Georgina Recommends – Roberto Ristorante
Tucked away in Hotel Puente Romano’s lush tropical gardens is Roberto Ristorante, a fine dining establishment with some of the most delicious Mediterranean food I have ever tasted. Not only is the food exquisite, but the location is unsurpassed, with uninterrupted views of the Mediterranean from their huge terrace and glass fronted dining room and the service is first rate.
Here’s my review of the food, service, ambience and price.
Location – Located at the Hotel Puente Romano, Bulevar Príncipe Alfonso von Hohenlohe, s/n, 29602 Marbella, Málaga, Spain. Drive past the Puente Romano’s tennis club and down to the beach.
The Food – The food at Roberto is Italian/Mediterranean with refined and delicious dishes crafted by a very clever Head Chef and Pastry Chef. We were recommended the Taster Menu to sample the full range of dishes, which comprised of seven heavenly courses. I would definitely suggest the taster menu if you want to push the boat out. However there’s also the a la cart menu with salads, pasta and meat dishes and delicious deserts.
Out of our taster menu my favourite dishes were:
Vitello Tonato – Finely sliced veal with a tuna sauce, tempura capers, micro herbs and edible flowers – a stunning looking plate which really packed a punch.
Orange Blossom Lobster Bisque with Scallop – A luxurious and creamy lobster bisque with a seared scallop in the middle. When they lifted the lid on the little bowl, the smell of the sea hit you and you knew you were in for a treat.
Olive Oil Black Chocolate Cannelloni with Wine par Naranja Marinated Oranges – A beautifully tempered chocolate “cannelloni” filled with creamy mousse, on top of a light chocolate sponge and served with candied nuts and juicy orange segments marinated in wine. The balance of rich and sharp flavours and different textures made this a real taste sensation.
The Service – The service was some of the best service I have had on the Costa del Sol. Our waiter was extremely helpful and throughout the evening we were made to feel like VIPs. All the staff showed extraordinary knowledge of the menu and provided very high quality service. They managed the difficult balancing act of being available to help at any time and anticipating your needs without crowding you. Andy loved the fact that his glass was magically topped up without having to ask!
Decor and Atmosphere – Roberto is the perfect place to treat yourself to a really special experience and ticks all the boxes! It delivers gorgeous sea views, a relaxed yet magical ambience complete with soft lighting and melodic piano music. Roberto Ristorante is a really special place where you can experience the finest food and service with the best sea views.
The Price- This is not a cheap and cheerful establishment, but for the standard of the food and service I thought it was well worth the money. For 69€ per person we enjoyed seven sublime yet dainty courses which left us delighted with the food, without feeling uncomfortably full. However you can enjoy a meal here for a more modest sum. Prices start from 15€ for a starter, 19€ for a main and 12€ for a desert.
Contact details
Tel: 952 820 900
Email: restaurantes@puenteromano.com
Web: Roberto Ristorante, Hotel Puente Romano