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The food is always perfectly cooked and offers exceptional value for money. The atmosphere is very friendly and the staff are delightful. An absolute must for those who enjoy Thai food. It is best to book ahead however, as they do get very busy.]]> http://www.ivebeenthere.co.uk/tips/18832 http://www.ivebeenthere.co.uk/tips/18803 http://www.ivebeenthere.co.uk/tips/18803 http://www.ivebeenthere.co.uk/tips/18775 http://www.ivebeenthere.co.uk/tips/18775 http://www.ivebeenthere.co.uk/tips/18742 http://www.ivebeenthere.co.uk/tips/18742 http://www.ivebeenthere.co.uk/tips/18740 http://www.ivebeenthere.co.uk/tips/18740 http://www.ivebeenthere.co.uk/tips/18685 http://www.ivebeenthere.co.uk/tips/18685 http://www.ivebeenthere.co.uk/tips/18670
The moustachioed owner is friendly and chatty - go a second time and chances are he'll remember you.

To get a real taste of classic Nice food go for the assiette Nicoise. It gives you all the classics on one plate: stuffed vegetables, courgette flowers, sardines etc.]]> http://www.ivebeenthere.co.uk/tips/18670 http://www.ivebeenthere.co.uk/tips/18649
My family hails from the Konkan coast and I grew up eating this blend of European and Indian food. When in Goa make sure you sample the region's true cuisines - my personal favourites are pork vindaloo, a dish flavoured with vin (red wine vinegar) and alho (garlic) and the xacuti.]]> http://www.ivebeenthere.co.uk/tips/18649 http://www.ivebeenthere.co.uk/tips/18647 http://www.ivebeenthere.co.uk/tips/18647 http://www.ivebeenthere.co.uk/tips/18640
This restaurant was top class, with delicious antipasto, amongst other dishes, really friendly service, nice decor with murano glass chandeliers and also very small and cosy, so perhaps it would be a good idea to make a reservation first. One of the best restaurants in Ostuni.]]> http://www.ivebeenthere.co.uk/tips/18640 http://www.ivebeenthere.co.uk/tips/18624
I heartily recommend this restaurant - one of the best in Rio (in Botofogo) but also one of the most laid-back and, having just looked on their website, it seems to be winning lots of foodie prizes.]]> http://www.ivebeenthere.co.uk/tips/18624 http://www.ivebeenthere.co.uk/tips/18607
Inside it's decorated with painted Spanish tiles and you can see the food being prepared in the open kitchen. There's a range of typical tapas, seafood and meat dishes - it was good for children as they had some plain dishes like steak, grilled chicken or fish and also some more adventurous things including Paella.

It's tucked down a small street behind the ceramics museum in the Palacio Marques de Dos Aguas but is worth hunting out.

You can see my review and photos on my blog; heatheronhertravels.blogspot.com/2008/04/evening-out-with-angel-in-valencia.html]]> http://www.ivebeenthere.co.uk/tips/18607 http://www.ivebeenthere.co.uk/tips/18597
I have going there for the last four years, but I would advise anyone wanting the Middle Eastern experience to go elsewhere.

They effectively ruined one of the most important days of our life.]]> http://www.ivebeenthere.co.uk/tips/18597 http://www.ivebeenthere.co.uk/tips/18560
The local speciality is lechazo, roughly translated as suckling lamb. I have been living in Aranda for around seven months now, and this is the place to eat the best lamb by far. It also serves wonderful morcilla arandina, like a black pudding but with rice. This is better than any other morcilla I've tried, and El Lagar is the best restaurant in town.]]> http://www.ivebeenthere.co.uk/tips/18560 http://www.ivebeenthere.co.uk/tips/18496
Lovely meatball soup - through be warned the meat balls are in fact strips of meat. But the best was to come - hare chop. Strongly recommended.

Washed down with a large bottle of Ursus Black. And all-in including tip at 60 LEI. Awesome.]]> http://www.ivebeenthere.co.uk/tips/18496 http://www.ivebeenthere.co.uk/tips/18495 http://www.ivebeenthere.co.uk/tips/18495 http://www.ivebeenthere.co.uk/tips/18444
Despite its former use, the venue is incredibly stylish and cosy and you can still eat in the cells as well as in an elegant dining area upstairs where's there's also a champagne lounge. Food is fab and service is very good. Also very reasonably priced especially with the set meal on a weekday.]]> http://www.ivebeenthere.co.uk/tips/18444 http://www.ivebeenthere.co.uk/tips/18440
It serves a special non democratic menu at about 40 euro from starters to desserts, every day it varies from seamenù, to traditonal menù, or literary one inspired by romance such as Montalbal and Manzoni.

The boss is very friendly and speaks a little English. But what you eat is really great. We have been during Easter twice and we had great cusine.]]> http://www.ivebeenthere.co.uk/tips/18440 http://www.ivebeenthere.co.uk/tips/18431
International cuisine, excellent service, but moreover an excellent 'de luxe' atmosphere.]]> http://www.ivebeenthere.co.uk/tips/18431