Below is a list of restaurants that you may wish to dine out at during your stay. Most of these restaurants have come from a personal recommendation, and if you visit a restaurant that is not on the list and you enjoyed it, remember to let us know so we can add it to the list!
La Mata
In the style of an old sailing ship, directly on the beach
Excellent seafood and super service
You will need to reserve a table - 96 692 1182 or 96 692 2176
International
Paseo Vista Alegre,10
Torrevieja
Tel: 96 670 5201
Bookings advised
Italian
Villamartin Square
Tel: 69 925 6781 or 96 676 5297
Bookings advised
Spanish
Los Nietos near Mar Menor peninsula by the Sailing Club.
Take the F34 road which connects towns on the coast. Los Nietos is near to Los Alcazares
Tel: 96 813 3547
Alicante Marina
From Las Ramblas - take the N332 and follow the signs to the port. The restaurant is on the marina overlooking the boats. Best to park in the public car park which is signposted from the N332 and right on the marina front. 24 hour parking and reasonably priced.
An excellent restaurant.
Best to reserve a table - 96 520 4223
Italian & International
Villamartin Square
Tel: 66 022 3159 or 96 676 4376
Bookings essential & they also do Take-Away
Torrevieja
Sea view terraces
Situated next to Club Nautico on the sea front at Torrevieja
Specialities include Mediterranean cuisine, fish, seafood and rice's.
Italian
Real Club Nautico
Paseo Vista Alegre
Torrevieja
Tel: 96 670 0911
International
Villamartin Square
Tel: 96 676 5141 or 659 048 253 (m) or 696 316 662 (m)
Bookings essential & they also do Take-Away
San Pedro
Go south on the N332 towards Torrevieja and take exit to San Pedro (on the left hand side). There is a sign outside the restaurant saying “Restaurant Asador”
Typical Spanish restaurant and has a very good set meal.
The restaurant is set in a 19th century building and has been declared as a “property of cultural interest”. It is decorated with paintings, sculptures and antiques of more than 30 national and international artists.
You will need to reserve a table - 96 818 2406
La Zenia
From Las Ramblas - take the N332 and come off at the La Zenia roundabout turning left. The restaurant is on your right hand side after about 100 yards. Best to park in the Consum supermarket parking area opposite the restaurant.
An excellent French restaurant.
Not open on Mondays
Best to reserve a table, especially on a Saturday night - 96 673 0921 or 629 63 8026 (m)
San Miguel de Salinas
Follow the directions as to “Rancho Blanco” (see below) but follow the road leading to San Miguel de Salinas.
You pass a Ford garage on your right and then take the second left signposted San Miguel.
Take the first left and drive up the hill (about 300 metres) until you see a restaurant in the caves on your right.
They speak English and German.
You will need to reserve a table - 96 672 3432.
Torrevieja - Calle Salero
Near marina
Great Spanish food & tapas.
Used by locals
Urbanisation Mirador del Mediterraneo
San Miguel de Salinas
Tel: 96 597 1172 or 96 597 1614 - phone for directions
Punta Prima opposite Torrehoven Hotel
Just before Torrevieja on the N332
Typically Spanish, lively atmosphere. Flamenco nights and wandering gypsy guitarists every night
C/ Campules, 18, Abanilla - Murcia
Tel: 968 6804 12
Great Spanish food & tapas. Paella a speciality
Used by locals & very busy. Advisable to book for lunch
They speak no English!!
Calle Canonigo Torres,24 Torrevieja
A great place to stop for a coffee and they also do superb cappuccinos, cakes and pastries as well as toasted sandwiches.
About 100 yards from the indoor market which is open every day - fresh fish, meat and vegetables as well as olives & nuts.
San Miguel de Salinas
Situated in the countryside amongst the lemon groves.
Go north from Las Ramblas on the N332 and turn off this road when you see the signpost for “Torrevieja/San Miguel”. Then turn left towards San Miguel de Salinas at the first set of traffic lights. Go through “Los Balcones and about 5 minutes past this town you will see a sign on the left saying “ Rancho Blanco”. Drive down a bumpy track directly to the restaurant.
Serve conventional steaks, spit roasted chickens in a very relaxing and enjoyable ambience.
Please note, they are closed on Tuesdays
Santiago de la Ribera
Situated on the beach overlooking the sand and sea.
Follow the N332 to San Javier and then look out for a sign indicating a left turn to the seaside resort of Santiago de la Ribera.
Turn left at these lights until you hit the coast road. Park alongside the beach road and walk to the restaurant (one of 3 alongside the beachfront.)
Bookings are recommended.
Very Spanish - speak very little English.
Mainly seafood. Good food, friendly and great service.
Tel: 968 57 0137
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