Today we had lunch at Olea Benijófar, and it was fabulous. We had been out all morning, had to pop into Benijófar for a meeting at 2.15, so we decided instead of nipping back home for a quick visit, just to drive straight through and have lunch out somewhere.
We drove through Formentera and had actually talked about stopping off at one of the places there for a menu del dia or even just tapas, but I’d mentioned to Soph about returning to Olea once again, seeing as we were heading to Benijófar.
What We had
We had the set menu, and for our drink we both had a Coke Zero.
Starters.
Soph and I both had the same starter of ham croquettes. Beautifully presented, tasty and hot. These were delightful.
Mains.
Soph opted for the vegetarian quesadillas, which she liked a lot. Tasty, a good sized portion and again, nicely presented.
My chicken in peppercorn sauce was really, really good. This was a proper chicken fillet, not the squashed flat, attempts some places offer up. This was in a tasty peppercorn sauce and came with skin on, hand cut fries.
The quality of the produce was evident here, in my dish.
Dessert or Coffee.
We both went for the dessert option, and we both had cherry cheesecake. This was a great cheesecake, a proper base and it was tasty.
What We liked
Professional service, great food and a good price for the meal. Every box ticked. The place is spotless, the bathroom was clean and fresh.
What Could Be Improved
Nothing needed any improvement, we both enjoyed lunch sat in shirt sleeves on the terrace in the sunshine.
What It Cost For Lunch At Olea Benijófar
Our lunch was 33€ in total, 16.50€ each for a wonderful 3 courses including a drink.
Would We Return
This is a resounding yes, the food here is great and it’s only 20 minutes or so for us to get here.
How To Find Olea In Benijófar
This is from their website, which has menus and contact details etc.:
First Class Gastronomic Experience Our team of chefs has designed an innovative menu, combining traditional flavors with modern, cutting edge techniques. From exquisite starters to irresistible desserts, each dish is carefully crafted to delight diners.
Address: C. Aneto, 1, 03178 Benijófar, Alicante
Phone: +34 966 71 26 45
WhatsApp: +34 631 08 31 42
