El Barrigon Xelini - Deia

Visited this restaurant quite a few times over the past 15 years, but not since Covid. Always enjoyed the experience and looked forward to returning. Very disappointed this time with the food and service…very average generally but the patatas bravas was the biggest disappointment, essentially potato wedges covered in a yellow sauce which was not pleasant at all. This is a staple tapas dish which is delicious done well but this was truly awful. Lazy tapas in my opinion. The tortilla was reheated in a microwave and fry at the edges. My daughter wanted the brownie for dessert but isn’t a fan of nuts (not allergic). It seemed very difficult to prize out of the waitress whether there was nuts in there or not, very surprising given how they should be on the ball re allergies these days!! I don’t know whether it’s under new management but I wouldn’t go back any time soon.

Most terrible experience. The person that said she was the owner had promised us a table outside if we came late, 0930 pm. When we arrived she pretended that was not true and said we had to sit inside. No apologise, if we were not happy with that we could leave. Extremely arrogant and unfriendly. I have never been treated this bad at any restaurant.

Good Spanish tapas. Quality wine to accompany. Lovely outside table under olive trees in the sunshine. Staff pleasant and efficient. Good value.

Xelini is a mall paradise, best restaurant on the island. idyllic site.owners are wonderful people. Quality, appreciation and attention all very wonderful.

Spectacular food, over service you would have to think about exporting the concept to other countries.