Gusto Review: Patrick's Tmun Victoria Gozo

On a sunny Sunday, we decided to travel to the sister island of Gozo for a quiet day out.. and hubby had booked a sumptous Sunday lunch at award-winning Patrick's Tmun Victoria as suggested by Gusto.. and what a surprise!!!

The location: From Mgarr Harbour, drive to Victoria, Gozo's capital city. Patrick's Tmun is found close to the gym... ask the locals for directions for an added touch of Gozo :) Parking on the street is free and easily available.

The place: As you enter, you notice a couple of tables on the front porch - ideal for a lunch or dinner al fresco. Once you step inside, you are greeted by a stylish bar and cocktail area. The restaurant is set up further inside the restaurant, designed around a nautical theme (hence "Tmun" meaning "Ship's wheel"). A pleasure to behold :)

The menu: Definitely an upmarket selection from the cocktail menu to the world-representing wine list to the daily specials to the regular menu.. you will be spoilt for choice! Complimentary starters were on the house as well as warm Gozitan bread and olive oil (even available for buying a bottle and taking it home). Of particular note for all meat lovers (just like me) the 300g rib-eye steak of Irish Prime Steer .. and of course, don't forget to leave a corner for the wonderful home-made deserts!

The staff: Being greeted by owner and Chef-patron Patrick himself should say enough for the exceptional level of service at this restaurant :)

Gusto: 50% off our lunch and saved 40 euro.. booking required but other than that, totally hassle free!

P's recommendation: If you're in Gozo and want to impress partners, family, friends and business colleagues with a truly great eating and drinking experience, go to Patrick's Tmun Victoria Gozo.. and save 50% off your food bill by getting your Gusto Card here :)

Gusto Review - Hugo's lounge

A sunny weekday afternoon... hubby and I decided to have a lunch date!

Consulted Gusto - Hugo's Lounge it was :)

The location: Being Paceville, the area is very central and easy parking (parking a bit more of a problem in the evenings and weekends, unless you don't mind paying 5 - 9 euro for a pay-per-use parking area)

The place: Hugo's Lounge is very modern and artistically done up. We sat in the outside area and we could easily people watch throughout lunch :P ah yes, and the bathrooms are fab!

The menu: Cocktails were 2 for the price of 1 so that was a definite bonus (and this is a regular offer!!) Extensive and original sushi menu: we went for salmon maki and nigiri platter starters and had the wonderful Hugo's Ocean Platter for mains... it's massive and beautiful to look at and heavenly tasting :)

The staff: Happily serve you with a smile :)

Gusto: Easily got 50% off our lunch... and saved 25 euro :) No prior booking needed to get the 50% discount.

P's recommendation: For a great sushi experience, washed down with colourful cocktails, in the Maltese sunshine, at a trendy people-watching place, go to Hugo's Lounge :) And get 50% discount off your food bill too by getting your Gusto Card here :)