Exceeded expectations on all our criteria: food, service, and ambiance. We two had dinner; it has…read morebeen the best meal during our three weeks in the Iberian Peninsula.
SERVICE: 5.0. She was professional, considerate, and knowledgeable about the foods and wines. And she shared a beautiful smile.
AMBIANCE: 5.0. Set in an upgraded small cloister-type courtyard with a pleasant fountain. Open to the sky, yet has a roof that can be extended to completely cover the courtyard in case of rain. Next to the fountain stands a ~750 year-old Roman pillar with an inscription dedicating it to a Roman emperor: this pillar is the source of the name "PATIO ROMANO" because it was discovered buried below the restaurant.
FOOD: 4.5. Everything was very fresh and prepared with care.
- 4.5: (Seasonal menu): salad with tomatoes, cucumbers, bell peppers, and onions. Everything was at the peak of ripeness.
- 4.5: House-style garlic prawns. Exquisite texture and taste.
- 4.5: Ratatouille with eggs.
- 5.0: (Seasonal menu) Iberian pork with potatoes. The perfect amount of salt with the pork. I don't often comment on potatoes, but these were cooked perfectly.
- 4.5: House-made Cheesecake.
WINE: 5.0. We each had a wine by the glass. Her rosé and my red were excellent, matching our tastes. Good selection of bottle and glass wines.