Restaurante Punta Prima - Large Spanish restaurant with large terraces overlooking the Mediterranean. Walk through path at back of apartment and you walk past this restaurant to get to beach. Comments – been there twice first time it was good 2^nd time not so good but lovely views and have live music and dancing on different nights

La Pizza Nostra – Down by main road easiest way to get there is to walk through path to beach and at the road that Punta Prima restaurant is on turn right and walk to the main road and it is on that corner, chairs and tables outside but restaurant inside is nice. Large stylish restaurant. Good fresh fish and shellfish. Comments – been there about three times nice food reasonable price.

El Carmen - On the other side of the road to La Pizza Nostra this is a stylish cafe and cake shop. 'Pasteleria' If you want nice coffee and fresh cakes this is very nice for a snack. Comments – very nice if you want a snack at lunch or pig yourself out on some nice cakes

Puccini - Italian restaurant. Open 7 days from 7 p.m. to 11:30 p.m. This is a very nice Italian restaurant not the cheapest but very nice down on the main road from the apartment near supermarkets. It gets very busy so best to book especially if you want to eat from 8pm onwards Phone: 96 570 9719 Comments – this is one of our favorite places to eat little expensive but worth it.

Dinastia - Imposing building on the left hand side of the N332 as you travel North towards Torrevieja. (There is a footbridge across the road).
Asian cuisine - Japanese, Chinese, Thai. Menu of the day €10,80
Open every day from 12 a.m. until 4 p.m. and from 6:30 until midnight.
Visit their website at http://www.dinastia.es - For reservations phone: 965 70 98 43 Comments – there is a eat as much as you like buffet style one side and there is also a Al La Carte Restaurant both very nice and well priced.

Restaurante Ghandi - Indian restaurant open from 7:30 p.m. until midnight. Closed Sundays. Take aways from 7 p.m. to 8 p.m. For reservations telephone: 96 67 05 856. Comments – not been there but always busy and only heard good reports.

Rogues - Bar restaurant featuring a carvery 7 nights a week. Also a Fish and Chip restaurant. It is down on the main drag right near the roundabout. For reservations telephone: 965 713 359 or 676 665 332. Comments – been there a lot as Megan likes it bit old fashion but food is average to good.

The Nautilus -Cafe/snack bar positioned right next to the Mediterranean. Non adventurous and reasonably priced meals. There's a menu published on their website. website: http://www.nautilus-1.com Tlf: 96 571 56 96. Down on beach to left of apartment. Comments – gets very busy menu limited but ok, nice views and breeze off the sea.

Next places are all in the Punta Marina commercial centre on opposite side of road from main drag bars and restaurants all on top of Eroski Supermarket.

Greta Garbo - European restaurant. Tlf: 966 799 323. Comments been there once average have not been in to give it a 2^nd bite but probably will sometime.

The Captain's table - Restaurant and take away. Fish and chips, Steaks, burgers and ribs. Nice well priced food and you have to book if going later than 7.30pm as it is always full so good sign. Anything on the menu can be done as a take-away. Comments – go there a lot as it is nice food and cheap.

Amigos -Bar cafe. Comments next door to Captains Table food is average run by Brit  and have some live music in there at times.

Asia III - Wok Buffet – Comments not been there but told it is very nice and as all Wok Buffet eat as much as you like at a great price.

Playa Flemenco Beach Commercial Centre  – Max 30mins Walk from Apartment or 5mins in a Taxi

Diva - Indian restaurant. - Did you see Pritpal Darar on the BBC? No – well meet him in person. Complimentary poppadums and very good selection on the menu. The menu offers a wide range of familiar and less familiar dishes. You get to choose which meat you would like for each dish e.g. diced chicken, chicken tikka, lamb, etc
If you like something spicy I would recommend the Southern Indian Chilli Masalla. I had mine with lamb and it was delicious. Great Nan and onion bhajias as well.
Sample prices : Main course 9€, onion Bhaji 3,20€, Pilau rice 2,50€, Nan 2,50€, Lager 2,40€ per pint Booking recommended Tlf: 96 532 98 25 or 637 19 77 80 Website: http://www.divaindianrestaurant.com
E-mail: diva@divaindianrestaurant.com

Comments – Not been there yet but heard lots of good reports and is always busy after 8pm most nights

The Papaya Tree  - Mr Hung's gourmet Thai and Asian cuisine. No smoking. Comments – very nice and reasonably priced

The Witchery - From Boeuf Bourgignon to Kangaroo steak. Sunday carvery. Open from 7 p.m. Tlf: 965 325 197. Comments – very nice been there a few times

Leonardo - Authentic Italian food cooked by Italian chefs. Owned by Manjit Panesar who you may have seen on the BBC's Living in the Sun programme. For reservations telephone: 670 450 829. Comments – very nice been there a few times

Spud-Murphy's – Fish and Chip restaurant very basic but superb fish and chips plus other things cooked to order. Breakfast from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Lunches and evening menu. Takeaway service. Comments – very nice been there a few times if you want a good meal for very good prices

There are loads of other restaurants at this centre but these are the ones we know about also loads of bars and live music, plus no problem seeing the football in any of the bars. Temple Bar which is up on top level have the Blues Brothers worth going to see near the beginning of your holiday as you will probably want to go back.

La Zenia Restaurants and Bars

Not been to any of these but there are loads this is no more than 5mins drive from apartment. Turn left at main road it is the 2^nd roundabout.

La Zenia restaurants and bars are spread across three areas. Zenia Golf and Zenia Mar on the West side of the N332 and La Zenia commercial centre on the East (Seaward) side of the N332. Take a look at the map for their relative positions.

Bar Alejandros Restaurante

German restaurant open all day. Pizzas and Pasta as well as a wide selection of main dishes.

Take away and home delivery.

Crusoes cafe Bar

All day menu, English breakfast, lunches, evening meals, Sunday lunch, snacks, etc.
Open morning till late.

Visit their website at http://www.crusoesbar.com/

New Hong Kong Chinese

Gogarty's

Irish pub with a good selection of Irish themed 'pub grub'. Evening live entertainment.

Paddy's Point

Claims to be Torrevieja's first Irish pub. Live entertainment and has recently been refurbished. A fun pub.
Visit their website at http://www.paddys-point.com/new/index.php

Internet access.

Tlf: 96 673 0527 or 606 802 017

Cafe Bar Milenio

Spanish bar with Tapas. Food served all day.

Telephone: 96 676 1334

The Sandwich Company

Not just sandwiches but house specials after 4 p.m. - Pizza, wings, spicy wedges etc.

Roasted Pekin Duck

Chinese restaurant on the opposite side of the road to the commercial centre. 

 Maguire's Bar

(Use to be Eamonn's bar)

Pool table.

Chino Feliz

Known locally as the WOK this Chinese restaurant has the usual format of set meals and a comprehensive a la carte menu.

The real attraction though is the WOK. For an all in price of €9,50 you compose your own dinner. You can begin with some warm starters or soup and after that the wok fun begins. Choose from a wide range of fresh ingredients such as Duck, Shrimp, Fish, Beef, Chicken, assorted vegetables and spice. You the take to chef who will cook your selection and mix with the sauce of your choice. If you haven't eaten enough with one wok, then have another. After the wok you can choose from an extensive dessert list.

Good food an enjoyable atmosphere and good fun. Booking is recommended.

Run Tao Cocina Asiatica

Asian food. Mixture of Chinese, Japanese, Thai and Vietnamese dishes.

La Cabane

Carry on down the hill, straight across the roundabout and up the hill. You will see La Cabane on your left just before El Abuelo.

Specialises in French food but it is more Bistro fare rather than haute cuisine.

Tlf: 966 730 408

 Al & Benny's American restaurant and Bar

Steaks, burgers, pizza and pasta. Sunday lunches. Childrens' menu.

Indigo

Indian fine dining courtesy of Miron and David from 6 p.m. until 11 p.m. every evening.

Tlf: 670 528 908 or 96 676 16 59

Mimosa

Restaurant/cafe. Wide range of Tapas.

The Hop

'Rock and Roll' bar and cafeteria.

The Adventure bar

The Red Sea

Eastern Tapas and wine bar.

The Cambridge pub

Paiparta

Restaurant and bar. Menu del Dia. Large Terrace.

Torrevieja Restaurant Guide

Sea front restaurants

Restaurant El Muelle
Located on Paseo Juan Aparico.
This restaurant is a cracker, it looks great both inside and out. The service is efficient; the staff are smart and speak English. Generally speaking this is an Italian but covers several nationalities.
The pizzas are to die for and the steaks are good too. It is a more expensive restaurant but well worth a visit.

The Indian Palace
Located Avda. De la Purisima.
This is a nice walk down the front with a waddle home. This is the best Indian I have ever had. Very good service coupled with a great menu. The NAANS are the best. The prices are very reasonable. Give it a try.

Nan King Chinese Restaurant
Located on Calle Orihuela, at the top near the roundabout and petrol station.
The best chino I have had, it is very popular and busy. The service is great. If you took the set menu, you receive a full bottle of wine and free rice spirit at the end. Stuffed as a pig for 21 Euros for two including the bottle of wine, how do they do it?

Bar 103
Located on the beach front directly in front of the end of Calle Montesinos. At the back of super market Dial Prix.
A good British bar with food and drink whilst watching the Mediterranean flow in front of you. Sometimes I believe there is entertainment in the evening. Service is good prices are average. A good breakfast is served here and next door at Surf n Turf.

Flamenco dancing whilst you dine

Indian on the beach
Located next door to Bar 103.
A good Indian, especially the daily menu del dia. A bit on the expensive side for evening food, but worth a visit particularly during the day for the special. Service good. Menu del dia was 9 Euros for a meal, beer and a chapatti.

La Troika
Located on the Puerto Deportivo Marina International.
The best restaurant in town (in my opinion), located on the fantastic harbour side, this restaurant has a fantastic menu, fantastic service, and a real feel of sophistication. Presentation is second to none. Prices are expensive for Spain but cheap for UK. You could be in Puerto Banus. A good last night to remember.

El Charro Negro
Located in Plaza Waldo near the fountain and sandwiched between a chino and an Italian.
This was my favourite restaurant in town until they put up the prices! A lovely restaurant with staff dressed in authentic garb. The interior decoration is great. Service is a little frosty and prices are now expensive. Mexican food is served here from Burritos to Chimechangas.

Queen Burger
Located on Rambla de Juan Mateo (town centre).
This, although a fast food bar, is worth it whether for late night munchies or a snack. It sells burgers (obviously) and kebabs which are fantastic, they are priced reasonably and are served in a typically Spanish fast food way.

The Latin Corner
Located on Calle Ramon Gallud number 23.
This is an unusual place but it is quite pleasant. The food is a cross between Mexican, Spanish and Columbian which makes for some interesting combos. It is not made for a British palate, more Hispanic which adds to the charm but makes the meal look strange but if you tuck in, you will not regret it. Price is very reasonable and the service was very good.

The Vegetarian Restaurant
Located centrally on the street that runs behind Plaza Waldo.
This restaurant is reputedly run by an Australian, and I can honestly say it is the best vegetarian restaurant I have experienced. Price is rather expensive for Spain. This restaurant is very popular, surprisingly so when you think Spain is not famous for vegetarianism. My Aussie amigo who visited it, remarked that he had "an a*** like a didgeridoo" the day after, probably the roughage!!

Restaurant Jaunjos
Located at the bottom of Calle san Policarpo.
From outside this restaurant looks rather sad but inside it is much better. The food is pretty good; steaks and pizzas seem the order of the day. The service is excellent, the prices are good.

The Torretta Strip
Located on Urbanisation Torretta III which is located to the rear of Torrevieja town directly behind the Parque of the Naciones (about 15 mins ). Here you will find a group of bars that are a mixture of Brit/Spanish, I could imagine some people who live locally never venture out of this area as there are places for everything, a supermarket, restaurants, bars etc.
The Plough, is a large welcoming bar/restaurant that is popular with the Brits, the Menu del dia is very good and the steaks are excellent. The veranda is a nice sit out place and I believe they have BBQs every Saturday night. There is also a pool table.
Shanes bar, run by classic friendly scousers this bar is another Brit haunt and is good for a bit of chatter. Also the food from the restaurant (particularly the ribs) looks fantastic.
Bar el Gordo, I think this is a play on words as this mean fat in Spanish and the bar is long and thin, good bar for a chat and the quiz on Thursdays is a good one. This bar has been featured on tv.
KC's bar, seems very well attended good for a chat, drink is very reasonable. There is a quiz but check the day.
The Steak House offers good steaks at reasonable prices and has a constant smell of BBQ, which is very tempting. In 2002 they had an excellent party for Halloween for the kids it was great!
Onkel Ottos famous Bavarian type restaurant. I have yet to indulge.
Flower of Scotland this bar is small but very friendly, the landlord being the nicest I met on one of my many trips, it pays to be nice to El Al. The food looks great, particularly a chicken dish they were serving that had enough to feed three.

Swagat Indian restaurant
Located at 68 Avda. Dr. Gregorio Maranon (at the back of playa de Acequion).
Good Indian, service good prices average worth a visit, but personally I prefer the Indian Palace.

The Miramar (or Seesea)
Located on the harbour on Paseo Vista Alegre.
This is a top place, loads of tables on a covered veranda, their food is great and so is the atmosphere over looking the med and the boats in the harbour. It is great on Sundays when Spanish families come out to play! There are two pool tables.

Stefans Restaurant
Located at the sea end of Avda de las Habaneras.
This restaurant is a rave restaurant with food from all over the world. Definitely more big meal than snack. An excellent night out. Prices dearer than norm but a must if you are a "foodie".

Meson de la Costa - (been to this very nice, ask waiter to take you to look at the big wine cellar it is huge and unbelievable)
Located centrally just 5 mins walk from the Burger King on the front on the street behind.
This typically Spanish restaurant has to be seen from every angle to be appreciated, it is an amazing architectural building. This is a waxy ham paradise, severed limbs are bountiful! Ask to see their wine cellar, it is huge and holds wine floor to ceiling. I saw a barrel of octopi just sat ready to be cooked at the doorway. An experience. The service is excellent and the price is dear for Spain.

The Bell
Located on Calle Caballero de Rodas, a couple of hundred yards from the church square going towards Alicante.
Under new management since November 2003, newly refurbished and open as early as 9am except Sundays. They serve breakfast, lunch and have an extensive dinner menu for the evenings.
Click here to read more details about The Bell.

Café Central
Located in the central church square namely Plaza de la Constitution.
A great place to eat and drink in the afternoons. The food is great, the patatas Bravas being the best I have ever tasted. The menu is extensive and is all quality. You can drink coffee or something stronger and watch the world go by. Service is good and the prices are fair. Internally the walls are covered in scarves of football teams from around the world.

Chino Hong Kong
Located on the road running from Plaza Waldo towards Calle Ramon Gallud.
The first chino we visited on our first stay. The prices were so cheap we had to ask if the set meal was each or for both, to our great surprise it was for two. You, as is usual in Spanish chinos, get a free bottle of wine, and spirits afterwards. Great centrally located Chinese. Service great. Prices greater.

Bar Antiguo
Located up the road from the above Chino.
A British haunt that you have to queue for. It sells all home made meals, including favourites, such as steak and kidney pie, cheese pie, fish and chips etc. a delight in a town of foreign cuisine. A Brit and a Scandi run it.

Sands Bistro
If you find the columns, sort of roman totem poles on the front and walk back two streets you will find the Sands. A wholly British concern this bar is difficult to get into and you can tell why when you eat the typically British dishes on offer. Excellent in every respect, including prices.

Corkeys Irish bar
Located within a stones throw of Bar Carlos near the Friday market.
This bar is a good Irish bar, plenty of chattering and good bar food. There are a few tables outside and an amusing set of regulars.

Bar Rendezous
Located opposite Corkeys Irish bar.
This bar is run by a UK expat couple. A good friendly bar with many Brits. The Sunday night quiz is great but do not put a silly name as your team name as this will not be tolerated! Brian the bar man is a star! They also do food but I have no experience of this (c'mon I would be the size of a small donkey by now) . The beer prices are very reasonable.
Click here to read more details about Bar Rendezvous.

IK Mullins Irish Bar
Located on Calle ? can be found by walking down Avda. de las Habaneras.
This was the first Irish bar in town (although it is really Spanish). It is a big bar, with good fittings and good atmosphere. There is seating outside and good food. The service is excellent with Brits and Irish youngsters as waiters. They screen the football and have regular groups as entertainment. Booze is dear!

Coral Island
Located as the first beach bar on Playa de Acequion from the Torre end.
A frontline beach bar, that is welcoming and fun. The bar is good when you are on the beach and need a drink or a snack. Prices are reasonable and so is the food.

Durty Nellys Irish Bar
Located on the corner of Mar Baltico and Pola de Siero, near Playa de Locos.
Probably the best Irish bar in town. Entertainment, food, big bar area, English pool, good service. One of my favourites. Entertainment on most nights and BIG SCREEN FOOTBALL. Sunday lunch here is hard to beat. I recommend going to watch footy on a Sunday and have a Sunday lunch, great Sunday out.

The entertainment complex
Located on the Crevillente road not far from Carrefour on the way back into Torre town.
Here is the Palacio de la Caribe apparently a nightclub for all ages, but beware you pay up at the end and prepare for a shock. There is a casino, KFC, a bowling alley, a cinema, and many other bars and restaurants. This area is smart and is really aimed at the Spanish but bowling could keep the kids happy whilst you have a drink.

Shannons Irish Bar (and the commercials next to it)
Located on the Crevillente road a little past Carrefour on the left going from Torre town, look out for a chino, and a wooden fronted Irish bar.
This bar in my opinion is the smartest set up of any Irish bar in the town, the patio is wooden with original type features and cast tables, the inside is very smart and must have cost loads. The service is very good, the prices are ok, and the footy screens are great, unhindered by pillars etc. well worth a visit.
The other bars include:-
The Lemon Tree a new bar set up by Lancastrians who are lovely and friendly, their bar is reasonably priced and has a nice sheltered patio that has great winter sun. They make food.
The Chip Shop a true English chippy, I did not go in but the place was busy (a good sign) and it looked bright and fresh. They do both sit in or take away.

The row also has a couple of cafes and a pie shop.

The Old Tower
Located on Calle Caballero de Rodas, the street with the main church on it (about 50 feet past the church).
This bar has been closed for two years, someone has decided to reopen it, yeah!. It is very smart and another Irish bar. The food looks good, but I cannot tell you more until it gets going a little more!!

Jack and Theresas Bar
Located centrally on Calle Rambla de Juan Mateo near the Brazil ferreteria.
A good local with many brits, and a nice (southern) landlady. We had a couple here and were most welcome

The Missipi Queen
Located on Calle Morera in La Mata, near the park of Molino de Agua (watermill).
What a place, a real steam ship, land locked with a restaurant built into it. Fantastic setting, fantastic food, great service. A total must, even if its just for the experience.the park along side is also truly beautiful.

Christophers Restaurant in Mar Azul - ls just 5mins from apartment is one of our favourite restaurants great food and the guy who owns is first class. See card in booklet that I give you to get telephone number best to book also if you ask him he will arrange a taxi if not busy will come and pick you up himself.