Restaurante Arbequina

We were somewhat disappointed with the food and service at this restaurant, especially considering its Michelin star status. While the dishes looked Spanish, the flavors leaned towards Japanese cuisine. As a Japanese person, I found the taste below average by Japanese standards, and everything was very salty. The service was also underwhelming—they offered bread to other tables but skipped ours until we specifically asked. We wish we had chosen a different taberna to enjoy authentic Spanish tapas instead.

Our meal at Arbequina was exceptional! We shared the risotto and the eggplant dish, which was a starter big enough for a meal. The service was good, the staff was attentive and kind. I was really pleased with vegetarian options. Our only disappointment was that there was an event in the dining room where the glass floor view of the ruins. If I had known, I would have made our reservation for the following night, when it was open again, since we were hotel guests. If this is part of the experience you’re wanting, I would call to find out if there is an event there. The second dining room lacks ambiance, which is odd for such an interesting property. I’ve given five stars for the wonderful food, though the atmosphere lacked.

I cannot believe the bowl of peas is on the menu. I have had microwaved frozen peas that were better, leading me to believe this was exactly a bowl of microwaved frozen peas with a tiny strip of sad bacon (not pancetta) on top. I wouldn't eat it again if it was free, let alone 17 euros. Absolutely disgraceful. The lamb was fine, but pretty dry. Ceviche was fine, but kind of bland. The next morning at breakfast, I order an egg soft boiled (4 minutes), and the white of the egg wasn't even cooked all the way. Cooking an egg should be the first thing any cook learns. Thoroughly disappointing. The service was also poor, none of the waitstaff ever looked at the tables to see if any guests needed anything, they walked through the dining room staring straight at the buffet tables. In the span of 5 minutes, we had 2 other tables' coffees delivered to us, and ours delivered elsewhere. How much did you pay for your Michelin rating? Because it certainly wasn't earned on merit.

Staff is lovely and professional. The food was just okay and way too expensive for the quality. I didn’t have the tasting menu but what I had made the Michelin Star surprising.The atmosphere is cold and stiff.

All the food we ordered were so good, it exceeded our expectations. Bread was 1 of the best we ever had, so soft and pairs so well with the olive oil they provided.

Went there as a couple (guests at the hotel, no less) at 2045 for drinks and tapas at their “gastro bar”. It was totally deserted— no costumers, no greeter, no bartender. They are supposedly open 1230-2300. Twice I alerted restaurant staff — “someone will be there”— nothing. Left after 10 minutes thirsty and annoyed. Maybe the restaurant itself is OK but the gastro bar seems nonexistent.

Amazing foood with great atmosphere. You sit on a glass floor where you can see the roman ruins.

Excellent food, good service. The potato waffle is a little bit heavy for a dessert