Must-see restaurants in Alicante

  • El Portal

    Alicante

    Excellent in every way, this plush corner spot sports deliberately OTT decor that changes biannually but is always interesting. Grab a table or squeeze up…

  • Cervecería Sento

    Alicante

    Top-notch montaditos (little rolls) and inventive grilled tapas (try the turrón and pork 'Chupachups') are the reason to squeeze into this brilliant…

  • OneOne

    Alicante

    It’s easier if you speak a little Spanish at this wonderfully eccentric place with its faithful following of regulars, but your ebullient host will make…

  • Piripi

    Alicante

    This quality restaurant is strong on rice, seafood and fish, which arrives fresh daily from the wholesale markets of Dénia and Santa Pola. There’s a huge…

  • Velvet

    Alicante

    Fusing retro and modern styling, with a comfortable L-shaped space, Velvet appeals for its quality food, whether you're tempted by the bar-counter snacks…

  • La Barra de César Anca

    Alicante

    Upmarket and buzzy, this is a fun place to sit at the bar and try some high-class gastro creations using plenty of excellent fish and showcasing fine…

  • Sudeste

    Alicante

    Sparky service and a comfortably modern space are the framework for a short menu of internationally gleaned snacks such as ceviche, tuna tartare, pulled…

  • El Palé

    Alicante

    This one-man show doesn't look like much, but the friendly young owner produces some really exquisite little snacks, many of which are combinations of…

  • ¡Chico Calla!

    Alicante

    A short but delicious selection of montaditos and other tasty tapas, supplemented by fresh seafood specials, is the stock-in-trade of this handsomely lit…

  • Pesca al Peso

    Alicante

    When people hand out restaurant flyers on the street, it's normally run-a-mile time, but this is an exception. It's simply decorated and simple to…

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