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your next party at Marbella and it will be memorable. |
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Our
attentive, professional and friendly staff is very
experienced in working with large parties. Your guests
will be at ease as soon as they walk through the front
door and are warmly greeted by our hostess Patty.
Whether you are hosting a birthday bash, retirement
party or a corporate seminar, be sure that Marbella will
take care of every detail. We can provide audio/visual
equipment upon request. Decorations, name tags, party
favors, cakes, live entertainment, private dining rooms
and special menus are also available. Although we are
usually closed on Sunday, we are happy to open for
private parties of 30 or more. If you would like more
information, or want to discuss ideas for planning your
event, please call us at 216-464-9939 and ask for
Jesus. You can also use our convenient online
contact form to inquire about a private party for your
group or organization.
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Authentic Spanish Recipes
Our Chef, Marcelo Fadul has been preparing Spanish
Cuisine for years. He started in Brazil and perfected
his culinary techniques in Spain and New York City. |
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The history of Spanish
cuisine began with Phoenician, Greek, and Carthaginian
coastal settlements. Later the Romans, and more
importantly the Moors, brought with them elements of
their own cooking that lingered and blended with Spain's
culinary heritage. Imports from the New World included
the tomato, potato, sweet potato, vanilla, chocolate,
and many varieties of beans, zucchini, and the pepper
tribe. There are olives in profusion, vineyards and
citrus fruit. Spaniards are very fond of garlic; they
love all types of sweet and hot peppers and their
beloved jamon serrano -- cured ham. The golden spice
saffron enhances many Spanish foods, paella in
particular. Spain's most famous wine -- sherry, both dry
and sweet -- flavors entrees and desserts.
Cuisine in the Iberian Peninsula echoes the cooking of
the Middle East (honey and cumin) and that of the
Americas (dishes combining meat with chocolate). Yet,
essentially, it is family cooking, comparatively simple
to prepare and characterized by fresh ingredients.
Besides meat, poultry, game, and fish entrees, there are
a wealth of dishes featuring beans, rice, eggs,
vegetables, and savory pies that make a meal. Tapas --
small morsels or appetizers in great variety -- play a
role in meals throughout the day. |
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Fun in Marbella, Spain
Marbella is known for it's world class golf courses. But
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Marbella has been the
play-ground of the rich and famous since the early 50's
and since the inauguration of Puerto Banús in 1970,
Marbella became legendary on the international scene.
Yet, Marbella is also much more than this. When the city
was founded is uncertain, but when the Romans inhabited
the city before the birth of Christ, there had already
been Neolithic settings in the area and the Romans left
a town of considerable dimensions. The Muslims invaded
the city in the 8th century and the city castle stems
from their reign. They were finally expulsed in 1485
following the Spanish reconquista initiated by the
Catholic Kings, Fernando and Isabella, and Spain was on
the threshold of its long-lasting Golden Epoche and
subsequent reign as a colonial power, which symbolically
ended with their loss of Cuba in 1898.
Marbella was put on the map as an international jet set
resort with the arrival of Prince Alfonso von Hohenlohe
in 1946, purchasing the finca Santa Margarita, which he
later converted into an American-style resort hotel and
the prestigious and legendary Marbella Club opened in
1954. The Guadalmina golf course opened in 1959 leading
the way to the subsequent golf boom and the pioneering
real estate developer José Banús initated the works with
the residential area Nueva Andalucía in 1963, consisting
of villa urbanizations, residential complexes and its
very own bullring, along with the ever so famous leisure
port in 1970. A modern parallel to Banús's efforts and
touristic visions was the controversial mayor of
Marbella, Jesús Gil y Gil, who after his election in
1995 effected the 2nd boom in Marbella with construction
works characterized as "frantic," nevertheless, the
honor of having restored some of that faded glory from
Marbella's brilliant past has been attributed to him.
Marbella 2002 is a modern city with a large number of
quality restaurants, art galleries, glossy magazines,
night clubs and trendy cafés and bars, most of the in
names in haute-couture are present, so are the exclusive
car manufacturers and the chic interior designers. But
it is also a city that lives out its roots, with
traditional Andalusian customs and ways of life, its
rich gastronomy - and the sun. The feel-good-factor is
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Parties at Marbella
You can choose from a variety of dining rooms for your
special occasion. Private parties and business functions
can be booked for your group or firm any night of the
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We have a
fully stocked bar available for your festivities.
Imported beers, international wines and single malt
Scotches are popular with partygoers at Marbella.
When
friends get together at Marbella, they often share
pitchers of our delicious Sangria. From its humble roots
in Spain, Sangria has grown to become a popular,
refreshing party drink around the world. Every
restaurant has its own recipe (ours is secret) -
typically a mix of wine, brandy and fresh fruits, served
over ice.
Sangria is
a red wine punch, although it can also be made with
white wine - it is then known as 'Sangria Blanco'.
Sangria was originally created in Spain with Rioja and
other Spanish reds. Soon, however, the Cava-producing
area adopted a sparkling white version. In the south of
Spain Sangria is called zurra, and is created with peach
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Sangria is typically
created from red wine, fruit juices, soda water, fruit
and sometimes brandy. When making your own Sangria, use
a good quality red wine, and be sure to let it chill
overnight. Use Rioja to get the authentic Spanish
flavor, but definitely choose something you like -
you're the one drinking it! In the morning, pour into a
pitcher full of ice cubes, garnish with fresh fruit, and
enjoy. |
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Inspiration Behind
Marbella
Marbella is unique in many ways. No other restaurant in
Cleveland offers the same style of ambiance and cuisine.
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However, there is one
other restaurant that offers you the same great food.
That restaurant is Mallorca. Our Chef, Marcelo Fadul,
splits his time between Marbella and Mallorca. Regulars
at Mallorca will be delighted to see many of the same
dishes on our menu.
The Mallorca Restaurant at 1390 West 9th Street is pictured
above.
Click here for directions to Mallorca in Cleveland's
historic "Warehouse District". Our downtown restaurant is
also a great place to have your party. A few accolades
are listed below.
Northern Ohio Live Silver Spoon Awards: Best
Spanish and Portuguese Cuisine 1999-2002
Cleveland Magazine Silver Spoon Awards: Best
Service 2002,
Best Spanish and Portuguese Cuisine 1998-2002
Wine Spectator's Award of Excellence
1999-2002
Next time
you are at the Cleveland Mallorca take a minute and read
our reviews and awards displayed near the entrance. Visit
www.mallorcacleveland.com for more information. |
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The Marbella Party Menus
Host your next party at Marbella
Restaurant. You can even reserve our Private Party Dining
Room. The stylishly decorated facility is directly connected
to our restaurant but offers your gathering a secluded area to enjoy
your festivities. This elegant dining room is available for
parties from 20 to 70 people. To take a tour of our Private
Party Room and to make arrangements for your next gathering at
Marbella, please call 216-464-9939 and ask for
Jesus.
Listed below are 8 Party Menus
ranging in price from $13 to $75 per person. We offer 7 full
service dining menus and one Buffet Style Menu.
We are normally closed on
Sunday. However, we are happy to open the restaurant for
parties of 30 people or more on Sundays.
Please Note:
All the Party Menus listed below DO NOT INCLUDE GRATUITY AND
TAX. You will pay for the final head count you give us. All
entrees are served with Spanish Potato, Saffron Rice and
Steamed Vegetables. Food is not to Take Out. Private rooms for
groups of 30 and up not available on Saturday nights.
AMIGOS - A
- SPECIAL MENU FOR LUNCH -
BEVERAGES
Unlimited non-alcoholic Sangria and Soda
HOUSE SALAD
ENTREES
(All Served Family Style)
Paella Valenciana
Assorted Seafood, Chicken and Spanish Sausage with Saffron Rice
AND
Pollo en Salsa de Ajo
Breast of Chicken in Garlic Sauce
All entrees served Family Style
with Saffron Rice, Fresh Vegetables and Spanish Style Fried Potatoes
DESSERTS
Your choice of
Rum Cake, Chocolate Cake or Flan
served with
Regular or Decaffeinated Coffee
PRICE
SPECIAL MENU $15.00 per person plus tax and gratuity
ONLY FOR PARTY FIFTEEN PEOPLE OR MORE
Banquet Menu "B"
"MADRID"
BEVERAGES
Unlimited Sangria, house wine, domestic beer and sodas served during dinner
HOUSE SALAD
ENTREES
(All Served Family Style)
Paella Valenciana
Assorted Seafood, Chicken and Spanish Sausage with Saffron Rice
Pollo en Salsa de Ajo
Breast of Chicken in Garlic Sauce
Ternera Madrid
Veal in Lemon and Brandy Sauce
All entrees served Family Style
with Saffron Rice, Fresh Vegetables and Spanish Style Fried Potatoes
DESSERTS
Your choice of
Rum Cake, Chocolate Cake or Flan
served with
Regular or Decaffeinated Coffee
PRICE
$35.00 per person plus tax and gratuity
Contact us at (216) 464-9939 for more information
Celebrate in Sunny Spain your next special occasion
SPECIAL MENU ONLY FOR PARTY OF FIFTEEN PEOPLE OR MORE
Banquet Menu "C"
MARBELLA
BEVERAGES
Unlimited Sangria, house wine, domestic beer and sodas served during dinner
HOUSE SALAD
APPETIZERS
Chorizo a la Plancha- Calamari Frito - Champignones
ENTREES
(All Served Family Style)
Paella Valenciana
Assorted Seafood, Chicken and Spanish Sausage with Saffron Rice
Pollo en Salsa de Ajo
Breast of Chicken in Garlic Sauce
Salmon a la Parrilla con Salsa de Limon y Vino
Broiled Filet of Salmon w/ Wine Lemon Sauce
All entrees served Family Style
with Saffron Rice, Fresh Vegetables and Spanish Style Fried Potatoes
DESSERTS
Your choice of Rum Cake, Chocolate Cake or Flan
served with Regular or Decaffeinated Coffee
PRICE
$40.00 per person plus tax and gratuity
Contact us at (216) 464-9939 for more information
Celebrate in Sunny Spain your next special occasion
SPECIAL MENU ONLY FOR PARTY OF FIFTEEN PEOPLE OR MORE
Banquet Menu "D"
PRINCE FELIPE
BEVERAGES
Unlimited Sangria, house wine, domestic beer and sodas served during dinner
Appetizers
Camarones al Ajillo
Calamar Frito
Garlic Shrimp
Lightly Breaded Fresh Squid
Chorizo a la plancha
Pimientos asados
Broiled Spanish Sausage
Roasted Sweet Cubanella Peppers
Champignones Rellenos
Stuffed Fresh Mushrooms
HOUSE SALAD
ENTREES
(All Served Family Style)
Paella Valenciana: Assorted Seafood, Chicken and Spanish Sausage with Saffron Rice
Pollo en Salsa de Ajo: Breast of Chicken in Garlic Sauce
Ternera Madrid: Veal in Lemon and Brandy Sauce
Salmon a la Parrilla w/ Vino Limon Sauce: Broiled Filet of Salmon w/ Wine Lemon Sauce
All entrees served Family Style
with Saffron Rice, Fresh Vegetables and Spanish Style Fried Potatoes
DESSERTS
Your choice of Rum Cake, Chocolate Cake or Flan served with Regular or Decaffeinated Coffee
PRICE
$50.00 per person plus tax and gratuity
Contact us at (216)464-9939 for more information
Celebrate in Sunny Spain your next special occasion
SPECIAL MENU ONLY FOR PARTY OF FIFTEEN PEOPLE OR MORE
Banquet Menu "E"
QUEEN SOFIA
BEVERAGES
Guests enjoy 3 hours of open bar
Appetizers
Camarones al Ajillo
Calamar Frito
Garlic Shrimp
Lightly Breaded Fresh Squid
Chorizo a la plancha
Pimientos asados
Broiled Spanish Sausage
Roasted Sweet Cubanella Peppers
Champignones Rellenos
Almejas en Salsa Verde
Stuffed Fresh mushrooms
Clams in Green Sauce
(All Served Family Style)
HOUSE SALAD
ENTREES YOUR CHOICE
Paella Valenciana
Assorted Seafood, Chicken and Spanish Sausage with Saffron Rice
Pollo en Salsa de Ajo
Breast of Chicken in Garlic Sauce
Ternera Marsala
Veal in Marsala Wine and Mushroom Sauce
Mariscada
Assorted Seafood in Spanish Brandy and Wine Sauce Lightly Spiced
Bistec a las Brasas
Broiled Sirloin Steak
Salmon Relleno
Fresh Grilled Salmon stuffed with Crabmeat
All entrees served Family Style
with Saffron Rice, Fresh Vegetables and Spanish Style Fried Potatoes
DESSERTS
Your choice of Rum Cake, Chocolate Cake, Cheesecake, or Flan
served with Regular or Decaffeinated Coffee
PRICE
$70.00 per person plus tax and gratuity ¥ Contact us at (216)464-9939 for more information
Celebrate in Sunny Spain your next special occasion
SPECIAL MENU ONLY FOR PARTY OF FIFTEEN PEOPLE OR MORE
Banquet Menu "F"
KING JUAN CARLOS
BEVERAGES
Guests enjoy 4 hours of open bar and a glass of Champagne
APPETIZERS
Camarones al Ajillo
Calamar Frito
Garlic Shrimp
Lightly Breaded Fresh Squid
Chorizo a la plancha
Pimientos asados
Broiled Spanish Sausage
Roasted Sweet Cubanella Peppers
Champignones Rellenos
Almejas en Salsa Verde
Stuffed Fresh Mushrooms
Clams in Green Sauce
Mejillones en Salsa Picante
Mussels in Hot Sauce
(All Served Family Style)
SOUP OF THE DAY • HOUSE SALAD
ENTREES YOUR CHOICE
Paella Valenciana: Assorted Seafood, Chicken and Spanish Sausage with Saffron Rice
Pollo a la Florentina: Breast of chicken in Spinach and Mozzarella Cream Sauce
Ternera Madrid: Veal in Lemon and Brandy Sauce
Zarzuela de Mariscos: Assorted Seafood in Lobster Sauce
Solomillo a la Pimienta: Filet Mignon in White Peppercorn Sauce
Salmon Relleno: Freh Grilled Salmon stuffed with Crabmeat
Colas de Langosta en Salsa de Champagne: Twin Lobster Tails in Champagne Apple Sauce
All entrees served Family Style
with Saffron Rice, Fresh Vegetables and Spanish Style Fried Potatoes
DESSERTS
Your choice of Rum Cake, Chocolate Cake, Cheesecake, Sorbets or Flan
served with Regular or Decaffeinated Coffee, Spanish Brandy
PRICE
$100.00 per person plus tax and gratuity
Contact us at (216) 464-9939 for more information
Celebrate in Sunny Spain your next special occasion
SPECIAL MENU ONLY FOR PARTY OF FIFTEEN PEOPLE OR MORE
STUDENTS
- SPECIAL MENU FOR LUNCH -
BEVERAGES
Unlimited non-alcoholic Sangria and Soda
HOUSE SALAD
ENTREES
(All Served Family Style)
Paella Valenciana
Assorted Seafood, Chicken and Spanish Sausage with Saffron Rice
AND
Pollo en Salsa de Ajo
Breast of Chicken in Garlic Sauce
All entrees served Family Style
with Saffron Rice, Fresh Vegetables and Spanish Style Fried Potatoes
DESSERTS
Your choice of
Rum Cake, Chocolate Cake or Flan
served with
Regular or Decaffeinated Coffee
PRICE
$18.00 per person (no tax, with tax I.D. number Proof of non-profit organization)
PARTY ONLY FIFTEEN PEOPLE OR MORE
Contact us at (216) 464-9939 for more information
Celebrate in Sunny Spain your next special occasion
Order a Marbella Gift
Certificate
Gift Certificates from Marbella make excellent presents.
You can order them in any denomination you like. Choose
from any number of methods for ordering. You can call us
at 216-464-9939 and we can mail it to you or the
recipient.
This web site also has a
fax/mail order form you can print out. You can even
order your gift certificate right through our web site.
So if you want to treat some friends or relatives to the
excitement and adventure that is Marbella, get them a
really special present.
Gift Certificates are
mailed within 3-5 business days by standard United
States Postal Service mail. Please allow sufficient time
for delivery.
"Hello
and welcome to our new restaurant!" - Jesus
If you
have any questions about our Party Menus, please feel
free to ask Jesus. He has hosted hundreds of parties
before.
If you
have questions about anything, ask Jesus. Are you
curious why we named our new restaurant Marbella? Home
to Sean Connery and Antonio Banderas, "Marbella" is the
name of a small paradise-like city near the southernmost
tip of Spain.
The word "Marbella" is pronounced phonetically as "Mar-Bae-Ya."
If you
have any questions about our restaurant, please feel
free to ask Jesus. This web
site features a section called "Ask Jesus". In this
area, you can ask our Owner/General Manager any question
you might have about our cuisine, wines, the Spanish
culture.
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Marbella, Spain
Marbella is located in the
Spanish region of Andalucia on the Costa del Sol on the
South Coast. It's classy, it's glitzy and it simply
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Modern day
Marbella is Spain's answer to St Tropez - a favored
haunt of the rich, the famous and the seriously star
struck. Now one of the Mediterranean's premier holiday
resorts, Marbella has a history stretching back many
thousands of years BC. The remains of prehistoric
settlers have been found on the Sierra Blanca which
provides Marbella's impressive mountainous backdrop;
recent archaeological finds point to Phoenician
settlements here in the 7th century BC.
This is an area steeped in history and you'll find
plenty of fascinating architecture and places of
interest dating back to the days of Roman and Moorish
occupation. But it's not Marbella's history which brings
foreign visitors in droves to this most favoured of
towns which has gained a worldwide reputation for its
glitz and glamour.
Probably the most famous area of the resort is its
seafront "Golden Mile" stretching from Marbella to the
luxury yacht spotters paradise at Puerto Banus. This
stretch is where Marbella's wealth is most in evidence -
Ferraris cruise the quayside, the seriously rich dine in
fabulous restaurants and lesser mortals pay an arm and a
leg to sip a glass of wine and people watch.
The port of Puerto Banus, to the west of the town, is
home to a collection of some of the swankiest yachts in
the world. Members of the paparazzi mingle with the
ordinary masses, all hoping for a glimpse of the stars
and mega millionaires whose floating palaces leave
quayside spectators gasping in awe.
You don't have to be Bill Gates to holiday here - but
expect to pay more for everything than you would in most
other Spanish resorts. There are world-class restaurants
offering top quality cordon bleu cuisine at top prices;
but you can still find plenty of back street Spanish
tapas bars and restaurants where you can enjoy excellent
home cooked fare at a fraction of US prices.
When the
almost obscene wealth on display at the seafront becomes
too much to bear, head into the charming old quarter and
explore the narrow streets with their jumble of bars,
bistros, shops and galleries.
The focal point of the Old Town, still partially
surrounded by the ruins of an old Arab wall, is the
lovely Orange Square with its ancient stately buildings,
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The square dates back to
1485 and is dominated by three buildings of historic
interest - the Town Hall, built in 1956, the Baroque
style church of St Mary built in 1618 and restored after
the Spanish Civil War of 1936, and the old Governor's
House dating back to 1552.
As for entertainment, Marbella has it all. There are
parks and gardens to relax in, every water sport
imaginable, golf, horse riding, hiking…
And when the sun goes down…prepare to party! There are
clubs, casinos, discos and cinemas enough to keep you
entertained till dawn. |
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Mallorca in Pittsburgh
Your host Jesus
left his home in Mexico years ago to work at Mallorca in
Pittsburgh. He then advanced to Mallorca in Cleveland.
Today he welcomes you to Marbella. |
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Mallorca in Pittsburgh, PA
is located at 2228 East Carson Street,
(412) 488-1818.
Having received numerous awards, including Best New
Restaurant, Mallorca offers outstanding service and
incomparable menu selections. Daily specials showcase
the freshest seafood available.
Repeat clientele bear witness that generous portions,
ample parking, and an extensive wine and spirit
selection are the formula for a successful restaurant.
We invite you to come and enjoy the atmosphere of
Pittsburgh's most unique dining experience.
A typical evening at South Side's Mallorca Restaurant is
noisy and busy, with a dark-eyed, dark-haired wait staff
fawning over your every need and charming the senoras in
the party with their lilting accents. The ethnic quality
of this Spanish restaurant goes beyond a few menu items
and decorative paint job.
Patrons not quick enough to make early reservations
might end up in the front room, where the long wooden
bar doubles as a leaning post for patrons waiting for
tables. Mallorca seats 85 patrons during winter months
(outdoor dining is available in summer).
The sea-green back dining room is usually filled
with people who laugh and chat while busboys and waiters
rush about with sizzling trays, naming specialties and
hefting
armloads of covered dishes. Tables are crowded with
shared platters of salad, round loaves of bread and
large side dishes of homemade potato chips, fresh mixed
vegetables and rice that accompany the entrees.
So maybe such a buzzing restaurant might not be the spot
for a romantic dinner date, but it's a great place for a
friendly gathering of fun-loving people. And the food is
pretty darn good, too. Mallorca's mix of Spanish
and continental cuisine is a welcome surprise for
Pittsburgh palates tired of steak and limp pasta.
English translations under the Spanish dishes welcome
the uninitiated to the delectable mysteries of clams in
green sauce, garlic soup, paella and much more.
The team service by the
efficient cadre of waiters keeps the kitchen door
swinging. But once the food is on the table, they pull
the European trick of all but ignoring you. The standard
custom in most European countries is not to serve the
check like an edict to vacate, but to wait until the
diner requests it. This is true at Mallorca. After your
check arrives, two complimentary glasses of almond
liqueur are served.
Visit the web site for
the
Mallorca Restaurant in Pittsburgh, PA. |
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