Hummus with meat
Gentile
The hummus with meat is excellent. If it’s your first visit, that’s what I would recommend starting with.
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COSTA DEL ESTERESIDENCES
LIFESTYLE · COSTA DEL ESTE
Carlos Picks
Where to eat, have coffee and enjoy Costa del Este
One of the things I enjoy most about living in Costa del Este is having so many good places nearby. These are my favourites and the dishes I often recommend to clients and friends.
No ranking or best-to-worst order: each has something of its own.
CARLOS PICKS · Places to eat
My 10 places to eat
Seafood zarzuela
Acha
The seafood zarzuela with white rice is fantastic. It’s the kind of dish to sit down and savour without rushing.
View on Google MapsA good steak
Los Años Locos
One of the places I always recommend when someone asks where to go for a good steak.
View on Google MapsGrilled octopus with coconut and curry
Il Grillo
The grilled octopus with coconut and curry. Wow… That dish alone is worth the visit.
View on Google MapsGrilled chicken
Charlie’s Cream
There’s a bit of everything. When I want something lighter, I go for the grilled chicken.
View on Google MapsPizza, including gluten-free options
Pizza Verace
Pizzas for every taste, with gluten-free options too. A good choice when everyone wants something different.
View on Google MapsLamb with potatoes
Nisos Aegean Grill
My recommendation is the lamb with potatoes. Simple as that.
View on Google MapsRamen
Hikaru
The ramen dishes are excellent. Picking just one is the hard part.
View on Google MapsSmall plates to share
Atope
Several really good small plates. This is somewhere I like ordering a few different things to share.
View on Google MapsA bit of everything
Mai Mai
My recommendation here is broad: everything is good!
View on Google MapsCARLOS PICKS · Coffee & breakfast
My stops for coffee, breakfast and something good
For the croissant
Toños
For me, it’s the best croissant. If you appreciate a good one, put this on your list.
View on Google MapsFor the chai latte and pastries
Deli Gourmet / Kotowa
A combination I love. The chai latte and pastries are excellent.
View on Google MapsFor the coffee and atmosphere
Café Unido
Good coffee and a pleasant atmosphere for taking a break and staying a while.
View on Google MapsFor a little work over coffee
Starbucks · Avenida Centenario
My choice when I want to work somewhere over a coffee. I especially like this branch for its lovely mezzanine.
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La Micaela
A good breakfast menu. One of my choices for starting the morning in the neighbourhood.
View on Google MapsFor the sandwiches
Con Olor a Pan
My favourites are the pastrami sandwich and the serrano ham baguette. Either is a good choice.
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