one of my 3 best pizzas ever.a<nd i have been around the block.the tiramisu was perfect.the first cake in jenya with a great taste.also the chili-oil and garlic-oil was superb.and home-made.pity that such a big,nice and clean place has so few customers.great location.
Your positive remarks are highly appreciated. Thank you for taking your time to explain the specific attributes you were impressed by. Such encouraging comments gives us extra strength to keep improving and being innovative in order to meet and exceed our customers' expectations. We hope to serve you again in future.
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After last night's disappointment we decided to try out Il Covo, just about 5mins walk along the beach from where we were staying. It is quite a small place, really perched out over the sands and as we found out later when the tide was in, right over the crashing waves as well! Made our way there along the rapidly narrowing bit of beach left by the encroaching Indian Ocean and climbed the few steps into the restaurant. Greeted very warmly by the staff and took a table overlooking the water.
Menu perused, we ordered the chicken with mushroom sauce and the pancakes filled with crab meat. Also ordering one of their smoothies as well as a soda. Waited patiently, but not too long before the dishes came - an easy wait as we observed the people scurrying along before the route became impassable and the incoming waves creeping closer and closer. It was a really nice view and the camel chap even stopped for us the take piccies!
The chicken was OK but again with a sauce that was nothing special. My filled pancakes were smothered in it's own overwhelming sauce that really hid the flavour of the crab which was a pity. The two dishes were overall not bad but we had expected better, I'm afraid to say, going by TA reviews. Two nights now at two different restaurants but food let down by the quality of the sauces offered!
The smoothie was not up to the standard of those on offer in the UK and at 850/- quite expensive. The two dishes were 1200 and 1250ksh, not a bad price at all.
We have to compliment the staff, very friendly and helpful, even giving us a guide along the back alleys back to our hotel as the beach was impassable. We would readily eat there again and can recommend Il Covo to you all.
Oh, forgot to say that the young lady owner herself came along late in the meal to ask if everything was fine and was there anything she could do! A really nice touch!
Thank you for your elaborate feedback on your experience at il covo. We have noted that overall you were content with our offerings save for the sauces and the smoothie which fell below your expectation. We have taken the challenge positively and communicated to the culinary brigade so they can up their game. We are glad that you had an overall good experience and that our team members were friendly and useful. It is through such objective feedback that we can improve on our products and service. We look forward to welcoming you once again.
This used to be my favourite place in Mombasa. But now it i closed most nights and when it is open, it doesn't have the food - seriously: we went to order lobsters for 7 people (Sunday 17th September) and there was none. Seriously? You in business for a joke?
We thank you for taking your time to give us feedback on your experience at Il covo. We try very hard to avoid run-outs on any item on our menu but unfortunately at times we are constrained by circumstances beyond our control. I am aware of the shortage of Lobsters and prawns within the period you visited the restaurant, owing largely to adverse weather conditions which makes it very difficult to get a hold of seafood. This however was a rare occurrence. We hope to see you again soon and I promise that this time around you will not be disappointed. Thank you for passing by.
Great atmosphere, really chilled out and calm.
I just had a drink, however definitely going back to get a taste of the food.
Wide range of excellent Italian delicious food.Great ambience and good staff.nice view of beach around bamburi beach
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