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turned it off. BYO is a good idea but “corkage” is charged here at €9 so you need to bring a VERY good bottle !! Tel : 96 579.3145 / f. Monday midday [email protected] http://www.restaurantetosca.com JÁVEA OLD TOWN TAPAS etc. We are trying to build up the details of numerous interesting high quality eating places in Jávea’s old town. Here are a few of them concentrated close to the church. You will need to visit them all to decide which is your favourite - they are of an excellent standard ! 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 further reports, please (although we will visit very soon). 642 534939 / E-mail: [email protected] 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 opposite Town Hall’s tourist office): Superb and marvellously creative dishes (& tapas) served by beautiful owner Michelle (perfect English). As well as 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 E-mail: michy.essencia@ gmail.com