Best places to eat and drink
A selection of my favourite places to eat and drink from Spanish tapas and paella to international foods
Restaurante El Portugués
12-bajo C. Muñoz DelgadoGreat value Portuguese restaurant with a menu of the day
Bombay Tacos restaurant
91 Avenida Romería de la Virgen del CarmenNew restaurant serving Indian, Mexican and Italian food
Traditional Spanish restaurant next to the ancient salt farm, specialising in locally sourced fish
7 locals recommend
MardeSal Restaurant
Traditional Spanish restaurant next to the ancient salt farm, specialising in locally sourced fish
Traditional Spanish restaurant offering amazing views over the Mar Menor
38 locals recommend
Restaurante El Rubio 360
1 C. MagallanesTraditional Spanish restaurant offering amazing views over the Mar Menor
Bar Arangus
45 Avenida Romería de la Virgen del CarmenGreat little place for tapas and drinks
El Tambalillo
10 Avenida Romería de la Virgen del CarmenTraditional Spanish tapas, pincho’s right on the beach
Pizzeria La Cabaña II
49 Av. Romería de la Virgen del CarmenExcellent pizza restaurant, with a lively atmosphere
¡Ay Chihuahua! Tacos & Beer
6 C. MesónMexican restaurant with a great selection of favourites
Indian hut
122 Avenida Costa BlancaOne of the best Indian restaurants in the area
Little Sicily
1 C. Río AranguinTraditional Italian cuisine in the heart of the town
Great Italian restaurant with all the usual favourites plus a stone fired pizza oven
7 locals recommend
El Rincón Italiano
114 Av. de Las SalinasGreat Italian restaurant with all the usual favourites plus a stone fired pizza oven
Stunning setting on the beachfront for this Spa hotel and restaurant, one of the oldest in Spain
15 locals recommend
Restaurante LA ENCARNACIÓN
5 C. de la CondesaStunning setting on the beachfront for this Spa hotel and restaurant, one of the oldest in Spain
If you like Chinese food this is the place to go, great food and friendly service.
pato loco restaurante chino
155 Avenida Romería de la Virgen del CarmenIf you like Chinese food this is the place to go, great food and friendly service.
Traditional Indian restaurant in a buzzing square, great for people watching whilst you enjoy your meal
King Tandoori Indian Grill Restaurant
8 Plaza de Antonio Sánchez LozanoTraditional Indian restaurant in a buzzing square, great for people watching whilst you enjoy your meal
Heladería Sirvent Cortés
15 C. Maestro CaballeroBest ice cream shop in the area with dozens of amazing flavours to try
Nanami Gastro Sushi
Fabulous sushi restaurant with views over the port
Neighbourhoods
Quiet costal town popular with Spanish tourists in the summer months. Great beaches, bars and cafes to enjoy plus many newly built villas and apartments add to this growing town.
61 locals recommend
Lo Pagán
Quiet costal town popular with Spanish tourists in the summer months. Great beaches, bars and cafes to enjoy plus many newly built villas and apartments add to this growing town.
Lovely costal town with a good selection of beach cafes, bars and restaurants. Offers a promenade for walkers and cyclists to enjoy views of the Mar Menor
19 locals recommend
Santiago de la Ribera
Lovely costal town with a good selection of beach cafes, bars and restaurants. Offers a promenade for walkers and cyclists to enjoy views of the Mar Menor
Growing residential area popular with foreign tourists with a good selection of cafes and bars
Pilar de la Horadada
Growing residential area popular with foreign tourists with a good selection of cafes and bars
Roman port with beautiful architecture, town squares, Roman amphitheatre, fort and museum.
Great selection of traditional Spanish restaurants and bars/cafes.
359 locals recommend
Cartagena
Roman port with beautiful architecture, town squares, Roman amphitheatre, fort and museum.
Great selection of traditional Spanish restaurants and bars/cafes.