If for no other reason, you must go to see their dining room -- it's completely stone and dates to the Roman times (I loaded a photo).
My multi-course meal was very enjoyable. However, I must explain that I was part of a large group (60-70) that was sponsored by the United Nations. I do not know if we received special treatment. Regardless, despite the large party, service was exceptionally efficient.
The meal started off with four appetizers. First came charcuterie, consisting of Spanish meats and cheeses. This was accompanied with warm ciabatta (minor gripe: I thought serving bread with the charcuterie was a bit odd). The second appetizer was then dispatched: fried squid. It was a little overcooked, but had a nice coating and wasn't greasy. Third appetizer: a puff pastry filled with a souffle and shrimp. Very nice. Finally, the last appetizer: toast topped with roasted red peppers, caramelized onions, mushrooms, and goat cheese. Also very good.
I'm not sure I needed the main course, but out it came -- roasted leg of "baby" lamb (the whole leg, and it must have been a very young lamb) served with potatoes. The potatoes were cooked in butter -- sort of lyonnaise potatoes, but these were cut in must thicker slices. The lamb was well down, but it was very succulent; it reminded me a little in taste and texture, to duck confit. The dish seemed quite French to me, but it was nicely done.
Finally it was dessert time -- Catalonia Cream. I didn't think the top was quite caramelized enough, but it had good flavor. I also appreciated that it wasn't super-sweet.
Unlimited wine and bottled water were also served. It was a local fairly dry red wine that probably wasn't high-end, but I had no complaints.
Although I had a couple minor gripes with the meal, the very fair price -- €30 -- and very cool dining room more than made up for it.
The worst part of my evening was the long walk back to my hotel at 11:30 pm. The rain in Spain may indeed fall mainly on the plains, but it sure wasn't that night -- I got soaked! read more