The striking silhouette of the Peñón de Ifach framing the horizon. Credit: El Cantal
Dining by the shores of the Med, on a calm day with the striking silhouette of the Peñón de Ifach framing the horizon, becomes a reality at El Cantal restaurant in Calpe.
El Cantal’s dedication to top-quality ingredients and a sea-inspired kitchen is clear not just on the plate, but also in the genuine passion of those who serve it daily.
Tamara Tomás, the front-of-house manager, puts it simply: “We’re a rice house, and we work mainly with Mediterranean produce. Everything’s fresh, everything’s local. And you can taste it. People notice it, especially in the rice, in the broth, and in the grilled flavours.”
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Featured on renowned platforms like Tripadvisor, El Cantal aims to offer guests a real taste of local culinary culture — in the most breathtaking location. No one leaves unmoved by the stunning views.
Cured meats, prime cuts, fresh fish, cheeses, seafood, veg, rice dishes… El Cantal sources many of its ingredients from Calpe’s iconic fish market, where the daily 5pm auction ensures they get the best fresh catches straight from the sea, cutting out the middlemen.
Suggested menu:
A warm foie salad with loquat vinaigrette; garlic prawn croquettes — crispy on the outside, silky and packed with flavour inside; a feast for the senses.
The marinated mackerel offers a nod to traditional recipes passed down through the generations, but with the house’s own signature twist. And, of course, the fresh boiled white prawns from Calpe — the perfect tribute to one of the area’s standout delicacies.
El Cantal’s signature dishes? Fideuà and arroz al señoret — both lovingly prepared with homemade broths and that extra something that only fresh, quality ingredients can deliver.
And for dessert? Coconut mousse with loquat soaked in rum, coated in a delicate chocolate shell. Tropical, elegant, and irresistibly indulgent.
📍 Calle Isla de Formentera, 16, 03710 Calpe, Alicante
📞 865 51 16 83