Masena - Xabia

Recently we spent our evening in the restaurant Masena! I was looking for a good (balanced) restaurant with a high medium price level quite long time, because i... read more Recently we spent our evening in the restaurant Masena! I was looking for a good (balanced) restaurant with a high medium price level quite long time, because it is hard to find restaurants like Masena in this area. We really enjoyed our dinner! We’ve ordered carpaccio, artichokes and Chuleton steak for the main dish. Starters were delicious no questions. The steak was that thing we really wanted. The meat was dry aged for 60 days and quite marbled, and of course the taste was amazing. Respect for that! The deserts were also good! Thanks everybody, we can’t wait to visit this restaurant again!

We live locally and agree with many other lovers of good food at still affordable prices that Masena is one of the best restaurants in the area. They have provi... read more We live locally and agree with many other lovers of good food at still affordable prices that Masena is one of the best restaurants in the area. They have provided Mediterranean inspired food and gracious service for many years. Our visit yesterday during the Christmas/ Three Kings festivities was if possible even more memorable. As always, the highest quality ingredients and beautifully presented. We started with fresh oysters and followed with the recommended dish by the chef. The staff has been here for many years. They are very professional, but you are welcomed with a smile. The a la carte is a bit pricier than their midweek lunchtime menu, but very much worth it. Highly recommended.

Good quality dishes, though these come at relatively expensive prices. As the menú del día of 32 euros is only available during week days, on a weekend it is ea... read more Good quality dishes, though these come at relatively expensive prices. As the menú del día of 32 euros is only available during week days, on a weekend it is easy to eat modestly with just a starter and main course, yet rack up a bill of more than 50 euros each person; Not great value for money

My absolutely favourite place to go for dinner. The chuleton is the best I've ever tasted. read more My absolutely favourite place to go for dinner. The chuleton is the best I've ever tasted.

So disappointed on this visit, all our previous experiences have been memorable and enjoyable with some fantastic food. Unfortunately it was not anywhere near t... read more So disappointed on this visit, all our previous experiences have been memorable and enjoyable with some fantastic food. Unfortunately it was not anywhere near the same standard on this occasion. We waited over 20 minutes for our initial drinks order which had been forgotten along with our wine order, which we were asked what wine we had ordered. A pre starter was dumped on the table, without a drink in sight, not a smile or a word of explanation, we had to serve our own wine throughout the meal, something we have never experienced at La Masena before, the presentation of the food was not particularly good and my chicken salad lacked texture it was all soft, very disappointing. The main course order was not as ordered for one of my guests resulting in a delay and when eventually served it was cold. The whole service was rushed and lacked the normal finesse associated with La Masena, as a result we only ordered one dessert, which we were not charged for, the final straw was lukewarm coffees served to finish the meal. Such a shame, when our previous experience has been so positive.