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.

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).

Super delicious! I had a salad & calamari both exceptional! We were seated & served straight away…read moreby kind souls

Excellent dining experience, all dishes were outstanding!…read moreGreat options for all to share and enjoy!!

Recommended by apartment host and one of our best meals in town. Fast and friendly service. Food…read morewas fresh and nice wine list. Dining room is cozy and music and lighting are just right. We would definitely go back.

This restaurant is a real find in old town Alicante. Really delicious pasta dishes and salads and…read moregood prices too. Inside dining for dinner do ideal for January. Service was excellent too. Recommend

After some intensive investigation, this has proved to be the best place for dinner in Alicante…read more We've been a few times and the staff have been helpful and engaging. We were never quite sure what was coming out, but it always proved delicious. They do a remarkably inexpensive menu for €10 each, and actually know what "vegetarian" means. All the food is clearly freshly made on the premises.

Great coffee, perfect for a drink at sundown, casual with the most beautiful setting.read more

We enjoyed lunch at this restaurant during a shore excursion from our cruise. Terrific setting and…read moreviews. The food and service were very good. Very relaxing and reasonable.