Malapascua — Restaurant in Pals

Between all the horrid ugliness of the strip of souvenir shops, beach inflatables and starch providers that run between a drunken Belgian Tavern and Pals Beach tack, you would be forgiven to pass by Malapascua thinking it yet another fitful addition to the general awfulness and huge popularity of this stretch of sandy abundance. Sided by cafés/restos bearing pictures of point and eat food (do pizzas really need a picture to explain?), there is Malapascua. I have absolutely no idea how it happened to end up here, but whoever thought to take up the lease, build the kitchen and think beautiful, playful and utterly divine sharing plates, full of inventiveness and flavour, deserves a medal. It's essentially modern street food with all the lovely flavours of dish and sauces that co-habitate wonderfully, delivered one or two at a time. Sharing is essential, the portions are made to share and enjoy. We had four generous racions and amazingly good wines by the glass. I booked a table for another night halfway through. Pals Beach needs more of this. Great place and amazing value for the inventive and...

We've been to Malapascua several times and have always enjoyed excellent food, professional service, and a pleasant setting. However, our last visit yesterday at 8 p.m. was disappointing. Despite ordering a bottle of wine and four dishes to share between the two of us we felt rushed to leave within 20 minutes. All our dishes arrived almost immediately and at once, and the staff tried to clear our plates before we were finished. While I understand the need for table turnover, this felt excessive. We hope Malapascua reconsiders this practice of rushing guests to ensure a more enjoyable...

An absolute gem of a restaurant! We came across it purely by chance on what seemed like a very quiet Wednesday evening in the local town. When we approached this place we could see nearly every table was full, and luckily they were able to squeeze us in the garden out the back. We're so glad they did, the food was that good, we immediately made a reservation for the next evening (and our final one before flying home). Both times the food was just amazing. Some of the best tapas we've eaten!! Would highly recommend this place to anyone, you will not be...