Restaurante Flor De Lis — Restaurant in Guatemala City

Amazing restaurant, would highly recommend making time for it when in Guatemala City. The food was delicious, interestingly experimental and very well presented. They had a great innovative take on local flavours and ingredients inspired by the Mayan book Popol Vuh.

There was however a very unexpected twist to our evening. The 2 waitresses were very nice, competent and attentive, however they wouldn't let us go to the bathroom until we almost reached breaking point....My partner first attempted to go to the loo before the 1st dish arrived and was advised to wait a bit as the 1st dish was on the way. He obliged. Following the 2nd dish, it was my turn to try and find the bathroom. However, one of the waitresses quickly caught up with me and waved me back to my seat saying that the 3rd dish was about to be served and that she would show me where the bathroom was after it. I sat back down... After eating the 3rd dish, we were both desperate for a wee and decided to make a run for it (I'm not joking) and try to find the bloody bathroom. We were quickly intercepted by the other waitress who informed us that the 4th dish was on the way (what a surprise). At this point, it felt like a bad joke and one that would end up with us peeing ourselves in the middle of what was otherwise a very nice restaurant (not where we thought the evening would take us when we woke up that day). We had to explain to her that we really really had to go, and promise to be fast... At which point she finally agreed to let us go and show us the bathroom. The whole thing was surreal. We did find it extremely amusing eventually (once we had finally been able to pee and could safely laugh without risking making a puddle :)). But overall a very strange experience. If the team reads this... Please allow people to go to the loo in the future, it will only make their...

A Captivating Dining Experience at Flor de Lis: A Fusion of Elegance, Superb Service, and Intriguing Culinary Delights

During my last trip to Guatemala City, I had the pleasure of visiting Flor de Lis restaurant with my business partners. We made sure to book in advance to secure a dinner reservation, as this establishment can be quite challenging to visit without prior arrangements. The restaurant exudes elegance, and the service provided was truly exceptional.

Upon perusing the menu, we were immediately captivated by its intriguing offerings. Each course was accompanied by a detailed explanation from our knowledgeable server, enlightening us about the origins and inspirations behind each delectable dish. It was a delightful journey for our palates, blending flavors from diverse culinary traditions.

The ambiance struck a perfect balance between classic elegance and contemporary flair. The stylish decor and modern touches created an inviting and sophisticated atmosphere, enhancing the overall dining experience.

However, I must note that the cocktail selection offered was somewhat limited, which surprised me, considering the usual presence of a more extensive mixology menu in such establishments. The same applied to the wine options. Nevertheless, this slight observation did not overshadow the exceptional quality of the food and service.

In conclusion, I am confident that I will return in the future to further explore the culinary delights at Flor de Lis. I commend the restaurant for their remarkable dining experience, and at this moment, I am awarding them a well-deserved 5-star rating. However, should the cocktail offerings not improve upon my next visit, I will make the necessary adjustment to reflect my...

an amazing experience! The tomato did something to my brain, the ambiance 😘, service, the flavors, it was magical. A lot goes into the sourcing and creation of these courses and as a person who is untrained in the kitchen i wonder how each course is gotten perfect sooo consistently! Incredibly intricate. the music choice was on point, really a great experience.

But: for the price im paying i felt like the servers were/are tired of telling the same story to each table. Rushing through it, speaking almost robotically & rehearsed. It took me out of it time and time and I just had to revert to the website. so what was the point of having the waiters do it? Maybe have a carton for each meal with the story? Or have everyone on the same course so it’s told once idk.

2nd: honestly thought deer would be an interesting addition to the menu as it’s so forthcoming in the culture/folk tales etc in general thought the courses were missing a hearty meat element

3rd: booking process is muddy, i whatsapped and barely got an answer, and then emailed and had to manually send information, why not offer a booking website that sends a reminder, confirmation, etc.

4th: it wasn’t clear from the website that the chef’s table would be offered different courses. Honestly thought the price difference came down to the seating, but having scrolled through the qr code website I noticed that it was more than just a seating choice. If i had known maybe we would have gone for...