The Places · Spain
Alicante
Made By profiles 4 places in Alicante, spanning modern mediterranean fine dining, modern spanish tapas, modern valencian seafood — each tied to the people and producers behind it.
01.Modern Valencian Seafood
Nou Manolín
Alicante, Spain
Nou Manolín holds a Michelin Plate and consecutive Opinionated About Dining Casual Europe rankings, placing it among Alicante's most recognised mid-market seafood addresses. The ground-floor bar draws a loyal aperitivo crowd around a live seafood display, while the upstairs dining room offers the same market-driven menu in a more formal setting. A reliable choice for Alicante's signature red prawns and rice dishes at the €€€ price point.
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02.Modern Mediterranean Fine Dining
Baeza & Rufete
Alicante, Spain
At Baeza & Rufete, chef Joaquín Baeza channels the joyful spirit of his mentor, Martín Berasategui, into a quietly elegant culinary experience that celebrates Alicante’s seasons and scents. Within a modest, meticulously run dining room led by sommelier Esther Castillo, guests encounter modern Mediterranean menus that prize precision, aroma, and exceptional regional oils. Lemon basil, verbena, and wild thyme weave through a confident procession of courses, where pristine produce and characterful olive oils, Elipse Gourmet, Capilla del Fraile, Diez+Oro, amplify texture and depth. Choose between Short and Long menus, then surrender to a symphony of nuance, from luminous seafood to herb-framed vegetables, each dish revealing intensity without excess.
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03.Modern Spanish Tapas
La Taberna del Gourmet
Alicante, Spain
La Taberna del Gourmet Alacant elevates traditional Spanish tapas culture under Michelin-starred chef María José San Román's expert guidance, showcasing Mediterranean ingredients through signature dishes like saffron-infused paella and grilled octopus in an authentic yet refined tavern atmosphere that celebrates Alicante's culinary heritage.
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siete bancales
Alicante, Spain
Siete Bancales is a small natural-wine finca in Alicante’s Aitana hills, where altitude, limestone ridges and old terracing shape the experience as much as the glass. Expect a quiet estate format built around guided tastings, food pairings, picnic tastings and barrel lodging among the vines, with red, white and rosé wines made through a low-intervention philosophy.
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