Where to eat: the 50 best restaurants in Javea

We went on a quiet night at the start of the week so got a table easily. Service was perfect. I had Lamb 2 ways: charred grilled loin and its skirt Wellington-style with crushed artichoke and avocado, which was lovely. To follow our friend recommended Torrija (home made french toast, with raisins and ice cream), so all three of us had that. I've eaten many delicious desserts and lots of lovely french toast, but that was delicious - just mentioning it makes me want it again now 😊

Great place with nice interior, fresh food with unusual combination of flavours, outstanding service. We didn’t ask the name of our waiter, we only know that he is from Venezuela. Hats off for the perfect welcome 🤗

Service could be quicker but the food is incredible. I enjoyed every dish. Nice interior design of the restaurant. The second floor tables between the windows are pretty at daytime for a nice lunch. They have both a la carte as well as a tasting menu.

Fantastic, good value set menu for lunch. We’re happy to change one of the courses we didn’t fancy. Excellent friendly service in both English and Spanish. Good wines at reasonable prices. Highly recommended.

Great place to try high quality dishes, made from local ingredients. Great lunch menu offer, not to be missed. Best to make a reservation upfront. Most delicious mushrooms soup I’ve tried.

We had a lovely lunch, took the lunch menu which is unbeatable value for money. Delicious food and very attentive service. Will definitely come back!

The most expensive right staurznt we did around javea, not having checked the prices before seating... It is not bad but it fo isn't worth the price... And we were still hungry leaving that place... So be aware...

This restaurant is a game of 2 halves, the atmosphere is great and the setting is good. Unfortunately the main part of this review has to be how disappointing everything else was. The portion size is small and the flavour is not there too be honest. The service was not great, upon asking for a drink to be corrected as they did it wrong we were made to feel like it was our fault that they made the mistake. Please consider other restaurants in the area as you will pay less and receive a much better service and food quality. I can only unfortunately say that this is overated by the people who own it and think that they are doing an amazing job and serve spectacular food but the truth is far from this. Could do a lot better!!!

Lovely restaurant, I would book in advance. Very busy evening on a Tuesday! Luckily they had room for us outside which is a beautiful part of the place. The food was sensational and all handmade. We had 3 courses and all were delicious. Service was great and the servers were happy and friendly, they didn't laugh at my attempts in Spanish too. Highly recommend! 👌

Had dinner here on a Tuesday night. We didn’t have a reservation, but they still managed to find us a table—super friendly staff. If you’re coming in high season, though, better book ahead. We kicked things off with a cheese platter and shared the pasta and steak. Honestly, the steak was spot on: perfectly medium rare, maybe the best I’ve had in Spain. Don’t skip the pistachio helado—just €3, and it’s an actual dessert, not just a scoop of ice cream. If you’re into wine, grab the Poppone bottle! 5/5 stars.

Maybe my palate is not sufficiently sophisticated to appreciate the subtle difference in texture and flavour between fresh and dried pasta, or maybe there is something that is not special enough to interest me; something more ordinary and bland. Don't get me wrong, the restaurant is nice enough; There is a lovely, large, covered outside dining area at the back; and the service was quick, polite and attentive. It's just the food; There is nothing wrong or unpleasant about it. It was nice. I was just left with the impression that I could make a pretty good stab at something similar at about a quarter of the price. Don't be put off by my experience; if you love pasta, you will love this place. It's just that my taste buds were asking me the serious question about why I didn't eat in the restaurant next door

What a great find! Worth the little detour away from the centre of town - Wonderfully attentive staff, delicious dishes & very well priced! We had 3 wines, 1 starter, 2 mains & 2 desserts for €53. Highly recommend & will definitely return!

Delicious Italian food in a relaxed setting. One of the best Italian restaurants we have been to. This is a family favourite whenever we are in Javea. The starters are huge but delicious , the mains are a good size but not huge like the starters. Friendly staff and reasonably priced , out of season it is even better value. During high season you will definitely need to book as it is always busy.

We were a party of four for lunch on a hot day. The covered outside area was inviting with fans and AC. Service was friendly and efficient. All our meals were super, a notch above the average Italian menu. Beer was cold. Ample parking. Zero negatives. To be repeated.

The views are stunning. Food and service top notch. They have the best hummus I have ever had.

Great family run place since 1965 in Xàbia, Alicante. Menu of the day with a choice of starters, main and desert or coffee for 22 euros is excellent valued for money. Big portions and fresh seafood. I had Mediterranean Salad, Swordfish and Cortado! Highly recommend

Stopped here for breakfast with a few pals. Beautiful views across Javea beach. Breakfast order was taken and arrived in good time. It was delicious. I would definitely will pop back again!

Very expensive and not worth it. Service was lackluster and despite our request (and plenty of free tables - which remained empty during our visit) we were seated inside. Paella had barely any meat. Will not visit again for food ❌

I used to really love this place, but I feel like it has changed quite a lot. The portions seem so small, like half the size what they used to be. My family likes to eat starters and share everything. We needed way to many too actually get full (and we are not big eaters) and not for a cheap price. This was not like this on previous years. Overall, quite disappointing that this is how it is now; the food is truly delicious but the relationship price/quality is not worth it :(

Very welcoming, we arrived with no reservation on a busy lunchtime and they were couldn’t be more accommodating Food was very nice not exceptional but then again the prices were reasonable. It’s a fabulous location. The views are outstanding and I would thoroughly recommend it.

Today was my wife’s birthday celebration, we booked off the back of the reviews, unfortunately we were quite disappointed. The various courses came out at vastly different times, everything was disjointed, the food was ok but not worth the prices. It was supposed to be an amazing experience but really didn’t deliver. I had a little moan and received a bottle of Cava on the house but really that didn’t compensate of what should have been a very special evening. I think the price should represent the service and it absolutely didn’t. I would think wisely before paying premium prices for mediocre service. Very disappointed! Sadly!

Absolutely exceptional experience. We popped past on the off chance and managed to get a table for 2. The service was fantastic, the ambiance seated outdoors was lovely and the food...wow the food! Every dish was an event and by far the best food we have had so far in a year of living in Spain. The fact this gem is only 5 mins from our door insurers we will be back again. 5 stars is not enough. I was enjoying it so much I forgot to take pictures but the deserts had to be snapped.

Yes, you should get the chateaubriand 👍 and the rodaballo is exquisite. Everything was impressive, perhaps with the exception of the gambas al ajillo — four small red prawns doesn't quite do the dish's name justice. Flavor was nice, just not enough to justify the 19€ price tag.

Dear Owner of La Masena. I think you are confusing my party with other clients. We arrived at 7.30 not 7.00. The waiter seated us and we then had to ask 3 times for a menu. The waiter took orders for 2 drinks and wandered off. When he came back with 2 drinks - for a party of 5! - we had to ask for wine which eventually arrived. During the meal service was slow and we had to ask 2 different waiters for the bill and then wait a further 10 minutes for someone to find your card reader. Despite that we left a tip. At no time did anyone explain that you were short staffed. One of my favourite restaurants, but yesterday the service was terrible. We got seated and then ignored for at least 25 minutes before we had a drink and the menu. Throughout the evening it did not get any better. Ignored by the waiter who was supposed to be looking after our table. I had to ask for attention continuously even when asking for the bill. It was a shame Valentino was not there as it would have not happened. Will not be back for some time...

Literally everything was really excellent. The food, the ambience, the people who were so happy in their work, and very accommodating to all of our party of 6 people. Our first time, and we will definitely be back. Thank you all for a wonderful lunch today.

Great restaurant. The Chateaubriand was the best I have ever tasted, the meat was high quality, fresh; the roasted potatoes are so well cooked, they feel very soft in the middle yet with the right consistency outside. The salad was delicious, as well as, the roasted veggies. Definitely a must go place for good meat. There are not many in Jávea so make sure you come here!!

If you are looking for a cozy and highscale place to enjoy food, then Masena would be your choice. Set in tranquil surroundings away from the beach, Masena offers fabolous food and good service. It's recommended to make your reservations as this place gets busy. The terrace is shaded and a comfortable place to sit, while the inside looks spectacular. In my opinion, you should try the cheesecake. Masena have a style of their own, and it is by far the best I have ever had.

Nice food, the carpaccio and duck foue was delicious! We had fish for the lunch and it was really good. It's a lovely and beautiful place to spend some good time. The staff is wonderful, very nice and fun. Unfortunately we reserved a table outside (as I said it's a beautiful place) and it was a very hot day, that's the only thing I can say we didn't enjoyed.

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!

This was a special occasion for me and my family. I felt let down and embarrassed that I choose to come here. Every dish was around 4-7 out of 10. Nothing spectacular. Not a single wow among our table of 4 and around 12 courses. I personally found a distinct lack of variety of texture and by the end of the meal I was tired of getting yet another fish dish in a brown sauce. A particular low light was the goat milk cheesecake with lamb sauce. It tasted worse than it sounds and yes, it came in another brown sauce. Another low was getting cold pasta. When the surely waitress asked if everything was ok I told her the dish was cold. 'Vale' (ok) was her one word response. She clearly didn't care and on one occasion was squabbling with her colleague. Not a good look for a 2 star Michelin restaurant. I'm glad most people enjoy their visit here. I did not. I won't go back and I wouldn't recommend. Easily my worst Michelin star experience. Update: the restaurant tried to get this review removed. They have not commented or apologised in anyway for the poor experience.

Exceptional experience, would give 6 stars if it existed. Do yourself a favour and book a night at this exceptional restaurant

We had an evening reservation for 2. Arriving at the restaurant the first impression was a very warm welcome by the staff and the impeccable design of the interior and exterior. The design is very clean & focused, capturing the local esthetics perfectly in a modern style without being pretentious or overloaded at all. Before being seated we received our first amuse-bouche, an ancestral preparation of cured fish & a cucumber honey concoction - a nice touch setting expectations to experience more traditional ingredients & preparations from the region. At our table overlooking the pristine garden & sunset we were presented with the menu, giving the choice of 3 tasting menus mainly varying in number of dishes. A la carte dining choosing from the same dishes was an option. We chose the sol menu which is the ‘medium’ choice featuring 10 main dishes, 4 starters and 4 desserts plus the wine pairing. We requested a couple of changes to include dishes from the larger menu which was no issue. Service - overall we were very happy with the service receiving the right amount of attention including good explanations on the dishes without being intrusive or overbearing. Probably being a good 10-15 years younger than the normal clientele of such restaurants we felt very much welcome and appreciate the enthusiasm of the staff for the regional concept of the restaurant. Wine - due to the seafood focus of the menu, the overwhelming majority of the wines where whites, with only 3 reds. The pairings worked very well and we had a number of very original wines we would not have considered outside of such a setting. Moreover there was a number of original items like a regional sparkling sake or a wine-beer hybrid. Overall we were very happy with the wines. Food - the menu has a strong seafood focus, with the initial dishes showing strong Japanese influences which I enjoyed a lot. The only criticism is that some of the portions might be slightly too large for such an extensive menu. Especially the regional pastry dish - while enjoyable and well made - was definitely too large. A positive surprise was the Spanish caviar and sheep milk dish which to my surprise was very tasty. The mains showcased local ingredients very well and overall with the standouts being the cured tuna & iberico, the radish with egg yolk, the sepia noodles as well as the lamb belly. The dessert taco (pumpkin&sweet potatoe mouse with passion fruit & yuzu) was fantastic and a perfect refreshing bite. The peach mousse with yuzu sorbet was one of our favorite dishes of the meal. Unfortunately the almond cake was not overly inventive or special and a bit of a low point compared to the previous two very amazing dishes. The macaroons were a nice finish to be paired with a coffee or digestive. Overall the meal progression was quite good with the above criticism of some of the earlier dishes being a bit on the heavy/large portion side. Taste and preparation was excellent throughout which is to be expected at this level and - except for one or two dishes - everything was very inventive and unique and along a clear philosophy to be very true to the regional traditional foods and preparation methods while pushing the innovation by introducing Japanese flavors and techniques in a sensible and respectful manner. The price tag including menus, wines, water & aperitif and coffee was around 430 euro for 2 which we considered a fair price given quality of food &service. Overall we can only recommended this restaurant, it was a very good experience start to finish and we left the restaurant after 3.5 hrs very full & happy. When we come back to the region we will definitely visit again.

This is probably one of best fish-based tasting menus you can have around the world. Impeccably gentle and polite service, amazing decoration, plenty of extreme quality food no matter the menu, and desserts that will last in my memory for a good while. Don't even think twice. Investing in this experience is something you will not regret but remember 😃

4th Michelin stop in our little gastronomic tour on the Spanish east coast. Have a look at other reviews to compare and follow the challenges with my lists. What’s extraordinary here? Usually, I’m looking for what’s interesting but here it’s extraordinary. First, a bit of context, in gastronomy, there’s this concept of « Alliance terre mer « (matching food from earth and the sea). It’s a big thing, and most of the 2 and 3 stars try to have at least a dish where they showcase that they master it. I highly suspect that’s a criteria to go from 2 to 3. Especially in France. One of the reasons it’s a really big thing is because you can have a dish with a wider specter in terms of aroma, but you need to match stuff that are really difficult to balance. Well, you’re in the house of one of (if not The) the master of this delicate Art. And I’ve tried a lot of Michelin (most of them, I did not publish a review), so I’m writing with some background here. The craziest is that the chef is a natural. I don’t think he’s thinking of doing it consciously. No, it’s just natural for him. How can I be so sure? Well, two reasons : it’s in the roots and got a tip! The tip came from the right arm of the chef (le second). We had the chance to chat a little bit (she’s French, that helped me..), and during the chat I had a glimpse of the chef creative process. That’s my tip. It has to feel right. And to feel right, it has to be rooted. Which brings me to the second and the main point, it’s in their roots. I had the chance to chat (yes, I do like a lot to speak with the staff… I’m a nightmare!) with the co owner Pablo Catalá, and it stroke me. Pablo was explaining that people around here were working the earth during the days (cherishing their winter tomatoes, etc…) and fishing at night (they have their own techniques). That’s who they are. That’s the chef, Alberto Ferruz , and the co owner, Pablo. That’s the key to understand their food. It’s not instinctive, it’s their culture so deeply rooted that it feels natural. Hence this seemingly unnatural capacity to associate ingredients from the land and from the sea. I did not mention the staff because I was mesmerized by Pablo stories, but he has a great brigade de salle. In my book, it’s a top tiers two stars pushing to three stars, especially since the price point give them margin to grow.

Impressive and absolutely brilliant restaurant. One really can't understand why BonAmb does not qualify to be a top ranking restaurant globally, as it has everything and more to succeed: a beautiful and modern setting, an attentive and exquisite staff, and the most important of all, a menu to impress you. Chef Ferruz and his formidable team are masters of textures. Whether it's the use of vegetables, shellfish, fish or meat, it is a festival of flavor, texture and taste. Pure and constant display of mastery that brings back old techniques to marry them with modernity. I didn't expect this level of perfection and was truly blown away to become a dedicated fan of BonAmb.

It is, with out a doubt, one of the best restaurants in the area. Food is outstanding. The service is impeccable and the sumiller is a star! He always helps us discover new and exciting wines and champagnes! Extra touch: my son is a leftie, they noticed and set up the cutlery accordingly for every dish! Little details that are special.

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!

What a truly beautiful setting for lunch. On top of that fantastic service, great drinks, and incredible food make this a highly recommended place. We dined on a Friday at 2pm and the terrace was maybe half full but my local friends advise to make a reservation especially for the weekend. The menu is off a QR code but they do have hard copies available if you need it. Dog friendly for the outdoor seating; not sure about inside. Between the four of us we shared 8 dishes. The tuna tataki was incredible but honestly everything we ate impressed us. Even the edamame has a beautiful smoky, slightly chili bite to it which made it extra special. They make good use if a charcoal bbq in the kitchen 🥰 Yes the prices are on the high side but you won't be disappointed with what you get for that price. Set this place on your to do list as a special meal and enjoy

An amazing experience! We loved everything! The place is amazingly beautiful the staff was extremely attentive and polite and the food was exquisite! We had the Peruvian cevice and the T-bone and they were one of the best we have ever had. And the bread - unbelievable. Altogether this restaurant deserves a 10 not a 5 :)

Looking for a little paradise with delicious food, friendly service and an almost tropical ambiente? Well, the “Terra” might fit your bill! Yes, the prices are a bit higher but you get value for it: The food was excellent, starting right with the olives that came with the drinks - a class or two above the average. The bread and aioli was a treat, with fresh crusty bread and nice salsas. The salad with figs, avocado, apples and pomegranate was crowned with an exquisite dressing which brought out the individual flavors. We tasted the pork belly and the stake and both were excellent quality and outstandingly prepared and presented. An true treasure to be discovered and enjoyed- I would rate it 5 star+!!!

Lovely restaurant in a nicely decorated setting. The staff are friendly and very welcoming. We were asked if we liked the glass of wine we ordered and also the food. We shared the solomillo as we are not big eaters and it came with chips and brocolli, cauliflower and carrots. It was nicely presented. The bread and aioli came with tomato salsa and was a big enough portion for 2 or 3 people. We had a lovely experience and was made very welcome. The menu is varied and makes you want to try a different dish next time. They do burgers which we saw being served and they looked good. The prices are reasonably priced for the quality of food and ingredients.

An upscale seafood culinary experience with the friendliest staff and great vibes!

Two fabulous meals on Thursday and Saturday this week. Absolutely wonderfully presented, delicious food. The Sea bass to share was stunning. The Thai steak salad was out of this world, and the grilled ribeye (on the bone) was as good as it could ever get. The grilled pineapple with coconut ice cream, the chocolate tartlet with almonds, and "the original" tarte tatin were all to die for. The kitchen staff had obviously already worked their wonders, but all the front-of-house staff were just so welcoming and friendly. Carlos (in particular) was attentive, pleasant and helpful and made the whole experience special. He suggested appropriate wines, without letting his finger wander down the menu to big-priced bottles. Sharing a common interest in football and Oasis, he made time to chat, yet wasn't neglecting other tables. All-in-all probably one of the best restaurant experiences ever ... and that's saying something.

Fantastic restaurant that just ticks all the right boxes. Settings well thought out menu, service and food all outstanding. One of our favourite places in Jávea.

"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.

We had an absolutely wonderful dining experience here. The food was delicious, the wine selection outstanding, and the atmosphere truly delightful. The people running the place were very attentive, warm, and genuinely committed to making sure we had a perfect night. Highly recommend!

Not very hearty portions as one would imagine Excellent service by head of house, and secondary waiter. Ceviche de pescado was perfect with many surprising elements. I won’t give any spoilers here… Prompt attention for everything. Good wine selection with local and regional options. Very reasonably priced in relation to other places around the area. As far as seafood goes there is something here for everyone. They were even thoughtful enough to cap the dinner with a glass of moscato which is a small gesture but it does make a nice impression after a pleasant dining experience. Gracias

Very ambitious gastronomy, super sweet and professional service. Price-performance is unbeatable! Will definitely return.

Beautiful patio seating available - definitely book. The food was excellent,I wouldn't usually choose the salt baked fish ,but they filet it for you in front of you ,and it was absolutely delicious. The steak was also just as good. The warm crusty bread is hard to resist, but definitely try and save room for the desserts ,the lemon meringue was really in your face lemon but if you love citrus dessert this is a must . Not the cheapest but definitely one of the best in the area.

Good food with a great detail in plating beautiful dishes. Refreshing and taste menu which was very in season. Would definitely recommend their sun menu. Unfortunately the restaurant is not wheelchair friendly as there were a few steps to get to the restaurant. The restaurant staff did offer to help to bring the wheelchair down. But all in all, fantastic experience.

Great food and service it was really lovely atmosphere and the presentation was good. Sitting outside was great there was a lovey view and was a highlight of our stay.

Very nice restaurant with good food and nice terrase, tuna tartare maybe best I have ever tried.

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.

The best Thai cuisine in the region! I always order the Somtam salad to determine if a restaurant truly serves authentic Thai food. The one at Monsoon is just perfect. If you ask them to make it Thai hot, they'll gladly accommodate you. The ambiance is nice, with warm lighting and a terrace overlooking the sea. It reminds me of the restaurants in Koh Tao.

Authentic Thai food. Very tasty and very spicy 🌶️

Delicious food, I had the spicy curry with pineapple & courgette (I can’t remember the name) and my mum had the sea bass which was super tasty.

We are returning customers and the food is delicious! Service is always good too. My only comment would be to buy some knives, find it bizarre how a restaurant can operate without having any. Also, I would prefer a proper printed menu rather than a QR code, when coming with elderly relatives this is a struggle.

Excellent food and great setting with a view of the sea. They offer a three course menu del dia for €14.50 with lots of choice and is excellent value. Great flavours, the Chopitos were particularly good as was the Green Chicken curry. Highly recommended

One of favorite restaurant in the costa blanca. the food is a 10+. fantastic always. the service is so bad.... There's a tall waitress working, and oh my god, that's truly awful. What a terrible atmosphere. Unfriendly and rude. The rest of the staff is more busy hanging around the bar than paying attention to whether guests want drinks. If the service had been good, I would have given this restaurant a 10 and 5 stars. Now, despite the super delicious food, I can't go higher than 4 stars.

Tasty dishes, nice day menu offer and some vegan dishes too. Friendly dogs welcome on the patio too! Great views overlooking the waterfront.

Fabrizio is an excellent chef and this is an excellent restaurant. We have been lots of times and it’s always fantastic. Last night we asked him to surprise my wife and I as we usually pick similar dishes each time. He started us with his delicious salad, followed by pear gazpacho and cured mackerel. He then served us a superb pressed pork dish with pickled beetroots & cauliflower with soy. He finished with a piece of steamed turbot with greens and an anchovy cream sauce. It was delicious. He was classically trained in Italy but loves Spain. First time we haven’t had his meatballs in almond cream! It made a nice change to sit in and chat to him as he prepared the food. Great night, thank you so much. 😊

Fabrizio’s food is anything but ordinary. You can tell this chef puts a lot of attention into their menu and has unique creations as well as fearless and playful takes on classics. An absolute MUST TRY for Xabia. I’m looking forward to going back again, possibly in the next few days, to try more delicious dishes.

Lovely location but I just don’t understand their concept.. the meat dishes were drenched in heavy sauces and the spaghetti seemed fried/burned? Is it supposed to be Italian tapas? It didn’t make sense to me.. Wines were fine though.

At 9 donde Fabrizio you are in for a unique experience. Set in a living room like atmosphere, the restaurant presents a cozy and vibrant atmosphere to enjoy delicate food prepared by the chef. Everything is freshly made and depending on your order, you may have to wait a little while, but this is the price you pay for getting high quality food. On top of that, the prices are very reasonable. A must vist in Xabía if you are looking for that unique experience. I highly recommend the Wellington bacalao.

This place was amazing, everything we had was so beautiful and delicious… 100% recommended (we had the risotto and the pork), everything was perfect, including our server.

The waitresses are really nice but the food very disappointing. Ordered pasta with lemon and anchovis. Got a lot of cornflakes in my pasta and pine nuts. But haven’t tasted any lemon nor anchovis.

A fantastic place to enjoy with friends and/or family and let the flavours melt in your mouth! Chef Fabrizio is great! Dogs are welcome… just let them know in advance 😊 parking really near by and just take a walk around the beautiful twin of Xabea!

An amazing place !!! Everything so tasty and wonderful views from the tables by the windows.

Lovely restaurant and service. Varied set menu which changes each week and between weekday and weekend. Advise not to eat before you visit as plenty to eat and drink. The lamb is beautiful. Ala carte is also an option. Beautiful views. Visited once again and service plus food was excellent. Visited in August 2026 and great as usual. Prefer cash payment.

Ya gotta book!!! This place is very popular! The views from this top floor restaurant overlooking Javea port and the bay are fantastic! The food is exquisite and nothing is ever too much trouble. Birthday?.. prepare for a singsong... Dietary requirements... Just ask and you won't be served short either. Staff are very proud and always wear a smile 😁. I'll say it again.... Ya gotta book!!! 😉

Superb and excellent food, service and setting. An absolute must for all.

Exceptional... why can't all restaurateurs create such a fabulous restaurant, a delightful evening, great value and the two young children were welcomed. We will be back...

Great restaurant, with fantastic views. Friendly and attentive service, excellent value set menu. Eat there a number of times, never fails to impress. Highly recommended!

I went here for the first time with family who have been before. There is nothing I can add to the stars I have awarded... Attico is exceptional in every way - in fact I am loathe to recommend it so highly as I fear it will get booked up more than it already is! The views from this restaurant are breathtaking and the menu is exquisite, with the service second to none. 5 words of warning...Be Hungry When You Go!

As a local, I’ve tried a lot of restaurants in town and this was honestly one of the best experiences I’ve had. The lobster rice was incredible — rich, full of flavour and cooked perfectly. Our waiter Osama was fantastic, super friendly and really knowledgeable about the menu, which made the whole experience even better. If you’re looking for authentic Spanish food in Jávea, this place is a must — especially for the lobster rice! 🦞

Great dinner here tonight. We went all Spanish - gazpacho, carpaccio of beef, paella mixte, créma catalan and a Spanish pastry dessert Pina colada and sangria drinks. We were even given a mis en bouche of a little jar of soup which was delicious. All food was delicious, well seasoned and lots of it. The staff were attentive and amusing too. We will be back as soon as possible and can’t recommend La Fontana highly enough. And it was very busy considering it’s midweek.

Really enjoyed La Fontana during our stay in Xabia. The location on the port is great, just by the promenade and right next to the statue of tennis star David Ferrer which is a nice touch. Food was excellent – I had the seafood paella and it was one of the best I’ve tried in Spain, rice cooked just right. Service was friendly if a bit slow at times, but honestly worth the wait. Prices are fair for the quality and the view. Would definitely come back again.

First time customer. We found a lovely place in the sun and food was excellent. Our waitress Teresa charming and fast. Wine was good too. Very happy customer. Oh and , Glas of wine €3.60. Amazing.

Food was tasty but more cold than warm. I had to ask for salt as no condiments were offered. He seemed like he could not care less. Never asked if everything was OK with my meal. Never got offered a desert or asked if I wanted one. I'm very disappointed. I have come back to this review as that same evening I had the most awful food poisoning. I believe it was the meat that caused this and I was violently sick over 10 times throughout the night and early morning. I do believe the meat was reheated and then left to get cooler again and this may have been the cause. My friend and I ate and drank the same all day apart from the evening meal when I ate on my own.

The food was fantastic and the best we’ve had in the region - fresh and with flavor. But the service lacks care and personality. It was adequate service and nothing more. Unfortunately the British and expat clientele in the region have significantly lowered the standard at the Spanish coastal. This is a tourist town and it seems there is little incentive to deliver good service if there will not be repeat customers.

Visited this mid-way through our holiday (August 2024) as reviews looked good and lots mentioned good service. We had a great 1st visit there (I had fish with mussels - pictured) and it was great. Service was very good and very friendly/attentive staff (more so than any other restaurant we visited) - so much so we returned for our final meal of the holiday and again were not disappointed. Sea bass (pictured) was lovely. We had a table right on the promenade each time which made both visits even nicer. Would highly recommend. Book ahead as it can get very busy.

We had a fantastic lunch at Posidonia in Jávea! The grilled scallops were perfect, the oxtail croquettes crunchy and soft, the goat cheese salad fresh and flavorful, and the monkfish paella absolutely delicious. The staff was friendly and attentive, and the cozy, relaxed atmosphere made the experience even more enjoyable. Highly recommended!

Fantastic service, stunning food! We turned up without a booking and they managed to accommodate our group of 7 including two children, which was much appreciated as it was prime busy time, but we got one of the last available tables so I’d recommend booking in advance to avoid disappointment. Well worth the visit and we will be back again! Gracias!

Fantastic beach restaurant. I came here on a hot summer evening and it’s exactly the kind of place you want by the sea – big, open, buzzing with people, but still relaxed. The menu is very Spanish, not the tourist “paella + sangría” trap you get in a lot of coastal towns. We had arroz a banda and grilled sepia – both spot on, rice cooked just right, with that proper depth of flavor you only get when the stock is made the right way. Starters were simple but good – tomatoes actually taste like tomatoes here, and the alioli had a proper kick. Service is friendly and casual, which fits the place, though don’t come here if you’re in a rush – it’s more about long lunches or late dinners with wine flowing. Price is fair for the quality and the location right in front of the port. If you’re in Xàbia in summer and actually want to eat the food locals would order, Posidonia is worth it.

Exceptional from start to finish. I can honestly say I’ve never experienced service like this, warm, attentive, and genuinely above and beyond. The food… next level! The paella was rich and perfectly cooked, the steak was melt-in-your-mouth tender, and the daiquiris were hands down the best I’ve ever had. Every bite and every sip was a 10/10 — no exaggeration.

Excellent food, such a lovely place and attending staff. Absolutely nothing to moan about it ;)

Excellent !! Friendly service, great food and atmosphere. Our 3rd visit and consistently good breakfast. Thank you Sergio for your attentive service and photography skills and your colleague the singer and comedian . We will see you next year 😀

Pretty good food but a little pricey & feel like there’s better in Alicante for less.

New ownership, and homing in on a different cuisine: Yemma style! A nice terrass and parking around, but also a lovely decor inside! I think this restaurant is a welcome addition to Javea: for those who want to eat fish or Meat in a different way, the vegetarians, those who are open to a different cuisine, and those who are supportive of local initiative to be an entrepreneur.. i like!

Lovely place ,friendly owner ,the chef is fabulous the food is excellent

We have enjoyed lunch and dinner at this family run restsurant many times. The quality of the food is superb and the flavours delicious. Service is friendly. We'll continue to support this restaurant that kept welcoming us through the last few years. Keep up the great work 💕

Excellent food with so much flavour, much better then the standard restaurants on the sea front.

Menu is exciting and very wide ranging, food quality is also excellent, service is very friendly. The fish tacos were superb and the thai bream cooked to perfection. Good ambience. We've been here a number of times and on each occasion the food has been memorable. Very good value for money.

Fabulous restaurant great team work lovely staff & yes the food is the star of the show …..5 stars actually! Using Delicious fresh ingredients the menu is put together to produce a taste sensation! Good wine list & all at a reasonable price

Not sure how this restaurant has so much good reviews. The food was a bit mediocre. The dorada was awful and tasted like old fish. The rice in the prawn curry was dry and half cooked. Almost no salt in the food and very little taste. Everything that has fish or seafood on the menu is not fresh even though the place is in a coastal town with abundant fresh fish… but instead they use imported prawns from Asia. Probably because they are much cheaper. In general it’s very disappointing. Very amateurish and I don’t even think they have a qualified chef because everything looked and tasted like a bad attempt of cooking at home. I’m putting 2 stars because the service is good and the owners are friendly. The food is not so much better than McDonald’s.

This is a proper Spanish restaurant serving exceptionally high class quality valencian cuisine and wine and rightly proud of their kitchen! Natalie heads a team of gastro and hospitality specialist! Every dish was exactly prepared and just invited you to enjoy the richness and delicacy of flavours. The wine list is a hidden gem and if you know a little you'll experience a lot! If you need advice just ask Natalie who is very knowledgeable and will readily share her favourites. Everyone speaks english so just try it - great view!! Just lovely- we will be back!!

Nice little spot — a bit on the pricey side, but the view of the water makes up for it. I had the cod fritters, which were delicious, though the crispy tuna rice was a bit disappointing. The tuna flavor got lost under the sauce, which was just too overpowering. Overall, a pleasant experience! If you don’t eat fish or meat, though, I’d probably recommend another place. :)

We sat outside watching people strolling by as the moon rose. Sitting listening to the waves gently breaking on the stoney shore whilst eating beatifully prepared fresh fish - what more could you want! I have pictures of the view but not the food....again 👀🤦🏻‍♀️

Dead atmosphere, served us under cooked prawns, had to send them back, started taking our plates even though not finished, did not make us feel welcome, asked for take out and pulled a face

Perfect seaside dinner spot. The steak tartar was superb, and surprisingly good with more than expected garlic. The local grilled shrimp and toast chicken were so delicious. The shrimp were seasoned and cooked beautifully.

Popped in for a lazy lunch , staff were really friendly and helpful , food was very good, would come back

Delicious food. Espectacular location. Service was nice - not super quick but nice and helpful. Paella Noray was good and copious. We'd definitely come back!

We have stopped in here two times in the last month or so. The food is wonderful. Add to that the very pleasant staff and great feeling of the place. This should be a top pick for place simply enjoy a fine meal. I highly recommend the meal of the day. We have tried four different main dishes, and they have all been fantastic!

This was the star of our trip to javea. The servers were really nice and cracking up jokes, all our orders were correct and they were always around to help us. The starters I had were some of the best I’ve had. I’d recommend the prawn croquettes and the patatas bravas were insane. The bread sharer was tasty, and my main I went for the lamb shoulder, it was huge and fell right off the bone. I had a bite of the mixed paella too and I think next time I’d go for that one. The restaurant itself is in a really nice location too and we were able to sit on the terraza. Additionally, the music playing was perfect volume and perfect songs

Food was good (lamb shoulder pictured) but I had asked if it needed anything else to go with it (e.g. a side dish) and was told this would be plenty. The lamb was accompanied by 1 small piece of pepper and 1 small piece of potato, which was not enough to go with the meat. Tasted great, just portion/quantities could be improved we all felt. August 2024.

We were looking for a place to enjoy paella and ended up at Casa Grau Bistró, and we definitely didn’t regret it. As a starter to share we chose the patatas bravas, which were absolutely delicious, honestly the best I’ve ever had! The paella was also full of flavor and really tasty. The restaurant is located in a charming little street with a terrace, and inside it’s just as cozy and welcoming. A lovely spot to enjoy authentic Spanish food!

Nice place to have a lunch with friends or family, I spent a nice time in there with a delicious paella 🥘

Really wonderful food - four of us ate and every course was utterly delicious. Very friendly and responsive service from all the staff who are also good-humoured. We have eaten in A LOT of places in and around Xàbia and like the finer side of things - give this place a whirl as I am fairly sure you will be very happy with it. Say ´Hi´ to Dani - he is super friendly.

Really enjoyed this place. We had fillet steak and sea bass - both excellent. Service was helpful and friendly. The only thing they could improve is to have table cloths and nice place mats rather than plastic tables with ugly paper mats.

Lovely to find a traditional Spanish resto tucked away in Xabia!!

Really good spannish food! Beter than the more touristical restaurants at the coastline. Typical Spanish ambiance. Super friendly waiters. We always come back here.

Can definitely recommend Azorin there paellas one of the very best in Javea Ramon and his staff are great very attentive nothing is to much trouble to do. Its a family run business That I recommend to my guests as well who stay at our apartment.

Super bueno, Lentil soup, chicken noodle soup, the best in town. Always a friendly welcome, never heard a bad word about the Azorin restaurant. Been coming here for thirty years, hope we can do another thirty years. Recommend booking.

Fantastic food. Varied menu.family friendly. Pleasant helpful staff

Always an excellent meal at Azorín, friendly atmosphere, great service, great staff, all in all a must visit!!!A+++++

Lovely food, really kind people working here, would recommend for a local experience!

A lovely picturesque location serving really nice tapas type food. I made a reservation and was unable to move it by 30 minutes as I couldn’t get them to answer the phone! Waiting staff were indifferent upon our arrival and pointed to a ‘bar code’ for us to access the menu. Food was of lovely quality and deserved a much better introduction to our table than it got! Bill was delivered to the the table while we were still eating and gave the impression that the restaurant is sufficiently busy that customers can be taken for granted , consequence free. Lovely food, disappointing service and very little interest from restaurant personnel when we gave honest feedback. I won’t be back.

Very nice waitres that arranged a table for 11 persons without a problem. We ordered a mix tapas from the chef, and it was delicious. The different tapas dishes arrived with fried vegetables, bravas, sea food, meat, delicious duck and a entrecote that ended a perfect dinner. Nice place and highly recommended.

We were served and seated by a lovely waiter, the food was delicious, in particular the tempura bacaloa and secreto iberico. I've marked the score as a 3 star due to us getting overcharged, and the attitude of the young lady who we paid the bill to, my husband has never ever had his change slammed at him on the counter. It's a pity, no will never return.

Delicious tapas with a lovely lemon tart to finish. Highly recommend!

Best garlic prawns ever. I have been eating prawns for about 60 years. The prawns here were cooked to perfection! Potatoes bravas were brilliant! Sauce was hot and spicy! Go there…..you won’t be disappointed!

We had been here before several years ago and decided to take visiting family members there. The service was good and the food that we ordered was nice. My own feeling is that compared to other places that serve very similar offerings, this was expensive. We probably won't go again for quite a while as there are other comparable places to eat in the same vicinity which we all agreed were better value and of a similar standard. No real complaints and they deserve their good reviews if you don't mind the prices.

Absolutely delicious 😋 wow

Great service – fast and friendly. The food is delicious and fits perfectly with the relaxed vibe of the place. Loved their wine list and the desserts were a real treat!

We love this restaurant on the promenade in Denia. Great cocktails, friendly service, very tasty food. We have been coming back for several years and recommend it!

Weekend away in Javea & reserved a table for Sat 22/7 as first visit 2 weeks previously was super. Had the same special - baked fillet of turbot with a butter & caper sauce - served with mix of fresh veg - small roast spuds, carrots, courgettes, broccoli, cauliflower. Friend had a very large fillet steak cooked as requested. Dessert was sooo good that I forgot to take a photo until almost finished - homemade 3 choc mousse. Thoroughly recommend a visit - though book before. Service efficient & friendly, overlooking the sea in the port area.

We had the menu of the day at Piri Piri and were really impressed—especially with the entrecote, which was perfectly cooked and full of flavor, arriving on a sizzling hot plate. Great value, nice atmosphere, and friendly service. Would definitely come back!

The food was amazing!!! Super delicious, all is homemade and the staff as well as the owner were extremely nice. We had a fantastic evening with really delicious food, wine and cocktails! :) We would come again anytime!

It’s the must visit place in Javea. We had lunch gathering there recently. Piri Piri has super friendly service, playa view, nice quality food and wines.

Second time I've been here and would definitely recommend to anyone in Javea. The price and quality is outstanding.

Excellent high quality restaurant and not too damaging on the wallet for such quality. A great experience with the food is top drawer. Staff are attentive also but not interfering. We had the artichokes and foie gras, sole cooked on the bone and ‘limpiar’ at the table , followed by Mille Feux. Delicious. Highly recommended. Spain know how to do it. Try the Albariño too 😋

Just had a wonderful experience at this wonderful restaurant, the food was excellent very high standard and beautiful. The service was first class and we were made to feel very special in a beautiful setting out first here and can't wait to visit again. Special mention to Tifo and all his colleagues who made our visit extra special. Thank you

Loved our visit to Los Amigos in Javea! The staff were super friendly and welcoming, the setting was gorgeous with lovely views, and the service was spot on. There is also a bodega downstairs with some amazing wines. The food was high quality produce, fresh, tasty and really well cooked – couldn’t fault a thing. Can’t wait to go back! 🤩

Very nice venue, excellent layout and very attentive service. The quality of their food is unparalleled, recommendable to everyone looking to have a good experience. Plenty of parking, they are located close to the busy areas and many options for vegan eaters. Overall very good, keep up the good work guys!

perfect place for Lunch. Waiter Tifo was really nice guy who made really good tartar. I would recommend this place for everyone.

We just had an amazing diner at Los Amigos. Tigo creates a friendly vibe an he made an amazing steak tartare on the table and the langoustines with Armagnac where delicious. They were also generous with the drinks and service. Thank you for the wonderful evening.

Tasteless wines and food. zero professionalism even for a humble place like Jávea. It's basically a country chiringuito for old group of friends. If you’re looking for a pleasant dining experience, go somewhere else.

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 😃

The food is okay, till I saw the Kitchen Chef. Go outside to smoke after every order, his finger dark brown of the nicotine..........yak The waitress was very attended and friendly. Also a lot of vegetarian food.

Quirky little place split into two areas – a lively bar/restaurant at the front and a quieter back room. We hadn't booked but managed to get a table, albeit facing a wall next to an unused meat grinder, which felt a little odd. The service was friendly, and the menu offered a wide selection of dishes – not all traditional Spanish, which was a refreshing change. The food itself was surprisingly good – well presented and full of flavour. However, the decor feels tired and in need of a refresh – a lick of paint would go a long way. The biggest letdown was the washrooms, which were quite unpleasant and clearly not well maintained – always a telling sign for any restaurant. Overall, it wasn't a terrible experience, just not one I'd personally return for.

I can't give less than 1 star. Terrible experience, a busy lunchtime and one young man serving. The menu is on a chalkboard. The small tables slope. We watched 9 ladies cramped up on 2 small tables, there was hardly room for the drinks never mind food. You can't make any changes so for example an steak comes with rosemary chips, no choice of vegetables or even a simple salad. We ordered 2, just one arrived. The meat was very tough. The plates we cracked, chipped and crazed, not very hygienic. The prices are high, we could have gone to a place with tablecloths and had a 3 course menu for less money. We used to tell our friends about this place as it used to be good. No more.

Absolutely stunning food! I was worried due to the amount of variety on the menu (jack of all trades, master of none kinds of thing) but I was so wrong, every dish was amazing. Nothing had that premade or frozen look, everything was Fresh. Highly Highly recommend!

Fabulous service and great food.I am a solo traveller/ ex-restaurateur and this town is my favorite for many reasons. I found a new one in my lunch experience at La Sucreria. On a very busy festival day, I was seated promptly, and then helped with my menu choices by breathless, yet efficient wait staff. The food arrived promptly, and was a deliciously different, which I love. The waitress was running, but she stayed cool under pressure and knew her menu well. Well done kitchen and service. Thanks and I'll be back!

The food here is some of the most inventive I’ve seen anywhere, and the value for money is exceptional. It can get busy and the staff sometimes struggle but it’s all done with a smile. Well done!

Best tapas I’ve had in Spain, might not seem like a restaurant but more of a bar but honestly was the best food I’ve had, proper tapas that was well thought out, Juan was a great server going the extra miles for us

One of our favorites in Jávea! Delicious food from Latin American to Asian at Chola Gastrobar. We love the Korean Nem, the bao buns, the Tuétano with tuna, the Ceviche and the yuca with guacamole; all so good! The friendly service and the good wines complete the experience!

Very cozy place with great service and fabulous food. A must visit when you are in Javea

Great food experience, good value for money. The atmosphere is fantastic as well as the service. When you eat you can taste the fresh ingredients, very well cooked. Always a pleasure coming here. A must try if you come to Jávea

This place is fantastic. The owner is also very kind. If you want to try something just tell him what you don’t eat and ask him to surprise you. Total bill 53€ including 2 glasses of white wine. This place is honestly a must try in old Xàbia.

Best hidden gem restaurant and best find of 2022. What an incredible restaurant, it deserves a Michelin star. A temple of deliciousness. We went through every item on the menu and couldn’t find a single flaw. A must visit.

Food was excellent value, both taste & value. Had to minus one star though for the weird system they had, as our group wanted to have one main course each (as we assumed these weren't sharing dishes), they were brought in one by one so we weren't able to eat on the same time. Other than that it was a lovely experience and will definitely return.

Wowww and wowww and wow again! What a wonderful little place. Food is absolutely amazing, fresh and delicious. Cocktails are to die for and the staff is extra accommodating. Even the desserts are exceptional! Do not miss out! This is truly a gem in Javea!

A truly unique gem with its own special charm, nestled in the heart of Jávea’s Old Town. This cozy little spot immediately welcomes you with a warm, inviting atmosphere steeped in history. Miguel, the owner, is a remarkable host—passionate about food and dedicated to creating a memorable experience for every guest. There’s no printed menu here. Instead, Miguel arrives at your table with his blackboard, enthusiastically explaining the evening’s offerings. His multilingual charm puts everyone at ease, making you feel like a guest in his home. The dishes change daily, depending on the freshest local ingredients sourced from the market. Expect an array of delicious starters, mains, and desserts, all crafted with authenticity and care. The wine list is equally impressive and reasonably priced. The quality, flavor, and presentation of the food are truly something to remember—each dish bursting with freshness and character. As the evening unfolds, the atmosphere becomes magical. At one point, Miguel may even start singing, and soon, the whole restaurant joins in. It’s a moment of pure joy, with an infectious energy that stays with you long after. Getting a table can be tricky, as the place is often fully booked—but trust me, this is a must-visit if you’re coming to Jávea. Miguel, thank you for yet another unforgettable evening.

A gem of a restaurant. Great food with excellent service. I think the menu changes regularly due to local ingredients, which only adds to the experience. Portion sizes are generous but ask the waiter for advice. You can always add another course later. The house wine was good value.

Outstanding. The whole experience. Brilliant owner, amazing service, delicious food, lovely atmosphere. Oh and great value, too.

Always amazing! Any dish I haver ever tried has ever dissapoint. Always well presented, and taste it, very taste it! Miguel has a wicked personality and makes you feel extremely welcome! Great team with the chef and lovely waiter! Its a must try!!

Came here last year and the food and service was exceptional . Went again 24.07.25 expecting the same quality food but was terribly let down . Service was slow we didn’t get what we ordered and the taste of the food was bland and disappointing . Such a shame how the standards have dropped in this lovely restaurant .

We have been here twice in the last 2 weeks whilst out in javea, the patatas bravas and cornflake chicken are great as usual,the first time the other dishes we had was not so good, no pate or pickles with the cheese and just a steak,however 2nd visit all the dishes was excellent, melted cheese with honey on and thin steak with egg and potatoes lovely atmosphere and friendly staff who try to sing along with the songs,excellent value,wine only €11 a bottle, will visit again next year

Probably the busiest restaurant in Javea, you almost certainly need to book to get in! Fantastic atmosphere, fabulous food great people!!

The views are great, with the sea in front of you while you are having a tea. That's great. Unfortunately, it's the only thing. I have been going there for the last few years, every 6 months, and the place is downgrading in every single aspect. Even the views, as now they have had the glass broken for at least 2 weeks. The food is NOT worth it. We ordered the Smoothie smile breakfast, where there is a smoothie included, but it's 100 ml., which is less than half of a regular cup, basically a shot. We were extremely disappointed with it. Also, the service was not very professional, having his attention to his mobile phone rather than serving the tables. I had to go twice to him to ask him things. Also, they tried to overcharge us with a tea, that according to the waiter was not included in the breakfast. It was good in the past, but they have taken a terrible road. Hopefully when I get back in 5 months it won't be a 2 stars.

Beach front, clean and nicely decorated restaurant. Chairs are comfy to sit. Pet friendly. They have big menu but when we there many things are not available. The food we got was OK. But the begal bread is clearly old. I don't know it it still not summer when traffic is higher. But it could do better. The staff are not that attentive. But only one person is working as well. So i don't know. Service in general is slow. I don't kind since we just chilling and sit by the beach. We might give it another try in summer.

So disappointed, we stopped here for a drink on our holiday (with 2 locals) the service was dire, there were only 6 people in. It took a good 15 minutes for service, and even then he was taken back to be asked for a g&t....it took a further 15 minutes for 4 drinks to arrive. At this point we asked for pan y Ali oli for 3 people. Which took another 15 minutes to arrive. The bread was warm which was nice but we were given 2 very small pots of Ali oli which tasted just like the one bought in shops. But it was essentially 6€30 for 3 bread rolls and (approx) 50ml pots of Ali oli. When we went to pay the bill 2 members were on the settee one just lying there on his phone, in fact both were on their phones. It was expensive, the cocktails were not very good at all and small for the price. 9€ on average for a whisky tumbler size tequila sunrise... The only reason we stayed and waited was because my father in law has limited mobility and it took a bit of effort for him to get up and seated. In fact a customer helped us, not the staff to get him and seated says it all.... Clearly younger staff are cheaper to employ maybe but they also had no idea it seemed!! Such a shame, there's a lot that needs to be rectified!!

Awful. Awful. Awful. Normally love their pizzas. Last weekend ordered pizzas and they were so different and so bad. The cheese was orange coloured, sticky, horrible. Weird like they’d switched mozzarella for Red Leicester or Stilton or some weird combo. I phoned them, they told me they’d run out of the normal cheese until Monday and they were sorry! I get these things happen but they’d swapped in an awful cheese and then refused to refund or change them. We left the pizzas. Totally inedible. They refused a refund or replacement. Check their reviews on just eat. 1.8 out of 5! We’ve returned the pizzas. I took them the next day to show we hadn’t eaten them. They’ve offered a 30% discount on our next order after days of arguing. I won’t be going there ever again.

Completely empty and now we know why. The only decent thing about the meal was the drinks, and they were out of a can. If you order anything chicken expect it thinner then wafer thin. Generally an awful experience even the birds didn't eat the chicken. Definitely not coming back

Went here twice today approx 1100hrs then 1330hrish. Relaxed atmosphere, I didn’t eat but the food looked good. Comfy seating. Great position on the seafront over looking the beach. Prices are very good. I paid €6.60 for a pint and a Fanta orange. Nice comfy pink couch in elevated position looking out past the beach to the Mrs. Rachel was friendly and welcoming and cleaned the table down and we sat, she took my order. Second time today went back because I enjoyed it there. My wife’s joined me a little latter, Service was slooooww I think maybe the lunch rush got there before the staff. Alejandro was a little flustered when he arrived and was straight into the thick of it. A few grumbles from surrounding customers about service and either having to go to bar to order or pay the bill. Would I go again Yes. Would I recommend of course yes. Great place to go. Had chat with manager on a chat app on the website and let him know about service then service picked up.

Good food, friendly staff, fab brunch options till 12:00, reasonable prices, can accommodate everyone 👍 visited several times in the part week

12 euros for menu del dia, great value for money and high in quality considering the price.

Don't bother, our first really bad meal since we moved to Spain. All 8 of us had bad food, either they thought we were on holiday or were just not bothered as they were "closing at 5". Still presented a bill for 150 euros !!

Been here part of a large family birthday (20) group, couple or family of 4. Food and service above and beyond. Everything fresh, tasty and great value. If you dare, let them make the choices and you will dine like never before. Our go to tapas in Javea.

Lovely tapas. We had meat in a bun. Wife: “my god it’s good”.

Very nice food, just unfortunate that when we ordered coffee, as it was so strong I asked for extra milk and my daughter asked for ice to change it to a cold coffee. Having spent almost 140€ on dinner, they felt it acceptable to charge 30c for the milk and 30c fo the ice! Very sad they felt the need to do this.

We enjoyed a delicious meal of tapas as a family of 2 adults, 3 young kids. The entrecôte & fries and fried squid were very good. Staff were friendly and efficient and helped us arrange a taxi at the end of our evening. We will definitely return when next on Xabia. Thank you for a lovely evening.

Been in spain 2 years. This has to be the worse meal we've ever had. When we mentioned to the owner we didnt like he seemed very offended. Apple in the salad was mouldy, eggs uncooked in another meal, kids burgers uncooked and not what was ordered althought they then replaced with an uncooked burger that we originally ordered. Battered veg was the size of your nail. Expensive and so so poor. Will not be back.

Very juicy and tasty meat, great buns and cheese and I love their sauces. Large portions of fries for less than usual. Amazing food!

Service with a smile 😃. The girl who served us was so happy and funny as she didn't speak much English but was so friendly with a beautiful smile. The burgers were probably the best we have ever eaten and the loaded fies were gorgeous as well. The six of us were well impressed with the flavour of all the burgers and the exceptional service. 100% recommended from us.

If you like burgers, this is your place! Great variety, super friendly staff and delicious food in a very relaxed environment.

Hands-down one of my favorite spots. The burgers are insanely good, juicy, flavorful, and always fresh. The atmosphere is cozy with great decor, and the service is consistently amazing. I’ve been multiple times and it never disappoints👌🏻

Thomas was amazing, he made my experience so incredible, he made me feel like I’m eating burgers in America. Service was impecable. It’s definitely not fast food.

Best burgers in town! I love coming here and enjoy the vibe, the terrace, the tasty food… They have a great combination of ingredients for the burgers along with side dishes.

The atmosphere is cozy and family like. Some people don’t like the incense but the burgers make up for it 🤤🤤. Even the vegan burger tastes like heaven. Absolutely worth the visit!

Great food, service, atmosphere. Highly recommend for an experience in Spanish food.

This place is a gem. Placed right in the heart of the old town of Jávea, it offers a great and practical location. The tapas was very delicate and tasty, offering a wide variety of small dishes to enjoy. The place has a cozy setting and environment with friendly and welcoming staff. It is overall a sophisticated and authentic place that is definitely worth a visit!

Just awesome. A perennial favourite, the food is superb, the service lovely, the atmosphere convivial. Never gets old.

Just perfect..the rice for two persons was absolutely magnificent! And everything else we ate..

Myself and wife had a nice lunch here but 2x drinks were added to the bill that we didn't have !! Check your bills ! We would not return 😒

The place is just wonderful! Really delicious food, fair and not so expensive prices, and incredibly gorgeous style! The meals were so good, I couldn’t make a pic before finishing them😅

Great food en service! Recommend to reserve a table.

First time visiting here and will definitely be returning. We had a selection of sharing plates and the flavours of each were amazing. A very creative menu and a lovely selection of wines too. I would have put 4.5 for service and atmosphere but it was 4 or 5 and early in the evening for atmosphere. Nice easy listening music that wasn’t too loud.

Excellent service from Fabian. Anticipated needs and also gave me my space. Watermelon gazpacho was delicious and refreshing, bread and tepanade was yummy, ceviche was good (missing a zing tho, like spiciness or lime). Would come back to try more.

Very good restaurant. Excellent food, great atmosphere and very friendly staff. We will definitely come back to taste other things from the menu.

Definitely worth a visit, excellent food for all courses and friendly attentive staff. If you like Asian fusion food this is the place.

Great little roadside restaurant, tasty food and super friendly waitress made our lunch a treat. Try the delicious duck gyoza and nachos for a big plate of crunchy tasty goo 😁

Food is “meh”. I booked a table here, attracted by the high rating but I must say that I was pretty dissatisfied with the quality of the food. I may have chosen the wrong things but what we tried was really not good. We started with the plantain/ banana, which was actually really good, so we were enthusiastic at what was coming but not. I ordered the salmon and my husband the chicken with peanut sauce (“kip saté) but both were really tasteless, and the fries of his dish looked old and greasy. The personnel was however very kind. Based on the food and having so many other options to eat, I do not recommend the food of this place

We hadn’t booked a table ( best to book) so we had to wait quite a while once we got seated but though the food took quite a while it was good and I really enjoyed the sole which was huge and well cooked.

This is the second time i went to this Restaurant and it is still amazing. The poke bowl that i ordered was amazing. Great taste! The service was a little slow but in my opinion its understandable since it had a lot of people. The ambience was.. i wouldn’t say alright. The music was quite loud and it was difficult to understand others well or hold conversations. Overall, i still recommend this restaurant!

Good bar on front at Arenal. Location over looking beach and drinks great with happy Hour until 7pm. Music very good while people watching. I returned later in summer and Great atmosphere. Much busier and staff always friendly. Good service and enjoyable environment.

AVOID!!!!! First visit perfect, great service and honest pricing at Happy Hour. Second visit, service fine but when the bill arrived we were ripped off by the older guy in glasses on the smoking animal head kids cocktails. They scammed my family €15 per drink when the previous visit the same juice was only €6 each. We questioned this but totally dismissed by the guy in glasses. I would avoid at all costs as they clearly have an agenda to rip of tourists in here!! Avoid

Great place to eat delicious Sushi in an awesome display! Desserts are also magnificent, tasty and well presented. Finally, staff is lovely and polite. Well recommended overall.

Staff are fabulous, quick seating, drinks came very quickly, cocktail a bit longer to arrive but not longer than expected. Waiting staff were prompt and friendly. No mistakes on the order. Food excellent, so much so that we returned several times during our stay. Great priced beer at €2.50 a pint of carlsberg. Happy hour 12pm until 7pm. Salmon Teriyaki was awesome, vegetarians will be pleased that veggie burgers are Beyond Burgers, one of the best veggie burgers available. Table for four with drinks was €120. Fantastic value at Fanatical Xabia.

Lots of choice of food, including a large sushi menu , drink prices for wine and beer were very cheap when compared to neighbouring places. Decor was tasteful and elegant in a great spot along the busy promenade. Service was quick and friendly. Sushi was fresh and steaks were fairly cheap but of great quality! One thing I would just say is that the wagyu is a great price but does not come with anything and it’s maybe not the cut you would expect , it comes in thin strips to be cooked on a hot stone. This is not describe on the menu or by staff , just a heads up !

Another excellent Javea sea front eatery. Great service. Specialises in cocktails with a huge cocktail menu. Food was very good. The poke bowl was particularly good. Definitely recommended.

Our go to place for the best food in Javea. Lovely staff and such a great atmosphere. Thank you for always making us so welcome. 5⭐️

The Canela breakfast is an excellent traditional English Fried Brekkie, it’s cooked to order, fresh, delicious, not greasy and a generous portion. Coffee is great and it’s all served by friendly staff.

Just the best place for breakfast in the whole of Javea. Great service and good value. Highly recommended

Always a pleasure. Friendly, a lovely atmosphere, great coffee and lovely food.

Great place to relax for breakfasts to teacakes, great coffee, very friendly staff, inside & outside seating.

Nice place, but bad food like really bland. Staff were pretty rude and kinda felt a bit racist wouldn't recommend

Excellent freshly cooked food, good service and an excellent sports bar.

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 !

Loved this restaurant/bar! Food was great, service, views right on the Mediterranean is unbelievable. 30 min walk from L’Arenal beach, 10 minute walk from port area.

La siesta could be a top Ibiza style location in Javea; with its amazing decore, 2 large bars, different dinning and lounge areas overlooking the Mediterranean sea. We went for dinner and waited to get acknowledge for at least 15minutes. They weren’t even full. Super slow service but at least friendly. The food tasted good and so did the drinks. Still a place to stop by while in Javea.

Very beautiful place on the sea. Nice breakfast but not many options and looks very minimal. The waitress's service was the worst. She made faces that she didn't feel like working. This is the only place with service that doesn't suit the area.

I’ve been there 2 times, first time both food and drinks (beer) were delicious but second time food was much worse than before, we asked for medium well steak and we received medium. Also Patatas bravas had different sauce than the first time we were there. I don’t know if the cook was different or something went wrong but we are sure that next time we’ll get only beers there.

Perfect beach bar. Prices are respectable. Food is good and generous portions. Friendly staff. Spectacular sea views. Good lounge music Excellent continental breakfast!

Atmosphere and drinks were amazing. Food was fine and expensive, understandably because of the views.

Love coming here when we come to Javea, the best of the beach bars by a stretch. Great atmosphere, refreshing drinks and tasty food. Lovely view and one of those spots you could sit for hours in. Been all times of the day and each time you get a different albeit equally enjoyable experience. Evening’s have a lovely ambiance with low lighter and good music

Absolutely loved this family run business. The food was superb, full of flavour and perfectly cooked. All of the staff were incredibly welcoming. I had the hummus and wings to start, both were perfect, sauce with the wings was exceptional. For the main course I had the steak which was cooked to perfection and seasoned beautifully. Please if you are in the area, visit this restaurant, you will not be disappointed. We will most definitely be back. Well done to all of you.

Unbelievably welcoming hospitality, the front of house is so lovely and friendly. The food was nothing short of phenomenal. We had the Thai green curry, liver and duck and all were ten out of ten. In summary the food, service and ambience were simply top notch, highly recommend.

Wow what a fabulous meal & dining experience we had here. The restaurant is a credit to the owners. Superb staff, friendly & welcoming & food to die for. I had mussels in a ginger & coconut broth followed by sublime duck breast & then , oh wow, the best chocolate mousse I’ve ever eaten topped with homemade honeycomb to finish. Every mouthful was excellent. We will have no hesitation in returning here, can’t wait. You’ve got it totally spot on. Keep up the good work guys 👏

This was the second time visiting the restaurant, and I have to say, it was fantastic yet again. This time they had a vegan tasting menu, and the food was top quality from very first bite to the last one, especially the sweet potato cakes were to die for. The vegan wine recommended by the waiter was excellent as well, and complimented the dishes nicely. Service was very attentive and quick, and all in all it was a great dining experience, and everyone from our group of friends enjoyed it. Would recommend Sofia's to everyone - the vegans as well. Will definitely be back soon!

We've been going for maybe 10 years now, periodically, and the food remains tasty, with excellent friendly service and really very nicely made cocktails at reasonable prices. It's not easy to make a balanced and pleasant martini, but Laura certainly can. Atmosphere is just right, with a good selection of music to just occasionally tap your feet to. All the things cooked nicely as they should be - such as the liver, and a very pleasant evening had by all !

This is simply one of the best restaurants left in the world. Owner operated, with such attention to detail and flavour, it is simply a rare experience to have a restaurant like this, in this day and age. Proper thoroughbred hospitality from Sharon, Drew (and Maya) makes the entire dining experience incredible. As a vegan family, what we celebrate each and every time we visit Sofia’s is a proper approach to making and enjoying fantastic food, with world class ingredients. Drew is totally on top of his game, and is a shining example of culinary genius. Real food, no unnecessary fluff. Flavour - flavour - flavour, and timeless presentation. To put it simply: gastronomically, he cares. I’m going to be honest here: we purchased a home in Xábia, and a component of that decision was based on our “Sofia’s experience” - and that’s not an exaggeration!

We have now been to this wonderful restaurant about 5 times and in our opinion it’s the finest cooking in the Xabia/Denia area. The salad dressing alone has been the subject of many pleasant recollections but the minty chocolate Brûlée, my word! This place is for those who value high quality cooking above all else……..go and enjoy

We came across this restaurant on a visit to Javea port. A lovely location right by the sea - we ate outside and our table directly overlooked the sea, and there were great views to the Montgó. Service was very good. We thoroughly enjoyed our menú del día lunch - the food was tasty, plentiful and great value for money. We don't hesitate to recommend and will visit again.

Great meal, service and atmosphere. And generous portions.

Heading for a different place when I saw the Calima restaurant menu. Only wanted a tapas style meal. Ended up having a lovely Thai style samosa with yellow curry sauce "tapas," Then a superb mango cheesecake with red fruit sauce and a carajilo . Friendly service, excellent presentation, all the other food served to other tables looked superb. Stunning seafront location Only closes for a short time in January. Limited number of tables in and out. Booking recommended. I will be back soon.

We came due to the great ratings. We were disappointed, we ordered a paella for 2 and carpaccio, to finish we had cheesecake. The dessert dis not have a cheesecake taste, the bottom layer was moist and not crispy at all. The paella was ok but I would recommend adding duck instead of pork, the pork brings down the quality of the dish. I didn’t feel it very tasty, not sure if they used water as opposed to stock to cook the rice through. The carpaccio was good and the product quality too.

Loved this restaurant- our food was delicious and it’s a great place to spend an evening!

Everything about this restaurant is amazing. The food! We had dorada, chicken skewers and a hamburger then ice cream and brownies. We phoned ahead (speaking spanish but I'm sure their english is excellent) otherwise you would have to visit in person at least a day before. Beautiful view of the sea and staff were so delightful. Can't wait to come back. This is exactly how a restaurant should be run! Brilliant

Calima is a marvel of a restaurant. The cuisine has an international touch without losing the regional identity. Frequented by locals and foreigners alike their quality and service resonates well. The Chef is an artist from the Basque region, the team super motivated and friendly, the menu has a wide choice of amazing offers. Best of all: Calima´s pricing is absolutely fair. Calima is right by the sea in the port area of Javea - fantastic location. We like it since a decade and have never been disappointed.

Recommended, friendly and fast staff. Child-friendly café. We had sweet and savory breakfast and both were very tasty.

We have visited this place a couple of times and are always impressed. Food is lovely and they have a good breakfast/ lunch menu. Cakes are also delicious! Highly recommend.

Amazing food, had tostada with olive oil & tomato one if the best ever & husband had Serrano ham and cheese omelette!! Service excellent also thank you.

Nice aspect, pleasant ambience of a street cafe, good service and selection of tasty pastries and drinks

This visit was only coffee, can't comment on the food. I know it's usually very good.

I was sitting there 15 minutes waiting just for the menu. The waitress brought menu to the table next to me that came later. They were chatting in eastern european language and laughing a lot for a few minutes. After she took the orders, she went away. Not even noticing me although I was sitting maybe 40cm from her. The same thing happend again, the other waitress brought menu to the new guests that have just arrived. The stuff does not pay attention at all, I had a feeling they prefer to serve to the tables that have more people maybe hoping for higher tips. The cafe was not full at all.

Always good service at this place and good coffee. It's a little hot sitting under the toldos and the fans were not switched on so we didnt stay long. I cant give it a 5 star because the coffee cups are tiny the coffee moderately hot and it's quite expensive compared to other places especially considering it is on the road with just cars and fumes. It's not one of our favourites. As a postscript, we re visited this place for a coffee and a brandy. We waited a long time to be served on this occasion. We ordered one special coffee with rum and a coffee with milk and a brandy on the side. It took far too long bur it didn't really bother us. Then the coffees arrived but no brandy. We waited a little lo get then caught the eye of the waitress thst had taken our order and mentioned it. She definitely had attitude and snapped back with a very abrasive..yes!.. We waited a long time and the coffee which was not hot to begin with had be drunk as had the other special coffee. By this time we were disappointed both because they hadn't brought what we had ordered but also because of the attitude directed to us when we politely asked for the brandy. Unfortunately we had to leave so I went in to pay the bill. They tried to charge me for the brandy and said it had been put in the tiny cold coffee which we certainly would have known. It definitely had not and it had been acknowledged already by the waitress that it had not been delivered. All in all not a positive experience.

Located in a small street in the old town of Javea. Very very friendly woman who helped us, service with a smile. Food is nice, some typical Spanish dishes (always good) and some new things. Price quality is good, we will come back

Nice place for dinner at the heart of Javea. Good service, we came without reservation and were able to get a table. The tapas are good, I liked the combination of flavours and they are a bit different from what you find elsewhere. A couple of suggestions to enhance the great base they have in the dishes: the melon with duck, please add more duck, 1 piece does mot do the trick as the flavour of the melon is very strong. On the aubergine with cheese, I would suggest to add a stronger cheese like blue cheese to make a better contrast of flavours (if this is the case, maybe put more ratio) also add more salt, it was a bit blend in my opinion and yes…we asked for salt. The sardines were tasty! Same here, add more figs! I loved the fact that you can choose your favourite bread and the aliolis/butter selection was delicious! Great experience overall, just a few tweaks to make it even better!

Stumbled upon Embruix when visiting Javea. Stopped in gor lunch and had their specials menu. Lovely venue, great service, beautiful food. Highly recommend 👌

We really enjoyed the food, but the service from Victoria and Angela was what made this restaurant better than many others in the area. We had our 94 year old grandmother with us and they spoke to her, spoke slowly and clearly and kept asking that she, as well as the rest of us, were ok. Many other restaurants ignore her but they were very caring and attentive. Food was delicious. We had bread, melon & jamon, aubergine, octopus & pancetta, patatas bravas and oxtail croquettes. Sadly we had started eating before I remembered to take photos! We also drank the house rosé from Teulada which was delicious. Thank you Victoria and Angela

A good restaurant in the town of javea. We ordered a salad, octopus, cod tempurized, teriyaki chicken and sea bream. The Salad was great: 4/5 Octopus: 4/5 Cod tempurized: 4/5 Teriyaki chicken: 3/5 Sea bream: 3/5 The bathrooms were really clean. The worst thing was the heat, we asked for turning it cooler but they did not.

A chic place In the historical center of the Jabia, next to the museum of archaeologists with the perfect combination of hospitality and haute cuisine. As a bonus, the most perfect served and decorated in Jabia. Freshly baked bread, great meat and dessert. Recommended. Special thanks to the waiter girl Angela.

Absolutely brilliant restaurant. Staff was lovely and the restaurant is beautiful although we sat outside at the front of the restaurant. There doesn't seem to be much outdoors seating, unless there is more in the back of the restaurant but luckily we went early and found some space outside. The tapas dishes are amazing, especially the potato and egg dish we we're amazed by how something so simple tasted so delicious. I highly recommend visiting and would certainly return.

Sat down for beer and was very rudely told to leave. There were several tables with many other people drinking and eating. The proprietor just kept telling us they were closed. Do not recommend.

Very fresh seafood! The squid and fish are to die for. The service can be a bit slow and there are always a few flies around, but overall it’s a very pleasant experience right by the sea.

We were served stale fish that was not suitable for human consumption (smelled like rubbish). It was by far the worst meal I ever had. It's not even a cheap place price-wise but definitely cheap in every other regard. The place overall has a problem with hygiene and service. I wouldn't even come near this place again.

We advised to try La Cantina de Javea by the air conditioning engineer. He said they purchase the fish from the market 100 years away. He advised us to book, as it was popular with the locals. We tried and tried. We drove over to it a three times, once mid afternoon once late afternoon and the other at 19:25 and waited around for quarter of an hour. There was no one at the premises. I tried the number listed on Google over a three days at differing times morning, evening and night time. Even at 20:45 and 22:00 there was no answer. There are no contact details listed on the restaurant. There is a clip board with several names written on a sheet of paper, whether this is how you are supposed to book was not really clear. I can only conclude that during the 20st July to the 4th August the restaurant is closed. Maybe some one who knows how to make a reservation and what time the restaurant opens can please share the information via a review.

Pathetic pathetic fraud…first I would start we ordered 6 main items off the regular menus and day catch. There were four people in my party. ONLY ONE item we ordered of the six looked fresh and caught from the Med as they claim, rest looked frozen. Not only prices are inflated compared to similar restaurants it did not taste that well. When the bill came, every item, drink and food at least one extra was fraudulent added. It was 20-25% more then it should have. Be careful and vigilant when reviewing your bill. Conclusion…overpriced, fraud, not that fresh or tasty. WILL DEFINITELY NOT RE-VISIT.

The best restaurant for fresh fish as they have their own gishing boat.It is a lovely setting on the dock by the fishing boats

Lovely place at first sight...between docks and fishing boats. Before we went, I also read new opinions and it seemed that we would eat very well... fresh and good. ...The experience was different....The only fresh dishes that are tasty are the cache of the day...a little bit peppery for the price for the quantity it offers....otherwise everything (tapas)... ..from frozen....The oil is unchanged and this can be seen by the way everything that is fried looks (brown instead of golden)...And not to mention the famous PATATAS BRAVAS....which in their conception are french fries with sauce...Ridiculous....However, they are lucky to fool many tourists who don't know....The locals would not accept such food and quality...at their prices...once again RIDICULOUS. ...And to finish....be careful what is put on your bill...the tendency of waiters to round up their tip even more...is to put more than you have consumed....Check ok and great attention....I was fooled once....the second one won't happen again...All the best

The hotel has a very interesting, art deco building. The staff are friendly and the food and service were good. The problem is that we did not sleep well. In the winter the hotel turns off the air conditioning and will not provide an electric fan. The room was quite hot and so we had to keep the balcony door open. This meant we were disturbed well into early hours of the morning by noise from people using the nearby bars and restaurants. It is a pity the hotel could not provide a fan.

Excellent location and views, however the whole place felt a little dated and old. The reception were friendly when checking in, but they didn't have the room we booked (double bed), so we had 2 singles pushed together. Location and gardens were really lovely and the breakfast was very nice, however limited to buffet style. Room was clean but again felt old. Clientele also were on the older side, had the atmosphere of a retirement home. (Not a bad thing as we like the quiet), but if you are looking for something with a bit of life it's not for you. Overall, OK for a single night's stay.

Great location. Breakfast made to order. Strongly recommend this hotel

Husband got food poisoning first day. Booked in for 3 days half board. So sick couldn't use much of what was paid for. No refund! Extra 201 euros added for so called extras!! Dreadful place!!

Dreadful. Supposed to be a Parador but just a basic 4 star hotel which gave my husband food poisoning! 1200 euros wasted! 3 days half board and couldn't use what we had paid for and then they had the cheek to charge another 201 euros for extras!! Never again!

Breakfast buffet is now really basic Used to be a fab experience even if not staying. Now an omellete and some pastry and sliced cheese. Very sad.

I am a bit disappointed of this hotel especially because of the price they charge considering what the offer and the fact that it says it is a four star hotel. Rooms are a bit old, better cleaning of the bathroom is needed (see picture) hairs on the wall. Looks like there was a flood at some point and you can see the water damage (pic) and the toilet seat is scratched and it gives you the impression that is dirty (pic). And during our stay there was a wedding and we could hear the noise of the party until after 2:00 AM. The next day my husband and I were talking between us very late in the night more like in the morning hours (no music, no extra noise, no drinking, just us, sharing our happy moments of that evening and someone complained that we were being too noisy which just really got to me as we were just having a conversation inside our room. I am really sorry that I didn’t let someone sleep. I never imagined that my conversation at night would keep someone from sleeping. They need to improve the isolation between rooms. Staff was friendly and nice, breakfast is good and location excellent. If they charged less and reduced the stars then I would probably recommend this place but not at its current rating and prices.

Every time we dine here, it's a celebration! The quality is always high, the flavors are refined, and the menu is wonderfully varied. Prices are absolutely reasonable, especially considering the level of what’s served. The service is fast, warm, professional, and attentive. Even the bread with spreads stands out — so well made, it easily surpasses what you get at other restaurants. In short: a true gem 🫶🏻 Definitely go, order the delicious pulpo with truffle purée, take the bread, and enjoy the wine selection. We will be coming back, can’t wait for the next time!

Excellent food, amazing service, creative menu. It's not the cheapest but it's totally worth it. Each dish is beautifully presented, showing great attention to detail. The staff is attentive, friendly and always ready to recommend the best options. The atmosphere is cozy and modern, making the whole experience even more enjoyable. Highly recommended for anyone looking for a special or a memorable meal. Definitely a place I would come back to!

Excellent food, quality and quantity was right on and reasonable priced. Dining late at night sitting out side was a good experience with attentive and helpful staff to over come our poor Spanish (still learning). Meal was starter, main and dessert with plenty of drinks for 3 came to a total of €120. The whale sculpture can be seen from the road with plenty of parking space in front of the sculpture gardens. Will visit again. Returned a week later the food and service was as excellent as the first time, this time remembered to take photos of the food. The rustic bread was sort and fresh with olive oil coating on top very nice. Starters very taste full of flavour Steak was excellent good cut of meat and cooked perfectly.

I've been coming here for 2 years now. Always superb. Ravioli frito de yema con jamón ibérico and the zamburiñas are exquisite. Rice dishes and rib eye chuletón cooked to perfection. A wine list worth exploring. And really first rate attention by the maître d and staff. Gracias Alejandro.

We've dined here several times and always refer to it as the "Whale Restaurant" due to the huge whale sculpture outside. The setting is beautiful and it's lovey to sit outside in their garden. Staff are really friendly and helpful and the food is excellent. It's clear they really care about what they do. Paella is highly recommended

One of our favourite restaurants in Javea. Authentic Spanish cuisine and the paella is just the best. Mainly a Spanish clientele which we enjoy.

A fantastic way to spend a couple of hours over lunch, great atmosphere and very good food. Rice dishes appear to be very popular here (paella and risotto), I think you may have to pre order these but check!

What a pretty Sangria... and delicious too!! We had some tapas and a toastie... both were tasty!! High chairs (no low ones) but they were comfortable enough. Lots of locals here... obviously popular!!

José was incredible gave really good wine tecommendations ! Price it’s super fair , really worth trying :)

Great food , well worth a visit in the old town of Javea. Lots of food and drink choice, Bar Mercat is particularly good

Amazing quality food and wonderful atmosphere. Highly recommended.

Love this place. Buy fresh produce from the market and the bar will cook it on the plancha for €2.50 per person. Amazing! Thursday is market day so it can be really busy during the Summer. Any other day it’s filled with locals enjoying tapas. There’s also a really good wine list and juice bar 😁

The go-to place for typical Spanish food.

Delicious tapas and breakfast set, great service, family-run business.