4.5
During my four day stay in Marbella, I ate at Celicioso four times - I think that statement says enough. Besides the convenience from being right across the street from our hotel, it really had everything you could ever want. Advertised as a bakery, they also have dishes for every meal of the day (most of them healthy!), and are open all day and night. They have a great indoor/outdoor area with comfortable seating, and it gives off the perfect vibe to stay for a while.
For real, their menu encompasses just about everything. They have eggs, toasts, acai bowls and pancakes for breakfast. For lunch and dinners, their menu ranges from salads, sandwiches, pastas, and more! Everything seems to made with wholesome ingredients, and most of the menu (if not all) is gluten-free. Some of the favorites were: falafel, sweet potatoes, mykonos salad, and chicken salad.
SWEET POTATOES // These chips are perfectly thin and crispy, without the greasy film you get from most chips. They are a great addition to any meal.
FALAFEL // These falafel nuggets don't taste like your traditional falafels, and are a bit softer, but are still tasty nonetheless. They are also served with 3 dipping sauces we all enjoyed!
MYKONOS // This greek salad was incredibly fresh. It comes with just the basics: cucumber, tomato, red onion, olives, green bell pepper, and feta cheese. It's also possible to add chicken (it comes chopped up!) to add some extra protein to the salad.
CHICEKN SALAD // Another simple, yet fabulous salad - pepper arugula, shaved parmesan cheese, and pieces of chicken with a heavy rosemary flavor. This was super light and simple, but with flavors that stood their own.
VEGGIE BURGER // This was one dish I didn't care for. It was mushy and fell apart easily, and didn't resemble a hamburger like many veggie burgers do. It's not something I would order again.
The service at Celicioso was inconsistent. With smaller parties, they were very on-top of it, but struggled with larger groups. On some trips, the food came out quickly, and others we had to wait awhile. Regardless, Celicioso was always open and reliable, and it was the perfect spot on our trip! read more