Boteco del Bustamante — Restaurant in Altea

We only had two nights in Altea and we ate here for both. First time was so good we came back. Douglas, the owner of this family run restaurant, is charming and helpful and speaks excellent English. Nice casual atmosphere , inside and outside seating . Comfortably away from the hustle of the beachfront and full of locals which is always a good sign. The empanadas are excellent as was the black bean pork stew, the salmon and vegetables, calamari and the Yuca! The churros were also amazing . We can’t recommend this restaurant enough , do yourself a favour , get away from the tourist sea front and have some great authentic ...

I dont normally like Empinadas as they are too pastry heavy, WOW these are something completely different so light and crispy with meat gambas and other amazing fillings - have been back twice now just for these and hooked on them they are delicious! As we live in Altea La Vella ill now go back to try other things people have commented on like the steak, The Brazilian version is far more tasty than the average Spanish Empinadas. The interior could be a little more welcoming and more restaurant like but hey im not complaing prices...

Food was great, service very genuine friendly, menu more than enough choice…

Only downside was the location. Just in a street with buildings/houses and there was a construction going on… so no view at all….

But come on…. If I only rate this eatery only for the food… it will be a 10/10… unfortunately I only made a picture of my own meal… but all was delicious… and very good priced… in other...