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10
Fantastic place!
9.0
Food was good but not as adventurous as I would have expected. Been before and previous visits had demonstrated more creativity. Regards
10
The head chef esperanza definitely knows how to cook, we loved the locally sourced ingredients!
10
Perfect
10
We enjoyed excellent food that combined local traditions with tastes from abroad, and was served with wines from Alicante and Valencia regions. The ambiance was warm and friendly. Thanks to the amazing staff!
10
The food was spectacular, the staff was awesome. Loved the restaurant.
10
Truly a gem of a find only 15 minutes from Altea in a traditional small town. A wonderful dining experience with flavours and presentation paying homage to Spanish food. A celebration of its heritage but fine dining with a tasting menu of small plates. Excellent value for money at 85 euros per head considering the attention to detail and number of staff serving. If you take food and service seriously and have an appreciation of Spains traditional food and wines but with a modern twist this is the place for you. It’s been owned by the same family since 1915 and the pride and satisfaction of their work is in each and every mouthful
10
Absolutely top! The food was excellent, service also top. Almost impossible to find faults, both in the service and in the food. All courses super tasty, to the point where it is impossible to find a favorite. The ambience was also really nice. Different to the places we have been before, but it was such a vibe sitting in the street by the church, with some cars and people passing by. Only added to the experience. The rest of the restaurant was also top. In summary: worth a trip and a detour. Really recommend if you stay in Alicante, Benidorm etc. We will 100% go back on our next holiday in Spain.
10
An exceptional restaurant in the centre of La Nucia. This family run restaurant provides a wonderful dining experience. The food is concentrated around traditional recipes in modern interpretations and made from fresh local ingredients. Every presentation in the menu was delicious. The staff are very friendly and professional and they make sure that you have a fantastic evening. The indoor dining room is very pleasant, but try to get a table outside, if you can. Sitting in the quiet street outside the restaurant on a beautiful evening elevates the experience even further. Without hesitation I give el Xato my very best recommendation.
10
The food is excellent and great value. The stand out dishes for us were the paprika and eel rice, the red tuna and orange teriyaki.
10
Excellent place , staff is magic. Food is magic. Simply a place how every single one should be. We had the best time and experience , ever. Highly , highly recommended. A crime if your visiting this coast. And not passing here.
10
Tucked away in La Nucía, El Xato is the kind of place that reminds you why you love dining out. The experience was a delightful parade of creativity, flavor, and unexpected twists—each course more inventive than the last, like a chef’s tasting menu that took a detour through imagination. The food? Inspired. Bold without being showy, refined without being fussy. Every dish seemed to come with a hidden punchline or a surprise note—whether it was a flavor pairing you didn’t see coming or a texture that made you do a double take (in the best way). Service was impeccable: attentive without hovering, friendly without crossing into overly familiar. If we had to make a wish list for next time: a few more cocktail options would be welcome, as would a selection of wines by the glass. And while the mystery of each dish was part of the fun, a written menu would help us remember exactly what that third “snack” was. We'll be back for an encore.
10
Like always, it was a very nice evening!
10
+7It was unforgettable experience. All dishes was perfectly prepared with attention to the smallest detail. Charming place by the beautiful church square. The cherry on the cake was the highly qualified service, which described the dishes in a clear way. In one word excellent!
10
Food was excellent. Well accomplished techniques, superb product and good rhythm (it was a tasting menu) What sets it apart from other Michelin star restaurants is definitely the human touch…the service was fantastic!
10
Excellent food , superb staff and setting of restaurant added to a wonderful night Thankyou very much
10
Really spesial place, best Michelin starred restaurant we have visited. Good food, good price versus quality, good service, nice authentic place. Liked a lot, and will visit again.
10
One of my favorite places. It is always excellent.
10
An exceptional restaurant in the centre of La Nucia. This family run restaurant provides a wonderful dining experience. The food is concentrated around traditional recipes in modern interpretations and made from fresh local ingredients. Every presentation in the menu was delicious. The staff are very friendly and professional and they make sure that you have a fantastic evening. The indoor dining room is very pleasant, but try to get a table outside, if you can. Sitting in the quiet street outside the restaurant on a beautiful evening elevates the experience even further. Without hesitation I give el Xato my very best recommendation.
10
Excellent staff, Beautiful dishes and good wines.
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