Top 10 Places to Eat
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1. Girasol, Moraira
One of the best restaurants in Spain, Girasol has a romantic setting in the hills above Moraira.
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2. El Poblet, Denia (Dénia)
Try fresh seafood (including Denia’s famous prawns) and local rice dishes, imaginatively prepared at this excellent restaurant.
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3. L’Escaleta, Cocentaina
This elegant chalet at the foot of the mountains serves elaborate regional cuisine – succulent lamb, exquisitely fresh fish, heavenly desserts. There are beautiful mountain views from the terrace.
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4. Restaurante Mistral, Oliva
This charming traditional restaurant, with beautiful views of the surrounding orange groves, serves grilled fish and meat dishes but specializes in paellas and other rice dishes.
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5. La Bohême, Xàbia (Jávea)
The selection of fresh tapas is written up on a blackboard each day at this popular seaside spot; there’s also a range of seafood and simple meat dishes to choose from.
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6. La Capella, Altea
Dine under vine-draped arches on the terrace of this charming restaurant. There are good traditional dishes, as well as a selection of tapas at the popular bar.
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7. Warynessy, Villena
Sleepy Villena is an unlikely setting for this sleek minimalist bar and restaurant, which serves modern versions of traditional Alicantino recipes, and wonderful desserts.
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8. Hostería de Mont Sant, Xàtiva (Játiva)
This excellent restaurant serves traditional regional dishes on a pretty garden terrace.
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9. El Viscayo, Castalla
This friendly country eatery makes its own embutidos (see Embutidos), and is famous for its delectable gazpachos , a shepherd’s dish made with meat and game, and served with flatbread.
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10. Ca L’Ángeles, Polop
This welcoming restaurant set in an old house in the pretty medieval village of Polop serves fresh fish and authentic local dishes like lamb with roasted garlic.
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