Hostal Restaurante Boccalino

I asked for a Kas Limon, which they didn't have, so the waiter offered Fanta or Schweps Limon. I chose the latter. He opened the bottle and left it with the label turned away. After pouring and taking a sip, I knew something was off. It was the sugar-free version, which I disliked. I told him, and he offered another drink, but I declined and pushed the glass and bottle away. When I went to pay, I explained what happened to a waitress. She still insisted I pay for the sugar-free drink I hadn't ordered and had only sipped once. I understand business customs differ between countries, but I found this unacceptable.

There's a nice big terrace for having a drink. The staff seemed a bit stressed and overworked when we visited, though they might be different on a quieter day.

The food and service were great. The dining room felt a little dated, and the TV in the corner was blasting the news and distracting from the meal. It should really be removed. I was trying to translate the menu when the server noticed and kindly brought me one in English without being asked.

The hosts were welcoming and the atmosphere was great, with wine and drinks at good prices. The food was a letdown, though. My veal Milanese arrived covered in a parmesan-like pancake batter, which I scraped off. My wife's pizza had anchovies on every slice, so their taste took over. I think I caught the chef on a bad night.