When we first moved out to Tortosa 6 years ago we used to be regular visitors to Amets enjoying menu del dias but as we got more adventurous moved more and more around trying different restaurants.  Yesterday as it was our anniversary my wife decided that she would like to return with some friends to Amets  To say that we were disappointed at how it had appeared to have gone downhill is an understatement.  We should have known as soon as we walked in as it was not so busy as it used to be.  I think that we were all to an extent satisfied with the starters, spaghetti al pesto (which could have been hotter) and tuna and tomato salad.  However the main courses we chose were very poor value for the money - the ladies chose cordero for which they received three thin slices covered in breadcrumbs but obviously cooked in cold fat as it had soaked into the breadcrumbs which had not coloured and given  a very greasy texture.  We gentlemen chose huevos and chorizo which I must admit arrived very hot but contained a thick layer of oil at the bottom of the dish,  the chorizo was 5 very thin slices taken from one small sausage and the 2 eggs were overcooked.  The deserts I must admit were lovely, not from a fridge but home made coffee mousse and chocolate pie.  We accompanied our meals with the help yourself cider, and for the ladies 2 soft drinks. The meal was overpriced at 11.50E to which were added the coffees and IVA.  A final total of nearly 60E.

We had tried to introduce our friends to somewhere they had not been to before but the overall opinion at the end of the meal was that we would not go there again.  My wife was thoroughly embarrassed by the whole experience.

I think that they had employed new staff in the kitchen as it was not the chefs that we were used to seeing but that is no excuse as it is still run by the same family.

Popped into the Buffet in Amposta this Lunchtime...1pm Saturday. I have not been there for a while and then it was the mid week 8.50 Euro buffet. Today it was 12.50 Euro but hey what a buffet it is. The Razor clams in garlic were superb as was the steamed duck and whole suckling pig/Leg of lamb and Spare ribs.There was a selection of fresh fish and sea food you can have cooked to order all in the price.The fresh fruit and cakes/Puddings were also very good.I think a lot of you dear readers have attended here before but the Saturday Buffet give you that extra choice.If you have guests visiting you, This venue is a must.If you have any pics of your favourite eatery pop them on your post. 

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I think you will find Nigel has restricted the adding of attachments to the "Restaurant Reports" threads 
I remember at Amets you have to hold your glass about a couple of meters away from the Cider barrel when trying to fill your glass! 

I would love to visit the 'buffet' in Amposta and the 'Hermita' in (I presume) Tortosa. I have tried to Google them both without success, I found Sympatica on Google Earth but can't find the Hermita. Can anyone give us a clue to either please?

With regard to the Hermita I very much doubt that you would find them on the internet but I am surprised that the buffet in Amposta is not.  I might be worth googling gran buffet japones / mediterranso.

The hermita is in Tortosa.  If you don't know how to get to the hospital follow the signs to l'hospital verge de la cinta from the roundabout on the north side of the Millenium Bridge.  At the roundabout where you turn right to the hospital carry straight on up the hill.  We knew that it must be good when we went in and found it full of locals come up from the town for their lunch.  I don't know but I would think that it doesn't open in the evenings or on Sundays.  We shall be up there again celebrating another wedding anniversary on 2nd April so I will try and find out more about opening hours then and post on the forum.

English humour!!
Two weeks ago sitting on the pavament near Blasco waiting for my husband in the shop. Looking at a lot of English cars, parking, men going inside. Didn't have the courage asking: Are you Ebrorob,  Bulldog or all the others.....

Jote wrote on Mar 25^th, 2012 at 7:31pm:


Remember me,well I gave you a euro and I want it back.What ever happened to honest begging ??

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Sorry Tony,
Nigel "should have gone to specsavers!"