El Chaleco - Almuñécar
El Chaleco
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We had a reservation at 9:30 p.m. (they charge you €10 to reserve). We called to say that we were parking, and the lady who answers the phone in a very unpleasant way tells us what we expected being summer, and to hurry up because the kitchen closes soon. It turns out that the kitchen closes at 21:45. First, if you have reservations at half past, you cannot close the kitchen 15 minutes later. Second, nowhere did it say that they closed the kitchen so soon. Third, we call to say that we are already at quarter to minus and they do not answer the phone directly Of course, the €10 they keep A very bad treatment and very little shame in addition to being unpleasant Meal type: Dinner Food: 1 Service: 1 Atmosphere: 1
No wonder this restaurant has gotten mentioned by Michelin! This is really a culinary experience, and I would highly recommend booking a table here. The restaurant only has a few tables, so it would be beneficial to book in advance. We were nine people and had their 5-course-meal. We started off with appetizer consisting of asparagus soup, rice and a cous-cous alike dish, then we had homemade and fluffy bread with creamy butter. While the others had a duck dish for starter, I had a dish with salmon and vegetables which was flavorful, and the fish melted in my mouth. The next dish was the favorite for all: dumplings filled with shrimp with a creamy sauce. For our main dish we had fish with mashed potatoes and a mixture of green vegetables. To finish of we had a cake with apples and cream. All in all this was a great food experience. Our waitress was very friendly and service-oriented, although in the end the waitress did not pay as much attention as in the beginning, and although we wanted to order coffee, we decided not to as we did not get her attention for a long time. The location is small, yet very nicely decorated. The only thing a little annoying was that the air-condition and lights turned on and off quite often during our stay. In conclusion this is a wonderful restaurant, and we are definitely coming back!
If you are looking for something a little different in Almuñécar, El Chaleco ticks all the boxes and more. This is proper French/Belgian fine dining without pretensions, in a very pleasant setting with soft, unobtrusive music. The five-course tasting menu was a tour de force, more than equal to the Michelin Bib Gourmand accolade that the establishment has received year after year. It was impeccably served up by the charming Audrey (just don’t mention football, as she’s clearly not a fan! , who hit all the right notes between attentive, informative, and friendly, as well as being a good communicator on our booking. Great bursting-out flavours from the chef, and interesting combinations throughout, with clever attention to texture – walnuts, for instance, adding a certain crunchy something to a soft foie gras and cured duck salad entrée that really hit the spot. The Saint-Pierre (John Dory main was an outstanding dish. A very fresh local rosé from Bodegas Calvente proved an apt and versatile pairing. Highly recommended, and excellent value for money. Worth a detour, even. Many thanks.
We visited this restaurant twice during our October stay, 100% outstanding each time, food was delicious and service faultless. We had the lobster menu on the second visit, was amazing
We had a nice 3-course dinner. This is certainly a different restaurant than can be found around. Careful service, and beautiful dishes. I found the food itself not as spectacular
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