Gourmet delights in our summer resorts
We’re lucky enough to work with some superb culinary destinations across the globe and some of the very best are practically on our doorstep, our favourite resorts across Europe are filled with gastronomic delights to discover. With an extensive range of fantastic restaurants to explore in and out of the hotels you’ll be spoilt for choice, so loosen those belts and prepare to feast!
CRETE – Elounda Peninsula
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Sushi at Koh
Koh
If you fancy a change from souvlaki and Greek salad, take your taste buds to the Far East while you’re perched above lapping Meditteranean waves in this stunning setting at Elounda Peninsula Hotel. Marvel at the beautiful Cretan sunset as you sample an array of delectable sushi delights, this restaurant’s speciality, or turn up the heat with Szechuan beef and a range of noodle and rice dishes. After an exquisite meal here, a Powder Byrne adventure to Japan could be calling… or maybe just another reservation at Koh for the same time next year!
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Seafood dish at Migomis
Migomis
For an evening you won’t forget, this romantic cliff-side restaurant overlooking the town of Agios Nikolas is the perfect setting. With waterfront views and gentle piano melodies to accompany the delicious food, the atmosphere at Migomis is truly magical and keeps our clients returning year after year. Make the most of the location and the magnificent fresh seafood offering with a mezze showcasing the local catch or, if you’re feeling more carnivorous, indulge in a perfectly cooked fillet steak.
ELBA – Hotel Hermitage
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Chef’s cooking up a seafood feast at Ghiotta
Ghiotta Restaurant
There’s nothing quite like beachside dining to transport you away from life at home and have you dreaming about a new life in the sun filled with fresh seafood and Tuscan white wines. Ghiotta restaurant in Hotel Hermitage is the perfect spot to indulge in a little escapism with unbeatable views across Biodola Bay and mouth-watering, local dishes you’ll be thinking about long after you touchdown back home. Using only the freshest ingredients largely sourced from Elba and neighbouring Pianosa, the chefs here interpret the traditional, local dishes with contemporary flair and skill to delicious effect.
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Seafood dish at Ristorante L’Ostrica
Ristorante L’Ostrica
Enjoy an unbroken panoramic vista across Biodola Bay at this wonderful, family run restaurant. Ristorante L’Ostrica prides itself on its use of local produce, taking advantage of the wealth of fresh seafood available. But seafood lover or not, there are plenty of excellent dishes to satisfy everyone’s tastes, including amazing vegetarian and vegan food to suit all diets. Quality and taste are key in everything this restaurant creates, down to the homemade bread baked daily in house.
SINTRA – Penha Longa
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Views over the golf course at LAB
LAB Sergi Arola
With an ever-changing, seasonal menu no two visits to this extraordinary Michelin-starred restaurant will be the same. Chef Sergi Arola strives to surprise and delight even the most adventurous gourmand with his highly innovative and inventive menus, drawing inspiration from the freshest local ingredients and the most modern of culinary techniques. This intimate and exclusive dining space is within Penha Longa Resort, with tranquil views of the golf course and an impressive wine cellar, so you needn’t even leave the hotel to enjoy the ultimate creative dining experience.
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View over the Atlantic ocean at Fortalez do Guinchos
Fortaleza do Guinchos
This Michelin-starred restaurant was first conceived as a French fine-dining spot and has evolved over time to celebrate the very best produce and traditional dishes Portugal has to offer, with elegant, haute-cuisine twists of course. The philosophy of the restaurant is based on the Atlantic ocean, the backdrop for this restaurant, paying homage to the highest quality fresh fish and seafood in many of the dishes. The spectacular location overlooking Guincho beach and expertly designed dishes create the perfect recipe for an unforgettable, luxurious dining experience.
MARBELLA – Puente Romano
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Rachel’s in the Puente Romano hotel
Rachel’s
Within the sprawling grounds of the Puente Romano hotel, Rachel’s is just one of a whole host of excellent restaurants at this stylish, luxe resort. If you need some respite from extravagant (well deserved!) feasting, this is the perfect spot to embrace some ‘clean-eating’ with a menu packed full of energising, virtuous treats. At Rachel’s, the ethos is that looking after your body and treating yourself go hand-in-hand, health doesn’t come at the expense of pleasure here and you’ll find everything from vibrant protein bowls and salads to zingy pasta dishes and burgers on the menu.
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Paella at La Milla
La Milla
A short walk from Puente Romano, just metres from the water, lies La Milla a favourite ‘Chiringuito’ (al fresco restaurant) on the Golden Mile – a stretch of luxurious restaurants and bars along the beachfront between Puerto Banus and Marbella. Soak up the cool, relaxed vibe whilst sampling a crisp rosé and their famous Gambas Pil Pil, a classic prawn dish, alongside a vast range of tapas, grilled meats and fresh fish. The menu here is typically Spanish with contemporary refinements, perfectly complementing the stunning location.
HALKIDIKI – Danai Beach
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The Squirrel at Danai Beach Resort
The Squirrel
For a taste of elegant luxury, look no further than The Squirrel, an award-winning French restaurant nestled within the splendid Danai Beach Resort overlooking the Aegean sea. The degustation menu is the star of the show here, where diners can feast on a fusion of French/Meditteranean cuisine, with dishes such as roasted foie gras and monkfish with parsley coulis, paired with perfectly matched wines. This intimate restaurant only has a few tables on a secluded terrace facing the sea, a romantic idyll for a truly special evening.
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Bubo in Halkidiki
Bubo
If you want to experience the eastern side of the Sithonian peninsula why not try Bubo, a fine-dining restaurant at Ekies Resort in the nearby town of Vourvourou. The cuisine at this restaurant encapsulates adventurous, modern Greek food and the chefs here really endeavour to impress with unique flavours and fresh, locally-sourced ingredients. Settle into the chic, relaxed atmosphere as you tuck into a plethora of dishes from smoked eel to slow-cooked pork and enjoy the soothing sound of the Aegean waves just metres away.
CORTINA – Cristallo Resort
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Gourmet creation at Il Gazebo
Il Gazebo
One of the best reasons to visit the historic Cristallo Resort’s Il Gazebo is the stunning, panoramic view of the Dolomites, unbeatable for its drama and scale. The other good reason is of course the incredible food, where this restaurant truly delivers, having placed itself firmly in the culinary canon of the area. Feast on tagliatelle with venison ragout, suckling pig, or countless other local dishes as you watch the sun set over craggy peaks. For a touch of old-school glamour, stop by the Lounge Bar for aperitifs on the veranda, where you’ll be following in the footsteps of previous high-profile guests Frank Sinatra and Brigitte Bardot.
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Exquisite dish at Al Camin
Al Camin
In the charming town of Cortina, Ristorante Al Camin awaits to sate your appetite with excellently refined, modern Italian cooking. Enjoy the very best the region has to offer with exquisite local dishes such as beetroot gnocchi with pea cream or chicken roulade and artichokes, all lovingly prepared by chef Fabio Pompanin. Al Camin prides itself on using the highest quality, locally-sourced ingredients which produce mouth-watering results and show the true flavour of the area.
SOTOGRANDE
Argentinian Asado at Polo Valley
Polo Valley Guesthouse
Where better way to feast on authentic Spanish cuisine than in the comfort of an authentic Spanish house? The talented cooks at the Polo Valley Guesthouse create the most deliciously comforting dishes, epitomising what it means to be nurtured (and very well-fed!), you will never leave the table feeling anything less than completely content. Throughout the week feast on sumptuous pasta and rice dishes, accompanied by more salads than you knew existed, and end with an incredible Argentine ‘asado’ (BBQ) with all kinds of incredible meat, dining on a long table overlooking the polo field or inside the stable.
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Signature meat dish at Cancha II
Cancha II
Overlooking the atmospheric grounds of the renowned Ayala Polo Club, this restaurant truly is something special. Quality is paramount here, with only the most tender and tasty cuts of meat served, all grilled over specially selected wood to give a unique, distinctive flavour. Meat connoisseurs will be in heaven at Cancha II, but vegetarians or those wanting to try something different shouldn’t be deterred, there are ample fish and meat-free dishes to keep everyone satisfied. The superb food and outstanding location will have anyone who visits returning time and time again.