Santa Rita

Menorca


Spilling out on to Plaça de la Bastió, petite Santa Rita puts its own innovative spin on some of Maó's tastiest tapas. There's a distinctly global feel in dishes along the lines of red-tuna tartare with watermelon and seaweed, falafel with tomato chutney, signature patatas bravas, and grilled asparagus drizzled with yoghurt, pomegranate and sesame seeds – all efficiently presented with flair.


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