Bernardo Reino (universally known as Gigi) has been serving lunch at his famous beach-side fish restaurant, Gigi’s, for more than 20 years. But the length of time Gigi’s has been there is only one small measure of its success. In fact, during the height of the season, it is virtually impossible to get a table without booking well in advance.

In a bid to secure the best fish, Gigi makes daily dawn visits to the local fish markets to look through the catches of his preferred fisherman. Not only does he go to the best fisherman, but he also chooses their most succulent fish. The catch of each day is then neatly recorded on chalkboard menus at the restaurant. Gigi’s is totally without pretension.

Simple wooden tables, shaded from the sun by lemon yellow parasols, sit on wooden decking. Yet somehow this understated simplicity doesn’t seem rustic, but rather, stylish. It is also very welcoming and diners are all made to feel at home.