Caffè Lungo [topic: review 5]

I have been to Palazzo de Piro quite a few times. This place has a very lovely setup in the silent city of Mdina. However, I must say that despite being a busy place, service should never be a let down. Apart from relatively long waiting time for a normal caffé lungo, this was the result I got on my table.

Literally a storm in an espresso cup

Please note the presentation. It seems that the server passed through a storm on his/her way up. Being Illy, perhaps the most common coffee brand on the island of Malta, I would say that the taste was basically OK. Yet, taste needs to be complemented with a better quality of service. Also, having ordered just an espresso I expected the traditional glass of water.

Overall, please note that such a place deserves a better quality of service. Having quality servers is great, the coffee product however needs to be better at all times!

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Caffè Lungo [topic: review 4]

My apologies for not posting in the past few weeks. For this review post I went for a dinner at a relaxing bay in Gozo (the sister island of Malta) where dining al fresco could not have ended any better than ... CAFFÈ LUNGO! The place is Moby Dick @ Xlendi.

A creamy lungo

Despite the fact that the restaurant was reaching closing time, this coffee was delivered in less than 3 minutes. One must admit that the trajectory from the bar to our table included a couple of steps so I have to excuse the lack of presentation (even though not fully excusable). In spite of the storm that hit my lungo, the texture was still there. One slight stir and it was all restored.

This place uses Kiimbo as seen in the picture I am presenting. One must say that Kimbo is not one of the most popular coffees in the Maltese islands. I was curious in fact to check it out. I have to say I was not much impressed, perhaps my expectations were too high. However it was all pleasurable. My usual comment however has to be made ... garçon .... WATER PLEASE! How on earth can one present coffee on a practically empty table without providing your customer with a sip of water to clear the taste buds before and after a divine experience?

Whilst giving my kudos for the temperature it was served in, this espresso was overall well done. Keep improving quality in Gozo guys!

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