What’s for Christmas Dinner this year in Calahonda, Riviera del Sol, Miraflores, Torrenueva and La Cala de Mijas in the Mijas Costa?
Do you live in the areas of Calahonda, Riviera del Sol, Miraflores, Torrenueva or La Cala de Mijas and not sure where to go this year for Christmas dinner?
We have tried to take the stress out of Christmas this year by providing you with up-to date menus, prices and contact details of some of the popular local restaurants.
I hope you enjoy reading this mouth watering blog as much as i enjoyed writing it…
In Calahonda
Da Vinci’s in Dona Lola, Calahonda
Christmas Menu
Starters
Fresh Asparagus Soup
Homemade Ravioli with Pesto and Sun Dried Tomato
Mains
Oven Roasted Turkey served with Traditional Stuffing, Chipolata Sausage wrapped in Bacon, Cranberry Sauce and Rich Roast Gravy
Or
Salmon en Croute Filled with Spinach and Fresh Crab wrapped in Light Puff Pastry served on Creamy Saffron Sauce
Desserts
Christmas Pudding and Mince Pies with Brandy Sauce or Cream
Coffee and Liquors
Christmas Cracker
Wines
Red | White | Cava
55€ per person | Children’s: Half Price
See their website for more details at www.restaurante-davinci.com
Check out Da Vinci’s facebook page here for some fantastic reviews
+34 952 934 667
Please check for opening times
Enriques Restaurante Pizzeria in Dona Lola, Calahonda
Christmas Menu
Starters
Onion Soup with a Pastry Crust
Avocado, mozzarella & Strawberry Salad
Melon and Ham
Asparagus au Gratin
Mains
Christmas Turkey
Fillet of Pork Medallions with a Mozzarella Gratin
Sole in an Orange Sauce
Sea Bass in Puff Pastry with Scallops
Desserts
Christmas Pudding
Apple Strudel
Tiramisu
Coffee or Tea
Wines or Cava
49€ per person
See their website for more details www.enriquesrestaurantepizza.com
Check out Enriques Restaurante Pizzarias facebook page here for some fantastic reviews
+34 951 914 679
Please check for opening times
The English Garden in Calahonda
Christmas Menu
Starters
Chestnut Soup with Shaved Black Truffle & Burnt Sage served with Multi Seed Bread & Infused Butters
Fillette of Poached Smoked and Hot Smoked Salmon, Dill & Caper Dressing, Cucumber, Crème Fraîche & Thyme Crostini
Chicken Liver & Foie Gras Parfait, Madeira Reduction, Fresh Figs, Fig Chutney, Bacon Fat Bread
Venison & Black Pudding Scotch Egg, Charred Tomato Jam, Celeriac Remoulade, Pancetta Crisps
Mains
Roast Turkey with all the Trimmings, Sage & Chestnut Stuffing, Pigs in Blankets, Cranberry Sauce, Bread Sauce, Goose Fat Roasties, Braised Red Cabbage, Brussel Sprouts & Honey Roast Parsnips
Beef Wellington in a Bone Marrow & Thyme Pastry, Chateau Potatoes, Ox Tail Jus, Trompette Mushrooms, Confit Garlic, Spinach & Blue Cheese Bonbons
Confit Shoulder of Lamb, Green Beans, Poached Plum Tomatoes, Potato Purée, Lamb & Red Wine Jus
Pumpkin Tortellini with Chestnuts & a Sage Beurre Noisette
Dover Sole, Tarragon & Lemon Stuffing, Potato Dumpling, Beurre Noisette
Pork Secretos with Red Onion Purée, Baby Artichokes, Cherries & Red Wine Tapioca
Desserts
Christmas Pudding, Brandy Butter & Mince Pie Ice Cream
Clementine & Gingerbread Triffle
Milk Chocolate with Coffee & Cookie Crumb
Poached Peaches with Rosemary Cream
Selection of Spanish Cheeses, Sherry, Fig and Walnut Chutney, Mulled Wine Poached Pear, Grapes, Celery, Crackers & Butter
49€ per person
See their website for more details www.theenglishgardenrestaurant.net
Check out The English Garden Restaurants facebook page here for some fantastic reviews
+34 952 930 252
Opening times are:
Christmas Eve 24th Dec from 6pm – 11pm
Christmas Day 25th Dec from 1.30pm – 9.30pm
Boxing Day 26th December from 1.30pm – 9.30pm
In Riviera del Sol
Max Beach in Riviera del Sol
Christmas day menu
Starter
Duck Foie Gras served with Pineapple Chutney and Toasts
Main
Traditional Roast Turkey with a Chestnut Stuffing served with all the trimmings and Gravy
Dessert
Yule Log with Whipped Cream
45€ per person
See their website for more details at www.maxbeach.com
Check out Max beaches facebook page here for some fantastic reviews
+34 952 932 780
Please check for opening times
In Miraflores
Miraflores Golf Restaurant in Miraflores
Christmas Menu and Live entertainment with Jack Daniels & Patsy Miller @ 2pm
Appetizer
Lobster and Prawn Bisque
Entrée
Homemade Chicken Liver pâte with Biscottes
Main
Roast Christmas Turkey with all the trimmings
Fish option available by pre order – fillets of Sole Stuffed with Prawns, Spinach & Norwegian Salmon
served with Roast Potatoes, Chipolata Sausage Wrapped in Bacon, Brussel Sprouts with Bacon & Peas, Seasonal Vegetable, Chef’s Special Gravy
Desserts
Fruit & Nut Christmas Pudding with Brandy Butter Sauce
All Wines & Mineral Water Included
69€ per person
See their website for more details at www.miraflores-golf-restaurant.com
Check out Miraflores Golf Restaurant’s facebook page here for some fantastic reviews
+34 952 931 941
Please check for opening times
In Torrenueva
The Blue Marlin in Torrenueva are open over Christmas
They will be serving their normal menu
Opening hours:
Christmas day 24th Dec from 1pm-5pm
New Year’s Eve 31st Dec
Visit their website at www.thebluemarlin.eu for more details
Check out Blue Marlin’s facebook page here for some fantastic reviews
or call on +34 952 493 504
In La Cala de Mijas
The Little Geranium in La Cala de Mijas
Menu
Rapido Christmas Tasting menu – 3 courses
Crispy Duck Salad
*
Free Range Turkey or Tempura Dorado
*
Winter fruit & chestnut romanoff
20€ per person
—
A Taste Christmas 5 course
Lunchtime only
A glass of clementine fizz
*
Festive spiced parsnip soup
*
Marguerite cured Gravlax Blinis
*
Famous Crispy Duck Salad
*
Free Range Turkey bubble and squeak
or
stroganoff of beef
or
fillet of Galician beef
*
Brandy glazed Christmas pudding terrine
or
Christmas cheeses grapes and crackers
29€ per person
—
Christmas Premium Tasting Menu
Chef Amuse
*
Vine Smoked Hand Dived Scallop
*
Terrine of Pork Belly & Foie Gras
*
Wellington of Galician Beef Fillet
or
Red Tuna from Tarifa
*
Mini Roasties (Brussels & Chestnuts)
*
Christmas Pudding Torte
or
Stilton & Wensleydale with Apricots & Tostados
65€ per person
Vegetarian options are also available, see their website for more details www.thelittlegeranium.com
Check out the little geraniums facebook page here for some fantastic reviews
+34 952 493 602
Please check for opening times
Please note all this information is correct at time of writing, so please do not hold us responsible if there are any changes to the menus or prices, please check out the websites listed above to confirm before booking.
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