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El Lago (Spain)

8th October 2011 by Richard Bagnold Leave a Comment

Low end Michelin starred venue in Marbella sat overlooking a golf course - sadly, special things were not present on my visit

As the summary says this is very nice spot, albeit in an off the beaten track location, but beautifully set right by Greenlife golf course where one can have coffee or pre-dinner drinks on the terrace overlooking the 18th hole.  The service here was very good and the restaurant stylish as well.  It is only one of two 1 Michelin starred venues within 6 miles of Marbella and is a good find, but I was pretty dissapointed with the lack of creativity for a ‘creative’ restaurant.  The skill was there but with the blandness of the one bread on offer, the hard work that the pigeon was to get through and the general lack of flavours, I have no option but to obey my instincts which were that I left thinking vivid thoughts of the food experience here being easily in the lowest quadrant of all 1 Michelin starred placed I have been to.  It will definitely gain plus points as a place if you are treating someone, but if you are keen on food, be prepared for some subdued flavours.

Food Grade: 46%

Crisps for nibbles
Olives
Wheat bread
Cauliflower soup
Pork terrine
Seafood tartare
Cod
Pigeon
Almond ice cream and almond cream
Outdoor terrace

 

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  • Food Rating - 46%
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Summary

Lovely location overlooking golf course.
Good service.

Out of the way and minimal atmosphere.
Bread and nibbles were too basic.
Flavours only so so on dishes.

Restaurant Details

Michelin Stars:

Cuisine: Creative

Address: Urb. Elviria Hills, Avda. Las Cumbres, s/n, 29600 Marbella, Málaga, Spain

Website: El Lago (Spain)

Telephone: +34 952 832 371

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