La Esencia del Nonno
La Esencia del Nonno is a restaurant in Sant Joan d'Alacant offering Italian and Spanish cuisine. The menu features Spanish tapas such as ensaladilla and grilled squid, fresh Italian pasta with various sauces, Bolognese lasagna, fish dishes with Sicilian flavors, and family-style plates like eggplant parmigiana and cured meats.
Raimondo and Jenny opened a beer hall with Italian-Spanish cuisine at this location in 1999. Their son Carlo took over the business in 2011 and developed it into the restaurant it is today.
The restaurant blends Italian and Spanish cooking traditions in its kitchen and menu. The name reflects how family recipes and cooking methods have been passed down through generations.
Reservations are recommended, especially for larger groups, and can be made through the website or by phone. For groups of 10 or more, it is best to call ahead to secure a table.
The squid and seafood are cooked on the plancha, giving them a distinctive flavor not found elsewhere. The homemade gratineed crepes are a lesser-known specialty that appears only occasionally on the menu.
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