Where to Eat in Dénia
The best restaurants, tapas bars, seafood, paella and beach clubs in Dénia, Costa Blanca.
Dénia sits on the Costa Blanca's north coast and offers a rich mix of Mediterranean kitchens, fresh seafood, Valencian rice dishes, tapas bars and beachfront dining. Below you'll find restaurant categories, featured listings, typical dishes and local food events.
Best areas to eat in Dénia
- Old town & historic centre
- Marina & seafront promenade
- Beach clubs & chiringuitos
- Inland & wine country
Restaurant categories in Dénia
Featured restaurants in Dénia
Three-Michelin-star tasting-menu kitchen from chef Quique Dacosta — one of Spain's most celebrated restaurants, with a long-running menu rooted in the Marina Alta landscape.
A tiny, no-menu kitchen from former Quique Dacosta head chef Miquel Ruiz — booked weeks ahead for its market-driven Valencian cooking.
Modern grill-and-rice house on the port with a rooftop terrace — best known for charcoal-grilled Red Prawn of Dénia and seasonal rices.
Loreto-street favourite serving polished Valencian cooking, market fish and rice on a leafy patio.
Typical dishes to try
Food events near Dénia
- Spaniards eat lunch from 14:00 and dinner from 21:00 — book ahead in season.
- Many of the best paella restaurants only serve rice at lunch.
- Order the menú del día on weekdays for excellent value (€14–€20).