Juan Carlos Ferrando - Logroño

A small restaurant tucked into a side street near central Logrono. Close to but a world away from the typical La Rioja pintxos crawl but many of the same delici... read more A small restaurant tucked into a side street near central Logrono. Close to but a world away from the typical La Rioja pintxos crawl but many of the same delicious flavors. I arrived slightly late but service was warm and friendly. We got through with my limited Castilian and their less limited English with all of us smiling. Menu options abound and essentially I created my tasting from the specials of the day and items from the a la crate menu. The chef graciously offered to reduce portion sizes so I wouldn’t be stuffed and I am thankful for that kindness. Wine list has extensive choices and I picked a Rioja blanco from the deeper end of the white wine menu 2019 Rodan. I’ve never seen this in the USA so it was a well reasoned splurge. The anchoas with roasted piquillo peppers and the best olive oil I’ve had in a very long time started things and they are impressed. Dense texture. Amazing meaty flavors. If you think you don’t like anchovies you need to try these. Roast cebollas (onions) on potato purée I cannot explain the delight this dish sets off in words. It’s a soaring mixture of flavors. The onion bursts with deliciousness. A must try. The eggplant was also exception. The main course grouper was a masterpiece. Cooked perfectly and bursting with oceanic flavor. I could have easily eaten more of this. The desert in chose was almond ice cream with an almond pastry. Incredibly Spanish and a highlight of the meal. I paired it with PX sherry and coffee. It’s impossible to review this restaurant I’ve run out of superlatives. I hope to rerun soon to be served graciously by extremely talented chefs. Very highly recommended

Excelent service! Good traditional food that will challenge the Nordic tastebuds ; Worth a visit! /Denmark read more Excelent service! Good traditional food that will challenge the Nordic tastebuds ; Worth a visit! /Denmark

I am so glad we visited this great restaurant. Super friendly and efficient service. Delicious 7 course menu for 60 euros. I would not be surprised if they get... read more I am so glad we visited this great restaurant. Super friendly and efficient service. Delicious 7 course menu for 60 euros. I would not be surprised if they get a Michelin star very soon. Go before they do!

My first dinner out in Spain and the best meal I have ever eaten in my life. The atmosphere, the host, and most importantly the food, UNBELIEVABLE!!!!!!!!!! The... read more My first dinner out in Spain and the best meal I have ever eaten in my life. The atmosphere, the host, and most importantly the food, UNBELIEVABLE!!!!!!!!!! The asparagus with hazelnuts, the shrimp with garlic, the bread with anchovies and butter! Wow!

Whilst visiting the Rioja and Basque regions on holiday we have enjoyed an excellent Sunday lunch from the Origin menu choice at very good value. The food, atte... read more Whilst visiting the Rioja and Basque regions on holiday we have enjoyed an excellent Sunday lunch from the Origin menu choice at very good value. The food, attention and service plus wine menu were outstandingly good. The menu construction and food were inspired. Thank you so much and we hope one day to return.