€€Farm to table
The couple at the helm, with Paco Castelló at the wheel in the kitchen and Gabri Tarín in charge of the dining room, declare themselves to be 100% Mediterranean, so that gastronomic culture is evident in every dish. In this small restaurant, located in a pedestrianised street in the old town (the area known as La Ciudad Ducal), you will find a proposal that revolves exclusively around surprise menus (Ona and Ona Cuina Oberta) that change daily, depending on the market and always giving a great deal of prominence to fish and vegetables. We have loved their tiger nut ajoblanco with cherry granit
€€Traditional Cuisine
A longstanding family-run restaurant with relaxing sea views that began life as a “chiringuito” (beach bar) and has been gradually evolving ever since. Owner-chef Manuel Alonso offers guests an updated take on traditional cuisine, the aim of which is create a range of sensations and a return to the region’s origins via the à la carte (don’t miss the shrimp from Santa Pola, the iconic tripe, or the thin-noodled “fideuá” from Gandía) and an array of set menus (Calma, Miradas, Escapadas etc).
TripAdvisor review sample · 3.8/5 · 80 reviews
Casa Manolo in Daimuz offers traditional Valencian Mediterranean cuisine, holding an average rating of 3.8/5 from 80 reviews. Positive feedback highlights food quality, service, and atmosphere, with guests praising fresh seafood, chocolate desserts, and the quiet, spacious setting with sea views. Some note reasonable value. Negative comments cite slow or rude service, outdated or untidy interiors, and inconsistent food quality, such as overcooked cuttlefish. While many appreciate the flexible ordering and professional attention, experiences vary. The restaurant is open year-round.
Suitable for travelers seeking traditional flavors and sea views, though verifying service consistency is advised.
€€€Mediterranean Cuisine, Modern Cuisine
If you happen to find yourself in Pedreguer’s old town, this restaurant close to the market will definitely attract your attention thanks to its façade and its meticulous and contemporary interior design. Ausiàs Signes and Felicia Guerra, who met at Le Cordon Bleu Madrid, through their surprise menus (Valentina and Ausiàs March, both with the option of a wine pairing and adding a recommendation) offer a well-modernised Mediterranean-based cuisine, always built around local and regional products. Here the desserts usually turn heads, and one in particular really showcases their creativity, call
TripAdvisor review sample · 3.4/5 · 80 reviews
Ausiàs offers Mediterranean and modern cuisine in Barcelona with mixed reviews. Food quality is polarized; while some praise fresh pasta, thin-crust pizzas, and creative sauces, others report issues with ingredient freshness, temperature, and hygiene. Service is generally described as friendly and attentive, though delays and errors occur. The ambiance is considered beautiful and family-friendly, but cleanliness concerns regarding dust and cobwebs have been noted. Overall, the experience varies significantly depending on the specific visit and staff, indicating inconsistent standards in food preparation and maintenance.
Suitable for families or groups seeking creative Mediterranean dishes with moderate expectations for consistency.
€€€Modern Cuisine
Occupying an attractive old farmhouse by a crossroads, this restaurant has a name that recalls the cartwright trade of days gone by. It features a pleasant terrace for an aperitif or coffee, several attractively laid-out dining rooms (one with a fireplace), and a contemporary approach that places Mediterranean produce in the spotlight, offered to diners through various tasting menus. Among them, the Camí de Sabors (we especially liked the ‘Essence of Red Prawn’ dish), where Federico Guajardo reproduces the most iconic dishes of his career and some that reflect his Argentinian roots. They have
€€€Italian Contemporary
Located in one of the streets surrounding the walled access to the city's castle, this restaurant is easy to find. Behind its curious name, a small tribute to the building’s past (it was previously a toy factory), hides much more than a nod to the past, as chef Massimo Arienti seeks to surprise diners with a proposal that, never better said, plays with flavours, appearance, and textures, making the Italian cuisine that lives in his blood merge with the best local produce of the Marina Alta. There are three elaborate tasting menus (Inizio, Toy maker and Brianza), with dishes as appetising as th
€€Mediterranean Cuisine
In a two-storey building in the old town! It retains attractive aesthetic details of the original old house and offers tasty seasonal Mediterranean cuisine, with contemporary dishes such as aubergine, cured tuna belly capers and caper berries, the delicious pan-fried John Dory with tomato confit, Kalamata olives and grilled cos lettuce, or their stuffed quail, baked noodles and truffle.
TripAdvisor review sample · 4.4/5 · 80 reviews
Located in Jávea's old town, Volta i Volta offers Mediterranean cuisine with a focus on creativity and presentation. Positive reviews highlight high-quality ingredients, innovative flavors, and specific recommendations for rib eye and lamb. The atmosphere is generally described as elegant and calm, particularly on the upper floor. Service experiences vary significantly; many praise the attentive and friendly staff, while others report coldness, slow pacing, or poor communication. Value perceptions are mixed. Some diners feel the reasonable pricing matches the high quality, whereas critics argue that portion sizes are too small and prices are inflated, leading to disappointment regarding cost-effectiveness.
Suitable for diners seeking refined creative cuisine who can tolerate potential service inconsistencies.
€€Mediterranean Cuisine, Rice Dishes
What is most striking is its location in the Art al Camp, a natural-artistic outdoor space with a series of charming palm trees, olive trees and large wrought iron figures, the works of local sculptor Toni Marí and Juan Ripollés; in fact, visible from the road, we are welcomed by Antonia, a sculpture measuring more than 30 metres... in the shape of a whale! In the bright, contemporary restaurant, chef Alejandro Crespo adopts a Mediterranean-inspired cuisine that stands out for its modern take on tapas (such as Nuestro mejillón tigre (stuffed mussels)), the extensive Cocas de La Marina section
TripAdvisor review sample · 4.6/5 · 80 reviews
Ca Aleix in Jávea specializes in Mediterranean cuisine and rice dishes. Reviews highlight high-quality ingredients, including blood sausage coca, tellinas, duck fideuá, and various rices, served in a beautiful garden setting with generally professional service. However, some guests noted inconsistencies such as slow pacing, cold main courses, or undercooked seafood. While the atmosphere and food are often praised, occasional lapses in service attentiveness and meal execution suggest variability in the dining experience.
Suitable for diners seeking high-quality Mediterranean cuisine in a garden setting, though reasonable expectations regarding service consistency are advised.
€€€Mediterranean Cuisine, Modern Cuisine
Tosca takes its name from the local stone that is an integral part of its interior decor. This eatery surprises with a pleasant terrace, overlooking the canal and the moored pleasure boats! The Mediterranean cuisine served here is delicately brought up to date and the restaurant offers an à la carte service and two tasting menus: Luna and Eclipse (the latter with a wine-pairing option and only for a full table, with a minimum of two diners). We especially liked their veal sweetbread, shiso, carrot, cumin, honey and sesame taco!
TripAdvisor review sample · 4.9/5 · 80 reviews
Tosca in Jávea specializes in modern Mediterranean cuisine. Reviews frequently praise the high quality of food, describing dishes as visually appealing with successful flavor combinations, particularly highlighting fish and meat. Service is generally noted as professional, attentive, and friendly, contributing to a cozy yet elegant atmosphere suitable for special occasions. However, value is a mixed point; some find the pricing realistic for the quality, while others consider it expensive relative to the experience. A minority of guests reported issues with meal pacing, feeling rushed, or encountering discrepancies with menu extras. Overall, the restaurant excels in culinary execution and ambiance, though consistency in service and perceived value varies among visitors.
Ideal for diners seeking high-quality modern Mediterranean cuisine and an elegant setting, with attention to menu details and pacing.
€€Traditional Cuisine, Mediterranean Cuisine
Located directly on the seafront promenade, hence its perfect sunset setting. In this bright, contemporary restaurant boasting superb views, the full bounty of the sea is honoured through traditional cooking that is always based around the freshest ingredients (in fact, their motto is ‘we cook the Mediterranean’). Choose between an array of rice (for a minimum of two people) and fideuá dishes, as well as a good choice of meat, plus a selection of superb fish from the auction in Xàbia. The turbot with pilpil is worthy of special mention, thanks to its mouthwatering grilled aromas.
TripAdvisor review sample · 3.0/5 · 80 reviews
Located on Arenal Beach, La Perla de Jávea offers stunning sea views. Food quality receives mixed reviews; while some praise the fresh seafood, excellent rice, and accommodating gluten-free options, others report bland flavors, stale ingredients, and hygiene issues. Service is inconsistent, ranging from attentive and friendly to cold and slow, with complaints about poor wine refilling. Although the ambiance is attractive, some note the decor feels dated. The restaurant's prime location is its strongest asset, but the overall dining experience varies significantly depending on service execution and specific dish preparation.
Suitable for travelers prioritizing sea views and traditional Mediterranean cuisine, but advance booking and attention to service details are advised.
€€€€Modern Cuisine
Located in a room by the entrance of the Ritual de Terra Moraira Resort & Spa hotel, the restaurant stands out as an exclusive area with independent access. In its cosy interior, dominated by earth tones and with a quaint ceiling decoration featuring circular figures hanging in different shapes, Chef Nazario Cano champions an extremely contemporary and personal cuisine with Mediterranean roots, with constant nods to local produce from the Marina Alta, respect for the natural cycles and traditional flavours, with everything clearly displayed in his tasting menus (Terra, Ritual and Nazario Cano)
€€Modern Cuisine
It is housed on the ground floor of the Nomad Hotel and, like the hotel itself, exudes a distinctly Mediterranean aesthetic. The restaurant offers contemporary and modern cuisine that makes full use of local produce. The menu, with dishes such as Ensalada del abuelo (Grandfather's Salad) - pink tomatoes from Altea, tomatoes in brine, semi-cured salted fish and pickled vegetables - is complemented by two tasting menus, one for lunchtime and one for dinner.
€€Regional Cuisine
The use of the best locally sourced ingredients is strongly in evidence in contemporary-style dishes inspired by the Foia de Castalla area such as octopus with a potato parmentier, veal with wild mushrooms and truffles, and red tuna tartare. Located close to the centre of town, this restaurant with a contemporary atmosphere combines its attractive and high-quality cuisine with a fair pricing structure with the option of smaller media-ración dishes for sharing. The town’s ice cream-making tradition lives on in Erre que Erre’s superb desserts!
€€Rice Dishes, Regional Cuisine
If you’re planning a relaxing day out with a swim, this restaurant located between Valencia and the Parque Natural de La Albufera could be the perfect option for you. Part of the renowned Arrocería Maribel (El Palmar) restaurant group, it has the added bonus of a lounge and pool area where you can relax while enjoying a post-meal swim and drink. The traditional Valencian cuisine on offer features an impressive array of rice dishes (most of its paellas and creamy rice options need to be selected when you make your booking). The perfect setting for a family get-together!
TripAdvisor review sample · 4.7/5 · 80 reviews
Arrocería Pinedo Beach in Alfafar specializes in rice dishes and regional cuisine. Reviews highlight high food quality, featuring crispy bread, tender squid, and flavorful rice, alongside friendly and accommodating service. However, some guests criticize inconsistent meal pacing, with long intervals between courses, and express disappointment over bland flavors or insufficient meat portions. The atmosphere is generally pleasant, though the poolside chill-out area can become noisy during summer. Value perceptions vary; while many find the experience rewarding, others consider the pricing high relative to portion sizes or complain about the cost of sunbed rentals.
Suitable for travelers seeking authentic rice dishes and a seaside vibe, but allow ample time for dining due to potential pacing issues.