Costa Blanca Restaurants
Casa Pepa
One of the most famous restaurants in the Costa Blanca just 10km from Denia. Owned and led by Pepa Romans, the restaurant is set in a beautiful rural country villa, tastefully decorated. Only open in the evenings during the Summer months, Casa Pepa has been a firm favourite for locals and visitors for years now, so you should reserve. Traditional local dishes and modern cuisine.
Partida Pamis, 70-30, Ondara
Tel: 965 766 606
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Restaurant Al Zaraq
One of Spain's best Arab restaurant near Calpe and Benissa. Exquisite Lebanese and Palastinian dishes served in elegant and exotic surroundings with spectacular views over one of the most attractive areas of the Costa Blanca. Al Zaraq is also a small hotel offering 4 tastefully decorated rooms to its lucky guests and outstanding breakfasts. The perfect place to unwind and forget the stresses of daily life. Highly recommended.
Partida de Benimarraig, 79, N-332 km. 172
Tel: 96 573 16 15
http://www.alzaraq.info/
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Restaurant Batiste
If you are looking for a fish and rice restaurant in the southern part of the Costa Blanca, then Batiste is always a good option. Lovely big windows overlooking the harbour, elegant tables and chairs, attentive service and very good prices. Advisable to book a table because it is very very popular, especially at weekends.
Av. Fernando Perez Ojeda, 6,
Santa Pola
Tel: 965 411 185
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Restaurant Emilio
One of Gandía's best known restaurants, famous for fideua, a version of seafood paella made with noodles instead of rice. Casa Emilio is just a few minutes walk from Gandía's beautiful long beach, and serves other tasty rice dishes, fish and seafood. Reserve before going, especially in Summer.
Avda. Vicente Calderón Bloque F-5
Playa de Gandía
Tel. 962 840 761.
http://www.emiliosrichmond.com/frtnpg.htm
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La Rosa
A typical restaurant with traditional dishes of rice. Decorated in marine style. Noteworthy glass sunroom which allows to enjoy the sea view in both summer and winter.
Valencia, Playa de las Arenas, av.Neptuno, 70
Tel. 963 71 25 65
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Darsena
It is a big pleasure to admire the panoramic views on the coast of Alicante during the meal in the center of the city. Food in this place is a real pleasure for gourmets.
Alicante, Muelle de levanter 6 marina Deportiva
Tel. 965 207 589
http://www.darsena.com/
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Amarre 152
Sporting ports are always a pleasant place for lunch, especially when there is an opportunity to observe sea. This restaurant is the great place to do it. There is a modern and comfortable style, delightful service. It is the best place for the rice, fish and seafood dishes.
Javea, Port de la Fontana s/n
Tel. 965 79 06 29
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El Cranc
It is a viable chiringuito that set on the bottom of a rocky shore, where the tables are almost near the water. There is absolutely informal and relaxed atmosphere. It is like an island of luxury and comfort. You do not make a mistake if you taste dishes with rice and fish.
Altea, Playa de la Olla
Tel. 965 84 34 39
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Ranking of restaurants on the Costa Blanca
According to the well-known Gourmetour guide (Spanish equivalent of the Michelin guide) which ranks the best restaurants in Spain with a mark from 5 to 10, the restaurants below are the best restaurants in the Costa Blanca. We have added our mark in the second column and will be adding more descriptions reviews as time permits. Some of the restaurants listed here are reviewed already in the page on restaurants in Alicante.
Ranking of Costa Blanca's best restaurants/Restaurants Gourmetour Euroresidentes
1 Girasol (Teulada) 9,25/9
2 El Poblet (Denia) 8,5/8
3 La Escaleta (Cocentaina) 7,75/7,75
4 La Seu (Teulada) 8/7,5
4 El Nou Manolín (Alicante) 7,5/7,5
4 Casa Pepa (Denia)7,5/7,5
4 La Sirena (Petrer) 7,5/7,5
4 La Sort (Teulada) 7,5/7,5
5 Piripi (Alicante) 7,25/7,25
5 La Finca (Elche) 7,5/7,25
5 Casa Alfonso (Dehesa Campoamor) 7/7,50
5 Al Zaraq (Benissa) 7/7,25
6 El Raset (Denia) 7,25/7
6 Mesón El Granaino (Elche) 7,5/7
6 Azahar 5,5/7
6 Maestral (Alicante) 6,75/7
6 Xiri (Monovar) 7,25/7
7 Dársena (Alicante) 6,75/6,75
7 El Bocaito (Alicante)7/6,75
7 El Emperador (Vila) 7/6,75
7 La Cambra (Calpe) 7/6,75
7 Batiste (Santa Pola) 6,75/6,75
7 Valencia 11 (Alicante) 6,75/6,75
7 El Cruce (Almorad) 6,5/6,75
8 El Jumillano (Alicante) 6,5/6,5
8 Monastrell (Alicante) 6,5/6,5
9 Tragallum (Alicante) 6,5/6,25
9 El asador del puerto (Denia) 6,25/6,25
9 Il Fratelli 6,25/6,25
10 Cabo Roig (Cabo Roig) 6/6
10 Milenium, Huerto del Cura (Elche) - 6
10 Casa Alfonso (Orihuela) 6/6
10 El Buey (Almorad) 6/6
10 El Jardín de Galicia (Alicante) 6/6
10 El Laurel (Cocentaina)
