Javea Grapevine Issue 179 - LARGE FONT EDITION | Page 96

Restaurante VALL DEL POP : Atop the hill over-looking Lliber and the Jalon valley on the Gata-Lliber road (before you drop down to Lliber). We were reminded just recently of the excellent meat offered here (incl. grilled kidneys as a ‘starter’ !) all cooked by grandpa “a la brasa”. We have taken large groups here with great success. Our private visits are enjoyed in a good friendly atmosphere (no muzak). Very reasonable prices and the pool is available for guests.  608 919036 / 96 573 1798 / f. Tues. E-mail: [email protected] Restaurante La VENTA del COLLAO (Owner: Esmeralda) : BENIMAURELL. We arrived here to realise you’d better book for it is an already well-established restaurant ! Situate amongst the cherry orchards and atop the mountain leading up from Benimaurell - and which goes over the top to join the CV720 far below on the other side. It enjoys truly stunning views over all the surrounding mountains. The trip up was a real adventure ! Delicious starters, roasts & puddings with friendly service. Warm interior for winter visits. Sensible prices. Fluent English spoken (& Dutch !). Tel: 649 590538 / E-mail: ventadelcollao@ hotmail.com (their website in prep.). Restaurante VERD í VENT : Los Pinos (see instructions for going to Maserof above who are next door).  Revisit your student days in a rustic farmhouse.  A copious 4-course, Belgian-prepared, delicious meal - all for about €18.  Spect acular views over the Sierra Bernia.  More popular than ever with all nationalities and a fun treat for visitors - consequently you must book. Tel : 96 597.3413 / mob: 620-550833) / f. Tues.  OTHER RESTAURANTS (by town) ( =  Michelin star / * = Los Toques de la Costa Blanca) ALICANTE 96 526.2585  Maestral, Andalucia 18, Vistahermosa, / f.Sun pm 96 583.2624 El Pierrot, Playa Levante, Ed.Gran Sol 42, CALPE / f.Tues 96 559.2100 L’Escaleta, Pujada Estac.de Norte N340, COCENTAINA/ f. Sun pm Mon DENIA 96 642.1626     La Barqueta, Bellavista 10, (sea front) / daily 96 642.1789     Romano, Av. El Cid 3 (beneath castle), / f.Thurs 96 578.6479     Tasca Eulalia (tapas), Marquès del Campo 39,  / daily 96 578.9103     Ticino(Italian), Bellavista, (sea front) / daily