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Vegetarian Friendly, Vegan Options, Gluten Free Options
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Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner, Brunch, After-hours
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Reviewed 25 October 2020

Well, what can I say! Except I’ve just eaten the best lamb I’ve ever had (and I come from the land of the sheep....Wales ! ) This place serves seriously delicious food of a very high quality. The lamb was beautiful as was hubbies fillet...More

Date of visit: October 2020
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Date of visit: September 2020
Reviewed 24 August 2020 via mobile

5 star dining at its best , the quality of the food and service is un-beatable . Chef Luis and his team ALWAYS impress,with a warm friendly welcome ,but with a very professional approach . You certainly won’t be disappointed 😎 Try his brother Julio’s...More

Date of visit: August 2020
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Reviewed 10 August 2020
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Date of visit: August 2020
Reviewed 28 July 2020
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Date of visit: July 2020
Reviewed 27 July 2020

The food at Rafael restaurant is simply the best, better than all the rest at the marina. Luis is a fantastic chef and has a great team . Always welcoming & knowledgeable. The food always looks good and tastes even better . Anil, Carlos &...More

Date of visit: July 2020
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Reviewed 24 July 2020 via mobile

We are back again . Rafael restaurant have looked after us , amazing food and service. Thank you the Chef Luis for making especially for us the orange cake . Thank you to Anil ,Carlos and Lara you are the best

Date of visit: July 2020
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Reviewed 20 July 2020 via mobile

Very creative food, great wine list. Claire and her kitchen team always on hand to explain the dishes and offer recommendations. We will definitely be back.

Date of visit: July 2020
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Reviewed 18 June 2020 via mobile

Had A Lovley evening meal here , A lovly prawn dich in chilli sauce , and A steak my husband order just melted in his mouth . Staff so very Friendly

Date of visit: June 2020
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Reviewed 7 March 2020 via mobile

We went to San Rafael for our last dinner which turned out to be super we tried the Octopus & were not disappointed, a superb meal worth waiting until our last night. We will return on our next visit to the area.

Date of visit: March 2020
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Clare B
22 July 2019|
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Response from MrsSheffield | Reviewed this property |
It’s a case of selecting from the menu. Not sure they cater for vegan.
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12 November 2017|
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Response from whiterosegen | Reviewed this property |
I can't imagine that it would be closed. Rafael's restaurant fronts onto and is part of the Dom Pedro Portobelo Aparthotel and that is certainly open over the entire Christmas period. An email to the Dom Pedro would confirm... More
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    How is Rafael Restaurante Bar rated?
    Rafael Restaurante Bar is rated accordingly in the following categories by Tripadvisor travellers:
    • Food: 4.5
    • Service: 5
    • Value: 4.5
    • Atmosphere: 4.5