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Culinary highlights

Our selection of the finest restaurants in the area — from authentic Spanish cuisine to haute cuisine with sea views

Recommended by us

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.

Michelin Monastrell

Monastrell

Fine Dining · 1 Michelin star

The 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.

Price€€€€
Distance20 min
ReservationRequired
★★★★★
Sea view El Sevilla

El Sevilla

Rice & Seafood · Sea view

An 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.

Price€€€
Distance8 min
ReservationRecommended
★★★★★
By the sea Brel

Brel

Mediterranean · By the beach

An 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.

Price€€€
Distance8 min
ReservationRecommended
★★★★☆
Tapas & Wine El Portal Taberna & Wines

El Portal Taberna & Wines

Tapas & Wines · Central Alicante

A 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).

Price€€€
Distance20 min
ReservationRecommended
★★★★★
Classic Nou Manolín

Nou Manolín

Classic Alicante cuisine · Since 1971

An Alicante institution since 1971, famed for its legendary tapas bar, daily-fresh fish and authentic rice dishes. A true classic of the city.

Price€€€
Distance20 min
ReservationRecommended
★★★★☆
Arrocería Graná

Graná

Arrocería · Mediterranean

An 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.

Price€€€
Distance8 min
ReservationRecommended
★★★★★
Culinary Tradition

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."

Local tradition of El Campello
Culinary heritage

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.

"The finest meals are not merely food — they are memories you carry home with you"
Team favourite

Our recommendations

01

For a romantic dinner

La Ereta · Alicante

"The creative Mediterranean cuisine and the panoramic view from the castle park make this an unforgettable setting for a romantic dinner."

02

For authentic tapas

Piripi · Alicante

"A classic Alicante tapas bar — go for the gambas, fresh seafood and a local wine, in an ever-lively atmosphere."

03

For a special evening

El Xato · La Nucía (Michelin)

"A culinary journey through the region with surprising combinations and perfect wine pairings. Reserve at least a week in advance."

Close to the accommodation

Local favourites

Heladería Mira

Artisan ice cream

One of the finest ice cream parlours on the Costa Blanca — artisan ice cream, sundaes and milkshakes. Open in season.

8 min walk

CAFE&MAR

Breakfast & coffee

A welcoming beach café for a good coffee, a fresh breakfast and bollería with views of the sea.

6 min walk

Supermercado Consum

Groceries

A well-stocked supermarket (Avda. Ausiàs March) for fresh produce, fish and a generous wine selection.

5 min drive

La Subasta del Pescado

Fish auction · harbour

The renowned evening fish auction at the harbour of El Campello — witness how the daily-fresh catch is auctioned off.

8 min drive

Chiringuito Saoko

Beach bar · Muchavista

A beach bar on the sands of Muchavista for a drink or fresh fish after a swim. Feet in the sand.

3 min walk

Illeta dels Banyets

Place of interest

An Ibero-Roman excavation site on a headland by the Mediterranean Sea — a remarkable piece of history within walking distance.

10 min walk