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steve&jac
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Despite being regular visitors to PP for over 15 years now, this is our first time posting on this forum. We've read through and thoroughly enjoyed all the reviews and so thought to add one of our own.
Joker has always been and is still one of our favourite haunts, as for value, service and location you can't beat it. We were sad to hear that Josep had moved on as Joker had changed management, but were delighted to hear of his new venture. On our arrival on 1st July we decided to make Ca'n Josep our first visit for dinner.
First impression was the tremendously warm welcome from Josep and Lucy, quickly followed by amazement and delight in the renovations of the old "RAF" snack bar. The attention to detail is fantastic throughout, from the tables and chairs, cutlery etc. right through to the elegant toilets. Note the original paintings on the walls, too (actually painted by Jonathon from Joker would you believe!). Seating for everyone with disabled access, childrens high chairs and tables positioned inside and out. Air con on the inside and ceiling fans on the terrace. Nicely positioned tables allowing uncramped eating.
The service was excellent from Josep himself along with Lucy, Renata, Macheala and Carlos. All very attentive and highly professional, managing to keep it friendly and intimate. All speaking very good English but also happy to let us try some Spanish.
Most important of course is the food. We ate there 5 times over the course of our two weeks and were delighted each time. Our favourites were the (Steve) Shoulder of Lamb and (Jac) Salmon in Cider. The Duck was awesome as was the Fillet Steak. Desserts.....all to die for, just pick one.
Best of all though was that I happened to mention to Josep how much I liked Tumbet and he said, "OK, I can do that, when do you want it?" And he did, on our last night. It was the best Tumbet I have had anywhere in either PP or Pollensa Town. Although we did not have any children this year, we did note a good Childrens menu and while we were there a number of families were well catered for. A good wine list featuring a number of mallorquin wines. The house wine is "Son Mas" with the red served slightly chilled and goes with anything. A very good house wine at a good price.
Try an Espresso coffee with Suau brandy (Mallorquin) to finish. Wonderful!
Schnapps for adults and Lollies (or non alcaholic schnapps) for the kids with the bill. Reasonably priced, too.
We thoroughly recommend this restaurant and believe it to already be one of the best in the town. A risky venture in the current economic climate but they have all the tools to succeed. We wish them well and look forward to returning many times.
Steve and Jackie
Joker has always been and is still one of our favourite haunts, as for value, service and location you can't beat it. We were sad to hear that Josep had moved on as Joker had changed management, but were delighted to hear of his new venture. On our arrival on 1st July we decided to make Ca'n Josep our first visit for dinner.
First impression was the tremendously warm welcome from Josep and Lucy, quickly followed by amazement and delight in the renovations of the old "RAF" snack bar. The attention to detail is fantastic throughout, from the tables and chairs, cutlery etc. right through to the elegant toilets. Note the original paintings on the walls, too (actually painted by Jonathon from Joker would you believe!). Seating for everyone with disabled access, childrens high chairs and tables positioned inside and out. Air con on the inside and ceiling fans on the terrace. Nicely positioned tables allowing uncramped eating.
The service was excellent from Josep himself along with Lucy, Renata, Macheala and Carlos. All very attentive and highly professional, managing to keep it friendly and intimate. All speaking very good English but also happy to let us try some Spanish.
Most important of course is the food. We ate there 5 times over the course of our two weeks and were delighted each time. Our favourites were the (Steve) Shoulder of Lamb and (Jac) Salmon in Cider. The Duck was awesome as was the Fillet Steak. Desserts.....all to die for, just pick one.
Best of all though was that I happened to mention to Josep how much I liked Tumbet and he said, "OK, I can do that, when do you want it?" And he did, on our last night. It was the best Tumbet I have had anywhere in either PP or Pollensa Town. Although we did not have any children this year, we did note a good Childrens menu and while we were there a number of families were well catered for. A good wine list featuring a number of mallorquin wines. The house wine is "Son Mas" with the red served slightly chilled and goes with anything. A very good house wine at a good price.Try an Espresso coffee with Suau brandy (Mallorquin) to finish. Wonderful!
Schnapps for adults and Lollies (or non alcaholic schnapps) for the kids with the bill. Reasonably priced, too.
We thoroughly recommend this restaurant and believe it to already be one of the best in the town. A risky venture in the current economic climate but they have all the tools to succeed. We wish them well and look forward to returning many times.
Steve and Jackie
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