Restaurante La Muralla — Restaurant in Alicante

They lure you in with flyers that are both in Spanish and in English. You enter and surprise, surprise: they don't speak English at all.

The waitress was trying hard and so were we but it was almost impossible to understand each other. Service: 2 stars for trying but if we are being honest, service means to serve people (bring food, take away dirty plates, recommend food, recommend drink, entertain a little). What if someone has severe allergies and the waitress doesn't have a clue? Of course, we came to visit their country so we should know more than a few words too but as I mentioned, the flyers were also in English so we expected at least a little knowledge.

Anyway, there was a random guy with a guitar that made the ambient much better and people seemed to have been enjoying their time too. Therefore 4 stars for the ambiance. The toilette was also clean for such a busy local. Huge plus.

For the food we can only give 3 stars. Mediocre and overpriced for our taste. It's not bad per se but it's not really good either.

Edit: I have decreased the two-star rating to a one-star rating after the owner's response.

"Respected" owner, I am not here to do a favor to you, but to help other clueless customers not to fall victim to your practices. We came to your country to enjoy its beauties, learn about the culture and go home with pleasant experiences. I am more than sure that the Spanish culture is not about ripping off tourists and then complain about their negative reviews....

We recently visited this place and while the food was very tasty and fresh and the view is stunning but there were a few things that really affected our overall experience.

Firstly, the service was quite slow and not very professional. It felt a bit disorganized, and we had to wait longer than expected for basic things.

The biggest issue for us was the way the menu was presented. The prices listed were actually per person, but this was only mentioned in very small print at the bottom of the menu. It felt misleading, and we believe that kind of information should be written clearly under each item or at least made much more obvious. It came across as a bit scammy and left a bad impression.

Lastly, the portion sizes were surprisingly small given the high prices — especially considering that you're being charged per person.

Overall, the quality of the food was great, but the service and the pricing transparency really need...

We had an unforgettable dining experience at this restaurant! Even though we arrived during peak hours, we were seated quickly and warmly welcomed by the staff. Everything we ordered was absolutely delicious and exceeded our expectations. The squid paella for 10 people was perfectly cooked – rich in flavor, generous in portion, and beautifully presented. The lasagna was creamy and comforting, while the hake (merluza) was fresh and tender. The octopus was incredibly soft and flavorful – one of the best we’ve ever tried! The desserts were divine, each bite a sweet delight. We also enjoyed a refreshing pitcher of sangria that paired perfectly with the meal.

Special thanks to Amparo & M Carmen who served us – such a friendly and attentive service! She made us feel truly welcome and taken care of throughout the evening.

Highly recommend this place for an amazing culinary...