dinner
a la carte
ENJOY MEDITERRANEAN FLAVORS
Dinner
to enjoy the moment
Set amidst blossoming orange trees and trickling fountains El Bistro is perfect for the whole family. Gluten free, vegetarian & vegan options are available and locally sourced and ecological products are used to prepare our A la Carte Menu, complemented by carefully chosen wines.
We choose the freshest & better ingredients so you can enjoy a dinner that’s both delicious and nourishing.
Dinner à la Carte
Food is fuel for your body, but it’s also nourishment for your soul
ABBREVIATIONS
GF = gluten free
(v) = Vegetarian, permitting eggs & dairy
BREADS
& BOARDS
BREADS
Portion of Bread & Butter (v)
Portion of sliced gluten free Bread (GF) (v)
Garlic Bread (v)
Garlic Bread with melted cheese (v)
Oven warmed rustic Payés Bread (v) sprinkled with sea salt & olive oil. Served with dips of balsamic with olive oil, ali oli mayonnaise & grated tomato
BOARDS
Pitta Bread Board (vegan). Rosemary, chili € garlic infused oil, feta cheese, marinated olives & hummus drizzled with honey.
Sharing Board of Spanish Produce (GF) two Spanish cheeses, fried almonds, grapes, walnuts, apple, olives, serrano ham & chorizo. We suggest you order our rustic Payés bread to accompany!
STARTERS
TO SHARE
Patatas Bravas (vegan)(GF) cubes of fried potato served with a hot & spicy tomato sauce.
Huevos Rotos (Broken Eggs) (GF) slow fried potato with thyme, chorizo & a fried egg. One of our best sellers
Marinated Chicken Strips in breadcrumbs & served with a separate hot & spicy tomato sauce.
Brie coated in gluten free Tempura (v) with tomato & chilli jam.
Camembert Brulée (v) oven warmed, topped with caramelised brown sugar & sprinkled with diced walnuts. Served with toasted strips of rustic bread, these infused with Rosemary & chilli oil.
Spanish Ham Croquette Spanish Prawn Croquette
Portions & Garnishes Ali Oli mayonnaise (GF) (v), Marinated olives (GF) (vegan), Portion of homemade chunky chips (GF) (vegan), Portion of sautée mixed vegetables (GF) (vegan), Small mixed salad (GF) (vegan), Portion of sautée spinach “catalan style” with pine nuts & sultanas (GF) (vegan)
FROM THE SEA & VEGAN MAINS
Boquerones en vinagre (GF): Anchovies loaded with garlic, drizzled in extra virgin olive oil (EVOO)
Calamares a la Andaluza (GF): rings of squid, coated in chick pea flour, pan fried & served with ali oli mayonnaise
Gambas Bistro Style (GF): peeled prawns in orange flavoured gluten free tempura batter, rolled in flaked almonds & fried. Served with sweet & sour dip. If you order a side of sautée rice, you can convert it into a main.
Gambas al Ajillo (GF) Garlic Prawns are another of our best sellers with peeled prawns served in sizzling olive oil with garlic & a hint of chilli. We recommend you order some bread to dip! juice
VEGAN MAINS
Penne with Tomato & Purée Vegetable Sauce (GF) (vegan)
Cauliflower with Hummus (GF) (vegan): rubbed with spices & served on hummus, drizzled with basil oil & parmesan pesto.
SALAD SELECTION
Mixed Tuna House Salad (GF) with lettuce, hard boiled egg, tomato, cucumber, onion, gherkin, carrot, olives, peppers & pickled red cabbage (order without tuna & egg and convert to vegan with avocado).
Bistro Warmed Goat’s Cheese (v) (GF) with griddled & baked Mediterranean vegetables, walnuts, tomato & chilli jam with garnishes of crispy spinach & basil oil drizzle.
Bistro Chicken Salad: pan fried curry infused chicken, lettuce, cherry tomato, sweet onion, pickled carrot, drizzled with Caesar salad dressing & sprinkled with croutons.
Smoked Salmon & Prawn timbal with diced smoked salmon, prawn, avocado, onion & mango. Honey / mustard dressing & garnish of red cabbage slaw. With garlic, rubbed toast garnish.
Smoked Salmon, Prawn & Avocado smoked salmon, peeled prawns, lettuce, avocado slices, cherry tomato, onion & Marie Rose dressing on the side.
PASTA
& PIZZA
PASTA
Select your pasta from: spaghetti, rigatoni, linguine or gluten free penne
Choose your salsa from:
Bolognese with 100% minced beef (GF)
Carbonara with bacon, cream & parmesan cheese (GF)
Spaghetti Gambas Al Ajillo sautée with sizzling peeled garlic prawns in olive oil with a hint of chilli
Basil / Parmesan Pesto & Cashew (GF, v) with mozzarella di bufala, confit cherry tomato & sprinkle of pistachios, topped with crispy spinach.
Spicy Lamb Lasagne layers of slow cooked lamb, diced vegetables mixed with spices & curry between sheets of pasta béchamel & cheese. Oven browned.
Seafood Linguine with clams, prawns, squid & cod tossed in pasta, sautéed in creamy seafood bisque sauce with a touch of garlic & fresh parsley.
PIZZA
Bistro Pizza with tomato, goat´s cheese, caramelised onion & Spanish ham. Drizzled with basil oil.
Vegetarian mixture of seasonal vegetables, diced olives, melted cheese & a drizzle of basil oil.
Spicy Chicken with bacon, tomato & cheese, drizzled with chilli oil.
RISOTTO
& PAELLA
Risotto with Chicken & Chorizo (GF) with a touch of tomato, sautée chorizo, mushrooms & chicken, onion & garlic. Drizzled with garlic / parsley oil.
Risotto with Saffron Garlic Prawns (GF) with garlic infused peeled prawns, drizzled with parsley oil & with a hint of saffron
Risotto Carbonara (GF) all the flavours of traditional carbonara, but with rice
Risotto with Goat’s Cheese (GF) (v) with thyme, onion, grated goat’s cheese & spinach. Drizzled with basil oil.
PRE-ORDER PAELLA | 24 hour pre-order required, mínimum two people.
Vegetarian Paella (vegan) (GF)
Chicken & Vegetable Paella (GF)
Mixed Paella (GF)
Fish & Seafood Paella (GF)
MAIN COURSES FISH
Prawns “Mario“ (GF) : peeled prawns in a mild curry, coconut milk & shellfish stock sauce. Served with rice enfused with lemon.
Confit of Cod (GF) on creamy saffron mash, with clam & prawn sauce, garnished with green asparagus tips.
Oven Baked Salmon drizzled with teriyaki sauce & served with a nest of linguini pasta sautéed with julienne cut vegetables
Grilled Swordfish (GF) on a bed of rich spanish ratatouille & served with Murcian style oven potatoes. Served with a separate dip of alioli mayonnaise.
Salt Baked Sea Bream (GF) cleaned at the table. With garnishes of sautéed mixed vegetables & Murcian potatoes. Served with a separate dip of ali oli mayonnaise.
MAIN COURSES MEAT
Chicken Skewers (GF) : marinated chicken breast pieces on skewers in a sticky sauce of honey, mustard & hint of chilli. Served with baked potato & red cabbage slaw.
Creamy Chicken Strogonoff (GF) : strips of chicken breast in a creamy sauce with bacon, mushrooms, thyme, paprika & onion. Served with rice & peas
Barbecue Spare Pork Ribs : slow roasted in rich barbecue sauce. Served with chunky chips & homemade red cabbage slaw
Slow roasted rolled Shoulder of Lamb (GF) with rosemary, thyme & mint. Served with murcian style oven potatoes & glazed carrots. Please ask for mint sauce if you would like some.
Pre-Order (24 hours)
Roast Suckling Pork (GF) : slow roasted & served with baked apple, murcian style oven potatoes & it’s own roasting juices.
Fillet of Prime Beef from Galicia (GF)
How would you like your meat cooked?
Served with homemade chunky chips & garlic sautéed mushrooms
Choose A Sauce For Your Steak
Green peppercorn sauce
Bernaise sauce
Opening Hours
El Bistro is the longest running family - owned restaurant at La Manga Club Resort. The restaurant is situated at the Heart of La Manga Club, in the prime and central location of Bellaluz, in the Main Plaza – a traffic free and safe environment, easy to navigate with ramp access.
OPEN HOURS | JANUARY > FEBRUARY 2026
Monday > 06:30 pm to 10:30 pm
Tuesday to Saturday > 10:00 am to 03:00 pm + 06:30 pm to 10:30 pm
Sunday (all day) & Monday (morning) > Closed
El Bistro La Manga Club
Originally founded by Miguel Betés, it´s the longest running family - owned restaurant at La Manga Club Resort
Location: Plaza Mayor Bellaluz, La Manga Club, Cartagena 30389