This was the best restaurant we went to during our stay in Marbella. It was so good, we came back twice. First, the service was exceptional. They went above and beyond to check all allergens. They were incredibly kind, efficient, and accommodating. The food was delicious. First the bread, perfectly fermented sourdough with creamy sheep butter. For starters, we tried the sweetbreads (simple, buttery, flavorful) and the chicken thigh skewer (very tender with crispy skin). Next the burger. Wow!! The pretzel bun with the cheese and sauce and high quality meat... best burger I've ever had. Meats: pork, so good but a small portion. The whole chicken was exceptional. Sides--highly recommend the onions. Delicious! We also tried creamed spinach, asparagus, and piquillo peppers--all good. Dessert was the best part of the meal! The torta di rose was like the best version of a fluffy, buttery, cinnamon roll without the cinnamon. And the rum baba--wowwwww. Cocktails-- we tried a deliciously refreshing peach cocktail. Overall, it seems like you can't go wrong here. It was all wonderful!!! read more

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This is my first 3 part review for any business but Calima deserves it. So, continuing the 22 course tasting menu from yesterday: 14. Hake with Fried Aubergine Puree http://www.yelp.co.uk/biz_photos/acAngMsuCga6Ui5bbakE6Q?select=wKSQsTdUGAA7aeaAyzj0mA#8YEH_j0hiDk6f3guCzruzg After all the previous trickery, I asked my waiter whether it was actually a piece of fish! Hake is a popular Spanish fish and this was cooked to perfection with the flesh flaking off perfectly 15. Steak Capers Tartare http://www.yelp.co.uk/biz_photos/acAngMsuCga6Ui5bbakE6Q?select=wKSQsTdUGAA7aeaAyzj0mA#dNpT8NjDAuVhSaOrHc-I7g The steak tartare contained such good quality beef and it tasted so wonderful that the lack of cooking didn't matter. There was also the matter of the hollow potato crisp topping it to distract you - how did they do that? 16. Moorish Sweetbread http://www.yelp.co.uk/biz_photos/acAngMsuCga6Ui5bbakE6Q?select=wKSQsTdUGAA7aeaAyzj0mA#EPeUdK6Znc-gbhHen8uTpQ Another dish to remind you that you're in Spain with its use of local ingredients with a nod to inluences from just across the Straits of Gibraltar. This little section of the menu is a reminder that alongside all the visual and palate trickery and artistry, the kicthen can produce good basic cooking as well An optional cheese was offered but I was too full despite the tempting array of local cheese on the cheese trolley 17.Passion's Water Lilies & Tea http://www.yelp.co.uk/biz_photos/acAngMsuCga6Ui5bbakE6Q?select=wKSQsTdUGAA7aeaAyzj0mA#rBtXQVq22VGvHYeoHCq9fw The first of the dessert courses had passionfruit as a palate cleanser and was a little transition back to the magic 18. Silkworm http://www.yelp.co.uk/biz_photos/acAngMsuCga6Ui5bbakE6Q?select=wKSQsTdUGAA7aeaAyzj0mA#D0ABoHsFORXIop70GfcEYw http://www.yelp.co.uk/biz_photos/acAngMsuCga6Ui5bbakE6Q?select=wKSQsTdUGAA7aeaAyzj0mA#9wBqopfURWecJvZ6zy-Gng You know something's afoot when a shoebox bearing chef's name arrives on your table. Inside you'll find what appears to be a catterpillar cocoon but is in fact marshmallow containing a sweet fruity interior 19. Butterfly http://www.yelp.co.uk/biz_photos/acAngMsuCga6Ui5bbakE6Q?select=wKSQsTdUGAA7aeaAyzj0mA#EJ3L2XBrXdQB5kGVU3LjMw http://www.yelp.co.uk/biz_photos/acAngMsuCga6Ui5bbakE6Q?select=wKSQsTdUGAA7aeaAyzj0mA#T_8M-Ttli8Df7GciWsbtiQ When you see a tree stump coming up next to the table, you wonder what they could possibly be bringing and when it arrives, you feel silly. What does a cocoon turn into? A butterfly of course! Except this one has a chocolate twig on which is lying a cherry body and mango wings. Another dish which looked too good to eat 20. Choco Lagavulin Coffee http://www.yelp.co.uk/biz_photos/acAngMsuCga6Ui5bbakE6Q?select=wKSQsTdUGAA7aeaAyzj0mA#A5Gr9K2EYBD1mvBfz0rYrg A classic combination. The lagavulin was a liqueur 21. Checkmate http://www.yelp.co.uk/biz_photos/acAngMsuCga6Ui5bbakE6Q?select=wKSQsTdUGAA7aeaAyzj0mA#PKORuB-SoVWfN0xMgmoUWg The chessboard with edible pieces could refer to how full you'll be filling at this stage To aid digestion, a trolley with pots of fresh herbs was wheeled over. I had never seen melissa before, a herb with citrus notes but good for aiding digestion when taken as an infusion with my last course 22. The Wedding Cake http://www.yelp.co.uk/biz_photos/acAngMsuCga6Ui5bbakE6Q?select=wKSQsTdUGAA7aeaAyzj0mA#_VhEqpXURoNnh_GXMIihGg http://www.yelp.co.uk/biz_photos/acAngMsuCga6Ui5bbakE6Q?select=wKSQsTdUGAA7aeaAyzj0mA#kBXJltKS55_-4sZlUjUYiQ http://www.yelp.co.uk/biz_photos/acAngMsuCga6Ui5bbakE6Q?select=wKSQsTdUGAA7aeaAyzj0mA#yy-f8qv_d0gasRcMghb5gA The final course arrives as a large tiered wedding cake. The tiers are opened out to reveal the petit fours within. A most agreeable end to an unforgettable meal What a feast! My only slight negative of the evening would be the pacing of the meal, which was a little too fast. I was often still be digesting, both mentally as well as gastrically, the last amazing course when the next amazing surprise would be proferred. They didn't re-sell tables through the evening and so, this magical culinary journey could have been served and savoured more decadently and slowly After the meal, I was lucky enough to meet chef, get him to sign my menu, shake his hand and thank him for such a fantastic meal. I did spend awhile just watching his brigade at work, assembling those amazing creations As I stepped back out into the night air, the moonlight was just playing on Dani Garcia's name on the shiny sign at the entrance to the restaurant, which just served to re-emphasise the magical night I had just experienced I'm still dreaming of that meal now read more

The story of one of Spains worst resturants. Dani Garcia is in the kitchen. Service is not coordinated. A charge for bread is on the last page of the menu, but somehow seems to be mandatory. Some bread was decent. One piece was absolutely faul. They replaced it with a semi faul piece (who charges for bread in spanish to tourists?). Now to the interesting parts. No questions about allergies before serving an amouse boush. No questions about allergies at all. When ordering a chardonney they served some crappy house wine probably aimed at a lost youth group. Trying to overcharge for a full portion when ordering and later being served half a portion. People hold your wallets and check your bills. The viel was a version of what would be served at the holiday inn UK. Everything was brown except the meat, that was suggested and ordered medium. An uncooked sloppy piece large part was noted to the person claiming to be in charge of food and beverages. So to conclude, dont go there if you have allergiies, dont go there unless you are expecting silkworms in your food (the presentation is so bad there is no way of knowing what you are eating). Do not trust their accounting since they do not look at the bill and over charges. All this while the owner is looking at you. I filmed the event. It will be on youtube and I will update this status with the link. Ofcourse I will ensure that this place will not be near contending for a star anywhere. This due to the absolutely unprofessional and horrible staff. Now Dani is a nice guy, but needs some training at Noma or a few years south france style. Terrible horrible experience from opening their door to leaving the place. read more

Restaurante Dani García - Charge for bread on last page - Signature Cuisine Near Me - Marbella, Massachusetts

Upon entering the restaurant through a dungeon like door, which at the time I thought was to keep people out but now realize is probably to keep guests from turning and fleeing the restaurant, you are faced with garish "Beauty and the Beast" type roses under glass and very little else, besides the plastic starfish hanging from the ceiling. The open view to the kitchen was exceptional and we greatly enjoyed this aspect but probably should have watched more closely. The four of us ordered the tasting menu and were brought our "first rose" which was served on a slightly smaller version of the table centerpieces. The other woman at our table found a small piece of plastic in her rose and discreetly informed the wait staff as they were clearing our plates. We were then served numerous mediocre courses one after the other and enjoyed the surprise visit to the kitchen to unlock our treasure chests. Again food was mediocre at best and staff was arrogant and we felt rushed throughout the meal. On our second to last course the same female guest found a HAIR in her dish. Upon alerting the staff, the dishes sat as we waited and waited and finally the waiter reappeared with a replacement for the course with the hair. At this point we were done and disgusted. Nobody offered any type of apology or sincere feeling of any kind. We asked for a manager who smuggly explained that these things happened and wanted to know what we expected? We then asked to speak with the chef and were met with the same arrogant, smug behavior. The wait staff was laughing and all the chef kept saying was " what would you like me to do?" After paying the $2000 bill with no apology my husband spent the following 3 days recovering from food poisoning. We now call having diarreah, having a case of "the Dani Garcia's." This restaurant has no business being a Michelin rated restaurant. read more