Restaurant reviews Mallorca 2007

L'Aup again - 29 August 2007

I think my husband was niggled by the chewy skin of his suckling pig the first time we visited L’Aup so he suggested we go back and have another try. I was in total agreement. I love going to L’Aup and sitting under the stars while the children go off happily to play and make friends.

Again, we didn’t book a table and the car park was full. This time I really thought we would have trouble getting a table, but we were met by the Head Waiter (our favourite) who shook our hands and seemed genuinely pleased to see us back. We took the same table and I immediately relaxed in the lovely surroundings.

As creatures of habit, we munched on the excellent bread, toast and pate while we studied the menu and my daughter ordered a helping of aioli as she’s become addicted to the stuff!

I was extremely pleased I hadn’t ordered a starter when my shoulder of lamb arrived. It must have been a huge lamb! However, it was delicious with tender meat that just fell off the bone. In the end, I tried to give some of it away as I couldn’t have finished it. My daughter and husband gladly accepted some but I still left a fair amount. I don’t think I could have got away with offering some to the other diners! Hubby went for the suckling pig again, and this time was much happier as the skin was exactly right – crisp and tasty. The children gobbled down their meals of escalope and pizza and rushed off to play again.

I chose a lovely Rosé to go with our meal – the Torres de Casta, which was delicious, light and fruity.

For pud, the children went for the chocolate mousse again and I wanted to try the “Glace biscuit of the house” but it was off, so I chose the fruit and ice cream while hubby indulged in a slice of whisky cake. It’s basically a portion of gooey cake and the waiter pours a liberal amount of whisky all over it. Not a malt, I hope!

By now the restaurant had emptied out and we sat and relaxed while a group of locals enjoyed their meal at the next table. They were in full flow and enjoying themselves immensely and I know how they felt. This restaurant has an instant relaxing effect on me. The waiter who looked after us was very friendly and made little jokes and the atmosphere is wonderful.

I know it will be our first stop when we visit next August!