What to order at Ducado

Must order
Arroz con bogavante, or whichever whole fish is on the day's list.
Signature dishes
Arroz con bogavante, Besugo
Editor tip
Roast suckling pig is cooked to order, so call ahead; Monday is lunch only and the restaurant closes all day Tuesday.
CuisineMediterranean
Price€€€
NeighborhoodLevante
HoursWed-Sun 13:15-16:00, 19:30-23:00; Mon 13:15-16:00; closed Tue
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Address: Avenida de Almería, 03503 Benidorm

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Jardín Mediterráneo faces Levante beach in Benidorm with bay fish, Dénia prawns, Calpe langoustines and dry or soupy rice made with rock-fish stock.

OrderA rice made with Pego bomba rice and rock-fish stock, or prawns from Dénia by weight.

TipThe kitchen runs without a break from 11:00 to midnight, so it works for a late lunch; it took part in the 2026 tuna and spoon-dish weeks.

Taberna Andaluza ★ 4.0

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Taberna Andaluza cooks southern Spanish bar food on Calle del Esperanto in Benidorm: cazón en adobo, clams a la marinera, garlic prawns and hand-cut ham.

OrderCazón en adobo, dogfish marinated in spices and vinegar, then fried.

TipIts Presa Bao won the public vote at the 2026 Benidorm tapas contest; Wednesday is the closing day.

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Malaspina ★ 4.2

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Malaspina, the Mercure hotel's restaurant near Poniente beach in Benidorm, cooks Alicante rice, salt-cured fish and grilled aged meat; a Repsol Solete holder.

OrderA rice dish of the day, then aged beef from the grill if you have room.

TipIt took second prize at the 2026 Benidorm tapas contest; the Corner Bar on the same floor serves cocktails and casual plates.

La Fava ★ 4.6

€€ ValencianCasco Antiguo

La Fava is Fran Burgos's 25-seat house in Benidorm's old town, giving coastal Alicante dishes a modern turn; it won the 2026 Benidorm tapas contest.

OrderThe bluefin tuna belly when it is on, or one of the rice dishes for two.

TipThe whitewashed house sits a few streets back from Levante beach and seats about 25, so book a table by phone first.

La Cava Aragonesa ★ 4.5

€€ Spanish tapasCasco Antiguo

La Cava Aragonesa has run a long tapas bar on Plaza de la Constitución in Benidorm's old town since 1980, known for yescas, pintxos and more than 700 wines.

OrderA tabla of four yescas, toasted bread rubbed with tomato and topped with cured meats or cheese.

TipStand at the bar to choose from the counter; the dining room takes bookings and serves a daily set menu.

Ongi Etorri Manolo 1 ★ 4.2

€€ ValencianPoniente

Ongi Etorri Manolo 1 has fed Poniente beach in Benidorm since 1968, a family house cooking arroz a banda, paella, bay fish and Basque-style hake by the sea.

OrderArroz a banda for two, or the merluza a la vasca the house calls its signature.

TipThe kitchen runs straight through from noon, so a late lunch after the beach is easy; rice dishes are for a minimum of two.

Jardín Mediterráneo ★ 4.0

€€€ SeafoodLevante

Jardín Mediterráneo faces Levante beach in Benidorm with bay fish, Dénia prawns, Calpe langoustines and dry or soupy rice made with rock-fish stock.

OrderA rice made with Pego bomba rice and rock-fish stock, or prawns from Dénia by weight.

TipThe kitchen runs without a break from 11:00 to midnight, so it works for a late lunch; it took part in the 2026 tuna and spoon-dish weeks.

Taberna Andaluza ★ 4.0

€€ AndalusianLevante

Taberna Andaluza cooks southern Spanish bar food on Calle del Esperanto in Benidorm: cazón en adobo, clams a la marinera, garlic prawns and hand-cut ham.

OrderCazón en adobo, dogfish marinated in spices and vinegar, then fried.

TipIts Presa Bao won the public vote at the 2026 Benidorm tapas contest; Wednesday is the closing day.

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