ευχαριστώ (Efcharisto)!!!
Well, it was an amazing experience with lots of tasteful memories. Gabriel and Sofia were gentle, kind and served us with a big smile. They asked for our names!!We chose the surprise menu and we really enjoyed it!!Our two sons, were really enthusiastic and loved everything (ok, maybe not so much the mushrooms…😉)!!
Gabriela and Hose we thank you for the memories!!At the end, this is what matters!!!
Until next time!!Ευχαριστώ (Efcharisto)!!!
Horrible 😩!
I went with my family, It was terrible the food was stinky, the restaurant owner was rude.
I went with my family, It was terrible the food was stinky, the restaurant owner was rude.
Very nice restaurant. I ordered a juicy cheeseburger, with lots of salad, bacon and cedar. Bun was delicious, potatoes made in house and very good 👍. The minced meat very tasty, juicy and enough for one person. Please see the picture it was a very good burger, better than the ones I ate in Dublin, the place known for its burgers.
My husband ordered a bagel with salmon and cream cheese. It was very good, lots of salad. I think it was better if you could spread the cream cheese on the bagel than only add it on top of it. He also ordered a Caesars salad with chicken and bacon. It was really good the chicken and bacon was warm and really good 👍😊👍
Keep the good food, I was happy that I ate here.
My husband ordered a bagel with salmon and cream cheese. It was very good, lots of salad. I think it was better if you could spread the cream cheese on the bagel than only add it on top of it. He also ordered a Caesars salad with chicken and bacon. It was really good the chicken and bacon was warm and really good 👍😊👍
Keep the good food, I was happy that I ate here.
I write this review on my journey back from this incredible and welcoming restaurant. My partner and I visited Alcudia, whilst staying at Can Picafort and stumbled upon Sa Portassa by chance, and we are so glad that we did. The restaurant was very popular and we were lucky to get a seat outdoors in the beautiful lane where the restaurant is situated.
The waiters and waitresses were very accommodating and friendly, and the food was spectacular. We ordered the 6x tapas plates for €26 Euros which also came with a generous amount of bread (which we ended up ordering more of because it was that good) as well as more of the Iberian Ham Croquettes which for us stole the show. Overall we had the most amazing evening, the white house wine was also very lovely.
Overall, we would recommend this lovely little place to anyone visiting Alcudia old town, but I’d say certainly book ahead!!!
The waiters and waitresses were very accommodating and friendly, and the food was spectacular. We ordered the 6x tapas plates for €26 Euros which also came with a generous amount of bread (which we ended up ordering more of because it was that good) as well as more of the Iberian Ham Croquettes which for us stole the show. Overall we had the most amazing evening, the white house wine was also very lovely.
Overall, we would recommend this lovely little place to anyone visiting Alcudia old town, but I’d say certainly book ahead!!!
Lovely place with amazing views and an incredible service.
The waiter Alejandro couldn't be more adorable. 🩷
The waiter Alejandro couldn't be more adorable. 🩷
Great tapas, generous portions. Quiet side street.
To be honest, I don’t know why rating is so high, because our experience wasn’t as great.
We wanted to take several starters and main dishes, but the waitress suggested it would be too much food. So we took 4 starters for 2 of us. And it was a good amount indeed.
They were bringing one dish at a time, while I’d prefer they’d just bring it all together (it’s all starters after all) and we avoid waiting for another dish and interruptions to our time/conversation.
I love burrata, and here it was nice, but I do not agree with the serving, as for me fresh and delicate burrata goes better with fresh vegetables. But maybe it’s just a matter of taste.
The croquettes were too salty.
The canelón was fine. And to my taste the best dish out of all was Pluma ibérica.
The service was okay. We wanted to leave 5% tip (we were paying by card). The waitress made it look like she has a problem counting, added 10% and asked if the final sum is okay to us. Well… we agreed, but I think it’s not really okay. If the service was nice and fun and she would do it in a friendly/funny way, we would not mind. But what we experience wasn’t that.
I do not think we will come back or recommend this place.
It wasn’t horrible, but for the same money you can get better food and service in Palma.
We wanted to take several starters and main dishes, but the waitress suggested it would be too much food. So we took 4 starters for 2 of us. And it was a good amount indeed.
They were bringing one dish at a time, while I’d prefer they’d just bring it all together (it’s all starters after all) and we avoid waiting for another dish and interruptions to our time/conversation.
I love burrata, and here it was nice, but I do not agree with the serving, as for me fresh and delicate burrata goes better with fresh vegetables. But maybe it’s just a matter of taste.
The croquettes were too salty.
The canelón was fine. And to my taste the best dish out of all was Pluma ibérica.
The service was okay. We wanted to leave 5% tip (we were paying by card). The waitress made it look like she has a problem counting, added 10% and asked if the final sum is okay to us. Well… we agreed, but I think it’s not really okay. If the service was nice and fun and she would do it in a friendly/funny way, we would not mind. But what we experience wasn’t that.
I do not think we will come back or recommend this place.
It wasn’t horrible, but for the same money you can get better food and service in Palma.
Wir haben das Mittagsmenü für 2 Personen genommen. Es gab insgesamt 5 Gänge. Man kann aus verschiedenen Optionen wählen. Wir haben uns für die Paella mit Meeresfrüchten entschieden und waren sehr begeistert. Unglaublich guter Geschmack und guter Service. Spanischkenntnisse nicht erforderlich.
Arenas de Barcelona is a really nice shopping centre, with lots of shops and places to eat. There are good parking options in their car park under the shopping centre. Here are clean and good toilet facilities. There is a lot of noise here because there are many people who visit this shopping centre. You can take the metro, which stops about 200 meters from here. I would like to give this shopping center 4 stars ☀️☀️☀️☀️.
Take the public bus service from central Madrid, it leaves you at the gates! Your was in Spanish so we just nodded along but a lovely way to spend a few hours. A walk further on to Franco’s final resting place, we didn’t bother. Lovely little village.
Lots of restaurants available on the roof. Quite a variety of cooking styles. Grills, catalan cuisine, Sushi,... and an amazing view.
There is a lift available to enjoy the view but you can save the money if you take the escalator inside the mall. You get the same views and then some.
There is a lift available to enjoy the view but you can save the money if you take the escalator inside the mall. You get the same views and then some.
The sucking pig is a must try!!! Everything is yummy, the octopus, the mascarpone dessert! The service is not that warm and the No aircon so not so comfy sitting there for long time but given the quality of food and the price( super reasonable) I would defi recommend!! Good experience!
Really big shopping center. Lots of nice shops and easy to get around. Make sure to go all the way to the top, roof top walk and restaurants up there. Good food and cocktails with an amazing views of the city
Super nice restaurant with great tapas. The Menue was 26 eur for 6 Tapas. The Service ist absolutely excellent. Definitely worth going!
Fum de LLum in Valencia proved to be a culinary experience that left a lasting impression. With great food, friendly service, and a cozy ambiance, it's a restaurant worth visiting.
One of the highlights of dining at Fum de LLum is the option to choose from a full menu or à la carte selections. Regardless of your choice, you can expect flavorful dishes with generous portions. The food was undeniably good, satisfying the appetite and leaving us content.
In particular, the paella at Fum de LLum surpassed our expectations. It was better than what we had experienced in other restaurants, showcasing the expertise and skill of the kitchen. The flavors were well-balanced, and the quality of ingredients was evident in every bite.
Both the starters and desserts were delightful. Fum de LLum certainly knows how to create appetizing and satisfying dishes.
The waiter attending to our table was friendly and provided attentive service. However, there was a minor hiccup during our visit. The waiter enthusiastically recommended a starter and dessert from the menu, but unfortunately, they were already sold out. It would have been better if the waiter had known in advance and informed us, avoiding the disappointment of not being able to try the items we were looking forward to.
In summary, Fum de LLum offers a great dining experience with delicious food, including noteworthy paella, tasty starters, and delightful desserts. The friendly service adds to the overall enjoyment of the meal. While there was a slight oversight with the availability of menu items, it doesn't diminish the overall positive impression of the restaurant. Fum de LLum is definitely worth a visit for those seeking a memorable culinary adventure in Valencia. Also you have to reserve in advance.
One of the highlights of dining at Fum de LLum is the option to choose from a full menu or à la carte selections. Regardless of your choice, you can expect flavorful dishes with generous portions. The food was undeniably good, satisfying the appetite and leaving us content.
In particular, the paella at Fum de LLum surpassed our expectations. It was better than what we had experienced in other restaurants, showcasing the expertise and skill of the kitchen. The flavors were well-balanced, and the quality of ingredients was evident in every bite.
Both the starters and desserts were delightful. Fum de LLum certainly knows how to create appetizing and satisfying dishes.
The waiter attending to our table was friendly and provided attentive service. However, there was a minor hiccup during our visit. The waiter enthusiastically recommended a starter and dessert from the menu, but unfortunately, they were already sold out. It would have been better if the waiter had known in advance and informed us, avoiding the disappointment of not being able to try the items we were looking forward to.
In summary, Fum de LLum offers a great dining experience with delicious food, including noteworthy paella, tasty starters, and delightful desserts. The friendly service adds to the overall enjoyment of the meal. While there was a slight oversight with the availability of menu items, it doesn't diminish the overall positive impression of the restaurant. Fum de LLum is definitely worth a visit for those seeking a memorable culinary adventure in Valencia. Also you have to reserve in advance.
Excellent for late-night wine and olives
This is worth a visit , good views of Barcelona . You can pay for the lift , or just use the escalator inside the shopping centre. Went to one of the restaurants opposite the lift for a few drinks which was nice. The shopping centre itself is not much but has a supermarket etc if you need supplies. Was cheap , not crowded and pretty easy.
Sind den Empfehlungen gefolgt und wurden enttäuscht...
Vorspeisen waren ok und die Paella war enttäuschend...sehr wenig Fisch und geschmacklich normal...weit weg von hervorragenden.....keine Empfehlung...rundet den Abend nicht ab...muss man nicht haben...
Vorspeisen waren ok und die Paella war enttäuschend...sehr wenig Fisch und geschmacklich normal...weit weg von hervorragenden.....keine Empfehlung...rundet den Abend nicht ab...muss man nicht haben...
Disappointing to witness how Spain continues to attempt to ignore great chunks of its history. The Palace was the residency of the dictator Franco and his family for 35 years. However, this was barely mentioned in the guided visit. I first visited the Palace more than 20 years ago and the tour then focused more on the daily activities of the Franco Family as well as its former role as Palace to the Spanish Royal Family in the time of the Austrias and Bourbons, and its current role as an official residence for visitors of state. The past is the past, it should never be rewritten just because it doesn't align with the ideals of any political party who happen to be in power.
The Palace has unfortunately lost a part of its past which right or wrong happened, and needs to told and remembered for what it was.
The Palace has unfortunately lost a part of its past which right or wrong happened, and needs to told and remembered for what it was.
The food was good but !
It can't be such a bad service. They showed our table and we sat down, they didn't have many customers either. Despite this, they did not come to receive our order for 45 minutes by constantly saying "we are coming immediately‘‘ ???
Finally, they sent a waiter who could speak English. This is ridiculous because we can also show what we want from the menu.
After dinner, we asked for the bill. And they didnt bring the change.! 15 mn later we had to say 😅 it was a terrible experience.
Anyway the ambiance was nice and we tried to enjoy it.
It can't be such a bad service. They showed our table and we sat down, they didn't have many customers either. Despite this, they did not come to receive our order for 45 minutes by constantly saying "we are coming immediately‘‘ ???
Finally, they sent a waiter who could speak English. This is ridiculous because we can also show what we want from the menu.
After dinner, we asked for the bill. And they didnt bring the change.! 15 mn later we had to say 😅 it was a terrible experience.
Anyway the ambiance was nice and we tried to enjoy it.
Myself and two work friends went there for dinner. It was amazing. Sabrina and Jose were great hosts. They asked us our names when we arrived and all evening long they kept referring to us by our names. That is a good skill to have. We chose the surprise menu with the paired wine glasses. It was an amazing experience. Sabrina and Jose were able to explain the menu and ingredients in Spanish, English and French for us. Plus their energetic style and sense of humour made this such a great experience. I have been to many of the top restaurants in Barcelona and Sabrina and Jose made this the best gastronomic experience I have ever been to. Period. So thank you , gracias and merci from the three if us.
Exzellent! Super Service und sehr sehr gutes Essen. Als Starter Toast mit glaciertem Iberico Schwein und Garnelen Kroketten. Beides wunderbar. Danach Paella mit Meeresfrüchten- auf den Punkt mit Biss und viel Geschmack. Danach ein fantastisches Dessert mit einem gefrorenen Schokoriegel in Zitronensauce. Dazu ein perfekt servierter Espresso- köstlich. Volle Punktzahl und klare Empfehlung!
Centrally located Mall. It used to b a bill ring but was converted into a Mall since bill fight no longer happens in Barcelona Province. City view from the top is awesome. Take the glass lift for few Euros and go onto top. The city is full of artistic monuments & roundabouts many of whom come alive straight from our textbooks 🌹
Disclaimer: This is my first time ever giving 1 star to any business.
If you’re looking for a restaurant with an amazing view and vibe right by the Cathedral, this place is it. Unfortunately, the service and the food is a complete let down.
The staff is extremely confused and slow and there’s a clear lack of communication among them. It is likely that you will end up waiting for unreasonable amounts of time and possibly get the wrong order, as did we. To note that they weren’t very busy.
We hoped the food would turn our experience around, but I’m sorry to say, it was not edible. We tried our best to take a few bites of everything but it was so bad that we were forced to waste 95% of what was on the table. we felt so guilty, but there was no other option.
We kindly admitted to the server that we did not enjoy the food, he didn’t say much and brought us the bill. We weren’t expecting a discount but it hurt to spend 60 euros on a meal that ended up in the trash.
I suggest you go to another of the restaurants in the same area and avoid this one at all cost. This has been the only meal we have not enjoyed during our stay in Spain.
If you’re looking for a restaurant with an amazing view and vibe right by the Cathedral, this place is it. Unfortunately, the service and the food is a complete let down.
The staff is extremely confused and slow and there’s a clear lack of communication among them. It is likely that you will end up waiting for unreasonable amounts of time and possibly get the wrong order, as did we. To note that they weren’t very busy.
We hoped the food would turn our experience around, but I’m sorry to say, it was not edible. We tried our best to take a few bites of everything but it was so bad that we were forced to waste 95% of what was on the table. we felt so guilty, but there was no other option.
We kindly admitted to the server that we did not enjoy the food, he didn’t say much and brought us the bill. We weren’t expecting a discount but it hurt to spend 60 euros on a meal that ended up in the trash.
I suggest you go to another of the restaurants in the same area and avoid this one at all cost. This has been the only meal we have not enjoyed during our stay in Spain.
Great burgers and salads for a fair price! But the creamy cheescake is my favourite!
Gorgeous El Pardo Royal Palace, great guide, great staff friendly service.
If you want to taste real Spanish food with an amazing aroma and warm hospitality, you definitely need to come to this restaurant. The best impressions, super attentive service! Extremely delicious wine.
Good tapas but short of a 5. Ordered the Bolas and Morcilla which were a bit sparse. I then made the mistake of eating bread because the Carne con Tomate was very generous for tapas size - I couldn't finish it all! Service was also a bit slow even by local standards. Overall a cute little bar that's out of the way of the main tourist area - worth a visit if you prefer something on the quiet side.
Nice place next to the cathedral that offers authentic Spanish food and delicious tapas.
Great wine and food. V religious with lots of icons....the service and food make up for that.
We wanted to try this restaurant but were quite disappointed by the quality of the meat
Moreover they are over priced. The other dishes were ok, a bit bland though.
There are so many other typical and better ones in the city.
Moreover they are over priced. The other dishes were ok, a bit bland though.
There are so many other typical and better ones in the city.
Like him or not, the palace has its place in recent history as the home of Spain's last dictator...that on top of the building's time as a royal household. It's only a short drive/bus ride from Madrid, but cut off by forest-covered hills it feels like a hundred miles away from the bustle of the city.
Good food but bad service (waiter that served us). The restaurant offers 5 tapas set worth €18, delicious. But service-wise, how disappointing. I saw other waiters were attentive to the customers but unfortunately the one who served us didn’t seem motivated to work.
Don't usually leave reviews, but this place outright insulted us and wasted our time.
We, a family of six, wanted some drinks and this restaurant was empty.
We sat at a table and the waitress took our order. Ten minutes later we were told that we had to buy food or leave. We left.
Probably the worst restaurant experience we have had. Surly, arrogant and insulting.
Go elsewhere.
We, a family of six, wanted some drinks and this restaurant was empty.
We sat at a table and the waitress took our order. Ten minutes later we were told that we had to buy food or leave. We left.
Probably the worst restaurant experience we have had. Surly, arrogant and insulting.
Go elsewhere.
Je valt van de ene verbazing in de andere… wandtapijten, muurschilderingen, trompe l’ oeil. De moeite van een bezoekje waard, maar een gids is zeker aan te raden.
Really good food for a very reasonable price. Paella is delicious as is all the tapas we had. The food is served with passion for the experience of the visitor. Even if you are not on a budget, this place is worth visiting for the Spanish food.
One of the weirdest restaurants in Malaga that I've eaten in, from the over-the-top religious decorations to the procession music played for a rickety old DVD player. Food was pretty good, no doubt.
Good food and beautiful scenery near cathedral, but the service was slow and clumsy. We needed to ask them to come several times, because they wouldn't do it. Waiting for a service is the main problem here.
We ordered paella for 2, and Tapas (5 pack) and it was too much for 4 people to eat so we took it away.
We ordered paella for 2, and Tapas (5 pack) and it was too much for 4 people to eat so we took it away.
Great Spanish tapas, big portions and good prices. Friendly service too! Do not miss it. You’ll be surprised with this tavern’s decoration
La Cepa saved our evening! We had booked at a completely different restaurant who brazenly ignored us, even though they knew we had arrived. After 15 minutes we gave up and went to La Cepa. What a difference! Lovely, helpful, pleasant staff and service. Steaks were phenomenal, and cheesecake always goes down well. Wine was fab. Slightly pricey, but hey, you get what you pay for! Many thanks
La Cepa 😘
La Cepa 😘
Relaxed and cosy atmosphere with friendly and attentive servers. The food was freshly cooked and delicious. Highly recommend the sharing tapas platter 😋😋
Very bad food. The avocado salad was so salty I couldn’t eat it. Furthermore, it consisted of only green salad leaves and avocado slices.
A family of four. My wife, daughter and I ordered tapas, which were ok. My son ordered pizza, which didn't arrive. When we asked what had happened, the waiter blamed us when it was his fault. When I tried to pay, the card machine was broken and I had to get cash from an ATM to pay. I would not recommend this restaurant. The owners / staff do not care for their customers.
food is nice enough but waiter was focused on attracting new customers (anyone who walked by) rather than his existing customers that he was half way through taking an order from. low and behold he got our order wrong and then tried to blame us.
In general i like this place.Food quality is good but prices are a bit overpriced. Especially the avocado with lettuce.A few thin slices of Avocado (5-6) a handful of lettuce for 8€. This is just not acceptable and compared to other places with the same or better quality a rip off.
Honestly, avoid this restaurant, low quality food and worst service ever!
We were looking for a place to eat paella and we found this restaurant in a nice pedestrian area of Palma. After 10 min waiting, we got a table and we ordered a paella mixta and a paella de marisco. The waiter told us the waiting time for the food was around 30 min so we kindly ask to bring two beers, it was a very hot night. After 20 min, we were still waiting for the beers and had to remind the waiter about them. We finally got our beers, but the waiting time for the food was definitely longer than expected, and not worth: paella mixta was OK (chicken was the only meat btw) but the one with seafood was completely dry, almost burnt. We didn't give it back just because it was too late and we couldn't imagine how long it would have taken to get another one... My boyfriend in the meanwhile asked for a medium beer which never came, then he asked for a small one, and it never came. Last weird thing, we got our bill on a Ipad, we payed with cash and we didn't get any receipt!!!
We were looking for a place to eat paella and we found this restaurant in a nice pedestrian area of Palma. After 10 min waiting, we got a table and we ordered a paella mixta and a paella de marisco. The waiter told us the waiting time for the food was around 30 min so we kindly ask to bring two beers, it was a very hot night. After 20 min, we were still waiting for the beers and had to remind the waiter about them. We finally got our beers, but the waiting time for the food was definitely longer than expected, and not worth: paella mixta was OK (chicken was the only meat btw) but the one with seafood was completely dry, almost burnt. We didn't give it back just because it was too late and we couldn't imagine how long it would have taken to get another one... My boyfriend in the meanwhile asked for a medium beer which never came, then he asked for a small one, and it never came. Last weird thing, we got our bill on a Ipad, we payed with cash and we didn't get any receipt!!!
Lesser known and visited palace in Madrid, it has a fabulous collection of tapestries by Goya, Valasquez, and others. Best collection of tapestries I have ever seen in one place. The rooms are also exquisitely decorated, with special chandeliers in some rooms that incorporate other decor features in the room. No photos permitted inside, but allowed in the gardens. Highly recommended.
First things first.... the meal took over 45 minutes to deliver 2 tapas items and nachos.
Overpriced.
Food was not great.
The octopus tasted like canned tuna that they disguised by adding way too much salt.
They charged us for bread that they did not deliver.
The only thing this place has going for it is lovely staff. Except the manager. He made one of his female staff move tables and chairs while he stood by and watched.
Safe to say, we won’t be back.
Overpriced.
Food was not great.
The octopus tasted like canned tuna that they disguised by adding way too much salt.
They charged us for bread that they did not deliver.
The only thing this place has going for it is lovely staff. Except the manager. He made one of his female staff move tables and chairs while he stood by and watched.
Safe to say, we won’t be back.
We lost our faith in this square because of the bad service in the other restaurants. We gave it one last try and came here. Dear god.. the waiters are SO friendly! The soups are amazing and the food in general is of good quality! This is one of my new favourite places in Palma. Love the service, quality and atmosphere! I will be back soon!
Our paella "with seafood" contained 2 mussels, 1 prawn and two pieces of squid. They didn't even bother to put in any peas. To compensate, Azahar's 'cook' used enormous amounts of salt. Ordering a drink to remedy brings another surprise. This place serves parallel-imported Coca-Cola.
If they just put a deep freeze Paella in the microwave, it would have been a better experience and I would have finished my plate.
A textbook example of a fraudulous restaurant that preys on unexpecting first time visitors.
If they just put a deep freeze Paella in the microwave, it would have been a better experience and I would have finished my plate.
A textbook example of a fraudulous restaurant that preys on unexpecting first time visitors.
Great food, friendly staff, reasonable prices for the location. Service was fast enough. Place is clean. All credit cards are accepted. Some dishes were out of stock due to high demand so call ahead to be sure. Highly recommended.
We didn't finish our food because it was horrible. If you know seafood and come from a seafood country than don't eat here. Nothing is fresh everything is from frozen and the prices are not correct. Over priced for what you get. Don't eat here otherwise you would feel like you've been fooled.
Great food, great prices, friendly staff. Walked past it a few times to get closer to the centre. Don't bother just eat here you won't be disappointed
Total tourist trap, would not recommend. Food was bland and the ingredients of low quality.
Sat here after finishing our wonderful tapas. The restaurant is very welcoming, the staff are attentive and food is good quality. Between the three of us we had seven tapas dishes and all were full at the end, with particular praise for the homemade meetballs.
The sangria went down a treat too.
The sangria went down a treat too.
Excellent place for tapas. Quick and really friendly service and highly recommended. We had several dishes and bottle of wine for €35 euro between 4 of us.
I thoroughly enjoyed this visit. The palace is rich in history dating back to the 1400's. Free visits are on Wednesdays and Thursdays from 17:00-20:00. Entrance is €9 on all other days. Consult the webpage for special prices for pensioners, children, large families and people with disabilities.
Great visit to Royal Palace El Pardo. Too bad you can't take photos inside it, only the yard. It was a bit shoking the fact it was also dictator Franco's residence and now it is used for foreign Heads of State on state visits to Spain.