Mediterranean flavors at STACIA hotel

CEBU CITY – STACIA hotel at Gov. M. Cuenco Avenue Banilad, Cebu City takes pride in serving a variety of Mediterranean cuisine at its Estiatorio restaurant with a Greek ambience inspired by Santorini that captures and elicits a healthier lifestyle in every bite.

“STACIA hotel promotes healthy lifestyle through Mediterranean cuisine as it features more fresh and healthy flavors for the palate,” Sybil Lumbab welcomes guests to explore the restaurant and the hotel facilities.

“Its main ingredients are olive oil, fresh herbs with garlic and tomato, almonds and yogurt, and cheeses such as feta,” Lumbab explained, the cuisine includes salads, pizza and pasta, paninis and sandwiches.

Lumbab added that Estiatorio also serves the Local Favorites of Filipino dishes such as Kare-Kare Lechon Kawali, Crispy Pata, Crispy Fried Noodles, Mango Salsa Tanigue, Ginataang Monggo, others.

“Among all the appetizing foods served in the restaurant that perfectly balanced West and East dishes, the best courses that Estiatorio offers are Tomato & Basil Bruschetta, Horiatiki Salad, Moussaka, Seared Lapu Lapu, Estofado, Oriental Beef Shank, Ribeye Cab Steak,” she added.

STACIA hotel’s Estiatorio opens at 6 a.m. and closes at 10 p.m. They also serve all-day breakfast. Some of the mouth-watering dishes here:

Pastitsio Pasta: Greek rigatoni beef gratin, feta cheese and sundried tomatoes

Slouvaki: Greek spiced chicken skewers, served with raita and pita bread

Oriental Beef Shank: Shanks slow cooked with spices, served with couscous

Saffron Seafood Risotto: Mussels, squid, shrimp cooked in a creamy risotto, flavored with saffron spice

Seared Lapu-Lapu: Pan-seared lapu-lapu fish with ratatouille and virgin sauce

Tabouleh Salad: couscous, cucumber, tomatoes, black olives, fresh mint, parsley, apple, spring onion with lemon dressing

Horiatiki salad: Feta cheese, black olives, tomatoes, artichokes, capers, cucumber and fresh herbs with red wine vinaigrette

Stifado: Rich beef stew served with garlic mashed potato

Whether one is a seafood aficionado, a meat lover, or a vegetarian seeking plant-based delights, the restaurant’s menu offers a taste of the rich culinary heritage of the Mediterranean Region as its dishes are rich in vegetables, fruits, legumes, lean proteins, aromatic herbs, and healthy fats that provides mouthwatering range of flavors. (Photos: STACIA/Robby Alugar)