Where to Eat
Where to Eat in El Campello
The best restaurants, tapas bars, seafood, paella and beach clubs in El Campello, Costa Blanca.
El Campello sits on the Costa Blanca's central 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 El Campello
- Old town & historic centre
- Marina & seafront promenade
- Beach clubs & chiringuitos
- Inland & wine country
Restaurant categories in El Campello
Spanish CuisineTapas BarsSeafood RestaurantsRice & PaellaMediterranean CuisineFine DiningMichelin RestaurantsBeach ClubsBreakfast & BrunchCafés & BakeriesWine BarsRooftop Restaurants
Featured restaurants in El Campello
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el campello • Spanish
Andra Mari
Basque kitchen on the Campello seafront since 1979 — pintxos, bacalao and txuletón steaks.
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el campello • Seafood
La Sirena
One-Michelin-star seafood specialist from the García family — pristine fish, shellfish and rice from the Campello fleet.
Typical dishes to try
Paella Valenciana
The original — rabbit, chicken, garrofó beans and bomba rice cooked over orange-wood fire.
Arroz a Banda
Fishermen's rice, cooked in seafood stock and served with allioli.
Arroz Negro
Squid-ink black rice with cuttlefish and prawns.
Fideuà
Like paella, but with toasted short noodles in place of rice.
Caldero
Rice cooked in a rich stock of rockfish and dried red peppers.
Red Prawn of Dénia
World-famous deep-water red prawns auctioned daily at Dénia's fish market.
Food events near El Campello
November • Dénia
Dénia Gastronomic Festival
March • Dénia
Dénia Tapas Route
October • Alicante
Alicante Gastronomic Festival
May • Jávea
Jávea International Food Festival
Local tips
- 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).