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54 To advertise call 664 210 468 or email sales@thesentinella.comFruit & Veg Facts Blackberries Blackberries
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To advertise call 664 210 468 or email sales@thesentinella.com The ‘Secret Garden’ Restaurant - Canillas De Aceituno
Have you ever wondered what a real ‘Secret Garden’ is like? So secret that when you enter inside there is a magical feeling that shoots through you, a sight so beautiful that you just want to take some amazing photos and make some wonderful memories…
Well, there is good news as there is a ‘Secret Garden’ in the not so far away quaint village of Canillas de Aceituno. Sebastian and partner Edy have turned their once white village Andalucian home into the most perfect garden restaurant. The Sentinella team received a lovely invitation from the owners to attend one of their pre-opening nights in June. With the Mayor of Canillas de Aceituno, Vicente Campos González who was in attendance, it was a very special occasion.
On arrival, entering the big black iron gates we walked up the path and there before our eyes was this ‘Secret Garden’, how could a property in the back streets of Canillas de Aceituno have a garden that was so beautiful. The celebratory Cava popped open and the hosts showed us around, there were lots of wow’s and gasps of, oh my goodness that is so beautiful!
Once seated, we were welcomed a little more by Edy who explained that for guests to be connected with the secret garden they place a little orange scented oil in our hands. The smell was so citrusy and summery; we spent the next few minutes just smelling the aroma on our hands. Sebastian, the qualified Chef of the two owners gave us the menu which appeared a little simple at first, but turned out to be stunning, with a selection of starters, mains and desserts to suit anyone's palate. Whilst we sat perusing the menu, we noticed a particularly nice bottle of olive oil on the table with black garlic inside. We could not wait to try it when all of a sudden Edy came out with a tray of freshly homemade warm rolls, tomato and oregano and beer and poppy seed. They were both delicious in their own way, but with them dipped in the olive oil they tasted so good, so good in fact that we asked if they had the olive oil for sale, which they did and ended up purchasing two bottles one of the Black garlic, and one of Black truffle.
We sampled a selection of all the starters, a tomato with fresh mozzarella and edible wild flower salad, cannelloni with beef and chorizo bolognese and Mil Hojas, Iberic ham and goat’s cheese between toasted bread with a mango reduction. There was not a bad word to be said about any of them, they were all so tasty!
Next, the mains; we ordered spaghetti prawn Pil Pil and solomillo de ternera, the steaks cooked just to your liking and to perfection, the spaghetti extremely tasty and all dishes were presented beautifully. Although we almost had no room for desserts it would be rude not to partake, cheesecake with white chocolate and raspberries, double chocolate brownie and a vanilla ice cream with raisins soaked in rum and honey, who could resist such a temptation! They were so delicious we had no problem polishing them off too! It’s important to mention that the majority of the food is freshly prepared and homemade.
The garden restaurant can comfortably seat sixty people and even though their official opening was not until the end of June, they’ve already had bookings for three private functions. It is the most perfect venue for celebrating special birthdays, anniversaries, a group meal or a romantic dinner for two and Sebastian and Edy will undoubtedly make your evening a very enjoyable one with their chatty and extremely loveable demeanour.
The restaurant has two very different visual settings, daytime is beautiful with the pool glistening in the sunshine, sitting in the shade under the lemon and orange trees and in the evening it comes alive with lights and candles twinkling everywhere.
The Secret Garden Restaurant is open Monday – Sunday 11am – midnight. So there you have it, it’s not so ‘Secret’ now, but it’s still a secret place until you have experienced it yourself!
For bookings call: 600 696 574 Canillas Garden Restaurant: Calle Agua 7, Canillas de Aceituno, 29716
