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.

Wait staff was very nice and accommodating. Really good food with big portions. There was 4 of us…read moreand good seats right away.

I always have room for Mexican food. Somewhere between Mexican food and Thai food is my happy…read moreplace... and this place is quite nice. Finding authentic Mexican fare in Spain is not easy to do, but I have to say that this restaurant is thriving because there is a definite need for more restaurants like this. The menu is huge, with a section just for vegetarian dishes, and the guacamole is superb. Really, really, really good. Unlike American vegetarian, the food is not swamped with cheese, but the real flavors of the food shine through. The wait staff was very attentive, and handles an international crowd well. They are also willing to put together some other dishes (like a veggie-stuffed chimichanga) when asked. Highly recommend if you like vegetarian food like I do! No, it's not necessarily spicy (although that would have been welcome!) but it is one of the best Mexican restaurants I have tried here in Spain.

The ambiance of this restaurant was exactly what my family was looking for! The vibes were nice and…read morecozy and the service was very welcoming. Not to mention the food was amazing. I feel confident to say that this is the best food I've had in Altea.

This is the best restaurant in Altea by far!! The best service and amazing food. The manager and…read morestaff are extremely friendly and this made the biggest difference to all other restaurants in Altea. The Lamb shoulder is amazing - the meat falls of the bone as it was being braised for 6-8 hours. The Salmon tartar is amazing also, we had that for entré. Can only recommend with 5 Stars!

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 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.

Everything is so rich that what is said to be for one person is really enough for two!…read more 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.

After years of traveling to and living part-time in Alicante have I found this place by…read morechance...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.

Quite a disappointment I have to say! It was recommended by the Concerige at the hotel where we…read morestayed.... Mediocre food for the high prices they are asking for.... The razor clam was a little sandy and it was almost 5 euro per piece. The grilled scallops were too salty and they were priced per piece as well. Mine was also under cooked and I had to send it back. Maybe it is because of the language barrier?! The server took my order and it was wrong twice. Eventually I just gave up and ate what was delivered which was undercooked! If you are visiting, I won't recommend this place as you will also feel subtly ignored! They cater predominantly to the locals.

Visited the restaurant on a Monday night. The place was almost empty. Therefore, the atmosphere was…read morerather quiet. However, the visit was very pleasant. The decor is very formal and everything is new. The service is what you might expect from a fine dining restaurant. Top notch! The only thing that does not fit the "fine dining" concept is the price! Very affordable! We shared a seafood paella, which was very good! Fresh! Definitely worth a visit!