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La Cuina de Nico

Calle Pintor Lorenzo Casanova, 5, 03003 Alicante

Open now · until 17:00

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Source: the restaurant's website, read on 12 September 2026. Prices and dishes may have changed since.

Calories and carbohydrates are estimates by an AI model based on this menu, made on 12 September 2026, for a typical portion. They are not medical advice and do not replace what the kitchen can tell you. "Diabetes-friendly" means: modest carbohydrates for the course, little sugar and no fast-absorbing base such as fries, white bread or white rice.

STARTERS
Jamón ibérico with cured sheep cheese
Jamón ibérico al corte con queso curado de oveja
estimate≈ 420 kcal2 g carbsdiabetes-friendly
MAINS
Grilled octopus
Pulpo a la parrilla con patatas panaderas, huevo roto y aceite de tres colores — with panada potatoes, poached egg and three-color oil
estimate≈ 580 kcal35 g carbsdiabetes-friendlybalanced 73
Brioche bun with Iberian pork cheek
Pan brioche rellleno de carrillada ibérica, cebolla roja macerada y salsa de rocoto — with macerated red onion and rocoto sauce
estimate≈ 650 kcal42 g carbs
Evening Menu
Everything in the center of the table
25.00
TODO AL CENTRO DE LA MESA — Includes a drink and a selection of turrones
estimate≈ 1200 kcal80 g carbsheavy 31
STARTER OPTIONS
Olleta alicantina
estimate≈ 320 kcal25 g carbsdiabetes-friendlybalanced 69
Salmorejo
Salmorejo con lascas de jamón ibérico y huevo duro — with Jamón ibérico shavings and hard-boiled egg
estimate≈ 310 kcal18 g carbsdiabetes-friendlybalanced 66
Sliced tomato
Tomate trinchado con pelicana y aceitunas — with pelicana and olives
estimate≈ 240 kcal12 g carbsdiabetes-friendlybalanced 66
Endives
Endivias con pico de gallo y salmón marinado — with pico de gallo and marinated salmon
estimate≈ 280 kcal10 g carbsdiabetes-friendlybalanced 70
Scrambled seasonal mushrooms
Revuelto de setas de temporada con lascas de jamón ibérico — with Jamón ibérico shavings
estimate≈ 340 kcal12 g carbsdiabetes-friendlybalanced 70
Coca alicantina
Coca alicantina con sobrasada de Tàrbena, queso fresco y miel — with sobrasada de Tàrbena, fresh cheese and honey
estimate≈ 480 kcal45 g carbs
Homemade oxtail croquettes
Croquetas caseras de rabo de toro
estimate≈ 410 kcal28 g carbs
Espencat
Espencat con capellán y huevo roto — with salted cod and poached egg
estimate≈ 360 kcal14 g carbsdiabetes-friendlybalanced 74
Russian salad
Ensaladilla rusa
estimate≈ 450 kcal22 g carbsdiabetes-friendly
MAIN COURSE OPTIONS
House cannelloni
Nuestros canelones de la casa
estimate≈ 620 kcal55 g carbsbalanced 79
Iberian pork cheek
Carrillera ibérica estofada al vino tinto y canela — stewed in red wine and cinnamon
estimate≈ 540 kcal18 g carbsdiabetes-friendlybalanced 74
Cod fillet
Suprema de bacalao en salsa de tomate y ñoras — in tomato and ñora pepper sauce
estimate≈ 420 kcal15 g carbsdiabetes-friendlybalanced 80
Arroz al horno
Arroz al horno con embutido de Pinoso — with Pinoso sausages
estimate≈ 720 kcal65 g carbsbalanced 65
Arroz Abanda
estimate≈ 680 kcal60 g carbs
Arroz Hortelano
estimate≈ 640 kcal58 g carbsbalanced 70
Fideuá campellera
estimate≈ 690 kcal62 g carbsbalanced 65
MAIN COURSE OPTIONS
Bocadillo with Iberian pork cheeks and cheese
Bocadillo con carrillada ibérica y queso
estimate≈ 620 kcal45 g carbs
Bocadillo with Pinoso sausage and onion
Bocadillo con embutido de Pinoso y cebolla
estimate≈ 550 kcal45 g carbs
Bocadillo with Taberna sobrasada and young cheese
Bocadillo con sobrasada de Taberna y queso tierno
estimate≈ 680 kcal45 g carbs
Bocadillo with French omelette, grated tomato and mayonnaise
Bocadillo con tortilla francesa, tomate rallado y mayonesa
estimate≈ 580 kcal48 g carbs
Bocadillo with pico de gallo, homemade anchovies and tuna
Bocadillo con pico de gallo, anchoas caseras y atún
estimate≈ 550 kcal45 g carbs

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The menu features many protein-based options. Several fish and meat dishes have low carbohydrate counts.

11 diabetes-friendly · 25 dishes

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Address
Calle Pintor Lorenzo Casanova, 5, 03003 Alicante
Hours
Mon—
Tue09:00–17:00
Wed09:00–17:00
Thu09:00–17:00
Fri09:00–17:00, 20:00–00:00
Sat09:00–17:00, 20:00–00:00
Sun09:00–17:00
Contact
+34966305111 lacuinadenico@gmail.com
Sources
Overture Maps Places (CDLA-Permissive 2.0), lacuinadenico.com/
Record
completeness 83 %, confidence 80 %

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