The 36 best restaurants in the Marina Alta, according to the Repsol Guide 2025 The 36 best restaurants in the Marina Alta, according to the Repsol Guide 2025
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23 March 2025 - 09: 00

Each year, the prestigious Repsol Guide reveals the most outstanding restaurants across Spain. This year, 2025, the best restaurants in the Marina Alta region to receive the Repsol Suns are a total of twelve establishments, earning a combined total of 20 suns.

In addition to these, the entity recommends a set of restaurants that, despite not being awarded, are worth visiting for their good work and the quality of their products. Together, they make up the 36 best restaurants in the region according to the Repsol Guide in 2025.

Three Repsol Suns

Quique Dacosta Restaurant

Quique Dacosta is the gastronomic face of the Marina Alta at a national and even international level. Its restaurant represents a place of pilgrimage for the most discerning palates when visiting Dénia.

Location

Dacosta's restaurant is located on the Les Marines road, a few kilometers from the region's capital.

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BonAmb Restaurant

In 2011, the BonAmb restaurant, installed in Xàbia, was born with the purpose of inviting its guests to enjoy a gastronomic offer surrounded by a good atmosphere. With chef Alberto Ferruz at the helm of the kitchen, the restaurant bases its proposal on local and regional gastronomic tradition and history.

Location

BonAmb is located on Carrer Benitatxell in Xàbia, near the municipality's Golf Club.

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Two Repsol Suns

Beat Restaurant

Calp It is another of the towns with a good part of the Soles in the region. Beat restaurant and chef José Manuel Miguel fuse French and Mediterranean culinary culture at The Cookbook Gastro Boutique Hotel & Spa complex.

Location

Beat Restaurant is located near Les Salines, Fossa beach and the Peñón de Ifach, three of the hallmarks of Calp.

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Casa Pepa

The history Casa Pepa, in Ondara It was born by the hand of the cook Pepa Romans in 1986. Now, the new generations of the restaurant base their recipes and experiences on traditional market cuisine and the freshness of seasonal Mediterranean products without forgetting the roots of the place.

Location

The Ca Pepa restaurant is located in the population center of Pamis, in the municipality of Ondara.

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Peix i Brases

One of the establishments that gave the most talk in Dénia , since, in addition to having the presumable two Soles, at the end of 2021 the Peix i Brases achieved its first Michelin Star.

Location

It is one of the restaurants located in the Dénia port area, specifically, in the Baix la Mar neighborhood. Its views of the pier and Punta del Raset beach leave no one indifferent at any time of the year.

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Tula

In 2020, the Tula restaurant achieved its first Sol. Last year it renewed it and also added one more. The chefs Borja Susilla and Clara Puig sell their offer in Xàbia with seasonal Mediterranean cuisine.

Location

The restaurant is located on the famous Arenal de Xàbia promenade, perfect for exploring part of the municipality's coastline before or after tasting its dishes.

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A Repsol Sun

Orobianco

The great novelty of the Guide in the Marina Alta this 2024. The Orobianco restaurant in Calp has Paolo Casagrande as gastronomic director and chef Andrea Drago, a pupil of Martín Berasategui, in the kitchen on a daily basis at the establishment. The restaurant thus once again "positions itself as a benchmark for international Italian haute cuisine on the Alicante coast," according to the Guide, proposing dishes that unite both gastronomic cultures.

Location

The restaurant is located on Colina del Sol, 49A, in Calp.

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Bernardi House

This is the bet of the Italian chef Ferdinando Bernardi. From a corner of Benissa, the chef brings to the region the flavors and experiences of his native Italy through haute cuisine.

Location

It is located in one of the most emblematic places in the Pedramala district of Benissa, specifically on Avenida de la Fuestera 60C.

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Audrey's - Rafa Soler

Audrey's is consecrated as an elegant and sophisticated offer in the southern part of the region, in Calp. In this case, chef Rafa Soler brings local produce closer by combining these two adjectives with traditional cuisine.

Location

Also on the coast, Rafa's restaurant enjoys a privileged location near Cala Calalga or Fossa de Calp beach.

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The Baret Miquel

One of the best known restaurants by the residents of Dénia, by the veteran chef Miquel Ruiz. It is difficult to find a list or guide that includes the best Dianense restaurants and that this establishment in the heart of the city does not appear.

Location

It is located on the ground floor of a town house on Calle Historiador Palau, a few meters from the Glorieta del País Valencià and Marqués de Campo. That is, in the center.

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La Perla de Jávea

A bet with a long journey in front of the sea of Xàbia. The Pearl of Jávea It opened its doors in 1984 as a modest family business. Now, its new managers and chefs prioritize the freshness of seafood and garden products in their offering. They stand out, above all, for their rice and fideuàs and their extensive wine list.

Location

The Paseo del Arenal de Xàbia was the place chosen by the parents of chefs Sonia and Sergio to locate La Perla de Jávea.

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daring

Dexcaro-Ossadía, the innovative gastronomic concept of chef Carlos G. Moreno in Dénia, offers a unique culinary experience under the name Ossadía. In an intimate and exclusive environment for eight diners, who may be strangers to each other, a single tasting menu is served. From the gastronomic offer to the treatment received, through the detailed account of each dish and the meticulous preparation in the kitchen, everything surprises in the proposal. The experience evolves as the dishes on the menu, ranging from the simple to the most sophisticated, provide a complete experience that stands out for both its originality and its exquisite culinary quality.

Location

The restaurant is located at Abu S Salt, 1, next to Chabàs Park.

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Recommended Repsol Guide

The Repsol Guide offers a second list of Recommended Restaurants that, despite not receiving any Suns, receive a special and distinguished mention for the prestigious culinary institution. In the Marina Alta, these are the 24 restaurants that will appear in 2025:

Sale of Posa

Sale of Posa, in Dénia, is committed to "traditional and quality Valencian cuisine, with local and seasonal products, which allow you to rediscover the most classic and emblematic dishes of the Marina Alta region," says its website.

Location

The premises are located next to La Xara, at Partida Fredat, 9.

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Seaside

The Mare restaurant, by chef Miquel Gilabert, is hidden in Benidoleig and it is the next discovery of the Repsol Guide in its recommendations. This culinary project returns to the roots of traditional and village cuisine to turn it into exquisite dishes.

Location

Mare is located at Plaça Diputació, 4, Benidoleig.

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The Nou Cavall Verd

The Nou Cavall Verd, in Campell, has also achieved its place in the Guide. At the controls of the kitchen, chef Evarist Miralles has revitalized this emblematic restaurant in the Vall de Laguar which enjoys one of the most spectacular locations in the region. Something that combines perfectly with traditional, honest cuisine that fully respects the identity of each product.

Location

You can find it in the urbanization Balcón de l'Aguart, 25.

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ABISS GastroBar

Again in Calp, the Abiss restaurant is located on the promenade of the Arenal-bol beach. It is identified by its two spaces, one more classic and the other with a casual air, the Gastrobar, where you can enjoy a dinner or tapas meal.

Location

You will find the ABISS restaurant on Carrer Benidorm, 1 de Calp.

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Federico House

The Casa Federico restaurant is one of the most emblematic restaurants in Dénia. Open since 1980, its rice dishes and fresh seafood define it as a must in the Repsol Guide.

Location

It is located next to Punta del Raset beach, at calle Ausiàs March, 22.

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Chola Gastro

The concept that advances strongly in Xàbia is fusion cuisine at Chola Gastro. It proposes from the Peruvian cebiche to the mochis Japanese or Mexican tacos. It is located in the heart of the municipality, near the town hall and the parish of San Bartolomé.

Location

Chola Gastro is located in the historic center of Xàbia, on Avenida Alicante, 13.

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the Faralló

defined itself as 'cuina deniera', El Faralló has its recommended position in the Guide with a seafood culinary commitment and with its main protagonist, the Dénia red prawn. He hides on Fénix street, in front of Les Rotes beach.

Location

It is located at the beginning of Les Rotes, on calle Fènix, 10 in Dénia.

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the Raset

One of the classics in front of Marina El Portet de Dénia. Its varied offer combines tradition with creativity in its rice dishes, fish and shellfish as unique as those of the capital of the region.

Location

Located in the heart of the port of Dénia, specifically on Calle Bellavista, 7.

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The Dauphin

Moraira It has the perfect location to enjoy a good gastronomic experience on the coast of the Marina Alta. And if it is in El Portet, one of the most beautiful corners of the town, much better. There is Le Dauphin, with French Mediterranean cuisine that stands out with olive oils and fresh herbs.

Location

You can find it in the bay of El Portet, s/n of Moraira.

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Miro Cuina

Hidden in the interior of the region, the Repsol Guide recommends the Miró Cuina restaurant in Benirrama, the Valley of Gallinera. Surrounded by vegetation and mountains, it adapts its menu to the current events of the local markets and the fish markets where they buy their star products, the variety of fish that they smoke themselves.

Location

Miró Cuina is on Carrer Major, 54 in Benirrama.

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Pont Sec

The well-known restaurant of chef Pep Romany in Dénia it also has its place between the pages of the prestigious guide. It is known for its great variety of cocas, so representative of the area, and for its rice dishes.

Location

It is located in a country house at km 1 of the Camí Vell from Gandia to Dénia.

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A cuiner at l'Escoleta de Sagra

In the Municipal Sports Center of the town of Festival A cuiner is located in l'Escoleta de Sagra. With a traditional base, they offer their diners market cuisine that is elaborated as well as fun.

Location

Un cuiner a l'Escoleta is located on Carrer Calvari, s/n de Sagra.

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house sang

The Casa Cantó restaurant, located in Benissa, is a place with more than 40 years of experience that welcomes its customers with an honest proposal based on quality raw materials.

Location

The Benissa restaurant is located at Avenida del País Valencià, 223.

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The Racó de La Xara

The location of El Racó The Xara It offers spacious spaces and independent dining rooms that evoke Basque txokos. Standing out for its culinary philosophy, the restaurant delights its diners with quality meat dishes, homemade fries and a tasty Russian salad.

Location

The restaurant is located in La Xara, on Carrer del Pintor Segrelles, 13.

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the road

El Carreter is the establishment attached to the emblematic Venta de Posa restaurant in The Xara. Chef Federico Guajardo delights diners with two tasting menus focused on products from the Alicante Mediterranean. From citrus fruits to Dénia red shrimp, the restaurant fuses tradition and creativity in its dishes.

Location

The restaurant is located next to La Xara, at Partida Fredat, 12.

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Nomadic

Nomada, led by chef Massimo Arienti in Dénia, offers a unique gastronomic experience that combines the essence of Italian cuisine with local ingredients from the Costa Blanca. It offers a wide variety of pizzas, such as the innovative Arancia pizza with a pumpkin base and touches of black truffle. In addition, it surprises with great-tasting desserts, such as the traditional tiramisu, which evokes the authenticity of homemade Italian cuisine.

Location

The restaurant is located at Moll de la Pansa, 11, next to the maritime station.

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the Pegolí

El Pegolí, a leading family restaurant in Dénia Since 1943, it has been known for its traditional cuisine and the mastery in the preparation of the area's red shrimp, inherited from the unforgettable Pepe "El Pegolí". The menu stands out for its fresh fish and seafood from the Dénia fish market, as well as its exquisite rice dishes.

Location

The restaurant is located in Les Rotes, at Carrer del Fénix, 13.

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Sendra

The Sendra restaurant is positioned as one of the best places to enjoy dried octopus so typical of the region. dianense coast. The restaurant offers a unique gastronomic experience for lovers of sea flavors, such as octopus, sepionets, hedgehogs and the fried head of scorpa or sampedro.

Location

The restaurant is located in Les Rotes, at Fènix street, 15.

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Olea by Serawa

Olea by Serawa is the gastronomic proposal of the Serawa hotel, an establishment next to the Mediterranean Sea on the coast of Teulada Moraira. Modern dishes, based on local products, are the restaurant's bet. The Guide recommends the fish of the day, the rice dishes, both the classic ones and some more daring options, and the meats offered.

Location

The restaurant is located on Calle Cabo Estaca de Bares, 11 in Teulada Moraira.

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Round and round

The charming old town of Xàbia It hosts the Volta i Volta restaurant among its streets. According to the Repsol Guide: "Its gastronomic proposal is based on a very complete lunch menu and a brief menu with dishes that change each season based on the product."

Location

Volta i Volta is on Santa Teresa Street, 3, in Xàbia.

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Coal

Germán López and Sandra Rausell, chef and sommelier, respectively, run the Carvón restaurant in Moraira. The restaurant's gastronomic offering focuses on Mediterranean products "and grilled cuisine is the star of the menu," explains the Guide. The organization recommends this establishment's "raw cuttlefish salad, coastal guacamole, cod fritters, sea mosquitoes, turbot, and monkfish."

Location

Carvón is located at 12 Iglesia Street in Moraira.

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Ausias Restaurant

The Ausiàs restaurant embraces the heart of Pedreguer, offering two tasting menus "with thoughtful and reimagined dishes, created with seasonal ingredients supplied by small local producers committed to the region," explains the Repsol Guide. The restaurant is run by Ausiàs Signes and Felicia Guerra.

Location

You will find Ausiàs Restaurant on Calle de la Cova Santa, 2, Pedreguer.

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The Racó del Raval

One of the eight villages that make up the beautiful Vall de Gallinera, Benissivà, is home to the restaurant El Racó del Raval. "This restaurant celebrates the region with local produce," the restaurant states, with a menu that changes every few weeks. "Traditional cuisine with modern touches," reads the restaurant's description on its website, highlighting its sourdough bread made with organic flour.

Location

On Carrer del Raval de Benissivà, number 20, in the Vall de Gallinera, is El Racó del Raval.

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Mother

Nazario Cano designs the menu for this restaurant in Xàbia. "Delicious, with traditional Mediterranean dishes with a modern twist," they explain on their website. They recommend pairing their creations with their "custom-made" cocktails. The Guide directly points to "salted foie gras with sardine and parsnip confit" as an example of dishes representative of the chef's style and career.

Location

Mother is located at 9 Murciana Street, Xàbia.

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