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Fine dining restaurant en La Nucia, Alicante
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Tasting Menu
Mentioned multiple times as a standout choice for its large, filling portions, creative flavor combinations, and overall memorable fine-dining experience.
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Olive Bread
Specifically praised as something to strongly recommend, especially when paired with the custom oil.
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Monkfish Slices
Called out as the highlight of one review and described as great, making it the most clearly singled-out individual dish.
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Meat Milfoi
Mentioned positively as part of the meal; it was noted alongside the monkfish and was not hurt by being served tepid.
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5
Turbot
Mentioned in the context of a good meal, though one reviewer noted it was affected by being served tepid.
Detalles
Horario
| Lunes | Cerrado |
|---|---|
| Martes | Cerrado |
| Miércoles | 1:30 to 2:45 PM, 8 to 9:30 PM |
| Jueves | 1:30 to 2:30 PM, 8 to 9:30 PM |
| Viernes | 1:30 to 2:30 PM, 8 to 9:30 PM |
| Sábado | 1:30 to 2:30 PM, 8 to 9:30 PM |
| Domingo | 1:30 to 2:45 PM |
Acerca de El Xato i Cristina Figueira
El Xato i Cristina Figueira is a fine dining Mediterranean restaurant in La Nucia, Alicante, known for its Michelin-starred tasting menus, local ingredients, and long family history. Reviewers consistently praise the presentation of the dishes, attentive service, and the use of fish, olive oils, wines, and other products sourced from the Valencian community. The restaurant is described as historic, cozy, quiet, romantic, and upscale, with dining available for lunch and dinner. It is also noted for a wine cellar and a strong wine list.
Servicios
Service options
- Outdoor seating
- Delivery
- Dine-in
Highlights
- Great coffee
- Great dessert
- Great wine list
Popular for
- Lunch
- Dinner
- Solo dining
Accessibility
- Wheelchair accessible restroom
- Wheelchair accessible seating
Offerings
- Alcohol
- Beer
- Cocktails
- Coffee
- Hard liquor
- Healthy options
- Organic dishes
- Wine
Dining options
- Lunch
- Dinner
- Catering
- Dessert
- Table service
Amenities
- Bar onsite
- Restroom
- Wi-Fi
- Free Wi-Fi
Atmosphere
- Cozy
- Historic
- Quiet
- Romantic
- Trendy
- Upscale
Crowd
- Tourists
Planning
- Lunch reservations recommended
- Reservations required
- Dinner reservations recommended
- Accepts reservations
Payments
- Credit cards
- Debit cards
- NFC mobile payments
Children
- High chairs
- Kids' menu
Parking
- Free parking lot
- Free street parking
- Usually plenty of parking
Preguntas frecuentes
What is El Xato i Cristina Figueira known for?
It is best known for its Michelin-starred tasting menus and creative Mediterranean cooking built around local ingredients, especially fish, olive oils, and wines from the Valencian community. Reviewers repeatedly mention the careful presentation and the sense of a long-running family restaurant with more than 100 years of history.
What dishes are most recommended at El Xato i Cristina Figueira?
Reviewers specifically highlight the tasting menu, monkfish slices, olive bread with the custom oil, and dishes featuring loquat. The centennial menu also comes up often, with guests praising the portion sizes, flavor combinations, and polished presentation.
What is the atmosphere like at El Xato i Cristina Figueira?
The atmosphere is described as cozy, historic, quiet, romantic, and upscale, with some guests dining outdoors near the old church in La Nucia. It suits couples, solo diners, and small groups who want a calm meal with attentive but not overwhelming service.
Is El Xato i Cristina Figueira good value, and what is the price range?
The price range is €100+, and several reviewers say it feels like good value for a Michelin-star restaurant because the portions are filling and the ingredients are high quality. Guests also note that there are reasonably priced and affordable wines on the list, which helps balance the cost.
Do you need a reservation at El Xato i Cristina Figueira?
Yes, reservations are strongly recommended and sometimes required, especially for lunch and dinner. Reviewers mention that if you do not book ahead, you may only find a table outside, so planning ahead is the safest way to get the full experience.
Is parking available at El Xato i Cristina Figueira?
Yes. Free parking lot, Free street parking, Usually plenty of parking is available.
Is El Xato i Cristina Figueira kid-friendly?
Yes, El Xato i Cristina Figueira is good for kids.
