Restaurante LA CAJITA : C / Finestrat 9 , Jávea old town ( walk from the old man ’ s roundabout back up towards the post office and take the immediate small side street on the right ). You will be welcomed by Miguel who is enjoying much praise for his achievements . Booking required ( 3 days in advance ). We seek reports , please ( although we will visit very soon ). 642 534939 / E-mail : lacajitajavea @ gmail . com
Bistro CASA GRAU : C / Mayor 16 , Jávea old town . Warmly applauded restaurant offering something different with imaginative dishes ( just down the C / Mayor from the Ayuntamiento ). Delicious starters / tapas and excellent steaks . Good value ( but not cheap ). Open : tlj ( 11 – 16h & 18 – 23h ) Tel : 96 579 2756 / E-mail : casagrau @ gmail . com
TAPAS BAR : ESSENCIA : ( formerly : Gastrobar Iberia , Old Town ), C / San Buenaventura 9 , Jávea old town ( down small street opp Town Hall ’ s tourist office ): Superb , marvellously creative dishes (& tapas ) served by beautiful owner Michelle ( perfect English ). Excellent tapas & the Menu del dia ( 3 + 2 dishes ) is € 11.90 ( pudding extra ) is marvellous and at the highest level . White walls , bright multi-coloured paintings . Soft music ( turned down or off upon request ) and a charming owner / hostess . 96 693 0352 / 674 490 831 michy . essencia @ gmail . com
Rte PARILLA de CELLER : C / San . Bertomeu 2 , Jávea old town Down the small street opp . the main doors of the church . Another charming and successful restaurant full of atmosphere . Warm reception . English spoken . f . Sun . Tel : 96 579 3570