Highly recommended. I had lunch here on a Sunday in late April and everything was perfect. We sat…read moreon the sun-soaked terrace, which is just below the beautiful main church dome at the top of Altea. Surprisingly, there were a few open tables and we sat down without a wait. A waiter took our drink order and let us know that the kitchen boss would be out soon to take our order. We ordered a salad and a rice dish for two - arroz a banda (seafood dish). It's a nice touch for the owner to take your order personally! Soon after, the waiter delivered two homemade croquetas and 2 generous slices of toast bathed in sweet local tomatoes - compliments of the house. Our mediterranean salad arrived shortly thereafter and was delicious - fresh everything, and huge chunks of tuna. The rice came soon after, delivered in a traditional paella pan, and was perfect. Not too fishy and just the right amount of flavor. There was one last surprise when the check arrived - an offer for an after-lunch liquor chupito (we chose limoncello) and two homemade little chocolate cookies - the perfect was to end a wonderful meal. I look forward to going back on my next visit to Altea! Note: if you want paella it has to be pre-ordered. All the food on the other tables looked amazing as well - a fine example of Mediterranean cooking at its finest.

Excellent experience in this restaurant in Altea (Alicante). The food was oustanding and the…read moreservice was quick and efficient. The only reason why i gave it four stars is because we had some issues with the reservations and setting up the tables (we were a group of 15 and we divided into two tables to respect the Covid rules). Overall though, excellent food and wondeful restaurant.

Very seriously: IF YOU ARE IN ALICANTE, Make SURE YOU EAT HERE!!!!…read more This is one of the places in the world where every simple aspect of what makes a restaurant work is perfectly taken care of, and is well assembled with the others. 1. Space 2. Service 3. Food 4. City 1. SPACE. 5 stars Nou Manolin is located in a beautiful and lively part of Alicante's historical center. On the ground floor, a large (and yet intimate) square bar occupies the entire floor. This is a bar where customers sit on a first come first served dynamic. Here you can informally eat out of tapas, that are served in a gracious and fun way. It is totally unpretentious, and totally sophisticated. This hall could not be more beautiful. No one single testaurant-Indra cliche to be found here. All pure eclecticism that reveals the long term existence of the establishment. So beautiful! The upper floor is more of a table serviced restaurant, beautifully decorated in a Mediterranean-design style, and with great care for impecable acoustics. The ceiling is made of a series of John Soane-like wooden domes, made to reduce sound reflection. Such a nice way to focus on the invisible part of design, so important to make a place the right place for a memorable dinner or lunch. 2. SERVICE. 5 stars This place másters a unique combination of professionalism and know-how with warmness and lack of pompousness. The result is truly nice. You truly feel welcomed here. And feels like being in the center of the world. . At the same time you feel the enthusiasm for food and wine. No way to resist. With this service: You will automatically become a believer in the power of Alicante's gastronomy . 3. FOOD. 5 stars. Now we get serious. The best tapas!!! The marinera is the best. Amazing fresh seafood. The bacalao buñuelos are a gastronomic chapter on its own. But above all that: do not miss the fideuá. This is the best fideuás I ever had. The fideo is soft and crispy. The flavors are intense and with a bit of a good-olive-oil- bitterness. The food here is indescribable. Just come to taste it. 4. CITY. 5 stars. Something needs to be said about this city Alicante that has beautifully managed to show how to be coastal and urban in a beautiful and meaningful way. But please, keep it secret; we don't want this to become a tourist mess like Barcelona. Ultimately, just come here.

A dinner here in the lovely upstairs dining room. We were seated quickly. There were no vegetarian…read moreoptions for a main course so they offered a selection of cheeses. This is really a cop out since it requires no cooking or creativity. Others at the table reported that the fish and meat courses were good. The staff, of which there were quite a few, seemed to be a bit stressed and grumpy and that was a bit distracting from a positive experience.

This is in my top 3 tapas places in Alicante. Huge selection of tapas so definitely something for…read moreeveryone. It can be very busy with people lined up so suggest going 15 minutes before opening. Located a little outside of the main tourist area but not too far of a walk. We had the shrimp, mixed vegetables, steak bocadillo and patatas which were all super delicious. House red wine was good also! Highly recommend.

We were lucky to get a table at lunch time. Great tapas of reasonable size. Lots of sandwiches…read more(montaditos) and option to have them in GF bread. Kitchen was able to adapt to my GF needs and service was quick and friendly. Place was fairly noisy and very packed. Excellent tarta de Santiago.

We love this little restaurant in Altea. We just have to copy "ineplutt". Great service, excellent…read morefood and good prices too. We ended up eating here almost every day in five weeks the last summer, as tree summerhollydays before. And we are certain they have the best sangria in spain. The owners are very nice, warm and sweet. The time goes slowly by, as we sit and feel calm and lovely, as we look at the moon, the children, people and the ocean slowly moves on.

Kucuruchos is a nice, fast-service, cafe-style restaurant near the central market in Alicante. We…read morestumbled upon here after visiting the market on our way to the beautiful beach. I liked that this cute restaurant was unpretentious and had a nice "menu del dia" lunch offer which was displayed on a chalk board outside. We were greeted warmly by the staff and chef whose creations were displayed in a case and within view. I liked that I could see what was offered/I was ordering. We learned that Kucuruchos was only open about two months at the time we dined there. Everything was clean and nice. My hubby enjoyed that there were hightop tables to sit at. There were a variety of options for the meat and non-meat eater. I settled upon a fish stuffed pepper item for my main course and some medley of beans for my first course. Bread accompanies the meal and it was enjoyable. The owner thoughtfully brought us an amuse bouche of sorts, a typical seafood of the area which was quite interesting (Nick had inquired about it prior). I liked the flavors of the dishes I tried and the portion size was hearty. There are bottled drinks and beer and wine available which are not included in the "menu del dia" which is fine but just varies from the norm we found with "menu del dia" offers elsewhere in Spain. If I could change one thing I would say that the dishes I sampled were a tad salty, but that is coming from me, someone who doesn't use or prefer a lot of salt. We were offered dessert and we were so full we took it to go. The desserts were a nice treat during our time at the beach. I really enjoyed my experience at Kucuruchos and hope that you will too!

The best food and service. Great wine selection. The cheese cake was amazing. The steaks was small…read morebut great.

Lovely spot for dinner. The food is great and service was good. The food had excellent flavor and…read morequite tasty. The crystal bread was a nice surprise.

This restaurant is absolutely Stunning on the inside. It gave Arabian vibes and the shocking part…read moreis apparently the decor changes often like the Belaggio in Vegas. Super cool. The food was excellent and service was great.

Love the decor as soon I walked in. Found out they change decor every three months like the…read moreBellagio in Vegas. Every order came with precision and care. They are known for their cocktails. Prices are fair especially for a high end place such as Portal. I spent more and got less in taste and ambiance in Scottsdale AZ. The richness of the food and environment is something to truly savor in this gem of Alicante.