Mantúa | Israel Ramos | Restaurante Jerez de la Frontera — Restaurant in Jerez

Exceptional service and food. This has to be a top 3 restaurant on any list. Every dish arrived perfectly plated, delicious in unexpected ways, and the flow was perfectly orchestrated.

Due to a tight travel schedule, we presented a unique challenge to the restaurant staff upon arrival. We only had ONE hour to get through the 15 course lunch menu. The waiter initially didn't think it was possible, but promised to try.

Success! The crew worked in overdrive to deliver every dish one after another in the one hour timeframe. We didn't feel entitled to perfect service or even a full meal, yet they delivered.

One of the more positive surprises was that the waiter noticed I was eating left-handed, and offered to adjust the placement of the utensils. Wow!

I will let the photos do the...

Israel Ramos is one of the rising stars in the Spanish culinary scene. After having experimented eight years in his "gastrobar" Albalá, the Jerezian chef created his master piece in Mantúa. At the time of writing this review (Sep 2019), there is absolutely no doubt that he will obtain his first Michelin star on 20 Nov this year. He combines very creative, perfectly elaborated and extremely well balanced dishes, all based on local traditions and ingredients, with a very personal touch of bringing most plates personally to the restaurant. A perfect service (Jonathan!) with minimum breaks between the serving and very attractive prices (menu starting from 55€) complete the...

This restaurant is truly exceptional and delightful. Its Michelin star is well-deserved. We've been to many higher-end restaurants across Europe and the US, but few match the calming, intimate vibe of this place. With only five tables, it feels cozy, and the off-white, museum-like décor adds to its charm. We opted for the smaller set menu, which offered 14 impressive small courses, primarily featuring locally sourced fish and seafood. Each dish showcased remarkable creativity and attention to detail. This experience underscored why Spain is renowned for its fine dining scene. This restaurant truly exemplifies Spanish...