If San Jose (Almeria) is a version of heaven on earth (which I think it is), then La Gallineta is…read morewhere those in heaven would take their meals - especially the rice. The spirit and technique come from Alicante, David and his wonderfully international team do the rest. I could walk you through the menu, what we ordered, what we really liked, but I don't think that matters so much. Just go. If you're in the area, or close, or planning a vacation somewhere nearby, go. Make it a point, it's well worth a stop (hola, Michelin), go twice. And order rice. Lots of it. Order the home made ice cream, or the violet ice cream. Ask if there's anything new that they've added from their travels and imagination. See the art on the walls, listen to the blues wafting in from the courtyard.
You'll find the leisure afternoon full of flavors and technique from around the world and back again. In the end, it comes back to the rice. A beautiful little restaurant near some spectacular beaches with outstanding food and a wonderful staff - not sure what else one could ask for. Try and it and thank the food muses later.