Culinary highlights
Our selection of the finest restaurants in the area — from authentic Spanish cuisine to haute cuisine with sea views
Our culinary selection
El Campello and its surroundings are renowned for a rich culinary tradition centred on the fresh catch of the Mediterranean Sea. From intimate tapas bars to Michelin-starred restaurants — we have selected the very best addresses for you.
Monastrell
Fine Dining · 1 Michelin starThe only restaurant in Alicante with a Michelin star, by chef María José San Román, set beside the marina. Mediterranean haute cuisine with pure flavours and world-famous rice and saffron dishes.
El Sevilla
Rice & Seafood · Sea viewAn 80-year-old classic on the El Campello coast, with magnificent sea views and an extensive menu of rice dishes — from arroz con bogavante and carabineros to arroz a banda and arroz costra.
Brel
Mediterranean · By the beachAn atmospheric family-run establishment on the El Campello promenade with contemporary Mediterranean cuisine — fresh pasta, signature pizzas and Mediterranean dishes. Listed in the Michelin Guide.
El Portal Taberna & Wines
Tapas & Wines · Central AlicanteA vibrant taberna in the heart of Alicante — tapas and dishes made from premium produce, with an impressive wine and champagne cellar (the world's first Krug Ambassade).
Nou Manolín
Classic Alicante cuisine · Since 1971An Alicante institution since 1971, famed for its legendary tapas bar, daily-fresh fish and authentic rice dishes. A true classic of the city.
Graná
Arrocería · MediterraneanAn arrocería in El Campello specialising in Mediterranean rice dishes made with daily-fresh produce — arroz a banda, rice with cuttlefish and red prawn, and more.
The taste of the Mediterranean Sea
For centuries, El Campello and the Costa Blanca have been a melting pot of culinary traditions. Moorish influences blend with Valencian cooking techniques, the fresh fish of the day is paired with vegetables from the hinterland, and local wines complement every meal.
"The sea gives us the finest ingredient — freshness. The rest is a love of the craft."
A cuisine with history
The cuisine of El Campello is inextricably linked to the sea. For centuries, local cooks have combined the daily-fresh catch with ingredients from the fertile hinterland: saffron, almonds, olive oil and the famous Monastrell grape.
The result is a cuisine that is at once rustic and refined — a perfect reflection of life on the Costa Blanca.
Our recommendations
For a romantic dinner
"The creative Mediterranean cuisine and the panoramic view from the castle park make this an unforgettable setting for a romantic dinner."
For authentic tapas
"A classic Alicante tapas bar — go for the gambas, fresh seafood and a local wine, in an ever-lively atmosphere."
For a special evening
"A culinary journey through the region with surprising combinations and perfect wine pairings. Reserve at least a week in advance."
Local favourites
Heladería Mira
One of the finest ice cream parlours on the Costa Blanca — artisan ice cream, sundaes and milkshakes. Open in season.
8 min walkCAFE&MAR
A welcoming beach café for a good coffee, a fresh breakfast and bollería with views of the sea.
6 min walkSupermercado Consum
A well-stocked supermarket (Avda. Ausiàs March) for fresh produce, fish and a generous wine selection.
5 min driveLa Subasta del Pescado
The renowned evening fish auction at the harbour of El Campello — witness how the daily-fresh catch is auctioned off.
8 min driveChiringuito Saoko
A beach bar on the sands of Muchavista for a drink or fresh fish after a swim. Feet in the sand.
3 min walkIlleta dels Banyets
An Ibero-Roman excavation site on a headland by the Mediterranean Sea — a remarkable piece of history within walking distance.
10 min walk