Javea Grapevine Issue 173 - 2015 | Page 71

praising this restaurant, now under the management of the chef of El Rodat and the former manager of the hotel – José Manuel Pina - and we have now visited it ourselves. The menudel-dia at €18 is truly astonishing and if this isn’t, for a single example, the most wonderful Gazpacho of all time then you must write and tell us. The à la carte menu is reasonably priced. The view across to Montgó from the muzak-free terrace is sensational. Tel: 96 579 1813 : Mob. 629 828438 / [email protected] TAPAS – JÁVEA OLD TOWN IBERIA GASTRO BAR, C/ de San Buenaventura 9 (off town hall square, Jávea). Tapas of a very high quality indeed (is a Michelin star on the way here ?) (this chef did a stretch at the London Savoy). Portions designed for two so choice of 3 tapii makes a meal ! Many delicious surprises. Good reports continue to be received. Cost 20-30€ per person (or Tasting menu at €35 - Bread & Snacks, 5 Dishes, Dessert, Coffee + petit Fours). English spoken. Muzak inside is variable but controlled. E-mail them for a copy of their mouthwatering menu !! Fantastic menu for New Year’s Eve. Tel: 96 599 6716 / E-mail: www.iberiagastrobar. com / [email protected] Booking necessary: Open Mon 1923h / Tues-Sat 1330-1500h & 1923h. f. Sunday. Restaurante NESFOR : Cta. Cabo de la Nao-Pla 25.  Re-opened by the same family after 14 years, this restaurant has immediately impressed.  A lunch visit (we ate à la carte) proved excellent.  Excellent “Secreto”. Parking area at the back. Tel: 96 646 3872 / E-mail: reservas@ restaurantenesfor.com  /  Web : www.restaurantenesfor.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. 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 reestablished this landmark restaurant on the gastro-circuit of Jávea.  Well appointed and in delightful surroundings – especially the beautiful terrace/gardens.  Sunday lunch recommended. Reports are good to excellent.  Menu-del-día (€13.95 & €22).  We think you need to book !  Good parking either side of main road.   Tel: 96 577.1126 / f. Sunday p.m. & Monday.  E-mail: elranchojavea@ hotmail.com  Restaurante LOS REMOS de la NÃO (Jávea, Arenal beach front) : French owned and still one of the best of the Arenal beach restaurants. Lies at the extreme right hand end of the bay on the edge of the large car park overlooking the beach.  Fish a speciality.  Great views.  Menu del día €18.  Best to book. Tel : 96 647.0776 /  f. Tues.  www. losremoslanao.com Restaurante LA RENDA : Cristo del Mar, Jávea Port, right beside the Cinema Jayan.  Beautifully appointed restaurant with some serious, adventurous and very creative cuisine - we even found sweetbreads on the menu.   Menu del día €12.50.  Live music on Friday.  Muzak turned off on request.  Tel: 96 579.3763 / E-mail: larenda.