Santander has a great deal to offer, lots of choice, mostly just used by passengers awaiting the ferry back to UK. Most places offer all that's good and most make visitors very welcome. It has to be remembered however that Spanish Culture differs enormously from that of the Northern Europeans. To make the most of what El Cocinero has to offer its first important to relax, be tolerant of delay and embrace the local ways. The waiters generally speak better English than most customers, but at least try a few words in Spanish, then having started ask for advice about the menu. It all gets better and easier thereafter. NEVER be in a hurry, if your time is limited just go to MacDonalds ! The food...
We found El Cocinero by coincidence. Our mistake was not to check before the opinions on Tripadvisor. The place is cool and the views from the terrace over Santander bay were nice. We waited more than normal to get the attention of the waiters. We waited again to get the drinks that we ordered. We waited more again to place the orders and much more to have the food on the table. The Rape with crema de mostaza (Monkfish with mustard sauce) was bland and swimming in a pool of yellow sauce that didn 't impress. The Croquetas de jamón y de boletus (Croquettes of ham and mushrooms balls) were horrible; the cured ham had passed the date and the paste in the others was like glue. The Apple tart had...
¡El mejor lomo saltado de Santander! Un local pequeño, con una propuesta gastronómica peruana deliciosa. También están muy bien sus platos españoles como las rabas o las patatas. La atención muy buena y las vistas a la bahía inmejorables. Nuestro sitio de confianza para un aperitivo rico eñ Santander
Buena relación calidad-precio. Nada excepcional, es como comer en casa. Platos básicos como chuletas de pollo fritas y huevos fritos. Lo mismo con filetes finos y pimientos rojos. Etc. Servicio rápido. Ideal para una comida rápida con los compañeros.
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Terrific dinner, one of our best in Spain. We had the marinated salmon, special of the day (sea bass, tomato burrata salad, all of it of the highest quality, with attentive service and charming surroundings. Delicioso!!
Bonito lugar, primera vez que iba pero la comida excelente y un buen trato, volveremos
Un sitio muy agradable y la comida muy rica. Muy recomendable, sin duda volveremos.
Trato amable, comida excelente y buen ambiente, definitivamente volveré!
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La comida está bien, el personal muy agradable y la ubicación magnífica
Lugar tranquilo y con buena comida al lado del palacio de Festivales.
