Restaurante César Anca
A contemporary bar and lounge offering creative Spanish tapas, rice dishes, and grills with a curated selection of Spanish wines.
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Restaurante César Anca
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Must-see attractions
A contemporary bar and lounge offering creative Spanish tapas, rice dishes, and grills with a curated selection of Spanish wines.
"Amazing food and even better service; a must-visit for Spanish cuisine!"
Secure a Window Table
Reserve a table by the window for prime people-watching on the esplanade.
Explore Specialty Tapas
Try their unique and creative tapas for an unforgettable culinary journey.
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Cuisine
Mediterranean, Tapas, Spanish
Price
$$$
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Creative Tapas with Spanish Wines
Experience innovative sharing plates like squid with mushroom ragout and grilled foie gras. Perfectly paired with Spanish wines.
Fine Dining Seafood Experience
Savor exquisite seafood dishes prepared with a modern touch. Described as fine dining, with large portions that satisfy.
Ambiance and Window Seating
Enjoy a cozy, well-lit interior or dine outside. Window tables offer great people-watching opportunities.
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Secure a Window Table
Reserve a table by the window for prime people-watching on the esplanade.
Explore Specialty Tapas
Try their unique and creative tapas for an unforgettable culinary journey.
Ask for Wine Pairings
Enhance your meal by inquiring about the best wine pairings for your chosen dishes.
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Secure a Window Table
Reserve a table by the window for prime people-watching on the esplanade.
Explore Specialty Tapas
Try their unique and creative tapas for an unforgettable culinary journey.
Ask for Wine Pairings
Enhance your meal by inquiring about the best wine pairings for your chosen dishes.
What Travellers Say
Reviews Summary
This restaurant is praised for its creative and high-quality Spanish tapas and main courses, with many highlighting the excellent seafood and wine pairings. The ambiance is described as modern and cozy, with pleasant outdoor seating. However, some diners note that the service can be inattentive or unwelcoming to non-locals, and that certain dishes, particularly rice, may not meet expectations.
"we loved this restaurant! the most amazing food, service and understanding of coeliac/gluten free. the wine was amazing and the atmosphere faultless. an amazing experience, all around. despite being on the front, this is not a tourist trap and is a chance to sample the amazing cuisine spain has to offer - namely the seafood, in a fine dining format. we ate outside which was lovely!"
piper huxley
"We arrived without a reservation and were given a table by the window overlooking the esplanade. It made for great people watching.
The service was very friendly and the food was really well executed and fresh. It was nice to see a majority of locals.
We would definitely go back."
Charlie Hartmann
"We had a great experience at this restaurant. Food was delicious and service was great too. A couple of waiters were checking on us if everything was alright and topping up our drinks.
The menu is quite broad and everything we ordered was a hit!
Shame that the final course was a premium t-bone suggested by the chef (off the menu) and we couldn't enjoy it fully since we were already too full from all previous courses! Portions were big!
I recommend this place and surely will go back."
Somvi Boo
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Frequently Asked Questions
Yes, it is highly recommended to make a reservation, especially if you wish to secure a table by the window.
The restaurant is known for its creative tapas, such as squid with mushroom ragout, grilled foie gras, and red prawn ravioli.
Yes, the restaurant understands and caters to coeliac and gluten-free needs, offering options like gluten-free bread.
Yes, they have a good wine selection and offer recommendations for wine pairings to enhance your dining experience.
The restaurant has a contemporary, cozy, and well-lit atmosphere. There is also outdoor seating available.
One review mentioned that the seafood rice was disappointing due to a very small amount of seafood.
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Bang in the middle of town, this smart but unshowy restaurant is your go-to for chef César Anca’s clever-creative riffs on Spanish tapas that show care but still bear enough heft that it’s safe to come hungry. The menu is changeable but dishes might include a delicious rich callos de bacalao (cod tripe stew), grilled foie gras with mango confit or a rework of the classic coca amb tonyina (Alicante-style tuna pie). Calle Ojeda 1grupocesaranca.com
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El Restaurante César Anca un lugar excelente para tapear o si quieres disfrutar de la cocina mediterránea con un punto extra de modernidad y puesta al día. Se encuentra ubicado junto a la Explanada de España y en él lo que vas a encontrar es una experiencia rica y sobre todo divertida. Su fuerte es el tapeo, pero el tapeo gourmet, al que suman platos tradicionales de la zona también muy premium como los arroces, que bordan.
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Cesar Anca, which is situated just off the Explanada de España, serves some of the most creative and delicious tapas we've found in Alicante. It's also been easy to grab seats at their bar on both visits. Uber decadent oxtail cannelloni with a crispy jamon crumb is a huge flavoured dish.
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The César Anca bar stands out for its great variety of design tapas. In the renewed and beautiful square, Gabriel Miró, with ancient trees, you will find our bar. A modern and welcoming place in which everything is in constant movement.
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