El Copo - Los Barrios

Amazing food, amazing service. We went there for dinner, ended up having appetizers, main course, and dessert. We also had some house wine which was great. Fish and shrimps were to die for. Only problem is that the staff only speaks Spanish, but we managed.

We felt we had exited a time machine as we entered El Copo. Happen chance took us there, design will take us back. The decor is the type that would normally bring out the OCD in me, to pack it all up in boxes, but everything was clearly regularly cleaned and all themed to the place and the menu, so was totally forgivable (unless you love clutter so there would be nothing to forgive . The service was on point. Suitably attentive without being overbearing. One of our party was under the weather and when we asked the possibility of a simple non menu dish of scrambled eggs for him the response was positive, willing and immediate. Later, as we ordered desserts, a different waiter offered a curative infusion or honey and lemon to the ailing diner Loved that thought and attention to detail. The service was professional. Our mains were placed in front of us without asking who was eating which dish. Old school style the bread crumbs were whisked off the table cloth with a flash of a silver table paddle, in the same moment as the very empty plates were cleared away. The service was friendly and informative, without being familiar. So 1970's. Such a delight, if not a little giggle, but most definitely not in derision. Truly, sadly, a rarity these days. People seem to generally have lower expectations and settle for so much less. The food we ordered, which included tartare of tuna, langoustines, lemon sole amongst others was very well executed and presented. The dessert that was a winner in all our eyes was the giant Jaffa cake well a beautifully light and fluffy sponge with an orange concentrate filling and a dark chocolate sauce Total Eclipse! Those who know will know ;

Food was good, nothing out of the ordinary, most dishes could be found in any sea food restaurant. Table was set out very well but why put a butter knife if no butter, and a lump of bread for each person instead of an individual roll didnt impress much. The seafood was overpriced compared to other places in the area. The waitresses uniform certainly doesnt do much for the place, as a restaurant bright pink t shirts with flowers on give the impression of chiringuito. Service was slow. Food was good but have had better in the area and paid less. Ah the deserts were very very good.

As always enchanted with the treatment received by manuel so charming daughters and all their staff. It could take three days talking without stopping five magnificent stars without a doubt.

It's the first time I've been, we've come unreservedly, and they've been worried about taking care of us with incredible goodness, spectacular service, excellent food, charming place, and goodbye as if we've all been known to each other. We're in trouble, but we'll definitely be back.