Casa Riquelme
Alacant, Alicante
Restaurant in Alicante, Spain
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Dress
Casual
Why go
Book Casa Riquelme if you want a traditional Alicante rice meal rather than a modern tasting-menu experience. The value is strongest when the table orders around arroces, especially seafood rice or arroz del senyoret, treats lunch as the main event. It is casual, regional, better for groups than rushed solo dining.
About Casa Riquelme
Should you choose Casa Riquelme in Alicante? Yes, if the point of the meal is traditional Alicante Spanish cuisine with rice at the center. The draw is direct: rice dishes, seafood rice, arroz del senyoret, with a $$ price level and a casual dress code.
This is a better fit for diners who want a regional rice-focused meal than for anyone looking for a broad survey of unrelated Spanish dishes. With limited detail beyond the cuisine, price, dress code, signature rice dishes, Macarfi 7.5 Food Rating (2026), the safest expectation is a focused Alicante meal rather than a page built on unconfirmed service details.
Order around the rice, not around a generic Spanish meal
The decision point is simple: choose it if the table wants arroces. Casa Riquelme is tied to traditional Alicante Spanish cuisine, with rice dishes, seafood rice, arroz del senyoret at the center of the draw.
First-timers should treat the rice dishes as the main reason to visit. Rather than trying to turn the meal into a generic Spanish spread, build the order around the dishes Casa Riquelme is specifically known for.
If someone at the table mainly wants a different style of meal, Casa Riquelme may be less compelling. Its clearest strength is rice-led Alicante cooking at a moderate price point.
Who will get the most value from the room
Casa Riquelme works well for diners who are specifically interested in traditional Alicante Spanish cuisine. The casual dress code keeps expectations relaxed, while the $$ price tier suggests a moderate meal rather than a luxury fine-dining commitment.
The value case depends on matching the order to the restaurant’s strengths. A meal centered on rice dishes, seafood rice, or arroz del senyoret is more clearly aligned with what is known about Casa Riquelme than a scattered order built around unconfirmed specialties.
The Macarfi 7.5 Food Rating (2026) gives one confirmed point of recognition, but it should not be read as a substitute for choosing the right meal. The strongest reason to go remains the rice-focused Alicante cooking.
How to fit it into an Alicante trip
Use Casa Riquelme as a rice-focused Alicante stop. It is most useful in an itinerary when you want traditional local cooking, moderate pricing, a casual setting rather than an elaborate or highly formal meal.
Planning details
- Location
- Vazquez de Mella, 17, 03013 Alacant (Alacant)
- Website
- casariquelme.es/restaurante
- Phone
- +34-608487461
Venue details
Ambiance
Traditional, Mediterranean-alicantine atmosphere centered on rice culture, local heritage, and a family-style welcome; review platforms describe it as having a strong atmosphere score.
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Accessibility
At the Table
- Dress Code
- Casual
- Noise Level
- Conversational
- Service Style
- Upscale Casual
- Meal Pacing
- Standard
- Capacity
- Medium
Signature Dishes
- rice dishes
- seafood rice
- arroz del senyoret
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FAQ
Frequently Asked Questions
Is the tasting menu worth it at Casa Riquelme?
The confirmed value is in traditional Alicante Spanish cuisine at $$, especially rice dishes, seafood rice, arroz del senyoret. The Macarfi 7.5 Food Rating (2026) supports it as a recognized option for the right kind of meal.
What should I order at Casa Riquelme?
Go for the rice dishes, especially seafood rice or arroz del senyoret, since those are the signature dishes at Casa Riquelme in Alicante. The $$ price range fits a focused traditional Alicante Spanish meal.
Can Casa Riquelme accommodate groups?
What is clear is that Casa Riquelme is a casual, $$ restaurant in Alicante known for traditional Alicante Spanish cuisine and rice dishes, so confirm party-size needs directly before planning around it.
Is Casa Riquelme worth the price?
Yes, if you want traditional Alicante Spanish cuisine at a $$ level and are mainly interested in rice dishes. The Macarfi 7.5 Food Rating (2026) is a confirmed recognition, the clearest value is for diners seeking seafood rice or arroz del senyoret in Alicante.
What should a first-timer know about Casa Riquelme?
Treat Casa Riquelme as a rice-focused Alicante restaurant. The key facts are simple: Alicante location, traditional Alicante Spanish cuisine, $$ pricing, casual dress code, rice dishes, seafood rice, arroz del senyoret, a Macarfi 7.5 Food Rating (2026).
