great drinks, great food *love3. The guys at the bar are completely wonderful very insightfu;***read more

Don't waste your time and money. Bland and tasteless food…read more Big disappointment. It's either that people who reviewed the place are clueless or who knows what!!!

We had such a fantastic first tapas experience! The food was bursting with flavor and fresh, plus…read morethere was a great selection to choose from. We really enjoyed picking from the trays filled with little wooden boards, each offering something different. We made it our mission to try as many as possible, and we loved every single one! It's also awesome that everything is priced the same, which makes it super easy. We paired our meal with some refreshing tinto de verano, and it was perfect! The whole atmosphere was so much fun and interactive, especially counting the boards to see how many we devoured and figuring out the bill. The staff were incredibly friendly and welcoming, making our time there truly unforgettable. We didn't wait much for a table but there was a big line when we were leaving, it is definitely a very popular place and we can see why! Can't wait to go back!

This seems to be the most popular tapas place in Alicante. It was very busy midweek January for…read morelunch and dinner. Not too many places to sit as the restaurant is small. This place serves different as you don't order the tapas from the menu as they constantly bring trays of hot tapas from the kitchen and this is how you select. When I was there you were fortunate if there were any tapas left when the servers got to your table. Tapas were tasty and cheap and the beer was good too. Great place to go for a quick tapas Lunch or dinner! I recommend the calamari , squid and fried cheese. FYI, lots of fried tapas so may not be the best healthy choice.

Super delicious! I had a salad & calamari both exceptional! We were seated & served straight away…read moreby kind souls

Excellent dining experience, all dishes were outstanding!…read moreGreat options for all to share and enjoy!!

OUTSTANDING TAPAS!!! Nice and friendly waiters!…read more I am always skeptical about going out for tapas in Alicante: the city is well known for the beach and the sun, not for the food... but oh man! This place really surprised me! I am still in love with the anchovies marinated in vinegar over baked potatoes ("boquerones en vinagre"): A MUST!!! I also tried the "cold potato salad with hake ("ensaladilla de merluza"), and it was SUPERB! I also tried other tapas, but these two were unforgettable. By the way, I am also skeptical about Alicante wines, but tried the house red wine from Alicante: another pleasant surprise. We paid 20€ for 3 tapas and four drinks, which I think is totally affordable. The waiters are super friendly and nice. By the way, on Fridays and Saturdays the place is crowded... if you want a quiet dinner there, weekdays are better.

We stopped by here after a cruise excursion in the lovely city of Alicante, Spain. This place was…read morerecommended to us by a local hotel so we had to try. The place opened at 1pm and shortly after, the small place was quickly filled up with patrons. I do believe there is a connecting room with more tables (maybe for the dinner crowd). We ordered the grilled octopus and the grilled scallops. But were extremely tender and you could taste the freshness of the seafood. We also got the fried eggplant sticks which was pretty good, but we had better elsewhere in Malaga Spain. My son got two meat sliders which he also devoured. All in all, great local place with local patrons and a must recommend.

Eso fue fantastico! You will repeat these words very often, if you eat here. It is a hidden…read moretreasure in the streets of Alicante. The quality of the tapas is much better than in the touristic bars around the corner and the prices are lower. What more reasons do you need? The only bad thing is, that I have found this place on my last day in alicante. Do not miss this place.

I'm writing this review two years after moving away from Alicante, because I still have nostalgia…read morefor this place. It was one of my favorite tapas places in the city. The cave-like atmosphere with art on the walls feels like an adventure, and because of the size and limited seating it can get a little crowded on weekends - but this is true of everywhere in the Barrio. I especially liked going there for a weeknight meet up with friends, when we could sit in peace and even chat a bit with Max behind the bar. It's small, it's affordable, it's a tiny bit hard to find - it is the kind of hole-in-the-wall place that everyone should have nearby. I hope this place is still around when I come back.

Meh was my first reaction. But they were busy. It was late…read more I had the Trotter Cassarolle and disliked it. More like a soup and no meat, just fat. The marine Delux salad was great. Thing is, they didn't charge me for the casserole! I didn't even ask and had expected to pay. Nice touch. I'll give them another chance.

From the owner: En Tapas Alicante podrás disfrutar de nuestras ya reconocidas croquetas de jamón ibérico y boletus,…read morede cocido como la hacían las abuelas, de rabo, de sobrasada mallorquina y queso idiazabal y muchas otras. También tenemos ensaladas, con tomate raf, o ensaladillas la tradicional y la de merluza. Si eres más de platos tienes pulpo con trufa, carrillera, mini hamburguesas de carne wanyu o montaditos de ternera gallega. Y deja sitio para el postre, nuestra resurrección de 5 chocolates, o nuestras torrijas te darán el punto dulce que toda buena comida necesita.

This place is totally awesome!! Try the menu of the day, they have different meals every day and…read moreevery time I've been here it's been good! Their tapas is good too..

Very seriously: IF YOU ARE IN ALICANTE, Make SURE YOU EAT HERE!!!!…read more This is one of the places in the world where every simple aspect of what makes a restaurant work is perfectly taken care of, and is well assembled with the others. 1. Space 2. Service 3. Food 4. City 1. SPACE. 5 stars Nou Manolin is located in a beautiful and lively part of Alicante's historical center. On the ground floor, a large (and yet intimate) square bar occupies the entire floor. This is a bar where customers sit on a first come first served dynamic. Here you can informally eat out of tapas, that are served in a gracious and fun way. It is totally unpretentious, and totally sophisticated. This hall could not be more beautiful. No one single testaurant-Indra cliche to be found here. All pure eclecticism that reveals the long term existence of the establishment. So beautiful! The upper floor is more of a table serviced restaurant, beautifully decorated in a Mediterranean-design style, and with great care for impecable acoustics. The ceiling is made of a series of John Soane-like wooden domes, made to reduce sound reflection. Such a nice way to focus on the invisible part of design, so important to make a place the right place for a memorable dinner or lunch. 2. SERVICE. 5 stars This place másters a unique combination of professionalism and know-how with warmness and lack of pompousness. The result is truly nice. You truly feel welcomed here. And feels like being in the center of the world. . At the same time you feel the enthusiasm for food and wine. No way to resist. With this service: You will automatically become a believer in the power of Alicante's gastronomy . 3. FOOD. 5 stars. Now we get serious. The best tapas!!! The marinera is the best. Amazing fresh seafood. The bacalao buñuelos are a gastronomic chapter on its own. But above all that: do not miss the fideuá. This is the best fideuás I ever had. The fideo is soft and crispy. The flavors are intense and with a bit of a good-olive-oil- bitterness. The food here is indescribable. Just come to taste it. 4. CITY. 5 stars. Something needs to be said about this city Alicante that has beautifully managed to show how to be coastal and urban in a beautiful and meaningful way. But please, keep it secret; we don't want this to become a tourist mess like Barcelona. Ultimately, just come here.

A dinner here in the lovely upstairs dining room. We were seated quickly. There were no vegetarian…read moreoptions for a main course so they offered a selection of cheeses. This is really a cop out since it requires no cooking or creativity. Others at the table reported that the fish and meat courses were good. The staff, of which there were quite a few, seemed to be a bit stressed and grumpy and that was a bit distracting from a positive experience.

Recommended by apartment host and one of our best meals in town. Fast and friendly service. Food…read morewas fresh and nice wine list. Dining room is cozy and music and lighting are just right. We would definitely go back.

This restaurant is a real find in old town Alicante. Really delicious pasta dishes and salads and…read moregood prices too. Inside dining for dinner do ideal for January. Service was excellent too. Recommend

The food is excellent, the service is fast and friendly and the ambiance is very inviting. I…read morestopped in for some tapas and a glass of red wine. And left very satisfied, in fact I will return soon to try some items that I saw behind the counter that I was too full to sample. It was a very pleasant experience, thank you Alfonso!