Moltenos - Onrus River

Great local spot for Sunday Lunch! Make sure you book!

A bistro type restaurant that is a local favorite. Been here for years. Good food. Good portions. Good menu. Good value for money. Good area. A nice place to go to.

I had read many of the rave reviews of Moltenos and so we decided we had to go and tried to book for a Friday evening. It is a strange process. You phone and have to leave a message nominating one of their pre determined times. Then you have to wait. If you hear nothing then you have been successful. If you get a call it means you have been unsuccessful. They are obviously very busy and so we were treated with military style efficiency. We felt under time pressure from the moment we arrived a few minutes before our 6pm reservation. I felt this pressure throughout. The service was quick and efficient, the food was delicious, but never relaxed. We never felt comfortable. There were many regulars who were treated warmly but as it was our first time, despite being locals, I felt we were treated as passing trade. Maybe we need to try again on a quieter night but I would not rush back on a Friday.

We admired the vibe for a while driving by before finally making a visit during our 2 month visit in Onrus. And then we went twice in one week and wish we'd visited sooner! Pizza was served hot and fresh, delicious with a thin crust. Pasta was hearty and a large enough portion to share. PERFECT to warm the winter heart! 1 star less as the first time we were served by a wonderful woman with a warm inviting smile. Our second visit our waitress wasn't pleasant or welcoming at all and almost felt hostile. Meal was still delicious though : We'll be back on our next visit! Thank you!

Lovely place to eat, great atmosphere and friendly people. I certainly enjoyed it here and will definitely be going back.