Once inside, my friend was immediately impressed by both the welcoming atmosphere and the stylish interior, exclaiming that she was in fact happy that our original plan had fallen through. I chose the Grilled Octopus with Squid Ink Rice and Alioli , while she opted for the Sea Bass Fillet with Saffron Risotto and Marinated Green Asparagus . Both dishes were outstanding! The grilled octopus, cut into tender half-centimetre thick slices, melted in the mouth and tasted exceptionally fresh.
I don’t often eat squid ink rice, but it always brings back fond memories of ‘Negro’ caramels from my childhood; they turned our tongues black as we giggled with delight. This time, it was my lips, gums, and teeth that turned black as I savoured each bite. Although I’m not a fan of alioli with rice, pushing it to the side did little to detract from the meal’s overall deliciousness, and I would happily order it again.
My friend’s sea bass was also a hit; grilled to perfection, it worked wonderfully with the rich saffron risotto and tangy green asparagus. We ate slowly, reminiscing about how some of the best meals are those unplanned and unexpected. She was very satisfied with her glass of house white wine, while I opted for water, having drunk more than my usual “one drink” the previous night.
Despite the rain and dark skies, our experience at Mar y Mar was delightful. Warmed by gas heaters in place of sun rays, the ambiance remained charming and quirky. We took tons of photos c.