Restaurante los Pinos — Restaurant in Andújar

I have to be honest and say the initial contact was not the best. I called them to reserve a table for a few evenings but then, when they understood I was not able to speak Spanish, without some type of excuse the call was disconnected. This is the reason I can not give 5 stars for service.

With the help of our guide (to watch the lynxes) we gave it another try. I emailed them using Google translate and we managed to book the table without problems.

We dined three evenings, and indeed they only open up at 20:30. I see quite a few comments about this late hour. But google up 'dining in spain' and you will quickly see that this is a normal time for dinner in Spain. "When you go to Rome, do as the Romans". Do not expect things to be as they are where you come from. Just go with the flow, and experience local culture!

In the restaurant we used the Google translate app. Both for reading the menu as well as communication with the staff. They were very friendly and cooperated without problems to communicate with us this way.

Over three evenings we tried out several dishes, starters and desserts. All were served fast (15 minutes or so) and were prepared really well. We were given bread and olives with every meal. For us (Dutch folk) the prices were more then reasonable.

Next time we are in the area we will be...

What can I say: what a great place with superb service. The restaurant was full, yet we were offered I place to eat at the bar. We had Octopus (photo), Foie Gras and Grandmother's Tomatos and two home made desserts. Each dish deserves a 5 out of 5 stars. Grandmother's Tomatos was so delicious, as was everything. Furthermore the staff deserves a 6 out of 5 stars. Never have I seen a restaurant crew work so hard and yet they were always friendly and heldfull to all the customers. In terms of gastronomy, this is absolutely a hidden gem a bit of beaten track you and your stomach definitely don't...

" Si lo que quieres es Planificar y arruinar una Comida especial, este es tu Sitio"

Reservamos una mesa con una semana de antelación, era una comida familiar y nos íbamos a juntar bantantes personas,.por esa razón reservamos con tanto tiempo.

Epara confirmar que todo estaba correcto el día de la.comida fuimos a desayunar, y confirmamos con los camareros la Reserva.

Habíamos reservado para las 13:30 o 14:00, por cuestiones ajenas a nosotros nos íbamos a retrasar 15-20 minutos, llamamos al Restaurante para avisar de dicho tema

Nuestra sorpresa fue que llegamos a las 14:15 y nos dicen de muy malos modos que ya no tenemos mesa.reservada, que no hemos estado a.nuestra hora.

Desde luego lo que era un problema al final se convirtió en un beneficio,.porque comimos de lujo en el Restaurante el Botijo de Andújar.

Si lo que buscas un buen Restaurante y buen Servicio, no vayas a los Pinos,.te recomiendo los siguientes lugares en la misma Carretera, Restaurante el Tropezón o Restaurante el Parral ona la salida de Andújar,...