--- title: "Best Restaurants in Jávea – Top 10 for 2026" description: "Our shortlist of the best restaurants in Jávea: BonAmb, Tula, Es Tape and other top tables loved by locals and visitors." lang: en json-ld: | [ [ { "@context": "https://schema.org", "@type": "BreadcrumbList", "itemListElement": [ { "@type": "ListItem", "position": 1, "name": "About Jávea", "item": "https://www.villasjavea.com/about-javea" }, { "@type": "ListItem", "position": 2, "name": "Food & Drinks", "item": "https://www.villasjavea.com/food-drinks" }, { "@type": "ListItem", "position": 3, "name": "Best Restaurants in Jávea", "item": "https://www.villasjavea.com/food-drinks/best-restaurants" } ] }, { "@context": "https://schema.org", "@type": "Article", "headline": "Best Restaurants in Jávea", "description": "Our shortlist of the best restaurants in Jávea: BonAmb, Tula, Es Tape and other top tables loved by locals and visitors.", "inLanguage": "en-GB", "mainEntityOfPage": "https://www.villasjavea.com/food-drinks/best-restaurants", "publisher": { "@type": "Organization", "name": "Villas Jávea", "url": "https://www.villasjavea.com" } } ], { "@context": "https://schema.org", "@type": "FAQPage", "mainEntity": [ { "@type": "Question", "name": "What is the best restaurant in Jávea?", "acceptedAnswer": { "@type": "Answer", "text": "BonAmb (2 Michelin stars) is widely considered the best, but Tula offers a more relaxed Michelin-starred seafront alternative." } }, { "@type": "Question", "name": "Best restaurant for paella?", "acceptedAnswer": { "@type": "Answer", "text": "La Perla de Jávea on the Arenal seafront is a long-standing favourite. Posit at the port is also excellent." } }, { "@type": "Question", "name": "How far in advance should I book?", "acceptedAnswer": { "@type": "Answer", "text": "BonAmb books out 4–6 weeks ahead in summer; most other top tables 1–2 weeks." } }, { "@type": "Question", "name": "Best restaurant for a romantic dinner?", "acceptedAnswer": { "@type": "Answer", "text": "Tula or El Rodat – both offer elegant settings, sea views and excellent wine lists." } }, { "@type": "Question", "name": "Where do locals eat?", "acceptedAnswer": { "@type": "Answer", "text": "The old-town addresses like Bar Montgó and Es Tape are favourites of long-time residents." } } ] } ] --- [Skip to main content](#main-content) [![Villas Jávea - Holiday rentals in Jávea, Spain](/assets/logo_villas_javea-Bj7-HLKi.png)](/) [Holiday rentals](/holiday-rentals)[Long-term rentals](/long-term-rentals) [About Jávea](/about-javea) [Blog](/blog) [](/wishlist)[Sign in](/signin)[List your property](/list-your-property) [](/wishlist) ![Best Restaurants in Jávea](/assets/food-drinks-Dt5UVhbr.jpg) Food & Drinks # Best Restaurants in Jávea Our shortlist of the very best restaurants in Jávea – from Michelin stars to seafront classics. 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Every restaurant below is a safe bet for special occasions and serious foodies. Reservations are essential for all of them, especially in high season. Some of the smaller addresses only take bookings by phone or via Instagram DM. ## Fine dining - BonAmb (2 Michelin stars) – inventive Mediterranean tasting menus - Tula (1 Michelin star) – modern Valencian on the seafront - El Rodat – elegant, romantic, set in a five-star resort ## Best for paella and rice - La Perla de Jávea – classic seafront paella since 1958 - Posit Restaurant – fish-stock rice with port views - El Cantonet – traditional Valencian rice in the old town ## Authentic tapas and tradition - Bar Montgó – local favourite, no English menu - Es Tape – modern tapas in the old town - La Renda – fishermen's tavern at the port ## Best for couples For a romantic dinner choose Tula at sunset, El Rodat or any of the cliffside tables overlooking Cap de Sant Antoni. ## Frequently asked questions ### What is the best restaurant in Jávea? ### Best restaurant for paella? ### How far in advance should I book? ### Best restaurant for a romantic dinner? ### Where do locals eat? ## More about food & drinks [ ### Restaurants in Jávea From beachfront paella to Michelin-starred fine dining – the complete guide to eating out in Jávea. 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