For a sampling of Spanish cuisine, drop by Marbella Restaurant on Northern Boulevard.
The family-owned restaurant is tucked away on the first level of the Ramada Inn, located at 220-33 Northern Blvd. in Bayside. It’s been in the neighborhood for the past 40 years.
“Our most famous dish is Paella a la Valenciana,” says Manager Blanco Santamaria.
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The dish, typically split among dinner guests, is made of saffron rice, vegetables, lobster, seafood, chicken and sausage.
Other Marbella specialties include Pollo a la Villaroy - a boneless chicken breast dipped in bechamel cream and deep fried. The dish has cheese on the inside, but you wouldn’t know it by looking at it. The eatery also serves Tortilla Espanola, which is a Spanish omelette.
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The menu also offers a number of Italian options and plenty of appetizers, soups and salads.
For dessert, guests can indulge on creme brulee, flan or warm pecan pie with ice cream. Marbella’s also offers a full bar.
Main entrees range $20 to $40. Parking is easy to find - just go behind the restaurant there are plenty of spaces in a lot on the roof. Reservations are highly recommended on weekends.