FORMENTERA - ES CALÓ DE SANT AGUSTI - CAN RAFALET

RESTAURANT CAN RAFALET

After a few years away, we returned to Restaurante Can Rafalet, in Es Caló de Sant Agustí, on the Island of Formentera, which boasts some of the most stunning views in the Balearic Islands.

The sea is at its fabulous best here, and from our reserved front table, we could see it in all its stunning turquoise glory.

When you sit down, you receive a delicious bowl of aioli (rich with garlic), olives, and a basket of crusty rolls to scoop up the garlicky dip. We decided to have the bullet de peix, which comes in two courses.

A fish stew with potatoes and saffron (typically, monkfish, scorpionfish, grouper or skate).

And a wet (soupy) or dry rice.

We chose the dry, similar to another rice dish called Arroz a banda.

This uses the stock from the fish stew, adding small pieces of cuttlefish.

We also had, huevos con sobrasada,

Potatoes, fried eggs and local soft sausage.

Calamares Romana (squid rings in batter).

To drink, we wanted to try the local Formentera wines, but they were, unfortunately, sold out.

Instead, we chose a Rezabal Txakoli from the Basque Country. This young, slightly fizzy white wine went well with the fish.

Dessert was a local pudding called greixonera. This traditional dessert from Ibiza and Formentera is usually made with leftover ensaimada (a spiral-shaped sweet pastry).

Like a bread pudding, greixonera consists of pieces of ensaimada combined with milk and eggs. The whole combination is then baked until firm and golden brown. The cake is often flavoured with cinnamon. Vegetarians be awear, ensaimadas are made with lard.

Excellent quality fish and seafood are available here. It was a wonderful meal, and the view wasn't bad either. As you can see, the view is outstanding.

The restaurant has been here for many years, serving the traditional food of the Island.

All the staff were very friendly and helpful. It is a place to return to.

To avoid confusion, there are two places side by side here, both with a similar name and lovely sea views: 1) Cafe Rafalet, which is part of the hostal Rafalet 2) Restaurant Can Rafalet