El Encuentro is a stone's throw away from the Plaça de l'Ajuntament (the main square in Old Town…read morethat is now closed to traffic for pedestrians.) Don't judge it from the simple exterior. It's more of a traditional restaurant with some variations from a standard menu you'll find across Valencia that cater to tourists. We began with the meatballs (a must). I had the beef tail, which was one of the most delicious oxtail stews I've ever had. Full of depth and flavor, the oxtail sits in a delectable gravy which you'll be able to sop up with some bread. My other half had the veal sirloin, but it was a bit too gamey for him. Reservations are highly recommended. Keep in mind that many places in Spain close after lunch and reopen for dinner around 8pm, so make that reservation earlier in the day if you plan on having dinner. The food and service here were wonderful. Well worth a visit. Takes cards and cash.

Spent a very pleasant evening here enjoying good wine and well-presented food options. Weather was…read moreperfect for taking advantage of the ample patio space that lets you watchthe world go by. Had the bacalao basque style and it was excellent. Good wine list where we chose the Matarromera from Ribera del Duero (always excellent). Friendly service.

Food and service was amazing. Octopus with black truffles... Mmmmmm. The paella was different than…read moreI was expecting with a more loose texture like risotto. Jamon was delicious start to the meal. The person in our party that ordered the steak said it was excellent. If you're in town this is a must go.

food was amazing, service outstanding, we sat at the bar because we didn't make a reservation and…read morethey were full. we had white shrimp gamba, octopus w black truffles - waiter shaved the truffle at table generously, it was out of this world. beef tatar and scallops were sooo good, the scallops were so fresh backed in the shell. highly recommended

The beef carpaccio was delicate, perfectly fresh and delicious. Carlos, my waiter, suggested just…read morethe right local wine and provided excellent service, offering to speak English as needed. The smaller vegetarian 'especial' flatbread was delicate, subtly spiced, and exactly the right amount of food for me. No complaints!

Visit this Gastropub when you are in Alicante! Great beer selection, good eats, friendly and…read moreknowledgeable staff, and a nice atmosphere, both inside and out on the plaza. Also check out the new place right next door, Beercookers. Many taps of good local beer and the best burger I've had in Spain.

We love this restaurant. Unique combination of hospitality, style, fun, and delicious cuisine.read more

From the owner: Restaurante, bar y tienda para inquietos y curiosos. Cocina sorprendente, divertida y diferente…read more Propuestas sugerentes y presentaciones originales en un ambiente desenfadado y de diseño atractivo y acogedor. Bodega poco habitual y una carta de cervezas con más de cincuenta referencias y ocho grifos.

It's ok, cooking techniques are there. Service is amazing, this is a really small spot so make sure…read moreto get your reservations in a head of time. The restaurant serves a tapas style dinner so more than one plate is ok to order. The flavors are just very different from dish to dish , it almost feels like the menu is all over the map

The best tapas I have tasted!…read more A small place with a few places inside. The kitchen is also very small as well but it creates magic trough our whole dinner. There are so many good tapas, but a must have is the one with smoked sardines, caramelized apple and Foie gras. It so good that I hade to take one more when we had finished the dinner. The small hamburgers are also a must, and the crochets with truffles. We drank a nice sangria and very nice frozen margaritas. Book in advance to be sure that you get a table.

food very ordinary, yet overpriced. poor service. the only nice thing was a decor. but not planning…read moreon going back....

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This is my favorite restaurant in Altea. The menu is inventive and full of flavor. Its not your…read moretypical Spanish restaurant, its International with flavors from England, Thailand, Vietnam, Korea and North America. There is a great vibe with young enthusiastic servers. However, I avoid it when there is a DJ in house. When I want a club I go to one, when I want great food within walking distance to my flat then I go to Badmanners. I don't like the two mixing. I like that the location isn't on the Promenade or in Old Town. Its tucked away in a corner, easily missed. Just look for their neon sign. Since its not on the Promenade, it isn't a tourist trap. They put love in their food and you can taste it. The quality of the food is intentional.

Dinner at ORIO València was a highlight of our trip to Spain, and one of the best meals I've…read moreexperienced. We had their tasting menu, which included exceptional calamari, easily the best mussels I've ever eaten, and a steak cooked to absolute perfection. Luis and Maria went out of their way to make this an unforgettable evening for us, and getting to see the Islamic dynasty era wall under the restaurant afterwards was amazing

Loved this restaurant. I had told my kids about tapas, and how the Spanish culture doesn't eat big…read moredinners usually, so obviously I had to give them the experience. My kids are both pretty picky, but my younger son is worse and almost never eats anything. He did however eat all his tapas here. We had all sorts of basque tapas, all delicious. I absolutely loved the food and feel they had a tapa for everyone and all palettes. My favorite was a Spanish sausage (I don't believe it was a chorizo) on bread that got brought to my table. Usually you go pick up a pincho and put it on your plate, but similar to a Rodizio they bring things to your table and offer more each tapa is €2.80. I absolutely loved our server, she was very helpful and very nice to us at our table. Finally, I also absolutely loved the locale. It was dark, but the wooden tables and high chairs really set a warm comforting mood and I absolutely loved the lighting.