Restaurante La Quintería
Sant Joan d'Alacant, Sant Joan D Alacant
Restaurant in Sant Joan D Alacant, Spain
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Price
$50–100per person
Dress
Smart Casual
Why go
Restaurante La Quintería is a sensible Sant Joan d'Alacant choice when convenience and an easy booking matter more than a documented chef, award, or tasting-menu format. Treat it as a local meal option, not a destination splurge; cross-shop Kyoto for another Sant Joan pick or La Vaquería for a clearer €€ traditional-cuisine signal.
About Restaurante La Quintería
Restaurante La Quintería is a restaurant in Sant Joan D Alacant with opening hours that make it useful for daytime planning, plus limited evening hours later in the week. The practical details are simple: it is closed Monday; open Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, and Sunday from 1:30–4:30 PM; open Friday from 1:30–4:30 PM and 8:30–11:30 PM; and open Saturday from 1:30–4:30 PM and 8:30–11 PM. Dress code is smart casual.
For diners comparing options, plan around the schedule and location rather than a specific culinary promise. Restaurante La Quintería is a Sant Joan D Alacant choice to consider when its schedule and location fit your plans.
Consider it for a direct Sant Joan D Alacant meal
Restaurante La Quintería makes sense for diners already planning a meal in Sant Joan D Alacant and looking first at timing, especially the 1:30–4:30 PM opening window across its open days. If the occasion depends on clear pricing, a named menu format, a chef identity, or accolades, compare before committing.
That is where a broader comparison set can help. Kyoto is another option to compare with Restaurante La Quintería. Baeza & Rufete, Brel, Espacio Montoro, and La Vaquería can also be considered when comparing restaurant choices, depending on the kind of meal you want to plan.
Who should choose it when comparing options
Choose Restaurante La Quintería when the schedule works for your itinerary, especially Tuesday through Sunday from 1:30–4:30 PM or Friday and Saturday evenings. Skip it as a research-led choice if you need details on cuisine, price, menu format, awards, or a particular style of service before deciding.
For wider planning, compare Restaurante La Quintería with other dining options if the meal is part of a larger itinerary.
Quick reference: plan around the Sant Joan D Alacant hours; compare elsewhere if you need more detailed information before choosing.
Planning details
- Location
- Calle del, Calle Dr. Gadea, 17, LOC, 03550 Sant Joan d'Alacant, Alicante, Spain
- Reservations
- Book on TheFork
- Website
- restaurantelaquinteria.es
- Phone
- +34965652294
The take
The Take
The Vibe
Restaurante La Quintería sits quietly in the heart of Sant Joan d'Alacant, the kind of local place that thrives on neighbourhood regulars rather than tourist traffic. Its ground-floor, modest frontage on a pedestrian-friendly street gives it an intimate, low-key character. The restaurant reads as a steadfast, unflashy anchor of regional dining: classical Valencian and Alicantino cooking presented in an understated setting. Its tone is relaxed and quietly charming, rooted in coastal traditions (grilled fish, shellfish and rice dishes) rather than the theatrical tasting-menu culture of the province’s headline addresses.
Best For
This is a dependable option for anyone seeking an unfussy, regional meal in a residential part of the Costa Blanca. La Quintería suits neighbourhood dinners and gatherings where the focus is on good local cooking; it works well for family meals, business dinners with a local feel, small celebrations and date nights that prize authentic seafood and Valencian traditions. Unlike the province’s destination tasting rooms, it doesn’t require long lead time to book: its dining rhythm is oriented to regulars and spontaneous visits.
Ordering Tips
The restaurant has a seafood focus: prioritize Mediterranean shellfish and grilled fish. Highlights to seek out include Pulpo a la Gallega, Cocochas al Pil Pil, Merluza Fresca, Zamburiñas, Quisquillas and Rodaballo a la Plancha. Given the coastal tradition the venue draws from, ask about the day’s fresh fish and the kitchen’s preparations; these dishes represent the house specialties and give a good sense of the restaurant’s regional identity without needing to consult a tasting-menu.
Venue details
Ambiance
Warm and welcoming traditional Spanish dining room with attentive service; described as clean, cozy, and comfortable with a classic aesthetic that emphasizes quality ingredients over modern flourishes.
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Vibe
Best For
Experience
Sourcing
Accessibility
At the Table
- Dress Code
- Smart Casual
- Noise Level
- Conversational
- Service Style
- Upscale Casual
- Meal Pacing
- Leisurely
- Capacity
- Medium
- Kitchen
- Traditional
- Menu Format
- A la carte, Set menu
- Drinks Focus
- Wine, Local spirits
- Dietary
- Pescatarian friendly
- Private Dining
- Available
Signature Dishes
- Pulpo a la Gallega
- Cocochas al Pil Pil
- Merluza Fresca
- Zamburiñas
- Quisquillas
- Rodaballo a la Plancha
Know before you go
Know Before You Go
- Getting there
- Calle del, Calle Dr. Gadea, 17, LOC, 03550 Sant Joan d'Alacant, Alicante, Spain
Planning details
Location
Calle del, Calle Dr. Gadea, 17, LOC, 03550 Sant Joan d'Alacant, Alicante, Spain · Directions
Also consider
Where to look if this is not the right fit
Try Kyoto first if staying in Sant Joan d'Alacant is the priority. Choose La Vaquería if a €€ traditional-cuisine meal with clearer positioning sounds safer.
For a higher-budget dinner, Baeza & Rufete or Espacio Montoro are better aligned with a special-occasion brief.
Restaurant context
How it compares in and around Sant Joan d'Alacant
Restaurante La Quintería is the easy-booking, lower-commitment option in this set, but it comes with less confirmed detail on cuisine, price, and format. Kyoto is the closest Sant Joan alternative listed here, so compare those two first if staying local matters more than chasing a destination meal.
For clearer value positioning, La Vaquería is easier to understand before booking: traditional cuisine at €€ gives diners a firmer expectation on spend and style. Brel, also €€, is the better cross-shop for an international-leaning meal rather than a local unknown.
If the night calls for a splurge, Baeza & Rufete and Espacio Montoro are stronger choices on paper because both carry €€€€ pricing and clearer modern or creative positioning. Choose them when the meal itself is the main event; choose Restaurante La Quintería when Sant Joan convenience is the deciding factor.
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Compare Restaurante La Quintería
| Venue | Location | Cuisine | Price | Awards |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Restaurante La Quintería | Sant Joan D Alacant | , | , | No published awards |
| Kyoto | Sant Joan D Alacant | , | , | No published awards |
| La Vaquería | El Campello | Traditional Cuisine | €€ | 2026 Michelin Plate2025 Michelin Plate2024 Michelin Plate |
| Baeza & Rufete | Alacant | Modern Cuisine | €€€€ | Guía Repsol Soles 20262026 Michelin 1 Star2025 Michelin 1 Star2024 Michelin 1 Star |
| Espacio Montoro | Alacant | Creative | €€€€ | Guía Repsol Soles 20262026 Michelin Plate2025 Michelin Plate2024 Michelin Plate |
| Brel | El Campello | International | €€ | 2025 Michelin Bib Gourmand2024 Michelin Bib Gourmand |
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FAQ
Frequently Asked Questions
What should I wear to Restaurante La Quintería?
Restaurante La Quintería has a smart casual dress code. Neat, polished everyday clothing is the safest choice for a meal in Sant Joan D Alacant.
What should a first-timer know about Restaurante La Quintería?
Plan around the hours first: it is closed Monday, open Tuesday through Sunday from 1:30–4:30 PM, and adds evening hours Friday from 8:30–11:30 PM and Saturday from 8:30–11 PM.
What are alternatives to Restaurante La Quintería?
Kyoto is another option to compare with Restaurante La Quintería. Baeza & Rufete, Brel, Espacio Montoro, and La Vaquería are also names to consider when comparing restaurant choices.
Is daytime or evening better at Restaurante La Quintería?
The 1:30–4:30 PM opening window is available on every open day: Tuesday through Sunday. Evening hours are more limited, with hours Friday from 8:30–11:30 PM and Saturday from 8:30–11 PM.
Is Restaurante La Quintería good for a special occasion?
It can work if the hours and smart casual dress code fit your plans. If your special occasion depends on a specific price point, cuisine, menu format, awards, or service style, compare options before choosing.
