Italian

 Casualties of the recession due to Covid, I would imagine.  A lot of hotels closed as people didn't want to travel or else preferred the  safety of a self catering option. Hotels were not offering the same services when we had lockdown and people just didnt fancy going to restaurants  especially those with with no or little terrace space. 

Reason for the Patron to close was that his lease wss camcelled - change in ownership of the building (I was there on the last evening when the patron told the story)

I thought it was something like this, really sad such a great place to eat out. Many thanks, Ian

Are there any train links in Almeria.What are the bus services like near Roquetta de Mar?

Yes it was a shame as the atmosphere was very good. If it Italian food in Roquets you’re after then I can recommend Roma, opposite the Sabinal   For older customers (a good description of myself) the menu del Dia, currently €12:95 is excellent value. 

Also the Tapas restaurant part of El coto closed. We used enjoy going there. Don’t know why it closed either