At Rice & Bones, in Alicante city centre, every guest can order an individual rice dish. You do not need to be two people, choose one recipe for the table or turn lunch into a group negotiation. You can find us at C/ Castaños, 36.
Rice is part of Alicante. It belongs to long lunches, Mediterranean flavours, family tables and the kind of meal that makes people stop checking the time. That tradition is worth experiencing.
But travellers do not always arrive as a large group with the same appetite. Sometimes you are travelling alone. Sometimes one person wants seafood, another wants a vegetarian option and someone else just wants a creamy rice dish. Some traditional shared-rice formats are made for one big pan and one common decision. That can be great. It is simply not the only way to eat rice in Alicante.
A local rice meal that fits the way you travel
Rice & Bones is an Urban Rice Bar. Our rice dishes are made for one person, while the table can still be as social as you want it to be.
Choose a dry rice for a more defined grain and a direct texture. Choose meloso if you want a softer, more juicy rice. Or choose a mantecado rice when you are in the mood for a creamier, richer finish. The important part is that every guest can choose independently.
You can still share starters, wine, opinions and the inevitable argument about who chose the best dish. You just do not have to order the same rice because the table is expected to agree.
Central Alicante, clear choices and less waiting around
C/ Castaños is in central Alicante. It makes Rice & Bones a practical stop after a walk, before an afternoon at the beach, between plans or when you want a proper local lunch without building your whole day around the logistics of one meal.
The menu, ordering and payment work digitally. The purpose is simple: remove unnecessary waiting, not remove hospitality. If you are visiting for the first time and want help choosing, ask the team. We are happy to explain the different rice styles in normal human language.
The full menu is designed 100% gluten-free, so guests who avoid gluten can choose from the same experience rather than look for a reduced alternative.
Is Rice & Bones better than every restaurant in Alicante? No. Is it more useful for this kind of trip? Often.
If you want a long traditional lunch built around one shared paella, Alicante has excellent places for that occasion. Rice & Bones is different by design. It is the choice for visitors who want local rice, their own dish, clear options and a meal that can fit around the rest of their day.
That is not a war against tradition. It is what tradition looks like when it gets out of the way long enough for the customer to choose.
Come hungry, choose your own rice and keep Alicante moving. Rice & Bones is at C/ Castaños, 36.
Can I order a rice dish for one person in Alicante?
Yes. Rice & Bones serves individual rice dishes, so you do not need to order for two.
Can everyone at the table order a different rice dish?
Yes. Each guest can choose their own recipe and finish: dry, meloso or mantecado.
Is Rice & Bones suitable for gluten-free diners?
The Rice & Bones menu is designed to be 100% gluten-free.
Where is Rice & Bones in Alicante?
Rice & Bones is located at C/ Castaños, 36, in central Alicante.