We had an incredible dinner in a beautiful, lively, car-free plaza filled with art and energy. Everything from start to finish was fantastic.
We started with a fresh pear salad and a basket of fresh bread, perfect for sharing and setting the tone. The drinks — a refreshing sangria mix garnished with citrus and apple — were just right for the setting.
For mains, I had the braised pork over creamy potato mash. The meat was fall-apart tender, rich with flavor, and perfectly balanced by the smooth potatoes underneath. Across the table, the octopus with potatoes and eggplant hummus was equally outstanding — tender, well-seasoned, and beautifully paired with the sides.
On top of the amazing food, our waitress — it was only her second day on the job — was absolutely lovely. She took great care of us and was a joy to chit-chat with, adding even more warmth to the evening.
Every dish impressed us with both flavor and presentation. Combined with the artistic...
Read moreNice restaurant in the most astonishing traditional street you can walk through. We went there accidentally and went in for dinner. The menu is online, but the English version did not say which section is the appetizer and which one the main dishes.
Had the sauteed octopus, but I could not see the hummus in there, which was unfortunate. I expected that as a sauce basis or so.
The waiters were very friendly and helped us on the menu as well. The appetizer tomato mozarella is quite basic, not sure to order it again.
In general it was a good choice and we will come...
Read moreI was excited to try this place on my one day in Santa Cruz. I walked in 5 minutes after opening on Sunday, there was not a single other person in the restaurant though I noted reserved signs on some of the tables. I asked for a table for one and they told me it was full. I thought they might be joking with me but I confirmed and then left disappointed. They must have had the entire place rented out to a group, it would have been nice if there was a sign outside. So definitely try to call ahead if you plan to visit...
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