The 14 best spots for chicken in Javea

The Curry Palace has been a consistent favourite of ours over many years. We have recommended it to numerous friends and acquaintances and have shared our positive experiences on TripAdvisor. On our most recent  visit, however, we invited friends & anticipated the usual high standard. Whilst the service was excellent and the food was plentiful, we found our menu choices to be extremely underwhelming if quite frankly 'not very nice' across all main dishes. Sadly, a lot of food went to waste. For now, we'll put down to our menu choice, but this is extremely unusual as we love all curry dishes & a first for us in any Indian Restaurant anywhere.  The ice cream dessert whilst delicious was very small. One side of our party left an extremely healthy tip, whilst not expected we were not offered a complimentary drink at the end, which caused raised eyebrows when our neighbouring table received a tray of complimentary drinks. Note: this restaurant offers an all inclusive menu but does not openly advertise it anymore. So you'll need to ask the staff if you desire this! Whilst we'll continue to recommend 'The Curry Palace', our recommendation now comes with reservation, 'A meal is only as good as the last' Based on our overall experience we will be trying the 'Royal Ghurka' on our next visit to Javea for a change.

This is the second time in a couple of years that we have eaten there when visiting Spain and we couldn't recommend it high enough. We are originally from London where we have experienced many Indian meals and this was certainly up there with the best of them. Absolutely delicious!

Such a shame! Had high hopes for here... normally eat at Kathmandu, but fancied somewhere different.. Had to wait a long time to order, (almost an hour) but they were busy i guess. Starter was ok, king prawn puree was too sweet, and paneer pakora was luke warm. Tandoori mixed grill wasnt bad, but a little dry. Naan, I ordered a chicken tikka naan, but it came with cheese in it, not sure if my fault or now, but melted cheddar in a naan was disgusting, neither of us ate it. The biggest issue is that no one at all came to the table to check on the food at any point... not until the plates were cleared.. (about 20 mins after we finished eating!)which was too late tbh. I mentioned the naan and they offered to make us one without cheese, great, but too little too late. They did, at their own choice take the naan off the bill, which i appreciate, but it all could have been solved with someone just coming to the table occasionally... Also, the house wine... yuk... Summary. Service needs improvement, small issues that could have been sorted left us with a bad taste in the mouth.

Absolutely lovely place. The staff or family are just so welcoming and friendly. Anything is no trouble. And the food is just lovely to. We sat outside, basically right next to the footpath, so we could see the fireworks in the bay.

Absolutely recommended to try if you haven't yet. The service is top class with some great recommendations, the food is also really really good. My other half never was a fan of Nepalese nor Indian cuisine, however after dining at the Curry Palace, he ordered more food for take away 😅 Thank you! ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

One of the best Indian restaurants in Javea!!!. They have authentic cuisines and yummy flavors, all matched my expectations. Service was excellent. Especially menu was so completely focus on traditional dishes.

A wonderful experience tonight for myself and partner. Staff were outstanding! Friendly, attentive and standard of food was excellent! Recommend highly!

"The Food was absolutely delicious, with perfectly balanced flavors and beautiful presentation. A must-try!" "The staff were incredibly attentive and friendly, making us feel very welcome. They were knowledgeable about the menu and provided excellent recommendations." "The restaurant's cozy atmosphere and soft lighting created a perfect setting for a romantic dinner. The outdoor seating area is also beautiful." "This restaurant is a hidden gem! The food was exceptional, the service was outstanding, and the atmosphere was charming. Highly recommend!" "A great spot for families! The kids' menu had healthy options, and the staff were very accommodating."

An excellent Indian restaurant a few streets back from the busy Arenal. The interior looked very nice but they also had a terrace at the back set in a small square. The staff were very friendly & helpful, the food delicious & the house red was perfect. 2 x main dishes, 2 x sides, nan, bottle of water & 4 x glasses of wine for £40 puts our local curry house back home to shame. Highly recommended.

The team at Buddha Palace always goes over and above to cater for anyone’s needs. It was a family party recently and we had 42 people attend everyone was dealt with impeccable care from the baby’s to the grandparents you never have to wait and courtyard outside is fantastic they also deliver that personal touch ! We can’t thank the team enough Would highly recommend to anyone and everyone

We have lived in Javea for almost 3 years and have tried many Indian restaurants, however, this one stands out. We visit most weeks and although we have our favourites we have enjoyed trying out new dishes. The team are lovely and very friendly. Excellent value for money too.

Absolute gem of an Indian, great service , fast efficient and friendly. Menu is fantastic, good amazing. So fresh and tasty. Forgot to take photos 😕

STILL AMAZING 21/06/23 - Excellent food best Indian I have been to in Spain, we started with King Prawns, Malai Chicken Tikka and Chicken Tikka for starts all were freshly cooked. The prawns were gorgeous! For main course we had House Speciality Chicken Curry, Chicken Madras and Chicken Tikka Marsla the curries were all generous in portion size and beautifully cooked the meat was moist to eat. We had Egg, Mushroom and Pilau Rice's with garlic and peshawar naans. All the above was 17.50 euros per person You also get a poppadum and small ice cream or coffee. Service is excellent and restaurant is clean thanks team.

Wonderful meal . Each dish was excellent. Individual flavour to all dishes.Nan bread especially delicious. Lovely atmosphere.

Absolutely Incredible Experience! This place is an absolute gem right in the heart of the Arenal (beach promenade). The location couldn’t be more central, making it a perfect spot to meet up with friends or start a night out. From the moment we walked in, the atmosphere was electric—great vibes, fantastic music, and a warm, welcoming energy that makes you want to stay all night. The food was delicious, the drinks were top-notch (seriously, some of the best cocktails I’ve had in a while), and the service was spot-on. The staff are super friendly, efficient, and clearly love what they do. But what really set this place apart was the manager. He left such a lasting impression—genuinely one of the most welcoming, attentive, and personable people I’ve ever come across in hospitality. He made everyone feel like VIPs, and you can tell he’s fully on top of everything happening in the venue. Can’t wait to go back. Highly recommend!

A Must-Visit in Arenal! Amazing spot right on the beach with great vibes. We danced to some salsa music while waiting for our food and drinking some Sangria. Delicious food with a choice for everyone in the family; from curry to burger to Paella. Will go back!

Great pizza with a view – Chabada, Jávea I had the pepperoni pizza, and it pleasantly surprised me – slightly spicy and full of flavor. I really enjoyed it. I also had a mojito, which was very tasty as well. The whole experience was topped off with a beautiful view of the beach and relaxing background music. A great spot to unwind and enjoy good food.

Great place, lovely location with a wide menu. Team are really friendly and food arrives quickly. Brunch was great, well worth a visit.

Fabulous Food This was a great find for us and we all enjoyed eating here. I personally had the paella and it was great. The view was perfect & the fact we were able to eat on the terrasse was also super.

We went here for lunch yesterday 26/09/25 having a lovely day on Arenal Beach. What can I say the food was absolutely gorgeous. The waiters were very quick asking what drinks you would like. They left you to peruse the menu at your leisure. We ordered a Chabada salad, calamari Roma & patas bravas. We had 2 pints of Heineken. The food come out about 20 mins after ordering and the portion sizes were excellent. The staff checked on us to see if everything was ok which it was. The bill came to e41 euros. Wow. We definitely will be going again. It was extremely busy one of the busiest on the front so that tells you something about how popular it is.

Fab seafront restaurant in centre of beach. Prime position but reasonable prices- no wonder it was packed. Lunch for two - €25 and great food. Didn't include drinks as I was driving but quality. Nice friendly atmosphere and great service. What more could one want and only 50m from my sunbed!

Very tasty food with beautiful presentation. The ambiance is perfect, though it’s a bit on the expensive side — but definitely worth it!

Great place for dinner with friends. We really enjoyed the variety of options that this restaurant offers. The food is delicious and very high quality. The service is fantastic and very welcoming. The decoration is very fresh, chic and casual so you feel in a great atmosphere tv. We highly recommend this place ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️

Location - Great Service - Amazing Food - Delicious From the minute we arrived the staff took great care of us, seating us at a nice table (we had booked in advance). Service was prompt and friendly, and the food! One of the best dining experiences we've had in a long time. Highly recommend, we will be back.

amazing top draw, great food and drink and service

I've had the pleasure of dining at Carnaval twice. The first time, I ordered a vegan poke bowl with tofu. The bowl was fantastic, with fresh ingredients, though I found the two accompanying sauces less appealing. On my second visit, I tried their breakfast options. The cashew butter toast was outstanding, and the avocado toast was also delicious. Additionally, the freshly pressed juices were excellent. However, I must mention that the prices are quite high. Personally, I am willing to pay more for high-quality, fresh food, but this is something each person has to decide for themselves. Overall, Carnaval offers great food, but be prepared for the higher cost.

Interesting fusion of Asian and other cuisines

Great food and a wonderful service! The speciality was the Dragon Sushi. The music was a little bit louder than desired.

I’ve wanted to try this restaurant for a while after visiting Jávea on numerous occasions and was a little dubious about booking after reading an awful review. This person clearly had been out in the Spanish sun too long or had just crawled out from under a rock! Our meal was delicious and we had excellent service from waiters in shorts? (God forbid) Also nobody rubbed their backside on us so my husband was quite disappointed ! 🙄 Jokes aside I would definitely recommend this restaurant. I would say it’s wise to book if you want to avoid disappointment. Very good value for money and our experience was great! Mucho Gracias!

The is one of my favourite restaurants in Old Town Xabia. It’s become a staple for us. The pulled pork pizza, the burrata salad, eggplant parmigiana…. Delicious. The staff are fun, attentive and kind and always make us feel at home. 💖

My visit to this restaurant was simply awful. We were served by two unfriendly men wearing shorts, who showed absolutely no respect for their guests. While serving, they shamelessly pressed their backsides against us and reached across the table, handing plates over our heads. It was an extremely uncomfortable and unprofessional experience. The whole atmosphere felt messy, unpleasant, and far from what you would expect from a proper restaurant. After dining there, I asked around and, to my surprise, people actually laughed when they heard I had eaten there — apparently, the place already has a bad reputation. In short: a major disappointment. This place is not worthy of being called a restaurant. Save yourself the frustration and go somewhere else. What a joke.

This was a lovely place! After reading the reviews we had to try the gnocchi, and it did not disappoint! It was like chewing on a cloud and we have never had a gnocchi like this before. The waiters were so nice and attentive and gave us good recommendations. Would definitely go back to this place!

Have been a few times and the staff are attentive and friendly, multi-lingual if you need it, and the food selection is comprehensive with Italian and also a beautifully cooked selection of local menu items. I have enjoyed the pulpo - perfectly cooked, and the Pluma de Iberico, which tasted wonderful. Drinks are good value and the view of the plaza outside is a nice backdrop whilst eating. Well recommended

Had seen this restaurant a few times throughout the week and glad that we got to try it. Stopped for some lunch and did not regret it. I had the granjera pizza with chicken, bacon, mushrooms and onions and it was amazing! Partner had the seafood pasta and thoroughly enjoyed it. The service was very good, prices very reasonable and the complimentary limoncello topped it off nicely! Would visit again.

Its the 2nd time we have been here. The first time was wonderful the staff were great and the food was excellent. Tonight we came back and I had the aubergine parmagina which was the best I have had for a long time. All the staff were attentive especially Bebe (I hope I spelt your name correct 🤔)....I highly recommend this restaurant for all the right reasons.... nos vemos pronto 😃

Great range of food, all cooked perfectly and the prices are very reasonable. Very helpful staff speaking excellent English and Spanish. Our second visit was for a takeaway which was also very good and last night we didn't want to cook, so went again. We are now greeted as friends and will go back.

The staff was so friendly and the food was so delicious! By far the best food I've ever had. Great thanks to all the staff! We were with six people including two vegetarians. There were so many dishes for them. Also very delicious. If you are in Xabia you must have had dinner here. I've been in like 15 restaurants in xabia and this restaurant is by far the best.

Excellent Indian food. Just wish they would tone down the lighting. Atmosphere is important and it's super bright. Everything else is good and we had an excellent meal.

Have just had another wonderful meal from the best Indian-Nepali Restaurant in javea The staff are the most welcoming and friendly I have come across, and go that extra mile to ensure you have a wonderful night.The meals are great value, great tasting, freshness, reasonable price, well presented and a lovely atmosphere. Highly recommended.

I found that the restaurant had moved to a new location and I had to go there as I had been going to this place for years. They have amazing and friendly staff. The food there is really good.

This place is often recommended so we gave it a visit. My main comment is the service was painfully slow and inattentive it was very difficult to get the waiters attention and in total there were 12 people in the restaurant. The food was mediocre.

We visited after seeing reviews on Trip Adviser. Gurkha Palace lived up to its excellent reputation and we had a fantastic evening out. We are both vegetarian and can struggle in Spain to find suitable food when eating out. This restaurant is definitely not a vegetarian restaurant but it has a varied range of veggie food and non-veg options. HIGHLY RECOMMENDED !

Best Chinese food. It took me back to my childhood as all the food is freshly cooked not microwaved. The staff were extremely polite and the restaurant spotlessly clean. Could not recommend more highly.

The good: Friendly staff, good service, very reasonable prices. The bad: The food, sadly. The SMALLEST spring rolls I have seen in my life! You need a microscope. All outer and practically no inner. The Tofu was supposed to include vegetables, but again, you had to look hard. A few pieces of mushroom and pepper, but they were well hidden. The tofu is the soft, silken variety in sauce. Very little flavour. Overall, disappointing. Very little choice for vegetarians or vegans. Too much salt content, too. Would not bother going again.

Good value for money and nicely cooked , good portions and Meat . I had Sweet & Sour pork. A dish I remember from many years ago, I was only a little disappointed in the " blandish" taste of the sauce that accompanied that dish. Recommend to go to this good value restaurant .🤩👍

Been coming to this restaurant for over 15 years when visiting Xàbia. Unbeatable value and fantastic food!

Lovely very reasonably priced food. Strongly recommend Sizzling King Prawn dish from the Menu Del Dia

Just reopened after refurbishing. This is our favourite Chinese restaurant in Costa Blanca north.

First time here...fresh decor and courteous staff... Confusing menu but tasty....some items a little oily

We hadn’t booked anywhere this evening and after trying a few places this was the only one that had space. We had Tequenos which were ok but were served with guacamole that was overwhelmed by the taste of onion. Patatas bravas were unlike any i have had before , more like potatoes in a sweet baked bean style tomato coating and served with aioli, unfortunately the Aioli tasted like it was made with old garlic , and did not taste nice and left a bad aftertaste. We also had padron peppers , these had been deep fried and were over cooked , soggy and just tasted of oil and for some reason were served with nacho chips. We really didn’t enjoy the food but this place does have other good reviews so perhaps we just had a really bad experience. On the plus side the beer was good although they only serve bottles not draught , and you can’t really go wrong with bottled beer. it’s not expensive and the portions size was large The location is nice but staff were not particularly friendly and we wouldn’t rush back Star rating amended as I may have been overly harsh initially

I dont know how these people got this job, pizza is disgusting. Ordered 10 pizza’s, they all tasted like they were out of the freezer without baking. Would not recommend anyone, only if you like puking.

The breakfast was lovely, but the lady serving us was not the friendliest of people I ever come across. Rolling eyes when I tried to explain what we wanted to order... Now I get it, I don't speak Spanish, but nevertheless I tried to explain in Spanish what we wanted... very slowly, possibly not all correct, but she just wouldn't try to help at all. So generally for me not the greatest of attitudes but breakfast was very good.

After 2,5 hours we have finally got our pizza’s. What a shame because our pizzas were less cooked than the boxes they came in…. Unfortunately we have to give 1 star, they don’t even deserve that, the food was crap.

Lovely restaurant, very family friendly, lovely freshly cooked food, good value for money and very tasty too. The service is really the winning part though, super helpful and patient! Visited twice in a week.

Lovely, freshly cooked food. Very generous portions. Great restaurant for the family and kids and good value for money. We had lunch one day and dinner another. Would recommend

Friendly service, great breakfast and really affordable. Seemed like a vibrant lively place popular with locals.

It was very quiet for a Friday night but service was quick and attentive. We had menu A which was very good value, it arrived quickly and was hot and tasty. You won't be disappointed eating here.

Excellent food. So much choice. Be prepared for large portions. Friendly and helpful staff. Large restaurant but the authentic decor makes it feel cosy and inviting. Definitely recommended for couples or groups. Children's menu also.

Always enjoy eating here. The food is always excellent and the hosts are very welcoming and friendly. The takeaway portions are huge and always very tasty. Highly recommend.

We go here regularly as the food is good and always served piping hot and quickly by Amy. Menu is very reasonable and includes a half bottle of wine each.

If you are hungry, here makes a really big porcions of tasty and fresh food. Taste is strong but not too salty. Peple are friendly, speak english also and price is ok. No problem with parking. Very good!

Wonderful service, great fresh tasty food. Excellent value for money. Will certainly be back.

Ordered far to much food, portions were big.

Out of 10…I score 1 for the foods…this is way too far to Chinese cuisine…non of the foods tasty…either too bland or too sweet… Dim sum are frozen produce instead of homemade… Even the price reasonable…not advice to try… So sorry to wrote this review…but it is way too far to authentic Chinese cruising… I am doubting the chef is it lost the sense of taste? Don't you feel how bad you are?

As a regular customer for take-away and occasional dine in I know this place pretty well. Really good menu, rarely disappointed, the very best of a welcome and at prices anyone can afford. Here low prices but quality food in pretty generous proportions. Try it, not salubrious surroundings, but go for the nice folk and the food.

Following permanent closure of my 3 previous favourite Chinese restaurants luckily I have now found the Chino Jardin. Restaurant closed due to Covid but take away available. Ordered earlier but was ready for collection within minutes. All food superb. Great value. Cheerful and friendly service. Polite criticism, the servings are too big! Looking forward to the second half tomorrow!

Really delicious food at incredibly reasonable prices, quick and friendly service too. We eat Chinese a lot back home and this was better than our local restaurants in the UK!

Very nice. Pleasant and friendly staff. Good food and reasonably priced. Will go there again.

First time we have eaten here. The food was excellent and the service was very good .will certainly be going again.

Good food, nice service. Great value as dishes were 4-5€ each.

(Translated by Google) The best chicken in Jávea!!! Excellent flavor and 10 service… I recommend it 100% (Original) El mejor pollo de Jávea !!! Excelente sabor y un servicio de 10… lo recomiendo al 100 %

(Translated by Google) One of the best roast chickens I've had in a long time. Highly recommended. (Original) Uno de los mejores Pollos asados que he comido en mucho tiempo. Altamente recomendable.

(Translated by Google) Small but spectacular... good chicken rotisserie and what can I say about the price? Coming from out of town and finding a cheap and good place is appreciated. (Original) Pequeño pero espectacular...... buen asador de pollos y que decir del precio venir de fuera y encontrarte un sitio barato y bueno es de agradecer.

(Translated by Google) This place complies with the 3 B rule. Good, nice and cheap as well as super tasty and juicy. The chickens were very good in size, we reserved first thing in the morning and at the agreed time they were freshly cooked. Very friendly and attentive service. The best chicken shop in Jávea without a doubt. (Original) Este local cumple la regla de las 3 B. Bueno, bonito y barato además de súper sabroso y jugoso. Los pollos de muy buen tamaño, reservamos a primera hora y en la hora acordaba estaban recién hechos. Servicio muy amable y atento. La mejor pollería de Jávea sin duda.

(Translated by Google) Without a doubt one of the best chickens we have tried, we will repeat without a doubt. And our discovery, the fish omelette, delicious!!! 100% recommended☺️ (Original) Sin duda uno de los mejores pollos que hemos probado, repetiremos sin duda. Y nuestro descubrimiento, la tortilla de pescado, deliciosa!!! 100% recomendable☺️

(Translated by Google) One of the best chickens in the area and with a good price. I've been buying chickens here for years. (Original) De los mejores pollos de la zona y con un buen precio. Llevo años comprando pollos aquí.

(Translated by Google) They have been making chickens all their lives, they make them very good. They also offer you all kinds of meats, although if it's not chicken you have to order it in advance. Also fries, salads, bread, meatballs, fish omelette (very good) (Original) Llevan toda la vida haciendo pollos, los hacen muy buenos. También te ofrecen todo tipo de carnes, aunque si no es pollo tienes que pedirlo con anterioridad. Tambien patatas fritas, ensaladillas, pan, albondigas, tortilla de pescado (buenisima)

The food was lovely, everyone enjoyed themselves! There were few vegetarian options, I would reccomend a more substantial meat meal if you're looking for the best this place has to offer!

The best and most original tapas restaurant!

Hidden away in javea town centre near the museum this is a ' must visit' for lovers of tapas, the range is original and beautifully prepared. Michy the owner is efcicient and friendly.

Super food and service

(Translated by Google) My favorite restaurant in Jávea, the spectacular tapas, be sure to try the bravas and the sardine sashimi!! (Original) Mi restaurante favorito de Jávea, las tapas espectaculares, no dejéis de probar las bravas y el sashimi de sardina!!

(Translated by Google) I without hesitation recommend this tapas restaurant in the heart of the old town, on a quiet street. The staff is very welcoming and super kind. The menu has simple dishes like a revisited chicken salad or original ones like eggplant and chocolate mousse for dessert. In short, you have to take a little detour here. (Original) Je vous recommande sans hésiter ce restaurant de tapas en plein cœur de la vieille ville, dans une rue peu passante. Le personnel est très accueillant et super gentil. La carte a des plats simple comme une salade de poulet revesitée ou originaux comme en dessert une aubergine et sa mousse au chocolat. Bref, vous êtes obligés de faire un petit détour par ici.

(Translated by Google) This restaurant in the old town of Javea contains real culinary surprises. The service was friendly and accommodating. All in all, the dishes were super tasty and also something special that you wouldn't get in this form otherwise. We chose this restaurant based on the good reviews and were not disappointed. The sangria is a matter of taste. Reasonable pricing Deserved 5 stars (Original) Dieses Restaurant in der Altstadt von Javea beinhaltet wahre kulinarische Überraschungen. Der Service war freundlich und zuvorkommend. Die Gerichte alle insgesamt super lecker und auch etwas Besonderes dass man sonst nicht in der Form bekommt. Wir haben uns für dieses Restaurant aufgrund der guten Bewertungen entschieden und wurden nicht enttäuscht. Der Sangria ist Geschmackssache. Angemesse Preisgestaltung Verdiente 5 Sterne

(Translated by Google) I have come several times and honestly, I have no complaints. First of all, a well-located site, clean and well-conditioned premises. Furthermore, the employees have treated me well and very politely. In conclusion, highly recommended fast food place (Original) He venido varias veces y sinceramente, no tengo ninguna queja. En primer lugar, sitio bien ubicado, local limpio y bien acondicionado. Además, los empleados me han atendido bien y muy educadamente. En conclusión, lugar de comida rápida muy recomendable

(Translated by Google) The place is well located and the food is good, but the two guys who serve seemed rude to us, with little patience and little desire to work. That's where our assessment comes from. (Original) El sitio está bien ubicado y la comida está buena, pero los dos chicos que atienden nos han parecido maleducados, con poca paciencia y pocas ganas de trabajar. De ahí viene nuestra valoración.

(Translated by Google) Very good place, good sandwiches. It's only open from May to October (it's only opened from May to October). (Original) Muy buen sitio, buenos bocatas. Solo está abierto de Mayo a Octubre (it's only opened from May to October).

(Translated by Google) Personally, I don't really like it. (Original) A mi personalmente, no es de mi gusto la verdad.

(Translated by Google) There wasn't much variety (Original) No había mucha variedad

(Translated by Google) Good service (Original) Buen servicio

(Translated by Google) Don't fail (Original) No fallas

Super spot! Amazing food, lovely cocktails and very friendly staff. Highly recommend coming here for food and drinks!

This place is great! Great food, great people and amazing cocktails!

We visited as 2 families with 5 children. Staff were lovely, very accommodating, we loved the bitter balls and our main courses were just perfect! A lovely addition to Javea....

Nice restaurant. Friendly service and great ambiance. We had the burgers. They were very well prepared and more then enough. Really worth your visit.

Our favourite place in javea, the breakfast brunch was the best thing on the Arenal. Such a shame to see it closed and for sale.

Lovely place, you must visit!

Fantastic restaurant, great food and atmosphere I would definitely recommend this place.