One of my favorite activities is walking around the Downtown area to see the beauty of the ancient architecture and after that relaxing in Eish & Malh to enjoy a meal. It's one of my favorite restaurants in Downtown. It has amazing decoration and is comfortable, with nice waiters and good service. It opened on November 16 2014 and it has become an established fixture of the culinary world of Downtown.
On the other hand, what makes it a special spot for me is that I sometimes get to enjoy my lunch or dinner with amazing live music, which you can find multiple times every week here. This gives the place a special charm and peaceful ambience. They also host monthly slow food events.
Eish & Malh has new Italian cuisine using fresh local ingredients. They have meat/ fish/ others dishes and artisanal handmade ice creams, as well as a wide selection of boutique teas, coffees, fresh juices & other beverages.
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