What to order at Shija Sabores de los Balcanes

Must order
A spread of Balkan mezze to share, then one of the clay-pot dishes.
Signature dishes
Mezze, Cuencos de barro
Editor tip
The street is in Benidorm's low-emission zone with restricted access, so arrive on foot from the Poniente promenade.
CuisineMediterranean
Price€€
NeighborhoodPoniente
HoursTue-Sat 12:30-16:00, 19:30-23:00; Sun 12:30-16:00; closed Mon. Jan-Feb dinner Fri-Sat only
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Location

Address: Avenida de la Armada Española 21, 03502 Benidorm

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Arrocería La Marina ★ 3.8

€€ ValencianPoniente

Arrocería La Marina cooks rice, calderos, meat and fish of the Marina Baixa in a country setting on the Camí del Palasiet, inland from Poniente in Benidorm.

OrderA rice or a caldero for the table; the kitchen is built around them.

TipBookings are confirmed only by phone; there is a car park and a children's play area, and Friday is the one late night.

Aruba Gastrolounge ★ 3.8

€€ MediterraneanPoniente

Aruba Gastrolounge is an all-day beach restaurant on the Poniente promenade in Benidorm, its kitchen running non-stop from breakfast and brunch to dinner.

OrderBrunch on the terrace, or homemade cake and coffee in the afternoon.

TipThe bar mixes tiki cocktails with Km 0 ingredients; it joined the April 2026 bluefin tuna week, and the ConBrassa group also runs it.

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Arrocería La Marina ★ 3.8

€€ ValencianPoniente

Arrocería La Marina cooks rice, calderos, meat and fish of the Marina Baixa in a country setting on the Camí del Palasiet, inland from Poniente in Benidorm.

OrderA rice or a caldero for the table; the kitchen is built around them.

TipBookings are confirmed only by phone; there is a car park and a children's play area, and Friday is the one late night.

Aruba Gastrolounge ★ 3.8

€€ MediterraneanPoniente

Aruba Gastrolounge is an all-day beach restaurant on the Poniente promenade in Benidorm, its kitchen running non-stop from breakfast and brunch to dinner.

OrderBrunch on the terrace, or homemade cake and coffee in the afternoon.

TipThe bar mixes tiki cocktails with Km 0 ingredients; it joined the April 2026 bluefin tuna week, and the ConBrassa group also runs it.

Tiffin ★ 3.8

€€ IndianLevante

Tiffin opened on Benidorm's Avenida del Mediterráneo in July 2026, cooking Indian curries and tandoor dishes beside British and Mediterranean plates.

OrderRailway lamb curry: lamb with herbs, yoghurt and coconut milk.

TipThe menu runs to more than 15 vegetarian dishes; Tuesday is dinner only, from 17:30.

Las Gaviotas ★ 4.2

€ SeafoodLevante

Las Gaviotas has fried fish on Calle del Esperanto in Benidorm since 1987: whiting, adobo, king prawns, squid, anchovies and tiger mussels with allioli.

OrderA mixed fritura with bread and allioli, then tiger mussels if the table is hungry.

TipThere are no bookings and the room fills fast in summer, so arrive at opening time or expect a short wait for a table.

Ray's 2 Fish and Chips ★ 3.8

€ Fish and chipsLevante

Ray's 2 Fish and Chips fries English-style battered fish and chips on Benidorm's Avenida del Mediterráneo, run by the same owners since 1985.

OrderBattered cod and chips, eaten at an outdoor table on the avenue.

TipIt keeps office hours: weekdays only, with the kitchen closing at 19:30, so plan it for lunch or an early tea.

Paneil's ★ 4.1

€€ SteakhouseCasco Antiguo

Paneil's is a steakhouse on Calle de la Palma in Benidorm's old town, serving South American fillet steak, garlic king prawns and duck confit at dinner.

OrderThe South American fillet steak, with garlic king prawns to start.

TipDinner only, with the kitchen open 18:00 to 21:30; it closes for all of December and hosts plenty of birthday and hen parties.

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