Casa Pachell
Macarfi 7.1 Food Rating
Our verdict
Located in an industrial warehouse in the inland area of Vila Joiosa, this restaurant is among the more well-known in the province of Alicante. It features large, seventies-style dining rooms with zero glamour and paper-covered tables. Specialising in quality fish and seafood, here you'll find grilled red prawns, a variety of fried fish and sizeable Norwey lobsters. There’s only one rice dish on offer, arroz a banda, served in generous portions. Prices are moderate, though seafood can push th
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The menu
What to order
- Arroz a banda
- Gamba roja a la plancha
- Quisquilla a la plancha
- Cigalas a la plancha
- Marisco variado
Located in an industrial warehouse in the inland area of Vila Joiosa, this restaurant is among the more well-known in the province of Alicante. It features large, seventies-style dining rooms with zero glamour and paper-covered tables. Specialising in quality fish and seafood, here you'll find grilled red prawns, a variety of fried fish and sizeable Norwey lobsters.
There’s only one rice dish on offer, arroz a banda, served in generous portions. Prices are moderate, though seafood can push the bill higher. A true classic.
Recognition history
Dated appearances from independent guides and award organizations, with the underlying list record or original source where available.
Macarfi 7.1 Food Rating
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Casa Pachell
The wine
- Wine program
- Curated wine list
- Extensive wine list
Details
- Classic
- Rustic
- Lively
- Scenic
- Group Dining
- Family
- Casual Hangout
- Special Occasion
- Waterfront
- Standalone
- Extensive Wine List
- Local Sourcing
- Sustainable Seafood
- Waterfront
- A La Carte
- Family Style
- Wine
- Pescatarian Friendly
Unpretentious traditional seafood house with simple furnishings and a focus on product quality over decor; guests describe it as a local institution with a bustling, authentic atmosphere centered on generous seafood platters and rice dishes.