Restaurante La Plaza — Restaurant in Canillas de Albaida

In our search for a decent vegetarian meal - quite the challenge in these parts - we came upon La Plaza, and we were pleasantly surprised by a (relatively) rich offering. As I understand it, since there has been a change of chef, the cooking here has significantly improved. We have eaten here six times, and we have been very pleased with what (currently) the two women in the kitchen have supplied. Andressa, especially, doubling as a waitress, makes for a very lively hostess. And, although she mainly speaks Brazilian Portuguese, she does her utmost to be helpful. Use the terrace in good weather, and enjoy the quaint plaza. If colder, sit upstairs, but make sure to crack open a window, as the kitchen's smells are very noticeable there. There is one table at a window with a view if the valley. There is a top floor, with big windows, mainly for...

We ate here 2 nights while staying locally. On the first night I had a (chicken) Tagine which was delicious; on the second night a Wild Boar Stew that was equally good. I had a local Morcilla (blood sausage) with red peppers and cane syrup that was excellent - the morcilla was substantial with just enough ‘bite’. A local Canillas (sweet) wine finished off the meal. All great value.

The staff were super friendly and welcoming....

We had a great experience at La Plaza. The food and drinks were very good—fresh, flavorful, and nicely presented. What really stood out was the service. Our waitress was exceptionally friendly and helpful, not only recommending dishes but also giving us great tips for walking routes around the area. After our walk, she even brought us fresh water without us having to ask. Small touches like that make a big difference. Highly...