Restaurante Mar de Lucia — Restaurant in Alicante

It has become our favorite local place, a must-visit every time we are in Alicante. Have been there numerous times with friends and family and were never disappointed - great quality food ( from starters and seafood dishes to entrecote steak and of course arroz), amazing sea view of the Albufereta bay, friendly atmosphere and service, reasonable prices, simple, but dare I say, authentic ambience :). It's not a fancy, pretencious fine dining restaurant, if you are looking for one, rather a hidden local neighborhood gem that we always look forward to...

We had an absolutely wonderful dining experience here! We ordered the paella verdura, gambas, and zumo de naranja natural, and everything was simply fantastic. The flavors were authentic and fresh, truly capturing the essence of a proper Spanish restaurant. What made the evening even more special was the service. The chef personally asked about our preferences (even checking if I was okay with mushrooms), which showed such care and attention. We were served by two amazing gentlemen who were attentive, funny, and made us feel so comfortable throughout the meal. It’s rare to find such a genuine atmosphere along with delicious, authentic paella—you really don’t get this experience anywhere else. Loved every moment and can’t wait to come back!

¡Tuvimos una experiencia gastronómica absolutamente maravillosa! Pedimos la paella de verduras, las gambas y el zumo de naranja natural, y todo estuvo simplemente fantástico. Los sabores eran auténticos y frescos, reflejando perfectamente la esencia de un restaurante típico español. Lo que hizo la velada aún más especial fue el servicio. El chef se interesó personalmente por nuestras preferencias (incluso preguntó si estaba bien con las setas), lo cual demostró mucha atención y cuidado. Fuimos atendidos por dos caballeros increíbles que fueron atentos, divertidos y nos hicieron sentir muy cómodos durante toda la comida. Es raro encontrar un ambiente tan auténtico junto con una paella deliciosa y tradicional; esta experiencia no se consigue en ningún otro sitio. ¡Nos encantó cada momento y no vemos la...

From the outside looks like a neighbourhood coffee place/bar. However it's a great little restaurant with a friendly welcome and excellent staff. The menu had something for everyone and was reasonably priced. My fried boquerones were fresh and was a generous portion. The paella with chicken was equally amazing. We enjoyed a leisurely dinner with a good bottle of wine. The place is great for a casual drink or snack as well as dinner. It was deservedly busy in...