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The city of Alicante houses a diverse selection of restaurants, ranging from typical fast food outlets, international delicacies, to the traditional exquisite Spanish cuisine and lively Tapas bars. The most famous dish in Alicante is the seafood favourite, Paella, and if not all, the majority of the Mediterranean themed restaurants offer this delicious dish.
More expensive restaurants are mostly located either near the tourist attractions or the port (El Puerto) or beaches. However, a lot of reasonably priced restaurants still provide excellent food, wine and service. The quieter neighbourhoods offer a significant amount of low budget restaurants, which are worth a visit.
The La Taberna del Gourmet is a restaurant that gives you an instant warm feeling. This place situated in the Casco Antiguo or the Old Town, is a major hit amongst the locals and the tourists alike. They serve a great assortment of seafood which includes tapas, oysters and mussels along with great wines to wash it down.
Address: C/ San Fernando, 1003002 Alicante, Spain
Tel.: 965204233
The La Taberna del Gourmet is a restaurant that gives you an instant warm feeling. This place situated in the Casco Antiguo or the Old Town, is a major hit amongst the locals and the tourists alike. They serve a great assortment of seafood which includes tapas, oysters and mussels along with great wines to wash it down.
Address: Rafael Altamira, 7. 03002 Alicante, Spain
Opening Times: Daily: noon – 11:30 pm
Tel.: +34 965 146 575
Established in the 1950s, this waterfront restaurant is famous for its rice and seafood dishes and offers over 100 different varieties of the same. Since it is very popular with the locals and tourists, during mid-day it gets over-crowded. The typical Alicantino rice or local seafood, 'arroz con magro y verduras' (pork and vegetables) are definitely recommended recipes to try. Delicious desserts like "helado de turrón" are specialities of Darsena. Located in the Port complex, this restaurant is little overpriced but that is compensated by the excellent food and amazing views of the harbour.
Address: Marina Deportiva Muelle Levante 6 03001 Alicante, Spain
Opening Times: Monday to Saturday: 9:00 am – 4:00 pm, 8:00 pm – 11:15 pm
Tel.: +34 965 207 339
Established in 1972, the founder of this local Spanish restaurant named it after an almost forgotten neighbourhood bar. The menu includes fish cooked in a salt crust, delectable paella, and several kinds of stew, fresh shellfish, and a wide selection of Iberian wines. Although the menu specialises in a choice of Paella dishes, the restaurant is also well known to serve a top variety of over 50 Tapas dishes, offering the very best of Spanish cuisine.
Address: Calle Villegas, 3 03001 Alicante, Spain
Opening Times: Daily, 1:00 pm – 4:00 pm, 8:00 pm – 11:30 pm
Tel.: +34 965 200 368
El Portal is a modern Spanish restaurant and cocktail bar. It offers a wide variety of Spanish food, local wines and excellent house cocktails. Sit and relax for a while, in this air-conditioned restaurant and enjoy the food and drink.
Address: C. Bilbao, 2, 03001 Alicante, Spain.
Located in the city centre of Alicante, this restaurant will satisfy your cravings for a good Indian meal. It offers a wide range of delightful Asian dishes and attracts many locals, which indicates it must be worth trying. On the weekends, it generally gets crowded and therefore reserve your table in advance.
Address: Passeig Esplanada d'Espanya, 25, 03001 Alicante, Spain.
La Maçana is a place for people to get together and have a great time. For a taste of authentic Spanish culture, politics, sports head to La Maçana Pub. The pub is owned by Enrique de Diego and his friends who have hired a trained cast of actors and actresses who will act as characters in the bar and share unforgettable moments with the guests along with a selection of fantastic food and cocktails.
Address: Calle Ausó y Monzó, 19, 03006 Alicante, Spain.
This typical Spanish restaurant also includes a Tapas bar. It is located in the city centre behind the Town Hall and therefore is easily accessible for tourists as well as locals. The menu comprises of an excellent choice of meats and seafood such as lamb, steak, calamari and prawns. The restaurant has a friendly atmosphere, the food prices are not too steep either, and they offer special menus for religious and festive holidays, such as the Easter Menú Semana Santa.
Address: Calle Mayor 8, 03002, Alicante, Spain.
An elegant restaurant situated on Castle Hill, in the coastal city of Alicante, the La Ereta serves its visitors unique and authentic dishes that remain true to their flavours. The restaurant gives stunning views of the sea, and the modern interiors make one instantly feel at home.
Address: Parque de la Ereta, 03001 Alicante, Spain.