Connie’s Birthday Dinner at Villa Nogal

There are several really good restaurants in San Sebastián. Two have been mentioned or recommended, time after time. One is called El Jardin Nebuloso and the other is called Villa Nogal. Both are a short walk away near the entrance to the town.

El Jardin Nebuloso has a unique concept where each dish is a “journey through the mountains through the season”. They take the ingredients that nature provides directly from their farm in the western Sierra Madre to create their three menus:

- Traditional dishes
- Snacks to eat with drinks from their extensive drink list
- And a Tasting Menu that “surprises all the senses”.

The restaurant is located within a beautiful garden and the service is supposed to be excellent.

Villa Nogal has been suggested several times by Mexicans who live here as being their favourite place to eat a special meal. We made the final decision to eat there and we were not disappointed! What an amazing place!

First of all, the walk inside the property alone sets the stage for an amazing experience. We felt like we were transported to another place and time and as we got closer to the restaurant it got better and better. The views were breathtaking as we walked into the dining area and looked out over the countryside. And that was just the start.

I ordered white wine and Chris ordered a margarita. For starters, we had the smoked salmon with asparagus in a mustard dressing. Yum. The salmon and asparagus was so fresh and tasty I would have been happy just eating that. But they also brought in a delicious hot tapenade made of black olives and pesto to put on tiny hot rolls. I loved it that we never felt rushed but the waiter was super attentive.

For the main course, I ordered chicken cordon blue and Chris had the short ribs. Both meals were very flavourful and presented beautifully. The grilled vegetables and whipped potatoes just melted in our mouths. So good.!

Their website advertises that the “exquisite dishes are made with unique recipes based on fresh ingredients and natural products. The best view of the valley and a beautiful natural landscape are the perfect combination in a place where attention to detail and spending a pleasant time are the most valuable to us.” Nothing is falsely advertised here!

We certainly enjoyed our night out and our visit to this special restaurant was an unexpected and unforgettable experience in little San Sebastián del Oeste,

Thank you Chris for the all round amazing birthday!Read more