For discerning diners visiting Javea, this town is home to an impressive collection of Michelin-recognised establishments. Javea has developed a fine dining scene that rivals much larger destinations, with two Michelin-starred restaurants and several Michelin Guide entries.
I’ve compiled this guide to help you discover Javea’s top-tier dining options. Each restaurant offers a distinct approach to cuisine, from innovative tasting menus to refined traditional dishes, ensuring there’s something to suit different preferences within the fine dining spectrum.
For other food guides, I’ve created a list of my personally recommended best restaurants in Javea, as well as vegan restaurants in Javea for those who want delicious plant-based cuisine.
Javea’s Michelin-Star restaurants:
- BonAmb (2 Michelin Stars)
- Tula (1 Michelin Star)
Javea’s Michelin Guide restaurants:
- Tosca
- La Perla de Jávea
- Volta i Volta
BonAmb (2 Michelin Stars)
BonAmb represents the pinnacle of Javea’s dining scene. Located in a thoughtfully restored country house, the restaurant provides an intimate setting with commanding views of Montgo mountain. The interior design creates a comfortable yet sophisticated atmosphere that allows guests to focus on the culinary experience.
Chefs Alberto Ferruz and Pablo Catala craft seasonal tasting menus that showcase their innovative approach to Mediterranean cuisine. Their work has been recognised with two Michelin stars and two Repsol suns, reflecting both technical excellence and creative vision. The menus evolve with the seasons, ensuring return visits offer new experiences.
The restaurant has quickly established itself as a significant addition to the region’s fine dining scene.
Tula (1 Michelin Star)
Chef Borja Susilla opened Tula in 2018, earning its Michelin star within a year of operation. The restaurant focuses on contemporary Spanish cuisine with particular attention to Valencian regional ingredients and techniques.
Susilla’s tasting menu demonstrates considerable skill and creativity. Signature dishes include Galician oysters with ponzu and Kalix caviar, charcoal-grilled lobster in lemon emulsion, and an elevated interpretation of Spanish paella featuring game and black truffles. The kitchen’s approach balances innovation with respect for traditional flavours.
The restaurant has quickly established itself as a significant addition to the region’s fine dining scene.
Tosca (Michelin Guide)
Positioned near Arenal beach with terrace views across Jávea Bay and Cap Prim, Tosca restaurant offers French-Belgian-inspired Mediterranean cuisine. Since taking over in 2019, chefs Ferrán Ayora and Julien Buyle have developed a seasonal menu built around relationships with small local producers.
The kitchen specialises in Mediterranean fish and meat preparations, maintaining traditional foundations whilst incorporating contemporary techniques. The wine programme features over 100 selections, both regional and international, with knowledgeable sommelier guidance.
The wine programme features over 100 selections, both regional and international, with knowledgeable sommelier guidance. Tosca has sourced all their wines across the region and internationally, to ensure guests have the perfect complement to their meal.
The beachfront location and refined cooking make Tosca particularly suitable for leisurely lunches or special dinners.
Volta i Volta (Michelin Guide)
Located in Javea’s Old Town near the central markets, Volta i Volta occupies a more intimate space whilst delivering sophisticated Mediterranean fusion cuisine. The kitchen team brings experience from various culinary traditions including Italian, French, and Japanese influences.
Their approach centres on locally sourced seasonal ingredients – meat, fish, vegetables, and rice – which form the foundation for dishes that blend traditional Mediterranean techniques with international influences. The wine list focuses exclusively on local Valencia and Jalon Valley producers.
Volta i Volta was awarded a place on the Michelin guide, recognising their commitment to culinary excellence and providing a world-class experience for guests.
La Perla de Jávea (Michellin Guide)
perating since 1984 on Arenal beach, La Perla de Jávea has maintained its reputation through nearly four decades of consistent service. The restaurant’s position offers views across the beach to Montgo mountain, providing an elegant backdrop for dining.
La Perla specialises in rice-based dishes, including fideuas, meloso rice, and paella preparations. The kitchen sources fish directly from Jávea port, selects meats from local farms, and uses rice from Spain’s premier growing regions. This attention to sourcing quality earned the restaurant a Repsol Sol and Michelin Guide recognition in 2023.
Even after almost four decades, La Perla de Jávea continues to be a local favourite.
