Gimlet, La Manga Club: Bulgarian and Greek menu and cocktails

Lamb, moussaka and cocktails on the square in Bellaluz

Gimlet is a small restaurant and cocktail bar on Plaza de la Fuente de Bellaluz, within La Manga Club. Its cooking is unusual for the area: Bulgarian, Greek and Middle Eastern recipes made with Mediterranean produce. It opens for dinner only, and lamb and cocktails dominate the reviews.

The menu

The menu combines flavours from Eastern Europe and the eastern Mediterráneo. These are the dishes mentioned most often in reviews:

Lamb, the most recommended dish
Moussaka
Halloumi
Pitta
Courgette carpaccio

There are vegetarian and vegan dishes and a salad bar, and the desserts have a good reputation. Average spending is between 20 and 50 euros per person.

Cocktails and wine cellar

The venue takes its name from a classic cocktail, and cocktails matter as much as the food: they feature in more than a dozen reviews. According to the restaurant, its wine cellar focuses on small producers and includes Bulgarian wines. A house tradition mentioned repeatedly in reviews is the waiter explaining each dish's origins, its spices and which cocktail goes with it.

Opening days and bookings

Gimlet serves dinner Wednesday to Sunday and closes on Mondays and Tuesdays. Booking is recommended as it is a small venue. There are outdoor tables on the square, dogs are welcome indoors and outside, and there is ample free street parking. The venue is wheelchair accessible. For dinner elsewhere in the resort or on the coast, see restaurants in and around La Manga.

Frequently asked questions

What can you eat at Gimlet La Manga Club?

Bulgarian, Greek and Middle Eastern cooking: lamb, moussaka, halloumi, pitta and courgette carpaccio, with vegetarian and vegan options.

How much does dinner at Gimlet cost?

Between 20 and 50 euros per person, depending on the dishes and cocktails ordered.

Which days does Gimlet open?

Wednesday to Sunday, dinner only. Closed on Mondays and Tuesdays.

Do you need to book at Gimlet?

Yes, it is recommended. It is a small venue and takes dinner reservations.

Are dogs welcome at Gimlet?

Yes, both at the outdoor tables and inside.

Where is Gimlet in La Manga Club?

On Plaza de la Fuente de Bellaluz, within La Manga Club, in the municipality of Cartagena.

Gimlet – La Manga Club

Lamb, moussaka and cocktails on the square in Bellaluz

The menu

Cocktails and wine cellar

Opening days and bookings

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