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Italian restaurant in Altea la Vella - Il Giardino

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Il Giardino Nova Bussola in Altea la Vella: Italian cuisine, homemade pasta, elegant ambience and authentic service under lemon trees.

Between lemon and orange trees, at the end of a small cul-de-sac in Altea la Vella, lies a culinary gem: Restaurante Il Giardino Nova Bussola. Housed in a charming finca, it offers two worlds at the same time - a sunny terrace for balmy evenings and a stylish, air-conditioned interior for hot days. The first impression: well-kept, relaxed and yet invitingly familiar.

The reception is friendly, the staff are attentive without ever being intrusive. It is precisely this balance that makes up much of the atmosphere that guests immediately sense here.

Classics with an Italian heart
The starters already show how seriously the kitchen takes Italian tradition. In addition to a typical minestrone, there is vitello tonnato, wafer-thin carpaccio - classic or prawn -, tartar de atún, prosciutto San Daniele, mozzarella di bufala and various mussel dishes. Oyster lovers will not be disappointed either - served fresh and elegantly presented.

Homemade pasta and more
Homemade pasta dominates the main courses. Whether spaghetti from the Parmesan loaf, carbonara or with lobster, lasagne or ravioli in different variations - the selection leaves nothing to be desired. Meat lovers go for ossobuco, fine fillet dishes or pollo with pesto, always accompanied by matching pasta instead of side dishes.

For fish lovers, grilled tuna, lenguado or calamar are on the menu, complemented by other Mediterranean specialities. Pizza fans will also get their money's worth: a fine selection of freshly baked pizzas rounds off the menu.

Sweet ending in perfection
For dessert, Il Giardino sets the tone once again: traditional tiramisu, crispy cannolo with ricotta, chocolate mousse or a creamy tarta de queso form the finale to a menu that will stay in your memory. The selection is complemented by various ice cream flavours and refreshing sorbets - the ideal way to end the meal on a light and fresh note.

Ambience and service round off the evening
In addition to the cuisine, it is the overall composition that makes the visit special. Whether on the terrace at sunset or in the elegant dining room - the ambience conveys the Italian way of life without any artificial staging. The service is always present, attentive and pleasantly discreet.

Il Giardino Nova Bussola is more than just an Italian restaurant - it is a place for connoisseurs who appreciate quality, authenticity and atmosphere in equal measure. A visit that is worthwhile, whether for a festive dinner, a relaxed lunch or simply to treat yourself to a piece of Italy on the Costa Blanca.

Rest. Il Giardino Nova Bussola
Partida la Foia 21
03599 Altea la Vella, Alicante
Tel. +34 965 84 58 39