Editor Pick
The Enigma Restaurant
- June 29, 2007
- Rated 5 of 5 by
MichaelJM from Nottingham, England
This looked to be an up market restaurant with, from the top floor, a commanding view over Pefkos bay. We got the end of a stunning sunset as the red sky hung over the surrounding hills petering out to a misty pink at the edge of the peninsular. Occasionally the gusts of a breeze made me wonder if we had chosen our table wisely but views are often worth some minor irritations!
We struggled to choose from the extensive menu, as much of the ‘fayre’ was unique to the enigma. After sometime, choosing a meal is always an enjoyable part of the evening as you try to experience the various courses by their description, we decided to share a summer salad, tempted by the description and the notion of baked Halloumi and avocado with mint dressing. It came delightfully served (although I’m not sure my photo does it make justice) on a bed of Radicchio lettuce, with tomatoes and onion. It was delicious and we were glad to have shared (one each would have been far too much) this first rate salad.
The house red, a little more expensive than most in town, was more full bodied with a hint of blackberries and a hint of vanilla (my wife entering into the spirit of wine tasting suggested there was an after taste of mulled goat’s droppings but I personally did not get that one!).
The main course arrived with due ceremony my Lamb Voskou (The ‘lamb of the shepherds’) was served in a traditional Rhodian bowl (much like an elaborate bedpan!) and after a time of struggling to manoeuvre the contents alongside a separate plate of vegetables I decided to empty the contents of lamb, chestnuts, pine nuts and raisins onto the vegetable plate. What a philistine, but I enjoyed it much more – far better than struggling. The vegetables of roast potatoes, rice pureed peas with a tomato and cucumber garnish was a super complement to the ample meat cooked in the ‘Lani’. Certainly my wife had no complaints about her meal of ‘Granny’s oven baked port’ baked with fresh herbs and served with roast chestnuts and a white wine and blueberry sauce. There was no offer for me to taste hers so I know that it was a great meal.
There was no room to try the puddings and after a great meal with absolutely perfect service we vowed to return another night. I have to say that the food and service was as sensational on the second visit and the Enigma has to be up there as one of Pefkos’s top restaurants. It is a well designed building which almost shouts “special” at you and you’ll find it difficult to find a better view. On top of it all they serve a really great meal at a very reasonable price. It’s a must to try and if you want one of the "prime tables" with a great view it is worth reserving one earlier in the day.
From journal Sleeping, Sunning and Eating in Pefkos