Bienmesabe - Antequera

Beautiful setting, facing Santa Maria church very near near the castle. Excellent food, many classic Spanish dishes with a modern twist. We sat outside facing t... read more Beautiful setting, facing Santa Maria church very near near the castle. Excellent food, many classic Spanish dishes with a modern twist. We sat outside facing the church on a warm July night, heaven! Booking essential, they were turning away non-bookings the night we visited. Highly recommend!

Brilliant food, we thought we are in Michelin star restaurant. Beautiful, delicious, full of flavours, local exquisite cuisine. Fantastic atmosphere sitting in... read more Brilliant food, we thought we are in Michelin star restaurant. Beautiful, delicious, full of flavours, local exquisite cuisine. Fantastic atmosphere sitting in the winter sun at Santa Maria square under the blue sky. That’s what holidays are for…

There were 9 of us and we were really well looked after, the menu was varied and interesting, I personally had the pulp as my main, it was so tender it almost m... read more There were 9 of us and we were really well looked after, the menu was varied and interesting, I personally had the pulp as my main, it was so tender it almost melted in my mouth, best pulp I’ve had for a long time.

Hardly did we sit on the terrasse, the owner literally threw us out, as she had forgotten to put a reserved sign on the only table avaiable. without even offeri... read more Hardly did we sit on the terrasse, the owner literally threw us out, as she had forgotten to put a reserved sign on the only table avaiable. without even offering an other table or checking availability. not the best example of Spanish courtesy which normally is more than impeccable

You might be happy with this if you've never eaten food before. I want to emphasise how good the waiting staff are, but the food was so, so mediocre. Their goal... read more You might be happy with this if you've never eaten food before. I want to emphasise how good the waiting staff are, but the food was so, so mediocre. Their goal is clearly a fine dining experience but the food just doesn't match. And naturally the prices represent the restaurant they'd like to be, not the restaurant they are. Would not return.