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the right). You will be welcomed by Miguel who is enjoying much praise for his achievements. Booking required (3 days in advance). We seek further reports, please (although we will visit very soon). 642 534939 / E-mail: [email protected] dishes) is €11.90 (pudding extra) is marvellous and at the highest level. White walls, bright multi-coloured paintings. Soft music (turned down or off upon request) and a charming owner/hostess. 96 693 0352 / 674 490 831 [email protected] Bistro CASA GRAU : C/ Mayor 16, Jávea old town. Warmly applauded restaurant offering something different with imaginative dishes (just down the C/Mayor from the Ayuntamiento). Delicious starters/tapas and excellent steaks. Good value (but not cheap). Open: tlj (11 – 16h & 18 – 23h) 96 579 2756 [email protected] Rte PARILLA de CELLER : C/ San.Bertomeu 2, Jávea old town Down the small street opp. the main doors of the church. Another charming and successful restaurant full of atmosphere. Warm reception. English spoken. f.Sun. 96 579 3570 TAPAS BAR : ESSENCIA (formerly: Gastrobar Iberia, Old Town), C/ San Buenaventura 9, Jávea old town (down small street opposite Town Hall’s tourist office): Superb and marvellously creative dishes (& tapas) served by beautiful owner Michelle (perfect English). As well as excellent tapas the Menu del dia (3+2 Rte TASCA LA REBOTICA: C/ San.Bertomeu 6, Jávea old town. Down the small street opp. the main doors of the church. Charming and old-fashioned tapas bar with great atmosphere (but rather loud muzak but was turned down on request!). English / German spoken. f. Sunday. Wide range of excellent tapas. Further reports, please. 96 646 1318