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hamburger this wasn’t cheap. Rather disappointing... and noisy (music lovers stay away). 96 579 1064 restaurante@calabandida. com www.calabandida.com If you wish to dine beside the sea - and muzak-free with the sounds of the waves - go to LA CALETA Rte LA CASA DELLA PASTA (Ctra.Cabo de la Nao-Pal 27/ opp. Sofia’s). Dutch owned. Probably the best Italian in town. Outstanding, very popular Italian restaurant with some delicious starters and reasonably priced Italian wines. Service is very good service. [Warning : both inside, and now in the garden as well, you will encounter dreadful muzak - screaming females - and on both occasions we left]. Easy parking at the back. 96 646 1347 www.lacasadellapastajavea.com f.Sun+Mon. Restaurante CASA de la PIZZA (Formerly L’Échalotte) : On Jávea Costa Nova, beside the tennis / pétanque club just before the La Guardia cross roads. Reports very good but we would like to know more ! Covered terrace behind. Good parking. Tel: 96 647.3364 / [ no web site ] NEW OPENING / NEW MANAGEMENT Restaurante LE GOURMET (formerly LA GALERA): right next door to Masena on the golf club road. This previously (rather bland) restaurant is now under new management - awaiting reports (and details) please. Restaurante LUNGO MARE  (Jávea, Arenal beach front) : Italian restaurant –appetizingly large portions (some can be shared!). Low muzak (bravo !) and friendly service.  Often fairly full