Italian cuisine doesn´t get much better than this. Established in 1989; Lombardo´s has standed the test of time because they serve such fantastic, authentic Italian food in the most gorgeous, picturesque, courtyard location of Paniagua in the Costa area of Sotogrande.
What´s even better is they they don´t charge you the earth for it. A starter, main course, dessert and bottle of wine will set a couple back less than €100.
Our testers went for a starter of Gamberoni Alla Diavola and Carpaccio Di Manzo. The prawns were stuffed with garlic and chilli, and had just the right amount of spice. The beef carpaccio with olive oil and lemon was also fantastic, sliced so thinly it melted in your mouth.
For mains there is a huge selection to choose from for depending on your palette with delights such as fresh fish of the day, meat, steak and calves liver. Plus, with over 12 pizza and 18 pasta dishes there is indeed something for everyone on this extensive menu. Lombardo´s also offer all pasta dishes in starter sized portions so you can get a taste of everything on the menu if you order wisely!
Our testers opted for the Veal Milanese, which was cooked to perfection and an extremely generous portion size. The Spaghetti Carbonara and Four Cheese Pizza also ordered were delicious. The Carbonara was loaded with fresh cream, parmesan and bacon.
The Green Salad with Goat´s Cheese, Avocado and Honey was a perfect accompaniment to the veal dish although there are 8 vegetable sides to choose from if you prefer.
If you can fit it in the garlic pizza bread is also well worth a taste. Freshly cooked on site, it´s light and airy, unlike greasy garlic breads so many Italian eateries serve these days – this one is dry yet full of flavour.
There is also a plentiful dessert menu and wine matching service. Lombardo´s owners, Sara, Enzo and Stefano, hand pick the wines from their favourite regions in Italy and mix it up with the best local wines Spain has to offer. You will not be disappointed.
Lombardo´s attentive owners are also on site every night to meet, greet and attend to your every whim. It´s always nice to visit a family run restaurant and see the owners. You can tell they enjoy being at their restaurant and appreciate their guests. Likewise a major factor in a restaurant´s success in our opinion, is guests can enjoy both the restaurant´s food and unreserved hospitality.
Plus, with the brand new Lombardo´s Bar located next to the restaurant there is also somewhere to enjoy pre or after dinner drinks if you want to come out earlier or stay even later.
Lombardo´s is open every night from 7pm till late. For reservations please call +34 956 795 924 or email stefano.lombardos@gmail.com
