Atalaya - Alcalà de Xivert

Visited this restaurant yesterday evening for the first seating, and having looked at the menu beforehand online had already decided on the Goleta menu, which was some 15/16 taster courses! We would have probably been tempted to select the smaller menu had it not been for the Goleta extensively featuring fish and seafood which we loved, so that was never in doubt. We were the first to arrive that evening, promptly at 20.30 which may have been a bit too keen! We had a warm welcome, and when it was apparent that we only spoke English, our server was appointed who was able to lead us through wine selection and the menu. We did not go for the wine flight, but having selected a chosen grape, we were given a choice of bottles, at a reasonable price, and were more than happy with the recommended bottle delicious! The accomodation of our language was certainly not expected, but it made such a huge difference to our experience, being walked through every course, as to ingredients, their origin and cookery techniques, through to how each dish was intended to be savoured. Our server was attentive, warm and genuine, and it made for the absolute best of our experience. Every course was utterly fabulous, with the highlights for me being the zucchini, prawns, mackerel, and blue cheese ice cream. Hugely impressive and such attention to detail from the obviously talented chefs through to all the waiting staff which worked amazingly as a team the service from all was impeccable. The scale of the menu become challenging towards the end of our sitting as stomachs became full, but there was no way I was skipping a course! Also, being relaxed and unrushed, and over a long period (almost 3 hours between entering and exiting! , it certainly helped with digestion, and even my famously small appetited partner dug into everything, and just as impressed! This was a 'trewt ' for us, and although I do enjoy a good plate of food, this was the first Michelin starred experience for me. Based on Antalya alone, I 'll be reaching for the guide a bit more often it certainly seemed to live up to any elevated expectations I might have had for it! Not the cheapest meal of our break by any means, but all things considered I would certainly say it was value for money. Should we return to Alcosebre in the future, there will certainly be another visit!

We’ve been to Atalaya twice this year, the first visit was superb with truly exceptional food. The second visit was less successful, the langoustine dish had changed and wasn’t anywhere as good. The major problem for us is that the menu and wine list are only available through a QR code. On our second visit the food we were given was different to the online menu and the wine we had previously was no longer available. Trying to translate the online menu only to find something different in front of us was very confusing! Can we please have at least one printed menu and wine list for the table.

The best tasting meny I have ever tried. The meny was superb, very good food. The service was excellent and we enjoyed every minute. I can strongly recommend Atalaya in Alcossebre.

Service: Dine in Meal type: Dinner Price per person: €90–100 Food: 5 Service: 5 Atmosphere: 5 Recommended dishes: Caballa Con Ajoblanco de Coco Y Cerezas Encurtidas, Lomo de Cordero, Postre

Súper propuesta comida muy interesante muy rica, variada y divertida, servicio atento y detalles muy cuidadosos en un ambiente agradable.