Restaurant Eximi

Restaurant Eximi is a Mediterranean restaurant and wine bar in the old quarter of Andorra la Vella, on the pedestrian section of Carrer de la Llacuna. Its cooking combines market-fresh Mediterranean ingredients with French touches, served in an intimate dining room behind a stone façade. The restaurant offers both à-la-carte dishes and menus, making it suitable for a relaxed lunch, a dinner for two or a longer meal with friends. Its old-town location is particularly convenient for visitors exploring the historic centre, while the split lunch and dinner hours mean you should plan around service rather than arrive at any time.

The restaurant’s own menu highlights salmon tartare as its signature: fresh salmon cut and seasoned to order, served on a slate. It is presented as a house speciality and a natural way to begin a meal. Other current examples include grilled beef onglet with sides, thinly sliced beef carpaccio with mushrooms and parmesan, Iberian charcuterie for sharing, seasonal salads and a warm Vacherin cheese dish with potatoes and cold cuts. These examples are displayed by the restaurant as a snapshot; the operator says the full menu changes with the market and the season. Ask for the current card before choosing a particular dish, especially if you are visiting outside the colder season when the Vacherin may not be offered.

Thursday has a recurring special: homemade couscous is served at both lunch and dinner. It is a useful detail when choosing a day to visit, though you should confirm availability if you are travelling specifically for it. Desserts are also part of the changing offer; the official site shows warm apple tarte Tatin with cream and a pistachio cheesecake among current examples. The wine selection is an important part of the experience, and the restaurant describes itself as an enoteca, with wines chosen to accompany its dishes. If you would like a pairing, ask the staff for a recommendation based on the food and your preferred style rather than assuming every wine will be available by the glass.

The dining room is described by the restaurant as warm and intimate, with soft lighting, tablecloths and a chalkboard of the day’s wines. The venue positions itself as suitable for a business lunch, a dinner for two or a larger table with friends. Its menu format gives some flexibility: choose à la carte for a particular dish or ask about the set menu if you prefer a planned sequence. The restaurant prepares dishes to order using fresh market products, so allow enough time for a proper meal. It is not a fast-food stop or an all-day café, and arriving close to the end of service may limit the available time for dining.

Eximi’s address is Carrer de la Llacuna 5, in a pedestrian zone of the old town. It is walkable from the central shopping streets and close to historic lanes and cultural sites. Because this section of the street is pedestrian, drivers should park in a public garage and walk the final distance. Save the address and phone before leaving, since the old-town street layout can be confusing on a first visit. Reservations are made by phone at +376 827 829, the contact published on the current operator website. Reserving is especially useful for dinner, weekend visits and groups, and it gives you an opportunity to ask about menu changes or dietary needs.

Current opening hours are Monday through Saturday, 13:00–15:30 and 20:00–22:30; Sunday is closed. These are the restaurant’s published service periods, not an indication that the dining room remains open throughout the gap between lunch and dinner. The official site also promotes the Thursday couscous at midday and evening. Public holidays may affect the normal schedule, so call before travelling on a holiday or if you expect to arrive near the final seating. If you are sightseeing in the morning, plan lunch from 13:00; for dinner, arrange a table from 20:00 onward.

The restaurant’s market-led approach means that the menu and prices can shift with seasonal products. Current online imagery gives useful examples but is not a complete permanent menu. Ask about the day’s fish, the grilled onglet, seasonal cheese dishes and desserts once you arrive. The official site currently gives contact and schedule information but does not provide a comprehensive allergen list in the material reviewed. Anyone with an allergy or strict dietary requirement should call before booking and discuss it directly with the staff. Likewise, ask for a current wine list or pairing advice rather than relying on an old third-party menu photograph.

Eximi is a good choice when you want a thoughtful Mediterranean meal in a central but tucked-away setting. The signature salmon tartare, Thursday couscous, seasonal dishes and wine selection give it a clear identity, while the option of a menu or à-la-carte ordering accommodates different kinds of visits. Walk over from the historic centre, reserve for dinner or a group, and leave time to enjoy the meal. Its pedestrian-lane address and service breaks make a little planning worthwhile; once you have checked hours and availability, the restaurant offers a focused way to experience market cooking in Andorra la Vella.