Wonderful dining experience. The staff are uber friendly, the chefs cook fresh from scratch and the…read morefood is delicious. We sat outside just across from I guess St Mary's church but my Spanish is woeful. It was lovely warm as we watched a beggar outside the church just across from our table hiding his cigarettes and mobile phone behind his I'm broke beggars sign. My wife opted for a rosè wine and a salami pizza (€11.5) and I got a large beer and mushroom risotto (€11.5) which was real earthy exquisite with a few slices of cheese on top. I had a slice of the pizza, as I'm not a big fan of that food, but this one was real tasty. As we dined a chap in an alien suit just walked by as if this was normal. I noted suckling pig on the menu but I need to be real hungry to opt for it so I'll go back before we leave. We were well fed and couldn't manage dessert so it was to tasty cappuccinos. Really worth a visit or two.

A little gem in the heart of Alicante town. What better location to dine in this beautiful city…read morethan La Piazza? In the middle of 'El Barrio' - Alicante's old town, right in front of the magnificent Concatedral de San Nicolas. The pretty, and full, terrace drew us towards the menu. We were approached and greeted by a waiter while we had a look. He didn't try to force us in like almost every other restaurant nearby. I appreciated this. And to me it is a good sign when you don't have to harass people to get them in to your place. We were told that we could wait inside, or in the adjoining bar, owned by the same people while we waited for a table outside to come free. We went inside. It was tranquil and dimly lit with relaxing music in the background. We grabbed a beautiful glass of homemade sangría and a local beer while we pondered our food options. Soon after we were notified our table was ready outside and were helped out with our drinks. Great! Our party decided to have a starter each as we were having great difficulty narrowing down what we wanted. A selection of tapas, oven-baked octopus, goats cheese salad and garlic prawns. Wow. Those prawns were out of this world. I also sampled the goats cheese salad and can confirm it was delicious. We also got a homemade bread basket which arrived still warm from the oven. Onto the mains; crispy suckling pig, seafood paella for two and sea bass fillets. The quality of the starters most certainly followed through to the seconds. I can't recommend the pig highly enough. It is like nothing you have ever tasted before. Under the light and crispy skin you will find the most tender and tasty meat. Falls off the bone. My party also declared their mains as fantastic. Everybody more than happy. Dessert time. One chocolate coulant and one cheesecake between us. Too full already. The coulant is exquisite. A little volcano of hot chocolate sauce encased in a baked chocolate pastry. Cheesecake also unlike any you will try back home. Baked, thick and creamy, drenched in a red fruit coulis, all accompanied with ice cream and crunchy almonds. The staff here know their game. That can be seen. The young serving team were run off their feet with a full terrace, people constantly arriving asking for seats and also several tables inside. But they managed it wonderfully and we didn't notice a single disgruntled or ignored customer. Heck, I raised my hand once throughout our experience to request another beer and had the waitress at my side immediately. The team are multilingual and consists of several native English speakers, from Ireland. It's nice to be able to order and chat freely abroad in your own language! Although I do try my luck with Spanish where I can! All in all, I will most certainly be back here and I would recommend you do not miss out should you be in Alicante for whatever reason. Give it a go!

We stumbled upon this place when we were shopping but still needed breakfast. Terrace is not that…read morespecial, it is situated alongside Avenida de la Estacion. Coffee is very decent and the orange juice is very fresh. Not too sweet, you can taste it has been freshly pressed. The tortilla patatas was great. A successful breakfast for in our view.

This is in my top 3 tapas places in Alicante. Huge selection of tapas so definitely something for…read moreeveryone. It can be very busy with people lined up so suggest going 15 minutes before opening. Located a little outside of the main tourist area but not too far of a walk. We had the shrimp, mixed vegetables, steak bocadillo and patatas which were all super delicious. House red wine was good also! Highly recommend.

We were lucky to get a table at lunch time. Great tapas of reasonable size. Lots of sandwiches…read more(montaditos) and option to have them in GF bread. Kitchen was able to adapt to my GF needs and service was quick and friendly. Place was fairly noisy and very packed. Excellent tarta de Santiago.

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.

An easygoing and casual brunch. This is the place where a bunch of locals get together to have…read moredecent food and noisy conversation in the morning. And I love being in the middle of it! With a focus on seafood as well as traditional Spanish classics like callos madrliños (cow stomach i think), there's something here for everyone (except maybe for vegans). Have a beer with it too!

This is my favorite bar in Alicante, near to the indoor market, cheap beer & great food…read more& a great atmosphere.

This restaurant is absolutely Stunning on the inside. It gave Arabian vibes and the shocking part…read moreis apparently the decor changes often like the Belaggio in Vegas. Super cool. The food was excellent and service was great.

Love the decor as soon I walked in. Found out they change decor every three months like the…read moreBellagio in Vegas. Every order came with precision and care. They are known for their cocktails. Prices are fair especially for a high end place such as Portal. I spent more and got less in taste and ambiance in Scottsdale AZ. The richness of the food and environment is something to truly savor in this gem of Alicante.

Nice place in Alicante for tapas near the Mercado. The salads and chicken strips were tasty and…read moreprice was right. A variety of good beers on draft as well. Recommended.

The restaurant is tapas, lunch ends at 4 pm, they close then open for dinner later. The food is…read morefresh and tasty. A variety of menu items are available, the menu is in Spanish so if you don't speak the language you have to ask the waiter for recommendations. I tried the Big Fish with salmon it was delicious but not enough for a meal.

Amazing food with great staff! It's is a small place but they take care of you like family. The…read morefood is made right in front of you. Great music too if you feel like jamming to some some just ask for them to turn it on and they will have fun with you!

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!!!