Spain is not just about beautiful beaches and stunning landscapes; the country is also renowned for its fine dining. Every year, the famous Michelin guide awards stars to the best restaurants across the world, and Spain is no exception.
Indeed, many Spanish restaurants hold their star(s), a reward and recognition of their daily work. The 2020 edition of the Michelin guide for Spain and Portugal celebrated its 110th anniversary at the traditional gala ceremony held at the end of 2019. In this new article, Secundo brings you the list of Michelin-starred restaurants for the Costa Blanca and Costa Almería regions.
Costa Blanca
⭐ Restaurant La Finca, Elche
At the helm of this restaurant for 35 years is the Spanish chef Susi Diaz, well known in Spain as a member of the jury on the cookery show “Top Chef” for the past 4 years. Self-taught, her cuisine is defined by the use of citrus fruits, aromatic herbs and flowers that she grows in her own garden and pairs with fish and seafood from the region. Her creative cooking, skilfully blending tradition and modernity, earned her a Michelin star in 2006.
For more information, visit the La Finca restaurant website
⭐⭐ Restaurant BonAmb, Javea
Set in a restored country house, this 2-star restaurant, led by the young chef Alberto Serruz, reinvents Mediterranean gastronomy with some of the most creative signature cuisine. Open since 27 July 2011, this restaurant aims to give diners an unforgettable culinary experience. This intention is also reflected in the restaurant's name, where the term “Amb” refers to the atmosphere of the restaurant, set in an enchanting location. The restaurant offers regional dishes through plates that are understated yet creative. The goal is to showcase local produce to the fullest. Today, the BonAmb restaurant holds 2 stars, awarded by the Michelin guide in 2013 and 2016. A must-visit address in the region!
For more information, visit the BonAmb restaurant website.
⭐⭐⭐ Restaurant Quique Dacosta, Denia (Alicante)
Three Michelin stars, best restaurant in Europe, one of the best restaurants in the world, so many accolades for the celebrated Spanish chef Quique Dacosta. In his restaurant, the only 3-star in the region, the chef uses exceptional produce (always local) for refined plates bursting with flavour. Here, cooking becomes an art. The plates are perfectly accomplished and offer lovely palettes of colour. A pinnacle of Spanish gastronomy!
For more information, visit the Quique Dacosta restaurant website.
Costa Almería
⭐ Restaurant La Costa, El Ejido (Almería)
The La Costa restaurant in Almería offers three separate settings. On one side, the tavern where you can savour elaborate tapas; on the other, a space dedicated to creative gastronomy; and finally, the tasting lounge where you can sample the signature dishes. Exceptional produce and the quality of execution make this restaurant a must-visit in the region. A great address for lovers of fish and seafood.
For more information, visit the La Costa restaurant Facebook page.
⭐ Restaurant Alejandro, Roquetas de Mar (Almería)
Chef Alejandro, passionate about the sea and its produce, offers a simple cuisine rooted in respect for raw ingredients and the heritage of the region's traditional cooking. Refined plates rich in flavour await you in this 1-star restaurant.
For more information, visit the Alejandro restaurant website.