Restaurant Solera In Pego: The New Valencian Cuisine

Securing a array astatine nan progressively celebrated Restaurant Solera successful Pego is nary easy task without booking successful advance. With conscionable 15 seats per work and a azygous sitting astatine lunchtime and successful nan evening, cook Víctor Estruch, 32, is clear astir his approach: value complete quantity. “Organisation is cardinal to offering bully work and keeping prices affordable without compromising nan value of nan product,” he explains.

The restaurant, which opened only 4 months agone successful nan bosom of Pego, follows a defined philosophy: a short, seasonal paper pinch a beardown attraction connected vegetables and locally originated produce. At present, location are 9 dishes, each pinch a modern touch wherever contented meets modernity successful balanced harmony. The vino list, curated by oenologist and sommelier Natalia Piera, is regularly updated pinch absorbing Valencian and nationalist labels.

Víctor runs Solera alongside his wife, Adaia Sendra, pinch nan invaluable support of Piera, Adaia’s aunt. Shortly aft nan opening, nan squad was joined by Sara Salido, erstwhile caput of work astatine Gloriamar successful Piles, completing a young yet knowledgeable team.

Supporting section producers

At Solera, nan attraction is connected some nutrient and people. “We adjacent 3 days a week to support a patient and adjacent work-life balance,” says Víctor, who advocates a much humane and sustainable hospitality model. His imagination besides extends to supporting section suppliers who stock their values connected sustainability and respect for nan environment.

Dishes specified arsenic flame-grilled aubergine, slow-cooked pork belly aliases an unexpected cheesecake pinch rum banana showcase a cuisine that is honest, imaginative and afloat of flavour.

Restaurant Solera opens from Thursday to Sunday. The mean measure is astir €41, including wines.

Solera Restaurant

Carrer Argentina, 21, Pego

Tel: 623 60 28 95