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Dining at Santa Fe; a feast for all the senses
The restaurant of Santa Fe, under the patrician care
of creative chef Jaap Schaafsma, combines the traditional French
kitchen with lighter Mediterranean touches, including freshly grown
herbs from the garden. Utilising years of classical training and
experience in high quality restaurants, Jaap insists on using fresh
ingredients, many locally sourced and the contemporary a la carte
menu is constantly evolving and adjusted according to season.
This innovative menu includes several vegetarian
dishes and is complemented by a well balanced and interesting wine
list, including quality Spanish, French, Portuguese and Moroccan
choices.
Beautifully presented food is enhanced by the magical
settings; leisurely lunches are served under the protective shade
of an ancient olive tree accompanied by the sound of birdsong, whilst
delicious dinners are enjoyed on the poolside terraces during balmy
evenings with the scent of jasmine filling the air, all with a distinctly
Mediterranean flavour. An old farmhouse dining room with the comfort
of a wood burning stove provides a romantic ambience for cosy winter
meals. Service is attentive yet unobtrusive; the food is unpretentious
but delicious.
Once a closely guarded secret of local customers,
the reputation of the Santa Fe restaurant has now spread further
afield and devotees travel from the coast and beyond and reservations
are therefore recommended. Dining here is both a typically Andalusian,
yet uniquely Santa Fe experience.
The kitchen is open every day for lunch and dinner,
except Tuesdays.
Please remember that smoking is not permitted inside. |