Located directly across from the cruise port sits this small coffee and bar cafe…read more Terraza del Sol has a sitting counter around the bar, as well as a few small tables inside of the building. Outside under the covered patio is where you will find a majority of the seating, as well as space. Take away coffee is offered if you don't wish to sit back and slow down to enjoy your drink while people watching or perhaps enjoy a conversation with your table partner. Prices were extremely reasonable. Tips: + There is a small restroom. You will need to ask for a key to access it. + Enjoy one of their specialty coffees. I'd recommend the Asiatico.

You cant miss it! Directly opposite of the church there is a square and there it is: Terraza del…read moreSol! Great place to have a beer and a snack, coming back from the beach... they have good food, fresh orange juice, cold beers and a good selection of tapas (warm and cold). Even with your dog you are welcome.... not to common in Spain! Parking (without a ticket...) can be a challenge late morning and early evening... easy during siesta hours.

Came from the states and haven't hs a bad meal in Spain quite yet. Wine is great and the paella…read moremarisco is incredible. The service is nice and quick so the wait time was quite efficient. Paella is usually for two people minimum but they allowed me to get one serving for a little bit extra cost which was still nice. Open late which is a plus and not too busy.

My favorite dining companion and I stop here each time our cruise docks in Cartagena, Spain. The…read moreambiance is quaint and the service prompt. Cafe con leche is why we stop as well as a bathroom reserved for customer use. The newish twist is that Chinese food is offered in addition to traditional tapas. Definitely worth a stop when passing through the city center.

Oh man, I LOVE this place!…read more Every time I visit family, I spend my lazy afternoons here. The baristas here are funny and quirky, the coffees are (not only real, non-watery-sugary-gross-American stuff) delicious, and the pastries and ice cream cups aren't too shabby either. I introduced my friend to this place, and we went on almost a daily basis. It's a great place to relax and chat. The only con is, if you sit outside, they charge you 0.15 euros per item you consume. But I don't care because I love this place, and I like to sit inside with the funny waiters anyway!

AVOID this rip-off place for food. After spending a wonderful day in the beautiful city of…read moreCartagena with my family (husband, parents and 5 year old son) we decided to look around for a nice little restaurant for dinner. Unfortunately we were a little early (18h) and were about to head home when my Dad spotted Il Café di Roma. The waiter Hicham seeing $ signs and easy targets dragged us in. Warning bells should have gone off at that stage however we were hungry and he said they did paella. We asked the price and he told us €13 per plate which we thought was pricey but decided to go with the Marisco, the Valenciana and the Mixta. All 3 paellas were bland and tasteless and the portion size small. We also ordered 2 pizza slices (we were 5 people) and were charged €8 a slice! The pizza slices were good but no way were they worth €8. But what I feel most angry about was that I asked for a side salad - I never thought to ask the price of the salad - big mistake - he charged €9 for a couple of lettuce leaves, some tomato pieces and a couple of olives - this is what I found the most offensive. Another thing is that there were no prices marked on the menu for the food, probably so that they can raise the price depending on the diner and rip off tourists. As regular visitors to Spain and Cartagena we have never been ripped off so we were shocked at this experience. We also ordered a bottle of wine and 2 desserts. The whole bill came to €92.15. To make matters worse my son got sick on the way home and I attribute this to the dessert he ate which was probably lying around for days. Please do not make the same mistake we did - AVOID EVITAR. I regret that I didn't complain there on the spot in the restaurant however I was with my family and didn't want to upset them.

In a very good part of town, and really well decorated, this house-turned-pub offers a really good…read morespot to get together with friends and enjoy good drinks. From what I saw in the menu, they have everything from cocktails, to tequilas, to vodkas, to coffee drinks, to just juices, AND they can make any drink a virgin drink. I had the drink of the week, a fosforito, for 6 euros, and it was good. It has tables outside and inside, and if you're lucky enough to grab a table inside (it gets crowded during the weekend....go on a sunday!), there's a lovely Hindu-type garden, and the chairs are very comfy, and it's all very intimately placed. Cons? The waiter was kinda rude, but he warmed up towards the end, my drink was good but so much ice! And the bathroom was pretty BUT desperately needs to be fixed, from the door, to the sink, to the toilet cistern. Other than the minor details, I'd definitely go back.

Walked by and decided to try the tapas. They were EXCELLENT!! Very friendly a and good service…read more The place is on a side street from the main tourist traffic street in Cartagena but not hard to find. Highly recommend!!!

A nice bar with good tapas. It has plenty of outdoor seating and the service is more or les…read moreattentive. Definitely try the patatas bravas or the croquetas. The cañas y tapas are quite cheap, so you could easily order three or four different things and make it into a cheap meal.

I am always happy to eat at Parlamento. My favorite sandwiches are the Almeria and the Transfuga…read more The Ribera del Duero wine is good too. Their claim to fame are the sandwiches, but they also offer a range of tapas, meat and cheese plates and salads. They have soda, beer and wine. It's a good idea to go a little before or after the rush! They get really really busy and it's a small ( but very efficient) place. Sitting inside at the bar is a good idea if you are allergic, or sensitive, to cigarette smoke. Otherwise there are several bar height tables and several low tables outside for you to enjoy the plaza.

Possibly the best place around to have great views while having a cocktail or a milkshake. It's on…read morethe side of a hill/little mountain which leads to the lighthouse so you can expect very nice views of the whole Bay from the terrace. At night, with the lights and all, makes it pretty romantic to take your other half :) The menu is rather extensive and the staff is friendly, the taste is really good but I think it's slightly overpriced - the location and the size of the portion explains a bit of this "high price" but probably not all of it. Yeah, definitely a place to visit if you are around! I haven't tried any food, but I bet it's worth the try! Cheers!