🏖️ Chepi: paella, grill and tapas on Manyetes beach
Restaurante Chepi sits right on Manyetes beach in Alcossebre (Alcocebre), by the Camí de l’Atall, with a terrace facing the sea. It sums itself up in three words: tapas, rice and fish. It opens in the morning for breakfast and filled rolls.
Rice dishes are cooked to order for a minimum of two; per person, according to its menu: Valencian paella €15, seafood paella €17, black rice €16, arroz del senyoret (ready-peeled seafood) €18, fideuà €17 and creamy lobster rice €24. To start there are calamari (€13), tellinas clams (€14), fried sea anemones (€16.50), home-made croquettes (€10) and chargrilled octopus (€20); the grill also turns out fish such as sea bream (€18.50-19.50), and there is a seafood platter for two (€65). Children’s menu €12, home-made desserts €5-6.
On weekdays there is an €18 set menu (VAT included; Monday to Friday except public holidays) with bread, one drink and dessert, published daily on its website. À la carte, expect around €20-30 per person according to Restaurant Guru. Book by phone on 964 41 45 68.
💬 What diners say
On Google it scores 4.1 out of 5 from more than 1,600 reviews and on TripAdvisor 3.4 from 215 (figures from Restaurant Guru, October 2026). Most appreciated: being right on the beach with sea views, friendly service (including with children), generous portions at fair prices, the paella and rice dishes, fried fish, cuttlefish, home-made croquettes, desserts and, surprisingly, the burgers.
The most frequent complaints: slow service and long waits for rice on busy days, and quality that varies from one visit to the next.
❓ Frequently asked questions
How much is the set menu? €18 including VAT, Monday to Friday except public holidays, with bread, one drink (house wine, beer, water or soft drink) and dessert. Each day’s menu is posted on its website.
Do I need to book? It is advisable, especially in summer and if you want rice. Book by phone on 964 41 45 68.
What are the opening hours? The website does not list them. According to Restaurant Guru, 10:00 to 23:00, closed on Wednesdays; confirm by phone.
Is it open in winter? There are no official dates. One customer mentions a winter closure, but in mid-October 2026 it was still posting its daily menu.
Are there options for children or gluten-free diners? There is a €12 children’s menu, and reviews mention gluten-free bread.