Everything is so rich that what is said to be for one person is really enough for two! My friend and I started with an order of the butter anchovies, which were surprisingly tasty! I'd never have thought to slather anchovies with butter, but here you have it. We continued with roasted artichokes, which were both tender and tasty. Then we shared half of the advertised "vaca nacional," or "state cow", presumably meat from a cow from Spain, which was more than enough for two people- unless you enjoy 500+ grams to yourself. Ordered "al punto" or "medium rare", it was served to perfection, and accompanied by a side salad and a side of one's choice (we chose fries). We washed it all down a local white wine, perhaps better paired with the anchovies, but nonetheless satisfying with the steak. Also, a "complimentary" bread plate, complete with aioli and tomato purée, was provided at an additional charge of €2.50 per person. While anticipated in Spain, I can't help but find this a tactless addition to otherwise nice meals. We finished our dinner with orders of the torrija (similar to French toast) and strawberry sorbet, respectively. My friend said the torrija was very good, and the sorbet hit the spot. My only complaint of the evening is that toward the end of our meal a male server came out as though he were the cook- it soon became apparent that he was not- and asked every table except for ours how their meal was, at which point I could not help but notice that at each of those tables sat a man, and the question was directed at them. I guess women should just be satisfied to have the freedom to dine out at all. read more

After years of traveling to and living part-time in Alicante have I found this place by chance...and it's an instant best in the area! We came here for a surprise dinner party for a friend's birthday and we did not know how many people were going to show up or what the restaurant was like. First off, the restaurant is situated in a mostly residential area and was a 10 minute walk from the nearest tram station. When we got there it was like coming upon an oasis with it's beautiful terrace and almost militaristic organization of solid wooden tables and shiny cutlery. In the end approximately 25 people showed up for the surprise birthday party and we were seated amongst two extra large tables which had extended multiple times by the staff. The service throughout was professional and friendly. The food. Just about everything that flew out of the kitchen was spectacular! First we had some salads, one being fennel with parmigiano cheese and another being a garden salad which was made of vegetables grown by the restaurant itself. Both were delicious but the fennel with parmigiano cheese blew my mind; I never could have fathomed this combination and they executed it perfectly, cooking the fennel to a delicate but still substantive texture in order to pair with the bits of cheese. Wow! Steak tartar was cut small and spiced large, with what I think included smashed capers. The lady had grilled monkfish which was huge in taste and size, the best "rape" (monkfish in Spanish) she'd ever had. I had looks and tastes of the pork ribs, beef ribs, and chuleton, all of which were of a very high quality and mastered on a grill. Fries were above average. The Enrique Mendoza monastrell was an excellent local red to go with all the bold food. Small mistake- the ice cream, which was fine but not homemade or anything special. This place is a bit pricey. Simple dishes were in the 15-20 range, some meats and seafood in the 22-35 range, and some others in the 80-120 per kg range. Our share of the bill for 2, with appetizers, wine, beer, coffee, 2 entrees, and dessert was €70. read more

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This place are cheaters. Very good food but the service is terrible and they cheat with the price as long as you are not Spanish! They charged the table 3 Times' and each time almost 900 euro. They called although after we left the restaurant and told us they did wrong, in the payment! read more