Casa Rufino - Isla Cristina

My partner and I flew from the UK, and we had a wonderful time exploring some of Isla Cristina’s local restaurants. Casa Rufino was so far one of the best restaurants we had been to. The food is *outstanding* (I emphasize the word! , and service was impeccable, prompt and friendly. Founded in 1956, this is clearly a restaurant where locals go to treat themselves to a gorgeous meal. We chose the “tosta sardina” (succulent! Order at least two of those if you can! A great way to start the meal , followed by the extraordinary “artichoke with prawns and ham”. Words fail to describe how tasty this dish was: artichoke cooked to perfection, on which sat fresh, moist and perfectly grilled prawns. Simple, fresh ingredients cooked in a masterful way. Our meal ended with two delicious pieces of sea bass and the “brick of aubergines”. This restaurant is a reasonably priced, must-visit place for all who holiday in Isla Cristina. Highly recommended! (You will need to book in advance, to ensure you get a table, as this place quickly fills up with locals!

A elegant Restaurant close to the beach, a bit outside of town. We have been here for lunch. Unfortunately we were wearing beachclothes, but I think the waiter is used to it,even the other Spanish guest, were wearing white collar.....Probably Business lunch. Wie had rice with gambas. Normally you have to order this a day before,but we were lucky and the chef made it for us. It was very nice, not greasy as sometimes. White wine for 13€ a bottle was a good deal if you compare it with the 40€ we paid for the lunch.

Good quality, but quite overpriced. They charged 20 EUR for 7 (seven) clams in a not really nice green sauce. The tuna is fine, just fine. Boccana is a better deal, IMO.

Muy buena la cocina, los productos locales muy buenos, cené un Atún de los que se quedan grabados a fuego en la memoria

Todo riquísimo. El Tarantelo de atún espectacular, las croquetas de corvina…. El personal de 10