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: Ctra.Cabo de la Nao-Pal 9 (Arenal shopping area). Attractive restaurant - newly opened (close to Ferreteria Mata). Their card says “Arroces y Pescados”. We enjoyed some tapas – friendly service - but recent reports point to a serious improvement in their cuisine. Not cheap. Tel: 96 579 5808 ES TAPA TI : Tapas & restaurant : Jávea Arenal beach front. Excellent reports being received (also sister restaurant in Denia). Part of the La Boheme / Champagne Bar group). Tell us about your visit ! Tel: 96 647 3127 / Email: info@estapatijavea. com Web : http://www.estapatijavea. com/estapati-javea-687-1-es.html Restaurante EL GAUCHO (formerly Las Brisias on the Jesús Pobre road). This restaurant has gained many plaudits under the management of the excellent Pizzeria Pepe (at Arenal) and offers an especially worthwhile and attractive restaurant (& terrace) especially for the residents of Montgó. Superb meat is their speciality. Continued good reports. Marvellous AVAN (Duero) at €18. Attentive & very friendly service. Food delicious. Best to book. Tel: 96 646.1338 / www. pizzeriapepa.com Restaurante LA PERLA de JÁVEA (Arenal beach front, right hand side). Menu-del-día €17 (but from Tues-Friday only). Some very good reports have been reaching us which supports their now being listed in the Repsol Guide. Tel : 96 647 0772  / open daily / Web : www. laperladejavea.com   Restaurante EL RANCHO : Cta. Cabo de la Nao (between the German clinic & Saladar Supermarket).  A young British couple (Simon & Danielle) have taken over El Rancho and, with their French chef, have re-established this landmark restaurant on the gastro-circuit of Jávea.   Well appointed and  in delightful surroundings, especially the terrace/gardens.  Sunday lunch recommended. Reports