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Restaurante VENTA de POSA : On the road out of Denia to the Marriott Hotel & Jesús Pobre.  We have been delighted to have rediscovered this old coaching inn and for a real Spanish experience this takes some beating.  Preceded by an excellent salad and 2-3 other starters - and then a rice-based soup - the excellent daily dish that follows forms the centre of their delicious menu-del-dia at  about €11.50 !  In terms of Spanish food this is almost unparalled in regard to quantity, quality and value. Many menus from €11.50 to €18.50 upwards.  Pleasant service.  No muzak.  Their sister restaurant in Denia specialises in fish (please access info via their website). 96 578.4672 / f. midday TuesWed-Thurs.  http://www.ventadeposa.com/  [email protected] JESUS POBRE Restaurante LA TASCA : Charming Italian owner – set in an attractive courtyard. Portions tend to be small so this restaurant isn’t cheap (€140 for 4). As it was full we found the service under strain. There is musak but, mercifully, not in the courtyard. The lentil soup was superb. Renowned for meat cooked on an open-grilled fire yet all choices were reasonably priced but were all of cheaper cuts except for the CHULETON (T-bone) at €35/kg and this is the reason for going to La Tasca ! Great crêpes but the Panacotta was tiny and inadequate. Well-heeled clientele. Approaching Jesus Pobre from the Jávea-Gata road take the 2nd left before entering the village and it is on the left corner at the top of this short street. English spoken. Must book. Tel: [phone]. UP INTO THE MOUNTAINS : Our beautiful, mountainous inland region (recommended trips) - always best to book   Restaurante CA L’ANGELES : C/ Gabriel Miró 12, POLOP; along from La Nucia near the roundabout at the bottom of the road up to Guadalest. Take Altea exit from AP7 then drive via Callosa to Polop. If you visit Guadalest then this is where you have lunch !! After a long absence, we were delighted to find this wonderful restaurant thriving (in spite of the crisis) – full of discerning gastronauts! The impeccably mannered and charming patron (Paco) speaks beautiful Spanish and a great host. Delightful, high quality, original Spanish cuisine - one of our top favourites (strongly re-confirmed) and providing a truly Spanish gastronomic experience with wines lovingly introduced (especially Enrique Mendozas from Alfaz). Worth the trip!  Classed at 7½ out of 10 in Spanish Gastronomía Guide.  Muzak with some character (ask to turn it down). http://calangels.net / [email protected] 96 587.0226 / f. Tues