tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-48109988337065587742024-10-05T04:03:31.980+02:00So what's THIS blog all about? I mean lets face it... have we gone blog crazy? Is everybody writing a blog nowadays? My dear friends, I think the answer is yes because this blog is about restaurants on the Costa del Sol... Boring, right? Wrong! This is not just another food or restaurant guide. Consider me your new mystery guest. I will be visiting restaurants and tell you everything about them, the good, the bad and if necessary the dirty, nitty, gritty details.MysteryGuesthttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16165768852697978106noreply@blogger.comBlogger18125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4810998833706558774.post-71078133124969578532010-10-01T11:29:00.004+02:002010-10-01T11:37:13.846+02:00

After reading some positive feedback about Max Beach in response to the first post, I decided to give this restaurant another chance and I must say I was pleasantly surprised. For one, Max Beach changed its menu since the last time I was there. What a difference, so much better! The menu really has ample choice for everyone and it was offered in various languages (not just in English).  The

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La Quinta Golf Club… beautiful setting, beautiful location, beautiful decor, very friendly staff but terrible food. What a shame! Seriously people, as far as I’m concerned if a chef isn’t even capable of creating a decent plate of pasta then he or she does not belong in a kitchen. The food at la Quinta Golf club is made with no passion what so ever and a chef without passion is a recipe for bad

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Tapas… a fun and casual way to eat out! Have you tried La Taberna Del Pintxo yet? This tapas restaurant is a little different to other tapas restaurants. Here, instead of ordering what you want you get offered tapas by a waiter who goes around the restaurant with a tray of tapas. The tapas are served on a slice of bread or on a stick and can vary from fried fish to grilled chicken or even fried

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In the marina of Benalmádena you’ll find Metro… you know, the pizza and pasta restaurant belonging to the Metro group. Now, I must say that normally I’m not such a fan of chain restaurants but this particular Metro is really nice. However, you have to sit outside. Inside as far as I’m concerned is nothing special. It’s quite modern with an open plan design but it does give you the feeling that

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Passion Café is one of those restaurants which is always open whether it’ s for breakfast, lunch, dinner or any other time for that matter . It’s trendy, hip and definitely a place where you can just relax, grab a magazine or two and enjoy a healthy, delicious meal. I haven’t had the opportunity to have breakfast there yet but I’ve heard it’s really good. They serve American style pancakes, full

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Heeellooo everybody! I know I haven’t posted anything for quite some time. But it’s been a busy summer, what can I say? Just working off those kilos I gained while trying out all those new restaurants… but some were definitely worth the calories. The men reading this post are probably thinking “what on earth is she talking about?” but you ladies know what I mean. The point is if you’re going to “

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I know this blog is all about restaurants on the Costa del Sol but today I feel I must let you all know about a fabulous restaurant which, as you might have guest already, is not on the Costa del Sol. The restaurant is called La Finca and is part of La Bobadilla Hotel, a stunning, luxurious, rural hotel, located near “Villa Nueva de Tapia” (Granada province). During the summer you can enjoy

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Located in the fishers harbor of Marbella is La Tabenna Del Puerto. I have eaten here a number of times and I can honestly say that they serve some of the best sea food. If you decide to eat at this restaurant you must try their “pulpo a la Gallega” , Galician octopus, it is so good that I now no longer order this dish in any other restaurant. Another mouth-watering dish is their “pimientos al

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I know that this blog is all about restaurants on the Costa del Sol but I find it absolutely crucial for the survival of human species to know about the best ice-cream parlor on the Costa del Sol. Whether you have a sweet tooth or not this ice-cream is a must! Just ditch dessert elsewhere and go for what I guarantee will be your new obsession. I have travelled miles just to have an ice-cream

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I have never eaten in this restaurant and I never will. Keep reading and you’ll understand why. The following is based on a true story: In the land of Gucci, Prada, Lamborghinis and Ferraris also known as Puerto Banús, there is a restaurant called Azúl Marino. One day my friend decided to have lunch there with her friend. They sat outside on their cozy terrace, watching the parade of people go

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I recently had lunch here again and I must say I find it spectacular every time. The décor is warm and elegant with spectacular views overlooking the Mediterranean Sea, simply mesmerizing. The restaurant almost feels like it’s suspended over the sea, making you feel like you’re on a luxurious cruise ship. If you want to relax, THIS is the place to be. Whether you sit inside or outside on their “

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First of all, I must confess that I haven’t been here in ages, basically because I’m not so impressed by the place. I mean let’s face it, this pizzeria is like flying with Easy-Jet: it’s always overcrowded, your jam packed into the place like sardines in a can and you have to wait in line to “check-in”. I mean, I know Picasso is probably the only front line restaurant in Puerto Banús that

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For some real “mamma’s food” Venta Victoria is the place to be. This is a quaint little “venta” set on the road to Casares. Inside you’ll find two separate rooms where you can have lunch, one is small and cosy with a fireplace and the other is just a simple room with views towards the countryside. Personally, I find this room a little smoky at times. Anyway, no doubt the BEST place to be is

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Once upon a time, I had lunch at Da Bruno San Pedro. I remember having a “risotto al fungi”: rice, onions, mushrooms and a looong, black hair! Yuck, never, EVER again! I’m sorry Da Bruno, your food might be good but a long, black hair is a deal breaker for me… “arrivederci”… goodbye! Avenida del Mar, Urb. San Pedro del Mar, local 1E San Pedro de Alcántara, Málaga, Tel: 952 786 860

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Ladies and gentlemen, we have a winner… Venta Garcia! This restaurant as far as I’m concerned has all the right ingredients: good food, panoramic views, friendly staff and well priced. What more do we want? I've been there several times, which is always a good sign and more importantly it’s been good every single time. From the outside Venta Garcia looks like a typical little Spanish venta but

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I had a wonderful lunch... but this wasn't it! Sorry Max Beach. Your restaurant looks fab both inside and out... but being squashed in between dozens of others tables like sardines in a can, is NOT my idea of a "chillax" lunch on the beach. And what about the menu? Since when did Spanish become the second language in Spain? Oh yes, I forgot we were in "Little England" a.k.a Riviera del Sol. The

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Why am I starting with Calima? After all, I've only been there once and that was last year. Was it that memorable? Well, I must be honest, it is definitely worth going to, especially during the summer if you can get a table outside on their terrace which overlooks the beautiful Mediterranean sea, I mean that setting just screams romance. So gentlemen, if you want to get lucky definitely take your

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So what's THIS blog all about? I mean lets face it... have we gone blog crazy? Is everybody writing a blog nowadays? My dear friends, I think the answer is yes because I'm about to start a blog on restaurants on the Costa del Sol. .... Boring, right? Wrong! The fact of the matter is that this is not just another food or restaurant guide. Consider me the insider, your new mystery guest. Yes,

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