Gato Reviews
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A year ago, this locale was excellent. Last week, for a 115€ and a very generous tip, I expected better.
Our waiter was good and prompt. The food has declined in quality. Cold starters - there is nothing more disappointing than lukewarm gyōza. How long had it been sitting?
The yuzu cocktail is a pale imitation of what it was.
Clearly, they lost replaced, or didn't feel like paying for, their excellent bartender and chef. It's a shame.
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As far as food, drink, and service goes, it's simply the best Asian fusion I've had in Croatia so far.
Our server was polished, polite, knowledgeable, and encouraging. Easily offered suggestions, and was clearly knowledgeable with all food related Japanese terminology.
Cheers to the bartender, their excellent yuzu gimlet was a refreshing, creative delight.
The gyoza, and I hesitate to use so bold a word, were perfect. I can still recall the crunch, followed by the perfect chew of steamed dough and filling. The spring roll, excellent. I enviously eyed a neighboring tables tempura shrimp and vegetables. Something to come back for.
Each piece of sushi was excellent. Carefully crafted, beautifully presented, and a treat to savor. The tuna is of notable quality.
Desert, a recent addition to the menu, was playfully delicious.
To be fair, there were a few technical issues which weren't agregious, however should be mentioned. The cutlery needs a closer eye, as does the general table settings. I did notice the restaurant does allow babies, but to be fair, the tourists behind us were far louder.
Technicalities aside, I found the food, drink, and service to be excellent.