5 New Restaurants in Alicante Worth Trying (and Where to Book)
From the Central Market to the beach, the city’s new gastronomic wave. Five recent openings already making noise — with a booking link for each.
Alicante was Spain’s Gastronomy Capital in 2025 and the city hasn’t slowed down since: a shower of Michelin and Repsol recognitions and, above all, a wave of openings already making noise. From the Central Market to the beach, here are five of the new tables that are genuinely worth it — with a booking link for each.
Lo de Quinet
Centre (Óscar Esplá) · Traditional Alicante cuisineAlicante tradition, with a brand-new suit. A tribute to the cooking of always — salt-cured fish, figatell, bread from Forn de Mariu, coca amb tonyina — unhurried and rooted in local produce. As they put it: here there is no rush, here the bread crackles.
Visit websitePlëgat
Centre, next to the Central Market · Chef’s cuisineNanín Pérez has opened his own place: just five tables and market-produce cooking taken to the millimetre. Already recommended by the 2026 Michelin Guide. Book ahead, because it flies.
Visit websiteBaka
Centre · Grill and produceAlbert and Norik built this temple of fire in 2025: grilled meats and fish that draw people from beyond the province. Informal vibe and top-class ingredients.
Book on TheForkPunto de Uva
Centre · Wine barFor wine lovers: a central wine bar with a carefully chosen list and bites designed to go with your glass. Ideal for a long, unhurried afternoon.
Visit websiteKomvento
Beach / Condomina area · Market cuisineOne of the most talked-about newcomers outside the centre: international, market-led cooking with a laid-back feel, a step from the beach.
Book on TheForkThe surest sign that a city is alive is that its kitchens never stop changing.
Frequently asked questions
What are the best new restaurants in Alicante?
Among the most applauded recent openings are Lo de Quinet (Alicante cuisine), Plëgat (recommended by the 2026 Michelin Guide) and Baka (grill). This guide links five that are worth it.
Do I need to book?
Yes, especially at Plëgat, which has just five tables. Book several days ahead, particularly at weekends.
Are they in the centre of Alicante?
Most of them: Lo de Quinet, Plëgat, Baka and Punto de Uva are central and walkable. Komvento is by the beach.
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