Once he ascertained that we were English he gave us menus in English. The waiter we had (an old chap) was very abrupt with us and seemed rather grumpy about having to serve customers. Just short of being rude the service was unfriendly and unwelcoming. Sit next to the restaurant for the view with your picnic on hand, the pretentiousness of the staff is not worth your hard earned money. We didn’t want to cause a scene and took the opportunity to teach our girls the value of smart business and service. The staff should be embarrassed of themselves. It was 3 pm, we would have had our dessert and drinks in 30-45 minutes for the view. Not only had they ignored empty and serviceable tables for a half hour, but they had also turned people away that would have spent more in less time. This is poor management and just bad business. We were about to order when they kicked us out because they realized we weren't eating our lunch and were only there for dessert and cocktails. We understand that there is a staff shortage and are willing to wait, but their treatment is unacceptable at any time. The wait was caused by an inability to manage the queue and patrons rather than a lack of tables. Not to mention having endured a half-hour wait in the heat. We were humiliated and kicked out, despite the fact that we had two children with us. This review isn't about the food it's about the service. If he had been more pleasant and explained the fish better we may have been tempted, but having been caught out on “fish of the day” prices elsewhere we are careful. I would go back as the food was excellent and the miserable waiter may have had a bad day. There does not seem to be toilets and customers and staff use the public toilets up the road. 30€ for the meal and 2 wines which was not too bad. When we had finished I asked for the bill and the staff ignored us for 15 minutes so I asked again. They don’t do a check back at all in most restaurants, you have to wave if you want anything. The waiter had vanished so I got up and helped myself to ketchup. The chips reminded me of chippy chips and were very good. The steak was delicious, perfectly cooked and full of flavour. The food was cooked quickly but the waiter literally threw the plates on the table with a bang. The waiter was unhappy but took the order and a drink order. We did not want fish and ordered entrecôte steak.his description was poor and mood dreadful. The waiter was determined to sell us fish. We sat inside as there was a breeze and poor light outside. The restaurant was quiet with only few people eating. We arrived just before sunset at about 5.30pm. It was similar to a bacalo, flavorful, meaty and lean. I love white fish but it might have just been a too different to what I’m used to. The one thing I probably wouldn’t have again is the ‘sama’ or a sea bream. Chef Orlando came around and greet everyone and it was a nice to thank him for a perfectly curated meal and experience. Service, like everything, was also impeccable and attentive. I cannot wait to tell my friends about this place. That being said, it did not take away from the experience, it added context to the culture and the marina was a beautiful setting. The plaza in wish it’s located is very lively but Lilium seems to be ‘the odd one out’ as it seems more of area for sports bars and night clubs. If you are not a fan or lamb I still would not skip this plate because it was not ‘Game-y’, as lamb tends to be. The gravy was sweet and was balanced with the creaminess of the mashed potatoes. It was roasted to perfection, tender and crusted with the fatty part of the lamb. The star for me was the ‘codero’- the lamb. The tuna was so fresh and buttery, it instantly melted when having it. I decided on the tasting menu and it is truly, in my opinion, the only way to have the best experience. I am still savoring and reminiscing every single dish I had at my dinner last night.
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