We live close to Elias every time we're in Torrevieja and are there almost every night. Torrevieja…read moreis pretty touristy overall but this is a hidden gem. The owner, Jorge, is the nicest restaurant owner you'll ever find and he personally makes every order of paella. If you want the experience of a real, true tapas bar with a true Spanish feel. Go to Elias. There is no excuse for not coming here when in Torrevieja, absolutely the nicest and best restaurant in Torrevieja.

We have eaten with Jorge, the owner of Elias tapas restaurant for each of the four years in a row…read morewe have vacationed in torrevieja. He and his daughters run the restaurant with a few close coworkers who may as well be family, and their service is as good as the food. Everything, from boquerones (lightly fried large sardines) to patatas bravas to pulpo (octopus) has been perfect every time. And the prices are fantastic at 6 euro for a plate of boquerones and 3 euro for the patatas bravas. But by far our favorite is the made to order paella mixto. Jorge puts love into his cooking, and this, and his fresh seafood and vegetables, keep us coming. Ack year after year. It is always our first meal when we reach torrevieja, our home away from home.

Great atmosphere and food. The location, música, light and friendly staff makes it a wonderful…read moreplace. Try the grilled octopus and grilled fish. The diff ice-cream was delicious. Very friendly staff, the food took quite a bit of time to come so we order more bread with Ali-oil which was delicious. At the end of the meal the manager told us we had won a contest and gave us a bottle of cava.

A great seafood restaurant on the seafront. Plenty of seating either inside or out and extra on the…read morefirst floor with dramatic views across the water. Exceptional seafood of all varieties. We shared a seafood paella and couldn't finish it all. Totally stuffed full of every local seafood imaginable. Service was brilliant and friendly and giving advice of dishes to everyone. Great evening and we will be back on a future trip to the area.

Nautilus is pretty much a tourist trap in Torrevieja. The pros are that the restaurant is easily…read moreaccessible with a dedicated parking lot and sights on the sea. The cons are that the service offered isn't the friendliest, the cocktails barely contain any alcohol (it's not the alcoholism talking, just observational), and the food is simply not good (even though priced fair). To give you some examples that led me to this conclusion: the group I went with was declined a table at the sea, even though during the entirety of our stay multiple tables were free and unused. And even though the table was in the dead center next to the bar and kitchen, the order taking took very long. Further, the cocktails my friend got were more sugary compared to my Coca-Cola, and the food was not prepared well. I've ordered the Sole meunière (pictured). The fish was very large, yet it was simply drenched in melted butter and so chewy my cheeks hurt after finishing my plate. I wouldn't recommend to go here, if only for the views on the sea if you plan to grab a regular beer at the bar (which has a terrace).

I have had the pleasure of staying at the Finca Listonero a few times now, normally a week at a…read moretime. Having always enjoyed my stay I thought it was time to post a review. It is only a short drive from the sea and close to so many lovely Spanish villages and towns you can really see wonderful rural Spain. They provide such a relaxing stay, exceptionally helpful and the food is very great. It is sometimes too tempting to never leave and explore, but you must resist and see this wonderful part of Spain. However do indulge in cooked breakfast, sets you up nicely for a day of exploring. I enjoy the unlimited walks surrounding the Finca, you can walk for miles in almost any direction but good walking shoes are a must. The food is very high quality and I do choose to dine there at least several times when I stay, the menu is always different and seems to take influence from almost any country but with a Spanish twist. For example I love their chicken satay starter or the oh so Spanish sardines, for mains the pork secreto or the Spanish chicken casserole. I have even had the pleasure of fresh pizza cook in their outdoor oven. Anyway highly recommend for dining or getaway.

From the owner: Boutique Guest house in the valley of the Sierra Cabrera. Our restaurant is open to non-residents…read more We have nine bedrooms all en-suite wet rooms, disable access and a disable friendly room. Private pool for residents only with access for disabled. Close to Cortijo Grande golf course, a short drive to Mojacar and beaches. Almeria airport only a 40 minute drive away from junction 520 on the A7. Cabo de Gato 30 minutes away, several golf courses close by. International cuisine using only local produce vegetarians and vegans welcome. Ideal for weekend breaks, private parties, walking holidays, corporate bookings welcome, small wedding receptions, christenings and other celebrations. Wifi, air conditioned, underfloor heating, free parking, log burning fires for cold winter months. Terraces, two lounges, well stocked bar with specialist collection of gins and panoramic views. Peace and tranquility, horse riding available locally or take a trip on a boat and enjoy fishing in the Med.

Attention business owners! Everyone who invites awesome musicians to play gets a 5* review from me…read moreautomatically no matter what. I confess I'm yet to order and eat anything at Alfie's. Every time I'm here I'm going somewhere or meeting someone (this is a busy corner of N-332 road and Carretera Villamartín). Every time I'm here I have no time to stay for longer than 15 minutes. And almost every time I'm here, there are exceptional musicians playing great music (in the afternoons around 2 - 3 pm). Like today! One minute is enough to realise you are listening to one of the best bass guitar players on the Costas (a small jazz band). I wish I had more than 1 minute. Can't wait to come back!

My Spanish friends brought me to la Tartana, and it was an unforgettable experience. We ordered…read moretwo arroz, one chicken and one seafood. Unlike what I had in Madrid or New York, they don't mix chicken and seafood in Alicante and Valencia. I told the owner that her food is better than that in Jose Andres' Mercado Little Spain in Hudson Yards, and Angelita was very pleased. But I am sincere. La Tartana prepares arroz for individual groups, while paella in Mercado Little Spain is for the mass. Also I was told that water in Alicante is suitable for arroz. Angelita invited us to see the kitchen, and I was amazed by the operation. It was run by her, her husband, and three sisters. The kitchen is very clean, cleaner than mine where I don't even cook! She explained to us different broths and cookware for various arroz. Her sisters said that it's hotter than 40 degree celsius, or 105 Ferenheit. I could feel it. The family certainly takes pride in their food. I told them that I would return to Alicante just for la Tartana''s delicious arroz, and I certainly will.

From the owner: Especialidad en arroces, tenemos una carta tradicional en la que también tenemos carnes y pescados…read more Puede disfrutar de nuestros postres caseros horneados en el momento y de una amplia carta de vinos (100) y destilados (40).

Enjoyed my visit a lot. Great atmosphere and awesome live music (a band named After Midnight…read moreperformed the night I visited). Another cover band they often have is Austin Slack and The Streeters, check out their cover of Cream's Sunshine of Your Love (at the Hen's Teeth): https://youtu.be/4IveAZLG3Lg Located in the Villamartin plaza with many other bars and restaurants around. Many of them open and full of people after 11pm (the Hen's Teeth will be empty by then). Not a large bar, better reserve a table. Popular times 7pm - 11pm, live music starts at 9pm. Street parking is usually available nearby (free) even in high season. Check their Facebook page instead of their website for updates: https://m.facebook.com/thehensteethvillamartin/ Menu: https://m.facebook.com/pg/thehensteethvillamartin/menu/ Haven't tried the food yet, will be back 100%.

3 & 1/2...Unsurprisingly considering the hordes of mostly British tourists that swarm into the…read morebeachside city of Torrevieja during the scorching Spanish summer, this longtime stalwart really laid it on thick with both the verging on Epcot level, verging on cheesy "traditional" decor right down to the hanging hams, as well as the waiters schtick-heavy presentation that we fell for resulting in him "putting together" a way too massive order for us, and the corresponding sky high check to match. Luckily the meal overall was good enough to push it over the line to make my first real meal in Spain rank as a sweet experience as opposed to an exasperating rip off, though it certainly straddled the line. The definitive highlight of the meal for me, and the taste that sticks with me most vividly were the sea urchin, served au natural in their own spiky shells cracked in half they tasted as rich and unctuous as imaginable an deeply and wholly of the sea, with a texture as smooth and creamy as foie gras or fresh durian. I've had uni countless times both atop sushi and numerous in other creative preparations, but I had never experienced it presented so simply allowing the deep richness to permeate so profoundly. The simple presentation of these creatures in their gnarly and scary shells only reinforced my longtime fixation on imagining who was the first person crazy enough to think to try eating them, and how self satisfied they must have felt after discovering that their insanely reckless behavior yielded such insanely delicious results. Also very memorable was a massive plate of various prime cuts of tuna, which is rightfully just as venerated in Spanish cuisine as the cured hams, presented in a manner as you would serve prime cuts of beef in a steakhouse, with the different cuts offering just a much richness and depth of flavor that would would encounter with top-tier dry-aged beef. Other highlights included huge platters of those Serrano hams that are hanging above you, salty, smooth with gloriously marbled fat, clams in a flavorful garlic sauce and well cooked shrimps in their shells in slightly lighter sauce, as well as perfectly fried octopus and an extremely rich and decadent oxtail cannelloni in a béchamel sauce, which I would surprisingly come to find to be a staple of menus across the country, apparently just a much a Spanish dish as an Italian one. There were a few duds on the menu, like an astonishingly bland and mealy foie gras dish, and we certainly could have done with out the at the table stone cooked beef set we were heavily pushed by the waiter which was also strangely bland and of which we barely made a dent in as it arrive late in the meal. Overall if you find yourself in this tourist town and looking for a nice meal I would give this place a shot, just maybe exercise some restraint and don't be taken in by the skills of the longtime old school staff who have become very talented in their presentation and limit yourselves to a few dishes to start. Like the old adage goes, you can always order more, but you can't order less.

This restaurant ranks on the top 3 of my best meals. We were seated after a few minutes. It…read moreimpressive that the food is displayed at the door, clearly they are proud of the kitchen product. The wait staff hustle and I can see that may be misunderstood as being gruff. In reality they are proving top Notch service. Like fine dining but at a higher pace. The quality and execution is awesome. We did not wait long and enjoyed our food at a great pace. Delicious. The wait staff was very helpful, offered us 4 languages and guided us with precision to aGreat meal! You can't miss this place.

Tasty food and great service, I will visit again!…read more The restaurant is located in El Chaparral, a residential area between the two salt lakes (las Lagunas de Torrevieja y La Mata). This is one of their three locations and it is less busy than the one in the city center (other locations are on their website, just added it to the listing). The food and the prices are the same in all three restaurants. Tried pork knuckle, stroganoff beef and chicken, smoked salmon salad and bread with ham (all pictured). Everything tasted great and freshly made. They bake their own buns, really enjoyed them. I think the sauces they served (ali-oli and tomato) were also made here, tasted differently from what I tried in other places. Red house wine was fine. Tiramisu desert was delicious! They say they are an international cuisine restaurant - a bit of everything from everywhere. The menu is quite long and I was surprised all meals were available. One can visit several times and try different food. I will definitely be back! P.S. Cards accepted, free WiFi, parking is easy and free UPDATE (5 hours later): I will never remember the name of the restaurant :-) I typed it several times in pics' captions, wrote a review and shared it all over the place. Still can't remember it!!! 5 stars anyway :)

Rude staff. They insist you book a table, they don't like you turning up even when they are not…read morebusy. Fish and chips is disgusting. Bossy loud woman in charge. Don't cater for.vegetarians or vegans. They prices in the main are good, but I prefer a friendly environment and a better menu. Definitely don't recommend.