Everything is so rich that what is said to be for one person is really enough for two!…read more My friend and I started with an order of the butter anchovies, which were surprisingly tasty! I'd never have thought to slather anchovies with butter, but here you have it. We continued with roasted artichokes, which were both tender and tasty. Then we shared half of the advertised "vaca nacional," or "state cow", presumably meat from a cow from Spain, which was more than enough for two people- unless you enjoy 500+ grams to yourself. Ordered "al punto" or "medium rare", it was served to perfection, and accompanied by a side salad and a side of one's choice (we chose fries). We washed it all down a local white wine, perhaps better paired with the anchovies, but nonetheless satisfying with the steak. Also, a "complimentary" bread plate, complete with aioli and tomato purée, was provided at an additional charge of €2.50 per person. While anticipated in Spain, I can't help but find this a tactless addition to otherwise nice meals. We finished our dinner with orders of the torrija (similar to French toast) and strawberry sorbet, respectively. My friend said the torrija was very good, and the sorbet hit the spot. My only complaint of the evening is that toward the end of our meal a male server came out as though he were the cook- it soon became apparent that he was not- and asked every table except for ours how their meal was, at which point I could not help but notice that at each of those tables sat a man, and the question was directed at them. I guess women should just be satisfied to have the freedom to dine out at all.

After years of traveling to and living part-time in Alicante have I found this place by…read morechance...and it's an instant best in the area! We came here for a surprise dinner party for a friend's birthday and we did not know how many people were going to show up or what the restaurant was like. First off, the restaurant is situated in a mostly residential area and was a 10 minute walk from the nearest tram station. When we got there it was like coming upon an oasis with it's beautiful terrace and almost militaristic organization of solid wooden tables and shiny cutlery. In the end approximately 25 people showed up for the surprise birthday party and we were seated amongst two extra large tables which had extended multiple times by the staff. The service throughout was professional and friendly. The food. Just about everything that flew out of the kitchen was spectacular! First we had some salads, one being fennel with parmigiano cheese and another being a garden salad which was made of vegetables grown by the restaurant itself. Both were delicious but the fennel with parmigiano cheese blew my mind; I never could have fathomed this combination and they executed it perfectly, cooking the fennel to a delicate but still substantive texture in order to pair with the bits of cheese. Wow! Steak tartar was cut small and spiced large, with what I think included smashed capers. The lady had grilled monkfish which was huge in taste and size, the best "rape" (monkfish in Spanish) she'd ever had. I had looks and tastes of the pork ribs, beef ribs, and chuleton, all of which were of a very high quality and mastered on a grill. Fries were above average. The Enrique Mendoza monastrell was an excellent local red to go with all the bold food. Small mistake- the ice cream, which was fine but not homemade or anything special. This place is a bit pricey. Simple dishes were in the 15-20 range, some meats and seafood in the 22-35 range, and some others in the 80-120 per kg range. Our share of the bill for 2, with appetizers, wine, beer, coffee, 2 entrees, and dessert was €70.

Had a lovely meal here last night. First thing have to is how attentive the waitress was good…read morestart. I was here with my partner and my grandmother who lives in Spain. For starter I had tomatoe and mozzarella with pesto dressing. It was a huge portion and very nice pesto dressing was delish. My bf had melon and serreno ham again very nice and presented very well and my nanny had tomotoe soup also very nice. For main I had half portion of ribs these were beautiful big portion fell off the bone and lovely marinade on them. The better half had pork sniztchel again huge and I tasted this as I'm a hunga and it was amazing. My nanny had fillet steak very nice with lovely creamy mash. For desert I had crepe with orange sauce ice cream and cream again very nice. I demolished this without sharing because I'm a hungry bear. All in all worthy 4 stars

I found this tapas / Spanish traditional restaurant while strolling by. I was greeted by a very…read morefriendly hostess who spoke very good English. My server quickly greeted me and I was able to point and inquire about the various choices at the bar. After making my choices my plate was warmed and in front of me in 4 minutes. The food was excellent and tasted very fresh. It is 9pm and I am told this is the perfect time for a dinner meal. There is a menu for fresh plates as well which I did not try. The ambiance is very relaxing, the place is full but not crowded. I think the seating and fixturing is upscale and very clean. The lighting is more intimate and the fresh food and cafe smells fill the air. I have had many servers tend to me and they have all been cheerful and polite. My Spanglish is asi asi and this has not impacted my experience at all. I am not fully educated on what makes a great tapas establishment but from my perspective of eating out this was a great choice and I am glad I made it. Que te diviertas!

Katagorri is a nice place to sit. We didn't know all the dishes and the crew was kind enough to…read moreexplain what's in all the dishes. The food was nice and the prices were reasonable.

Very good food. Worth the price. We spent 90 EUR for 3 dishes ordered, including Premium steak of…read more36 EUR

This was the worst meal we could have ended our stay with. There were 6 of us and not a single dish…read morewould merit more than a 1 star rating. My husband ordered what was shown on the menu as seared tuna however he received overly cooked, gray tuna that tasted as if it had been reheated after having spoiled. When we complained the waiter simply stated that is how they serve the dish and walked away. The ox tail was hard and did not fall off the bone. The pork was dry and overcooked. And, the prices were exuberant considering the poor quality of the food. All in all, every dish seemed preheated, overcooked, and just plain awful.

We dined here in January and were fortunate that they had heat lamps so we could enjoy dining…read moreoutside on the Esplanade with views of the marina. The restaurant wasn't overly busy midweek so we didn't have to wait which was another plus. The Paella Alicante was pretty tasty and had a good variety of seafood including clams,shrimp, crayfish, and calamari. Overall enjoyed the paella and dining outside In January. Would return

Located on the Esplanada, the restaurant is a hidden gem among a strip of other touristy…read morerestaurants. Dining outside will add on a bit of tax, but with such a beautiful view, table set ups, and a bottle of wine make sure you treat yourself & enjoy the ambience their patio provides. We ordered the seafood platter assortment with fried sardines, calamari rings, and calamari bodies. Paired with potatoes braves, and a glass of Cuarto Gotas Rijoa. Absolute perfection: hearty chunks of fresh seafood with not too much breading, not too much oil, and just enough lemon zest. The potatoes had a delicious sauce poured all over, making it lick the plate good. An absolute must dine compared to the choices in the area (the prices were reasonable & the staff was very friendly, with quick service)

We had diner here twice. The first experience was mediocre, we sat inside this well decorated yet…read morebig restaurant and ordered a pasta which was mediocre at best. The second evening we sat outside on the terras and ordered pizza, which was very good. We concluded that not pasta, not desserts (which look tiny) but pizza is the strong asset of this restaurant. Thin crust baked in a large partly automized stone oven. Large choice and good value for money.

Great local place, nice service. The seafood tapas were amazing, order a quinto of Mahou beer, the…read moresize is perfect accompaniment for small plates.

Absolutely amazing place to have Tapa's. Service is spot on, even my Spanish was not the best they…read morecatered us and recommended their local dishes. Very clean restaurant including the restroom. Ambience is quiet inside, but can be loud on the terrace. If you're not a smoker sit inside the restaurant, smokers are popular here. Food was very delicious, iberico ham was cut to order.

The food isn't bad... but it is not great either. Pretty standard fare for what what you expect…read morefrom a good tapas bar. But at double or triple the price of a more local eatery further inland, ouch! For example, I am used to getting plates of pulpo con patatas for about 6 euro. So at 16 euro?!! And the bowl of 7 prawns swimming in olive oil for almost 9 euro?!! The best deal in the house was the huge plate of boquerones frito for about 8 euro. Yes, the 2 servers stumble around like they are in a different dimension, but they get the job done eventually. Don't expect them to flirt with you. Awesome location at a junction of my favorite walking area. I guess I am buying the opportunity to sit where the action is at.