If you’re in Calpe, whether you’re on holiday or you’ve just moved into your new home, the dining options can be overwhelming. To make sure you don’t miss out, we’ve picked our favourite spots, sorted by category.
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For a perfect 10/10 rice dish, with great ingredients and cooked just right:
Restaurante Blau Mar: Doesn’t disappoint on the seafront promenade with views of the sea. Fresh fish and truly authentic “marinero” (sailor-style) rice dishes.
Restaurante Jayena: Ideal for anyone looking for an honest rice dish outside the most crowded areas.
Baydal: Perfect for groups, with views of the harbour and consistently good paellas.
If you’re after a laid-back dinner or real Italian food:
LA GASTROBOTTEGA di Giuseppe: Rich pizzas with a really well-crafted atmosphere.
PIZZERIA TRATTORIA “SICILIA”: Authentic Italian flavour, if you want great value for money. The best place to pick it up and take it home.
If you want to enjoy a high-level culinary experience:
Audrey’s by Rafa Soler: Elegance and elevated local produce to the max. It has a Michelin Star.
KPLATS Gastrobar: Another gem with a 5-star tasting menu.
For those who prefer to try a bit of everything:
Bar Jayena: In town. Aside from great paellas and rice dishes, it’s the ideal place for homemade tapas in a lively, popular setting.
El Andaluz Arrocería Tapería: A modern spot serving quality portion plates, selected cheeses and cold cuts.
For those looking for the “classic menu of a lifetime”: hearty, home-style, and with a set price.
Bar/Restaurante Mejias y Nou Mejias: The classic-style bar with daily menus at a good price, plus sandwiches and combined dishes.
Bar El Vikingo: If you’re looking for a place with strict rules and white-glove waiters, keep walking. El Vikingo is, possibly, the bar with the most character in all of Calpe. The tapas and food they serve are good and reasonably priced, and they also offer a daily menu.
Calpe is international, and so is its cuisine. Here are the best representatives:
El Torito Mexican Restaurant Calpe: The place for lovers of real tacos and tequila. Colourful surroundings and flavours that take you straight to Mexico.
Restaurante Asiático Oriental Garden: Probably one of the best Asian restaurants in the city. It’s not the typical buffet; here the food is good and affordable.
PUNJABI CURRY ORIGINAL INDIAN RESTAURANT BAR: If you’re craving a good curry, this is the place. Authentic spices and a freshly made naan bread that’s seriously addictive.
