There is something particularly appealing about summer nights in Jávea’s historic centre. As the heat of the day fades, the streets around Plaça de l’Església come alive, creating the perfect setting for a long dinner, drinks with friends and an evening that does not need to be rushed.
Right in the heart of Xàbia Històrica, La Sucreria de la Plaça has become a familiar part of this atmosphere. Set beside the landmark Church of San Bartolomé, its outdoor terrace puts diners directly into the rhythm of the Old Town. The restaurant has been a local favourite since opening in 2014, with a relaxed, family-run character and a menu that brings together international influences, Spanish favourites and plenty of home-cooked touches.
Food Made for Sharing
Summer dining here is about variety. The current menu includes dishes that are easy to place in the middle of the table and explore together, from vegan nachos with guacamole, pico de gallo and cashew sauce to homemade focaccia, mushroom arancini and asparagus with anchovies and gribiche.
For something fresher, the tuna tartare combines tuna with ginger, sriracha and nori, finished with crisp rice paper. There are also prawns, vegetables and vegetarian and vegan choices, making it easy for a group to build a table around different tastes.
La Sucreria also has a more indulgent side. Home-smoked specialities are one of its signatures, with pulled pork and BBQ ribs among the dishes that have helped establish the restaurant’s reputation. Rosemary fries, homemade coleslaw and other sides complete the generous, informal style of the kitchen.
Dinner, Drinks and Live Music
The food is only part of the experience. With an outdoor terrace, a selection of wines and beers and a reputation for live music, La Sucreria works naturally as an evening destination. Live performances have regularly featured at the restaurant, adding to the atmosphere while guests eat, drink and enjoy the square around them.
It is the kind of place where a summer dinner can easily become a longer evening. Start with a few plates to share, order another drink, listen to the music and watch Jávea’s Old Town continue around you.
For August, La Sucreria captures the easy-going side of summer in Jávea: good food, an open-air terrace, music and the unmistakable atmosphere of the historic centre.
Contact Details
La Sucreria De La Placa is located at Plaza de la Iglesia, 1, Jávea, Spain, 03730, right beside the San Bartolomé church. Bookings can be made through TheFork, and the restaurant also offers in-store pickup.
- Phone: +34 609 70 91 07
- Facebook: La Sucreria De La Placa
- Instagram: @lasucreriadelaplaca
