One of the best experiences I’ve had, forget just a nice meal. I arrived at the restaurant quite late, around just after 9pm, without a booking. I was told on arriving by the waiter who served me me that the chef was just in the process of cooking his last dish for the day. Despite this, he said that he’d ask him if he could cook one more meal for me, and a moment later I was given the green light. Already a massive show of kindness that I was really grateful for, and a sign of things to come as I later learnt. I ordered a chicken risotto which the waiter was a great help in choosing, but no drink, being a student on an interrail and trying to save my pennies where I can. The waiter however asked if I’d like a glass of water with ice and offered to fill up my water bottle too. From that moment, I then received water with ice every time my glass was empty. The risotto came very quickly and was delicious. I’m no food connoisseur, and this review is much more about the special experience I had on a personal level with the staff, however I think it is safe to say that they cook amazing food. As the football match was on (Croatia vs Italy in the Euros) I was watching that, and after half time, when the restaurant was closing, the chef, waiter and barmaid (Lara) came and watched with me. They were delightful and extremely kind. After offering the waiter to buy a drink for him, he then declined but said that he’d get a drink for me to try that would be on the house. Again, just an unbelievably kind and generous thing that seemed symbolic of the restaurant. The chef, despite not speaking any English, was also cheery and extremely friendly. I felt so at ease there, and even told Lara that it seemed like fate for me to go to that restaurant and have an evening with such kind, generous and good spirited people. When the game finished, and long after I’d devoured the risotto, I made towards the bar to pay for my meal and then leave. The chef, waiter and barmaid all told me it was on the house however, and wouldn’t let me pay for anything. It felt incredibly surreal and I can’t thank them enough for their love and joy (and great food too). It’s one of those moments where you feel so glad because of another humans generosity and kindness. This is my first review that I’ve ever made but I had to write one after tonight. Thank you to Mala Kuhinja!
One of the best experiences I’ve had, forget just a nice meal. I arrived at the restaurant quite late, around just after 9pm, without a booking. I was told on arriving by the waiter who served me me that the chef was just in the process of cooking his last dish for the day. Despite this, he said that he’d ask him if he could cook one more meal for me, and a moment later I was given the green light. Already a massive show of kindness that I was really grateful for, and a sign of things to come as I later learnt. I ordered a chicken risotto which the waiter was a great help in choosing, but no drink, being a student on an interrail and trying to save my pennies where I can. The waiter however asked if I’d like a glass of water with ice and offered to fill up my water bottle too. From that moment, I then received water with ice every time my glass was empty. The risotto came very quickly and was delicious. I’m no food connoisseur, and this review is much more about the special experience I had on a personal level with the staff, however I think it is safe to say that they cook amazing food. As the football match was on (Croatia vs Italy in the Euros) I was watching that, and after half time, when the restaurant was closing, the chef, waiter and barmaid (Lara) came and watched with me. They were delightful and extremely kind. After offering the waiter to buy a drink for him, he then declined but said that he’d get a drink for me to try that would be on the house. Again, just an unbelievably kind and generous thing that seemed symbolic of the restaurant. The chef, despite not speaking any English, was also cheery and extremely friendly. I felt so at ease there, and even told Lara that it seemed like fate for me to go to that restaurant and have an evening with such kind, generous and good spirited people. When the game finished, and long after I’d devoured the risotto, I made towards the bar to pay for my meal and then leave. The chef, waiter and barmaid all told me it was on the house however, and wouldn’t let me pay for anything. It felt incredibly surreal and I can’t thank them enough for their love and joy (and great food too). It’s one of those moments where you feel so glad because of another humans generosity and kindness. This is my first review that I’ve ever made but I had to write one after tonight. Thank you to Mala Kuhinja!
