Gastronomy
Alicante, located on the Mediterranean coast and capital of the Costa Blanca, is a city where the sky, sea, and mountains blend to create a landscape filled with light and colors, which is reflected in the diverse elements of its rich gastronomy.
The quality of the local ingredients, combined with the expertise of talented chefs and cooks working in the city’s restaurants and bars, makes Alicante a gastronomic landmark both nationally and internationally.
Through this page, we invite you to explore every corner of our culinary culture and let Alicante’s cuisine leave you with a lasting impression. Enjoy!
Alicante Capital Española de la Gastronomía 2025
Alicante has been chosen as the Spanish Capital of Gastronomy 2025, and it is no coincidence. Our city is a feast for the senses, a place where the flavours of the Mediterranean blend with centuries of tradition, innovation and a pantry full of exceptional quality products.
In 2025, Alicante has been savoured like never before. From the most iconic rice dishes to sweets steeped in history, lively markets, Michelin-starred chefs and events that have showcased our cuisine throughout the year.
A unique celebration where culture, tourism and gastronomy have come together.
Alicante Gastronomy
Alicante, City of Rice
City of Rice
Rice is the centerpiece of Alicante’s cuisine, featuring Mediterranean staples like olive oil, saffron, tomato, ñora peppers, and garlic, combined with fresh products from the sea and the mountains. Restaurants certified with the "Alicante Ciudad del Arroz" seal offer healthy, high-quality versions of these dishes using local and natural ingredients. Alicante boasts a wide variety of rice recipes, making it hard to choose the best one.
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Stews
Traditional Stews
Alicante's stews combine sea and countryside ingredients with legumes and rice, creating traditional, flavorful dishes. One of the most popular is olleta alicantina, made with lentils, beans, rice, vegetables, and pork ribs. Puchero is prepared with beef, free-range chicken, blanquet sausage, and meatballs, enhanced by the distinctive use of saffron. Other typical dishes include beans with pig’s trotters and gazpachos made with rabbit or fish. These hearty stews are especially popular in winter, taking full advantage of Alicante's mild climate.
Fish and Seafood
Traditional Fish and Seafood
The bay of Alicante provides a wide variety of fresh fish and seafood that are essential in both traditional and sophisticated recipes and the preparation of broths for rice dishes and stews. Among the most common fish are anchovies, sardines, red mullet, gilthead bream, sea bass, and bluefin tuna, as well as cephalopods such as cuttlefish, squid, and octopus. Red shrimp, Norway lobster, and shrimp are outstanding seafood. Local fishermen supply the markets and restaurants with fresh products on a daily basis.
Salted Fish
Traditional Salted Fish
Salt curing, a preservation method dating back to the Bronze Age, remains popular in Alicante for preserving foods, especially fish. This process enhances flavors by dehydrating them with salt or brine, sometimes adding spices. Notable examples include tuna roe, maruca, mullet, hake, bonito, and corvina; mojama (cured tuna) served with olive oil; cod in forms like crumbs or fillets; and sardines, bonito, and melva, all commonly found in local markets and restaurants.
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Alicante Cocas
Cocas are a staple treat during Alicante’s celebrations, especially for Les Fogueres de Sant Joan. Made with a base of flour, oil, and water, they can be topped with tuna, sardines, vegetables, or sausages. Notable varieties include the “coca de mollitas,” with its crunchy texture and soft upper layer, and the “coca amb tonyina.” Sweet and savory versions also exist, featuring ingredients like puff pastry, bread, or chocolate.
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Nougat
Alicante Nougats
Nougat, known as 'turron' in Spanish, is the handmade sweet par excellence of Alicante. To meet the requirements of the Alicante and Jijona Turron Designation of Origin (D.O.), it must contain at least 60% almonds and 10% honey. The almonds are roasted and mixed with egg whites and honey from the Valencian Community before the mixture is poured into molds lined with wafers. Jijona turron ice cream allows you to enjoy this sweet all year round in the city's ice cream parlors.
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DOP Wines
Protected Designation of Origin Wines
The Alicante DOP, established in 1932, includes over 40 wineries and cooperatives producing internationally recognized, high-quality wines. The selection features white wines, such as Airen and Moscatel, known for their pale tones and floral aromas, and red wines, such as Monastrell and Cabernet, celebrated for their intensity, body, and notes of forest fruits.
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| ARROCERÍA ESTIU |
BAEZA RUFETE
 Av. de Ansaldo, 31, 03540, Alicante
 +34 965 162 247
 info@baezarufete.com
restbaezarufete@gmail.com
 www.baezarufete.com
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CA / CÉSAR ANCA RESTAURANTE
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CASA RIQUELME
Av. Vázquez de Mella 17, 03013, Alicante
+34 966 232 636
riquelme@restaurantecasariquelme.es
www.familiariquelme.com/restaurante
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DÁRSENA
C/ Perfecto Palacio de la Fuente, Muelle Pte., 6, 03003, Alicante
+34 965 207 399
administración@darsena.com
www.darsena.com
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EL CAPRICHO DE RAQUEL
Paseo Tomás Durá, Playa de Urbanova, 03008, Alicante
+34 965 188 653
elcaprichoderaquel@dinaserver.com(sólo para información - no se admiten reservas por mail)
www.elcaprichoderaquel.es
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| EL FONDILLON. HOTEL HOSPES AMÉRIGO |
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EL MONASTRELL
Av. del Almte. Julio Guillén Tato, 1, 03001, Alicante
+34 965 126 640
reservas@monastrell.com
www.monastrell.com
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EL POCARDY. HOTEL ALMIRANTE
Avenida de Niza 38, Alicante, 03540
Playa de San Juan (Hotel Almirante) Tlf: 965 225 661
E-mail: info@pocardy.com
www.pocardy.com
 Cómo llegar:
Bus: 22-21 (Plaza de La Coruña)
12 minutos a pie  TRAM: Líneas L1-L3-L4-L2 (Costa Blanca)
7 minutos a pie Parking: Gratuito para clientes del Restaurante y del Hotel
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EL SORELL
C/ de L'Esportista Alejandra Quereda, 16, 03016, Alicante
+34 965 264 426
+34 656 511 491
comercial@restauranteelsorell.com
www.restauranteelsorell.com
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| FRENEZY |
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GOVANA
Pl. Doctor Gómez Ulla, 4, 03013, Alicante
+34 965 218 250
restaurantegovana@gmail.com
www.govana.net |
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HOTEL BOUTIQUE CALAS DE ALICANTE
Av. Costa Blanca, 22, A, 03540, Alicante
+34 965 152 700
restaurante@hotelcalasdealicante.com
www.hotelcalasdealicante.com/restaurante-calas.html
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JORGE GASTRO BAR
C/ Martin Luther King, local 2 y 3, 03010, Alicante
+34 965 243 661
+34 657 390 265
+34 620 879 349
www.gastrobarjorge.com |
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K. LA IAIA
C/ Fernando Díaz de Mendoza, 22, 03008, Alicante
+34 609 348 500
maruytoni73@gmail.com
www.arroceria-klaiaia.eatbu.com |
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LA BRÚJULA
Marina Deportiva Puerto de Alicante, Mlle. Levante, 6, 03001, Alicante
+34 965 202 093
www.grupocalatayud.com
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LA CUINA DE NICO
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LA ERETA
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LA SASTRERÍA
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LA TABERNA DEL GOURMET
C/ San Fernando, 10, 03002, Alicante
+34 965 204 233
reservas@latabernadelgourmet.com
www.latabernadelgourmet.com
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LA TERRETA GOURMET
C/ Castaños, 29, 03001, Alicante
+34 645 738 853
laterretagastrobar@gmail.com
www.laterretagourmet.es |
| L'ARRUZZ |
| EL MAESTRAL |
NOU MANOLIN
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PETIMETRE
Av. de Federico Soto, 1, 03003, Alicante
+34 965 297 476
eventos@petimetrerestaurant.com
www.petimetrerestaurant.com
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PIRIPI
Av. Oscar Espla, 30 – 03003 Alicante
+34 965 616 425
info@grupogastronou.com
www.grupogastronou.com/piripi/ |
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PLAZA CANALLA
Pl. Gabriel Miró, 10, 03001, Alicante
+34 965 202 128
administracion@restauranteplazacanalla.es
www.restauranteplazacanalla.es |
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PUERTO MADERO
C/ del Olimpo, 1, 03016, Alicante
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PÓPULI BISTRÓ
Carrer Vial Flora de España, 36 – 03016 Alacant
+34 965 616 425
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RACÓ DEL PLÀ
C/ Doctor Nieto, 42, 03013, Alicante
+34 965 212 822
+34 965 219 373
info@racodelpla.com
www.restauranteracodelpla.com
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| RESTAURANTE CASA PEPE |
| RESTAURANTE HOTEL MAYA |
| RESTAURANTE TRASLUZ. HOTEL MELIÁ |
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TABERNA LA VENDIMIA
C/ Llinares, 3, 03010, Alicante
+34 965 248 490
tabernalavendimia@gmail.com
www.tabernalavendimia.com.
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TABERNA RACÓ DEL PLA
C/ Navas, 40, 03001, Alicante
+34 965 202 182
info@latavernadelracodelpla.com
www.latavernadelracodelpla.com
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EL CALDERO BY DAVID
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LA BODEGA DE MEYOS
Av de la Condomina, 40, 42, 03540, Alicante
+34 968 755 950
info@labodegademeyos.es
www.labodegademeyos.es |
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RESTAURANTE SOTATERRA by The Loft
C/ Lonja de Caballeros, 10, 03002, Alicante
+34 865 644 036
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MERCADILLO DE ARTESANÍA, TEXTILES Y ALIMENTACIÓN
C/ Músico José Mira Figueroa, 03008, Alicante
Horario:  Julio a Septiembre
 Jueves de 16:00 - 23:00h
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MERCADO DE ARTESANÍA EN PLAYA DE SAN JUAN
Av. de Niza, 3, 03540, Alicante
Horario 18:00h
1/07 al 3/09 |
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MERCADO CENTRAL DE ALICANTE
Av. Alfonso X El Sabio, 10, 03004, Alicante
+34 965 140 763
+34 965 140 841
mercado.central@alicante.es
Horario Lunes - Viernes: 07:00 - 14:30h
Sábados: 07:00 - 15:00h
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MERCADO MUNICIPAL DE BABEL
C/ Asilo, s/n, 03007, Alicante
+34 965 103 452
www.mercadosalicante.com
Horario Lunes - viernes: 9:00 - 14:00h
Sábados: 9:00 - 15:00h
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MERCADO MUNICIPAL DE BENALUA
C/ Pérez Medina, 2, 03007, Alicante
+34 965 130 225
mercado.benalua@alicante.es
www.mercadosalicante.com
Horario Lunes a Viernes: 07:30 - 14:00h
Sábados y vísperas de fiestas: 07:30 - 15:00h |
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MERCADO MUNICIPAL CAROLINAS
C/ San Mateo, s/n, 03012, Alicante
+34 965 253 961
www.mercadosalicante.com
Horario Lunes a Sábado: 07:30 - 14:00h. |
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MERCADILLO DE TEULADA
C/ Pardo Gimeno & C/ Asil, 03007, Alicante
+34 965 103 452
+34 965 177 754
Horario Jueves y Sábados: 08:00 - 14:00h |
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MERCADILLO DE BABEL
C/ Asil, 5, 03007, Alicante
+34 965 103 452
Horarios Jueves y Sábados: 07:30 - 13:30h |
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MERCADILLO DE BENALÚA
C/ Pérez Medina, 2, 03007, Alicante
+34 965 130 225
mercado.benalua@alicante.es
Horario Jueves y Sábados: 09:00- 14:00h |
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MERCADILLO CAROLINAS
C/ Doctor Nieto, 45, 03013, Alicante
+34 965 253 961
mercado.carolinas@alicante.es
Horario Jueves y Sábados: 07:00h - 14:00h |
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MERCADO DE FILATELIA
Pl. del Ayuntamiento, s/n, 03001, Alicante
+34 965 149 325
Horario Domingos y festivos: 09:00 - 14:00h |
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MERCADO EL RINCONET.
C/ de les Basses Noves, 7, 03112, Alicante
Horario Sábados, de 18:00 a 22:00h
Domingos y festivos de 10:00 a 15:00h |
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MERCADILLO DE SANTA FAZ
Av. de Alicante, Santa Faz, 03599, Alicante
Horario Domingos de 10:00 a 15:00h. |
| Bardisa y Cia S.L. |
| Boutique La Granadina |
| Carbonell C/ Rafel Altamira 26, 03002, Alicante +34 965 215 352 |
| Cuquet de Llum |
| El Club del Gourmet de El Corte Inglés |
| Salazones Quintana S.L C/ Poeta Quintana 40, 03004, Alicante +34 965 214 842 salazonesquintana@gmail.com www.salazonesquintana.com |
| Bodegas Bernardino C/ Alberola 40, 03007, Alicante +34 965 280 873 +34 605 636 643 info@bodegabernardino.es www.bodegabernardino.es |
| Va de vins |
| Vinart |
| Vino y mas |
| Osiris Wine Boutique |
| Salazones Mar Menor C/ del Capitán Segarra, 9, 03004, Alicante +34 965 140 222 info@salazonesmarmenor.es www.salazonesmarmenor.es |
| Salazones Quintana S.L C/ Poeta Quintana, 64, 03004, Alicante +34 965 154 269 |
| Salazones Vicente Leal Av. Alfonso el Sabio, S/N, 03004, Alicante +34 965 217 837 info@salazonesvicenteleal.com www.salazonesvicenteleal.com |
| Turrones E. Candela Espí Av. Constitución, 3, 03002, Alicante +34 966 297 865 +34 637 494 625 |
| La Despensa de Cristina. Turrones Teclo |
| Kiosco de Turrones Monerris- Sirvent Av. Alfonso El Sabio, nº 10, 03004 Alicante +34 965 217 535 |
| Turrones Monerris- Sirvent Sirvent Av. Alfonso el Sabio, 16, 03004, Alicante +34 965 217 535 |
| Turrones Espí C/ Tomás López Torregrosa, 17, 03002, Alicante +34 965 214 441 correo@turronesespi.com www.turronesespi.com |
| Turrones 1880 |
* Important Notice
The Alicante Municipal Tourist Board is not responsible for any changes that may occur in the contact details, opening hours, locations of accommodation, restaurants, tourist services and transport companies, as well as cultural facilities in the city. We recommend that you check the information in advance.
Gastronomic Events
25Jan
Craft beer tasting
Castillo de Santa Bárbara
31Jan
Craft beer tasting
Castillo de Santa Bárbara
01Feb
Craft beer tasting
Castillo de Santa Bárbara
07Feb
Craft beer tasting
Castillo de Santa Bárbara
08Feb
Craft beer tasting
Castillo de Santa Bárbara
14Feb
Craft beer tasting
Castillo de Santa Bárbara
15Feb
Craft beer tasting
Castillo de Santa Bárbara
21Feb
Craft beer tasting
Castillo de Santa Bárbara
22Feb
Craft beer tasting
Castillo de Santa Bárbara
28Feb
Craft beer tasting
Castillo de Santa Bárbara
01Mar
Craft beer tasting
Castillo de Santa Bárbara
07Mar
Craft beer tasting
Castillo de Santa Bárbara
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