MarBella Elix Hotel Review, Epirus, Greece

There are four restaurants. Breakfast at main seaview restaurant Saffron is a buffet: pastries, cold cuts, cereal, nuts and fruit; also a hot station with the usual favourites (beans, eggs, bacon) along with waffles and crêpes. 

For lunch and evening dining Saffron has a good choice of Greek dishes and international fare: moussaka, pizza, pasta, several fish dishes, lots of meat and a few Asian options.

À la carte restaurant Indigo by the infinity pool, has a limited menu, with portions that are small and fussy: my deconstructed saltimbocca alla romana was two tiny (but tasty) veal medallions and a small mound of apple puree surrounded by snail-trails of chocolate that did nothing for the dish. 

With an extensive Greek wine list and knowledgeable service, Pearl restaurant was much better. Décor is sleek and table lamps lend an intimate atmosphere. A good choice of starters included the chef’s deliciously melting version of the region’s traditional batsaria wild-green pies. Mains were good too: slow-cooked lamb ofto was so tender it flaked from the bone and fresh seabass, in a sourdough crust covered in a smoked pork tenderloin powder with pickled mustard seed cream, was satisfyingly crunchy. 

The feet-in-the-sand Beach restaurant serves a tasty range of snacks (falafels and burgers). All ultra inclusive guests have three à la carte meals and one dine-out included.

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