A taste of the exotic in Crawley's High Street
23 May 08, 10:19
Beyond expectations
This could well be the best restaurant in Crawley. If you miss the kind of attentive service from some of the big chain restaurants and food that tastes truly unique and you simply won't find anywhere else, Caravela is for you. It's kind of hidden on the high street, between Si and The George Hotel behind what looks like a big wooden barn door... at night, the huge door opens and a kind of Southern European Veranda appears with decking, exotic plants, candlelit tables... it's something that really stands out on the high street! The guy that owns Caravela is a true character. As soon as you walk in, he greets you like a long lost friend and his knowledge of the dishes on offer is incredible. He precisely tells you how your meal is cook and where the ingredients are from .... some reading this might find think it's a bit freaky - but when you see him in full flow - you can't help but smile. It's technically a Portguese restaurant but has inspiration from all around the Mediterranean too. I'd go for the Cataplanas - it's fish, meat of seafood in a copper clamshell pan, with peppers, onions, garlic and potatoes, like a massive stew - a traditional portuguese dish.... it's very filling and served in a totally unique way. I'm not just saying it - but you eat in this place and truly believe your on a veranda in Portugal with the incredible atmosphere (and thanks to the outdoor heatlamps).
Groups: mercurycrawley
Yum Yum
14 May 08, 12:58
Above expectations
Peter the owner is one of the friendly guys you will ever meet! His resturant has an inside and outside area, but the outside area has an open roof that is amazing in the summer. Portuguese food with an eastern twist, perfect for something a little different crawley.
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Totally new for Crawley
29 Apr 08, 13:53
Beyond expectations
This restaurant is just so nice. The guy that owns and runs it could be the most friendly restauranteur ever! The food is Portuguese with an Eastern flair. Dishes you won't find anywhere in Crawley. The staff are really attentive and it has a decked area - kinda outside - it's so different!
Groups: mercurycrawley
