

I tried the wild sea bass carpaccio, as well as the burrata with charred peaches – two plates to share made a wonderful way to start the evening, accompanied by a glass of aromatic Spanish Sauvignon Blanc by Finca La Colina, from the drinks menu curated by Marc Álvarez (from Adrià brothers and the El Barri restaurant group). The relaxed evening menu has doesn’t follow a formal order of first or second plates, but instead groups dishes together, like Salads Raw, Charcuterie & Cheese Vegetables From The Fire and signature Plates. Inside, the dining room has a welcoming glow, the walls adorned with vintage photography from the Marbella Club archives and features include hand crafted ceramics and a stunning fireplace. Tables set around the fountain, and on the terraces are illuminated with small lamps, whilst overhead abundant twinkling lights fill the vines. What a glorious time to enjoy this iconic courtyard! As the sun begins to cast long shadows across the gardens of Marbella Club, El Patio becomes fragrant with jasmine.

My recent visit to El Patio was for dinner. Tardeo is the moment for snacks and light bites, and Mediterranean cocktails – stretching out the day and setting the scene for a long summer night. El Patio’s signature, lion-shaped oven is fired up for preparing perfect hand-tossed pizzas with plenty of Mediterranean attitude, with names like ‘El Boss’ or ‘La Simo’.
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Start the day with a coffee on the terrace, or order breakfast from toasted granola with poached peaches, or maybe the smashed avocado with organic poached eggs and Aleppo chilli.įrom breakfast to dinner, all day dining at El Patio All Day DiningĪvailable from a little after noon, the lunch menu brings refreshing dishes full of summer flavours, like watermelon with lime and chilli jam, and tasty seasonal salads. Mediterranean ChefsĬalabrian-born Head Chef Armando Codispoti, together with Turkish Chef Esra Muslu of Ottolenghi and Soho House Istanbul, create meals layered with Mediterranean flavours, including eastern spices, aromatic herbs, and fresh citrus notes.Įl Patio is a captivating garden terrace restaurant, including a beautifully designed interior dining room, with adjacent, impressive circular indoor bar, is open from morning coffee to late night, with an evolving menu and ambiance that suits the different moments throughout the day. This latest addition to Marbella Club is in my mind, its most magical, thanks to its dreamy garden setting, creative décor, and a menu that invites you to allow lunch to leisurely continue right through to dinner! It’s one of those special places that you just don’t want to leave, writes Andrew Forbes (The Luxury Editor). Set in and around the Mediterranean fragrant garden courtyard of Andalucía’s most iconic hotel, this recently opened restaurant captures the allure of bygone, carefree summers of the glamorous golden age of Marbella. From morning coffee, breakfasts, right through to dinner and late-night cocktails, El Patio is the new all-day dining destination that is at the heart of Marbella Club.
