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Alicante
27/06/2026 a las 19:55h.
Repsol Guide has launched its eagerly awaited summer edition of ‘Celebrity Favourites’, a selection of over 250 gastronomic spots across Spain recommended by personalities from the world of culture, music, and television. This time, the Valencian Community has added 13 new awards, with Alicante province standing out with five must-visit places to enjoy the terraces, quality produce, and the vibrant local scene.
Artists such as presenter Lorena Castell, the iconic pop-punk band Los Nikis, and the Argentine band Miranda! have revealed their favourite gastronomic retreats when visiting the Alicante coast. These charming, authentic, and affordable spots become essential stops for locals and tourists alike this summer.
D-Vora in Benidorm
Lorena Castell’s Seaside Balcony
In the heart of Benidorm’s historic centre, in the emblematic Plaza de Sant Jaume, lies one of those places that seem suspended over the sea. The D-Vora restaurant, part of the RH Canfali Gastrohotel, literally hangs over the cliff to offer one of the most stunning views of the entire bay. A setting where the Mediterranean takes centre stage and where every meal seems to have a soundtrack of waves and golden light.
It’s no coincidence that presenter Lorena Castell is a regular customer. Her fresh, creative, and vibrant style matches the essence of the venue, which has become one of the most unique gastronomic spaces on the Costa Blanca. D-Vora combines cuisine, design, and landscape in an experience that goes far beyond simply sitting at the table.
The Repsol Guide has already highlighted this spot for its Mediterranean fusion cuisine with international touches, always faithful to fresh market produce and the gastronomic identity of the Valencian Community. Its menu features signature rice dishes, market fish, and a creation that has become one of its most talked-about trademarks: the potato omelette with truffle foam, a dish designed to be savoured slowly, especially when the sun begins to set over the sea and the sky turns pink.
La Tasca de Jesús Pobre in Dénia
The Rural and Italian Retreat of Los Nikis
In the Marina Alta, far from the hustle and bustle of the beachfront and the most touristy areas, the small and charming village of Jesús Pobre, in the municipality of Dénia, hides one of those places seemingly designed to disconnect from the world. There lies La Tasca de Jesús Pobre, a gastronomic space that has turned the calm of the interior into its greatest hallmark.
It’s no secret that this corner is one of the favourite retreats of the members of the iconic band Los Nikis, who choose this rural setting every summer to enjoy the tranquillity, good food, and relaxed atmosphere that define this enclave in Alicante province. A place where the pace slows down, conversations linger, and gastronomy becomes the true thread of the experience.
The Repsol Guide highlights precisely this balanced mix of closeness, product, and creativity achieved by Álex in the dining room and Elena in the kitchen, responsible for shaping a proposal that combines the tradition of the Marina Alta with nods to Italian and Oriental gastronomy. The result is a menu that surprises without losing its Mediterranean essence, designed for those seeking recognisable flavours but with an unexpected twist.
Among its must-tries are the homemade boletus and truffle ravioli with butter and sage sauce, one of the most acclaimed dishes by diners, along with offerings like the sea bass with Asian nuances, reinforcing the dialogue between cultures that defines the restaurant. To close the experience with a local touch, the freshly made cremaet has become the perfect finishing touch, almost a ritual, that sums up the slow and careful spirit of this corner of Jesús Pobre.
Cabró Gastrobar
Miranda!’s Most Cosmopolitan Stop in Alicante
In the heart of Alicante’s traditional centre, one of the areas that has evolved the most in recent years to become the great epicentre of urban leisure, gastronomy, and evening outings, Plaza Nueva hosts one of the most vibrant projects on the local scene: Cabró Gastrobar. A space that breaks the mould and has carved out its own niche thanks to a laid-back, creative, and highly personal offering.
It’s no coincidence that the Argentine pop group Miranda!, known for their colourful aesthetic and avant-garde spirit, has found their ideal meeting point here when visiting the city. The cosmopolitan atmosphere, the relaxed pace of Alicante’s evenings, and the venue’s edgy character perfectly match their musical energy, making Cabró a perfect stop to kick off the evening with attitude.
Distinguished with a Repsol Solete, this gastrobar has managed to bring haute cuisine to the general public through a format of dishes designed to share, enjoy, and surprise without complications. The Repsol Guide highlights precisely this ability to reinterpret Mediterranean cuisine from a modern, fun, and accessible perspective, without losing quality or technique in each dish.
Its menu features offerings that play with creativity and product, such as the tuna tataki pizza with mozzarella foam, roasted octopus with potato foam, or their red prawn croquettes with kimchi mayonnaise and wakame seaweed. A combination that perfectly reflects the spirit of the venue: recognisable cuisine, but with an unexpected twist that invites further exploration.
Mesón de Labradores
The Traditional Tavern That Captivated Artists
On the historic Calle Labradores, one of those establishments that form part of Alicante’s gastronomic memory remains alive. Mesón de Labradores, open since 1960, is much more than a tavern: it’s a meeting point where time seems to have stood still and where tradition continues to set the pace of each service.
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The Argentine band Miranda! reappears on the Alicante map as one of the international formations that has succumbed to the charm of this historical corner. Their mix of gastronomic curiosity and taste for spaces with personality has led them to discover this classic of tapas, where Alicante’s popular essence has remained intact for over six decades.
The Repsol Guide highlights precisely this absolute fidelity to traditional cuisine, based on homemade recipes, produce from the Central Market, and a quality-price ratio that has made the tavern a must-visit for locals and visitors alike. Here, there are no frills: there’s a bar, conversation, local cold cuts, and a way of understanding gastronomy that has been passed down from generation to generation.
Among its must-tries, the legendary ‘Chupi Chupi’ montadito shines brightly, a house secret recipe that has become a true emblem of the venue. A seemingly simple bite, but with enough character to explain on its own why this tavern remains one of the great references of Alicante’s tapas scene.
Lorea
Basque Tradition Facing the Sea Breeze of San Juan Beach
Miranda! invites us to swap the hustle and bustle of the city centre for the bright calm of San Juan Beach, the great jewel of Alicante’s coastline. Right on the front line, on Avenida de Niza, is Lorea, a restaurant that has established itself since 1982 as one of the great references of local hospitality thanks to its absolute fidelity to the product and a cuisine that needs no frills.
With the sea practically at the edge of the table, Lorea offers an experience where gastronomy and landscape go hand in hand. Its proposal, endorsed by the Repsol Guide, stands out for naturally bringing the essence of traditional Basque cuisine to the Mediterranean, maintaining an unwavering respect for raw materials and timeless flavours. Dining on its terrace, with the sea breeze in the background, is one of those scenes that alone explain the allure of San Juan Beach all year round.
Its menu shines with its roasts, with special mention to a tender and flavourful lamb that embodies the spirit of the restaurant, alongside a trilogy of classics that never fail: fine and creamy croquettes, a superior Russian salad, and fresh fish that come directly from the Alicante fish market. Dishes that seem simple in appearance, but executed with the precision that only experience can provide.