Cheap Restaurants

Ask 31
If you're after a bit of bite, this funky Indian restaurant offers a user-friendly menu. Open evenings only.

Address: 333 Avenida, Urbanisación Playa Flamenca, Torrevieja | Telephone: 965 325 029 |

Amstelería
A quirky tapas bar and restaurant operated by brewer Amstel. The food is excellent and tables are fitted with beer taps so you can serve yourself all night. A screen above the table logs your consumption and eventual bill. Watch out though: easy access to the pump means the bill easily builds up.

Address: 5-8 Cami de la Cantera, Albir | Telephone: 96 686 4705 |

Affordable Restaurants

Ópera
Delicious salads made with giant prawns, smoked salmon and fruit are the best thing to order here. The friendly staff are happy to offer advice on the best wines, too.

Address: 40 Calle San Pedro, Altea | Telephone: 96 584 5047 |

Scallops
Choose between three-course lunch and dinner menus or single-plate meals. This restaurant is famous for steaks, fish and curries, and there are free ice-cream desserts with meals. Try the scrumptious oysters, or picnic on the beach with a takeaway spit-roasted chicken. Bumper English breakfasts are served from 10am-1pm.

Address: Jávea Port | Telephone: 965 771 488 |

Good Quality Restaurants

Ta Casa
Taste the delightful, pan-baked sea bream or opt for a tender Chateaubriand for two. Ta Casa also offers a selection of good Spanish wines.

Address: 36 Ferrería, Alfaz del Pi | Telephone: 965 887 469 |

Jean Luc
The house speciality is French and French-West Indian cuisine. Expect grilled meats, rice and spicy Creole dishes served in a lively and colourful setting. Closed on Sundays.

Address: 16 Calle Paquita Villa Nueva, Torrevieja | Telephone: 96 571 0461 |

Fine Dining Restaurants

Los Zapatos
This is a small, intimate venue where chef and proprietor Egon Abb prepares food fit for angels. Locals flock here for his rack of local lamb - a must-try - or how about foie gras soused in port?

Address: 7 Calle La Santamaría, Calpe | Telephone: 96 583 1507 |

La Fonda del Recuerdo "Casa Juan"
Exceptional paellas and charcoal-grilled meats are dished up here by the talented owner, Juan, who'll also treat you to a few Spanish classics on his guitar to round off a wonderful evening. Booking is essential.

Address: 251 Carretera Moraira-Calpe | Telephone: 965 748 649 |