Holiday part 3 - My birthday

I have never been away from home for my birthday before, I was a bit worried that I would feel a bit sad not being with my family or friends. It was a different sort of day but really enjoyable. We spent the day at Jardines de Alfabia which is a house and garden near to Soller. It is a real relaxing remedy to the noise and businesses of tourist areas of the island which I find quite overwhelming. 

A visit Restaurante Grill Manolo's is always fantastic which is why I chose here to eat an evening meal here on my birthday because it is always excellent but Manuel and his team really surpassed themselves. This was out first visit for twelve months and I was amazed that when we went to book the table Manuel remembered us. 

I suspect a little birdie back in the UK must has contacted Manuel to and told him it was my birthday because when we arrived for the meal there were specially prepared non-alcoholic cocktails (I don't drink and this was a real novelty for me). The food was excellent, as was the service. Manolo's still maintains its lovely relaxed atmosphere perfect for sitting and whiling away the evening. 

At the end of the evening Manuel brought out a special dessert of strawberries with chocolate ice cream which is my absolute favourite and it's not on the menu. I was completely overwhelmed how thoughtful the everything was, the restaurant was busy and yet Manuel's team still managed to make me feel really special and very well looked after. Manuel also refused to allow us to pay for any of these special little extras. 

I can't recommend Restaurante Grill Manolo's highly enough and I can't wait until I can go back again.

Just in case you want to know more you can read the full review and others here:

http://www.tripadvisor.co.uk/ShowUserReviews-g562815-d6208935-r291705769-Restaurante_Grill_Manolo_s-Santa_Ponsa_Calvia_Majorca_Balearic_Islands.html#