Patina a la carte sunday lunch

bigmomma


Joined: 27/07/2009
Posts: 92

Message Posted:
09/06/2010 14:37

Had another fabulous sunday lunch at Patina A La Carte for only 19.50 lira, service as usual was excellent and food fantastic, really looking forward to the fish night on Thursday. Thanks to all at Patina

everon


Joined: 18/04/2009
Posts: 956

Message Posted:
09/06/2010 17:42

I agree, lovely food, in beautiful surroundings, I love all the 'little extra's' x

Toon Army


Joined: 09/04/2007
Posts: 132

Message Posted:
09/06/2010 21:44

Totally agree with the comments on Patina's Sunday lunch...........however when we were there two weeks ago it was 17.50 TL .....has is now gone up ??????????

everon


Joined: 18/04/2009
Posts: 956

Message Posted:
09/06/2010 22:58

yes it has gone up and the menu has changed slightly, turkey is now on, which two of our party had and said it was delicious! oh and fig dessert! yummee! x

susiesusie


Joined: 09/03/2009
Posts: 337

Message Posted:
10/06/2010 09:43

went last sunday. turkey gravy not at all pleasant. reminded me of curry sauce. everything else lovely.

Sandie


Joined: 14/08/2008
Posts: 251

Message Posted:
10/06/2010 09:49

Have been several times and it has always been excellent.

everon


Joined: 18/04/2009
Posts: 956

Message Posted:
10/06/2010 11:12

no suiting everyone is there, our gang loved the gravy, however we did comment that it was 'different' x

essexgirl


Joined: 01/04/2009
Posts: 87

Message Posted:
10/06/2010 11:43

After reading excellent reviews about Patina, we decided to go there for an evening meal last time we were in Cyprus (early May). They were still using the indoor dining at the time so we did not have the benefit of eating 'al fresco' which I gather is lovely.

However, I have to say we were disappointed with the meal, and the service, though friendly, was not as professional as I was expecting.

My meal, can't exactly recall what I ordered now, but it was a real mish-mash of flavours & textures, arranged 'artistically' in a tower on my plate with a sauce underneath & various decorations painted/placed around it on the plate. Almost like the chef was trying to be adventurous and & had thrown together all the leftovers in his fridge in the style of Ramond Blanc or something !!! Rather weird !

Sometimes, it is better to keep things simple or at least, stick to the recipe !

We heard the next table saying that the food was not the normal standard, so maybe the regular chef was away !!

susiesusie


Joined: 09/03/2009
Posts: 337

Message Posted:
10/06/2010 11:54

been informed that they have changed the chef. PITY!

Carndi


Joined: 12/06/2009
Posts: 613

Message Posted:
10/06/2010 12:53

We go there and can only say that the quality of the food is first class BUT the last time we went it would appear that they had over booked which meant that the quanity was very poor.

One half of a roast potato, a small spoonful of carrots and greens. The roast beef melted in your mouth but did not make up for the very small dish. Did ask for more potatoes, twice, without any joy.

Came away wanting to go somewhere for a meal but will give it another try.

how188


Joined: 10/07/2010
Posts: 158

Message Posted:
23/07/2010 08:51

We ate at Patina, at our neighbours recommendation, last night on the Fish Night, food and presentation was quite nice but the evening was spoiled when the bill arrived.

We had been asked, at our table, if we wanted coffee and brandy. Normal Hospitality!.

When the bill arrived coffee and brandy had been charged for.

When we queried the the charge, the "Head Man" said we were asked if we wanted coffee and brandy, not offered!!!!

The food bill was great 58TL, wine at 27TL OK, 3 raki were 21TL, bit steep but then to pay for water, coffee and brandy made it an expensive evening.

God know what it would have cost on the A la Carte. Would assume minimum of 200TL for two people.

patinacyprus


Joined: 12/07/2010
Posts: 23

Message Posted:
23/07/2010 19:30

Hi how188, I am the 'Head Man' you spoke to last night at our fish night. As I explained we do offer complimentary coffee and brandy with our A' La Carte meals and this is offered to customers as 'on the house' when we take the order. As the special menus are priced at such a discounted rate it just isn't possible for us to include coffees and brandy in the price and so in line with normal restaurant service we ask if you would like coffee at the end of your meal.



Therefore I apologise if there was any confusion and would like to invite you for complimentary afternoon coffees and cakes at our restaurant any day that it suits you and hope this will compensate for your disappointment.

how188


Joined: 10/07/2010
Posts: 158

Message Posted:
25/07/2010 10:36

Will be delighted to accept your invitation, will be in contact.

BarbnBob



Joined: 06/09/2009
Posts: 96

Message Posted:
25/07/2010 16:48

We ate there today, food fantastic as always, fabulous staff, beautiful location....................I question what you would get in the UK for 19.5 tl equivalent

harita


Joined: 14/08/2008
Posts: 1343

Message Posted:
25/07/2010 17:05

BarbnBob .. You are in Cyprus .. Do you want to turn it into the UK ..

suzi1951


Joined: 14/02/2010
Posts: 191

Message Posted:
25/07/2010 21:54

Was at Patina for lunch today and did not realise how special it was until we got there. Lovely surroundings, great service and food. As it was a meal out to celebrate our wedding anniversary it was a brilliant find by our friends. Thank you everyone, and we will definitely return.