Monastrell

Cuisine

Modern Cuisine

Michelin

selected

Price

€€€

Website

https://monastrell.com/

Description

Next to the emblematic La Lonja del Pescado building, a jewel of historicist architecture that now serves as an exhibition hall, this restaurant offers cuisine centred around a highly natural base, with pure flavours and no dressing up, as here they always highlight local seasonal produce (many raw ingredients come from their own vegetable garden, called Terramón and located just 9 miles away). The menu, which takes Alicante's culinary tradition as a starting point and attempts to offer a contemporary interpretation of Mediterranean cuisine, takes shape through three menus: Alicante, Monastrel

Review score

3.9

Review count

80

Review summary

Located on the Alicante port, Monastrell offers modern cuisine focusing on local products. Based on 80 reviews, it holds an average rating of 3.9/5. Positive feedback highlights food quality, atmosphere, and service, particularly praising Maria José’s hospitality and wine pairings, with some noting reasonable value. Negative comments cite issues with food temperature (cold starters, dry fish), service errors, and booking cancellations. Severe dissatisfaction was reported during Christmas, with complaints about unseasoned food and chaotic service. While generally well-regarded for its skillful preparation of local ingredients, diners should be cautious of potential service inconsistencies, especially during holidays.

Best for

Suitable for diners seeking modern local flavors who avoid holiday peaks.

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