MICHELIN Restaurants in and around Moraira
Moraira itself does not currently have a Michelin-starred restaurant. However, food lovers do not need to travel far: Calpe, Benissa, Jávea, Ondara, Dénia and La Nucía are home to several outstanding restaurants recognised by the MICHELIN Guide 2026.
Calpe alone has three restaurants with one MICHELIN Star. Benissa is home to Casa Bernardi, while Jávea and Dénia are particularly strong gastronomic destinations. In Moraira itself, Nazario Cano and Carvón are included in the MICHELIN Guide 2026, although neither currently holds a star.
On this page we distinguish between:
- restaurants with one or more MICHELIN Stars
- a MICHELIN Bib Gourmand restaurant
- restaurants selected by MICHELIN without a star
Would you like to discover other great places to eat besides these gastronomic restaurants? Take a look at our extensive guide to restaurants in Moraira
This guide is based on the MICHELIN Guide 2026 and was last checked in September 2026.
MICHELIN-selected restaurants in Moraira
Nazario Cano | Moraira
Chef Nazario Cano serves a highly contemporary and personal style of cuisine at the Ritual de Terra Moraira Resort & Spa. His cooking has strong Mediterranean roots, with local produce from the Marina Alta, seasonal ingredients and traditional flavours forming the basis of his tasting menus. Nazario Cano is included in the MICHELIN Guide 2026 but does not currently hold a MICHELIN Star. MICHELIN classifies the restaurant as modern cuisine.
📍 Calle Moncayo 20 | Moraira | +34 613 486 597
Carvón | Moraira
Carvón is a small restaurant in Moraira’s historic centre where fire and charcoal play a central role in the kitchen. Fresh fish, meat and local produce are combined with a carefully selected wine list. Carvón is newly included in the MICHELIN Guide. It is currently a MICHELIN-selected restaurant rather than a Michelin-starred restaurant.
📍 Calle de la Iglesia 12 | Moraira | +34 633 125 381
Calpe | 3 restaurants with 1 MICHELIN Star
Calpe is one of the strongest gastronomic destinations close to Moraira, with three restaurants currently holding one MICHELIN Star each: Beat, Audrey’s and Orobianco.
Beat by José Manuel Miguel | 1 MICHELIN Star
Beat combines Mediterranean ingredients with modern French and international cooking techniques. Chef José Manuel Miguel offers several tasting menus where presentation, technique and flavour take centre stage.
📍 Urbanización Marisol Park 1A | Calpe | +34 965 875 700
Audrey’s | 1 MICHELIN Star
Chef Rafa Soler bases his cooking at Audrey’s firmly on his Mediterranean roots. Seasonal produce from the Alicante region is transformed into creative dishes that combine modern techniques with recognisable local flavours.
📍 Avenida Juan Carlos I 48 | Calpe | +34 965 277 748
Orobianco | 1 MICHELIN Star
Orobianco combines contemporary Italian cuisine with Mediterranean ingredients. The location is part of the experience: the restaurant enjoys impressive views over Calpe and the Peñón de Ifach. Orobianco currently holds one MICHELIN Star.
📍 Urbanización Colina del Sol 49A | Calpe | +34 966 806 661
Benissa | 1 restaurant with 1 MICHELIN Star
Casa Bernardi | 1 MICHELIN Star
At Casa Bernardi, chef Ferdinando Bernardi combines his Italian background with seasonal produce from Alicante. The cooking is modern and refined while remaining distinctly Italian, with several tasting menus available. Casa Bernardi currently holds one MICHELIN Star.
📍 Partida Pedramala 60C | Benissa | +34 622 308 625
For guests staying in Benissa Costa, this is particularly interesting: a Michelin-starred restaurant is practically on the doorstep.
Jávea | 3 MICHELIN Stars across 2 restaurants
Tula | 1 MICHELIN Star
Tula is a small restaurant close to Jávea’s Arenal beach. Its modern Mediterranean cuisine also incorporates influences from northern Spain. Alongside a tasting menu, many dishes are designed for sharing, making Tula less formal in character than you might expect from a Michelin-starred restaurant.
📍 Avenida de la Llibertat 36 | Jávea | +34 966 471 745
BonAmb | 2 MICHELIN Stars
BonAmb is located in an attractive finca just outside Jávea. Chef Alberto Ferruz is known for his creative interpretation of Mediterranean cuisine, with a strong emphasis on local ingredients, technique and presentation. BonAmb currently holds two MICHELIN Stars, making it one of the highest-rated restaurants close to Moraira.
📍 Carretera del Poble Nou de Benitatxell 100 | Jávea | +34 965 084 440
Ondara | 1 restaurant with 1 MICHELIN Star
Casa Pepa | 1 MICHELIN Star
Casa Pepa is set in a former farmhouse and today operates under the wider BonAmb gastronomic group. The cuisine is contemporary Mediterranean, combining familiar regional flavours with modern presentation and techniques. Casa Pepa currently holds one MICHELIN Star.
📍 Partida Pamis 7-30 | Ondara | +34 965 766 606
Dénia | 4 MICHELIN Stars across 2 restaurants
Quique Dacosta | 3 MICHELIN Stars
Quique Dacosta is one of Spain’s best-known chefs. His restaurant in Dénia currently holds three MICHELIN Stars, the Guide’s highest distinction. The experience focuses on creativity, innovation and a strong connection with the gastronomic identity of the Mediterranean. This is not simply dinner, but an extensive culinary experience.
📍 Carrer Rascassa 1 | Dénia | +34 965 784 179
Peix & Brases | 1 MICHELIN Star
Fish, fire and Mediterranean produce are central to Peix & Brases. The gastronomic restaurant is located close to Dénia’s port and combines high-quality seafood with modern techniques. Its cuisine has a strong maritime character, with rice dishes and the famous red prawns from Dénia also playing an important role.
📍 Plaza Benidorm 18 | Dénia | +34 965 782 757
La Nucía | 1 restaurant with 1 MICHELIN Star
El Xato | 1 MICHELIN Star
El Xato is a fifth-generation family business whose history dates back to 1915. Chef Cristina Figueira gives traditional Alicante recipes a contemporary interpretation while keeping their regional origins clearly recognisable. The restaurant currently holds one MICHELIN Star.
📍 Avenida de l’Església 3 | La Nucía | +34 965 870 931
MICHELIN Bib Gourmand near Moraira
A Bib Gourmand is not a Michelin Star. The distinction is awarded to restaurants that MICHELIN considers to offer particularly good food at good value.
Komfort | Calpe
Komfort is located at the same hotel complex as Michelin-starred Beat, but has a more relaxed and accessible character. The menu combines traditional and international influences and includes rice dishes, grilled food and contemporary comfort food.
📍 Urbanización Marisol Park 1A | Calpe | +34 636 572 241
Other MICHELIN-selected restaurants near Moraira
In addition to the starred restaurants and the two MICHELIN-selected restaurants in Moraira, the Guide includes several other interesting restaurants nearby. The current selection around Jávea includes La Perla de Jávea, Volta i Volta and Tosca.
La Perla de Jávea | Jávea
Located directly on the coast, La Perla de Jávea is known primarily for fresh fish, rice dishes and fideuà. Its Mediterranean views are an important part of the experience.
📍 Avenida de la Llibertat 21 | Jávea | +34 966 470 772
Volta i Volta | Jávea
Volta i Volta is located in a characteristic building in Jávea’s historic centre. The cuisine is seasonal, modern and Mediterranean, with a strong emphasis on regional produce.
📍 Calle Santa Teresa 3 | Jávea | +34 965 042 823
Tosca | Jávea
Tosca sits alongside the canal near Jávea’s port. Its cuisine combines Mediterranean ingredients with contemporary influences, while the waterside terrace adds to the appeal.
📍 Avenida del Mediterráneo 238 | Jávea | +34 634 347 279
Fine dining from Moraira
Moraira is ideally positioned between the gastronomic destinations of Calpe, Benissa, Jávea and Dénia. This means you can visit several Michelin-starred restaurants during one holiday without having to make long journeys.
From one of our holiday villas in Moraira or apartments in Moraira, you can combine days at the beach with some of the best dining experiences on the northern Costa Blanca. For a broader selection, including Mediterranean restaurants, tapas, paella, international cuisine and casual dining, see our complete guide to restaurants in Moraira.
Our advice: reserve Michelin-starred restaurants well in advance. During the summer months, public holidays and weekends, the most popular dates can fill up quickly.
Frequently asked questions about MICHELIN restaurants near Moraira
Does Moraira have a Michelin-starred restaurant?
No. In the MICHELIN Guide 2026, Moraira itself does not currently have a Michelin-starred restaurant. Nazario Cano and Carvón are both included in the MICHELIN Guide but do not currently hold a star.
Which MICHELIN restaurants are in Moraira?
Nazario Cano and Carvón are currently selected by the MICHELIN Guide. Nazario Cano serves modern Mediterranean-rooted cuisine, while Carvón focuses strongly on fire, grilling and local produce.
What is the closest Michelin-starred restaurant to Moraira?
Casa Bernardi in Benissa is one of the closest Michelin-starred restaurants to Moraira. Calpe is also only a short drive away and has three one-star restaurants: Beat, Audrey’s and Orobianco.
Which Michelin-starred restaurants are in Calpe?
Calpe currently has three restaurants with one MICHELIN Star: Beat by José Manuel Miguel, Audrey’s and Orobianco.
Which restaurant near Moraira has the most MICHELIN Stars?
Quique Dacosta in Dénia holds three MICHELIN Stars. BonAmb in Jávea holds two.
What is the difference between a MICHELIN Star and a MICHELIN-selected restaurant?
A MICHELIN-selected restaurant has been included in the Guide by its inspectors, but this does not automatically mean that it holds a star. MICHELIN Stars are separate annual distinctions for restaurants judged according to criteria including ingredient quality, technique, flavour harmony, the chef’s personality and consistency.
What does Bib Gourmand mean?
Bib Gourmand is a separate MICHELIN distinction for restaurants offering particularly good food at good value. It is not a MICHELIN Star.
Should I book Michelin-starred restaurants in advance?
Yes. Advance reservations are strongly recommended, especially during July and August, on public holidays and for Friday and Saturday evenings.
