"Rivas there is not much to do here, other than the H20 mall, a few grocery stores, a few sidewalk cafés/tapas bars, etc, and so it 's not surprising that, when compared to the bustling scene of the city, the food/restaurant options here have been quite underwhelming thus far. Well, MAROMA may just have changed all that and it will hopefully be the catalyst of many new things to come in this cute little suburb. First off, I love seafood. I love fish. I love all food that is comprised of seafood and fish. I love the fragrant smell of the ocean, of the sea, not just in the air around me but also in the food itself. So, without mincing words here, MAROMA is a seafood lover 's paradise. It 's pretty much all they do but oh my, they do it really well. And the bread, my god the bread alone is worth a trip, it 's just fantastic. Without giving too many details, suffice it to say that they serve some the best Sepia I 've ever had in my life (and I 've had some really good Sepia dishes in the city) and also the most amazing mussels. These things were huge, so meaty and flavorful, and again, their simple no fuss preparation retained all that ocean vibe in the broth. Let 's put it this way, if I could afford to eat at Maroma every night, I probably would, as I 'd like to try everything on the menu, which is really simple, all one one small sheet. The ambiance is terrific, they got the lighting just right inside (none of this ice white 'police station ' lighting many restaurants have), the place is bustling with people but the servers still get to you when you need them, all in all I feel MAROMA just got it right. Simple place, simple menu, great atmosphere/terrace, great food, great people. Yes, it 's in Rivas, but don 't let that put you off. A quick 25 min drive from the city and plenty of street parking. Do call in advance to book a table as it gets busy quick, and you 'll see why once you 're done."
