Javea Grapevine Issue 176 - 2015 | Page 81

VERY TOP OF THE CLASS for all true Gastronauts !   JÁVEA :  Restaurante BONAMB Now an established part of the international gastro-scene in Jávea with its Michelin star – a place that has delighted many. But have you been yet ? Situated on the Tarraula roundabout at the end of Cabanes, and the beginning of the Benitachell/ Golf Club road, BonAmb offers a sophisticated and comfortable interior and beautifully laid out gardens and terraces and truly the best cuisine in Jávea.  This award confirms that this most important gastronomic investment in Jávea has been recognised by the professionals and – as we have said before - really puts Jávea “on the gastro-map” completing the triangle of world-class restaurants formed by Quique Dacosta (Denia) and Casa Pepa (Ondara).  All reports, especially from serious gastronauts, are consistently full of praise. Look out for their Azpilicueta (Rioja), Crianza 2009 – a delight. Booking strongly recommended. Menus are Emma at €40 (4 dishes without wine, weekdays only) Flavours of the Montgó  €60             Mediterranean landscape   €75 f.Sunday p.m & Monday.Tel : 96 508 4440 / E-mail: Reservations [email protected]  / Website menu : http://bonamb. com/index.php/en/menu Restaurante CASA PEPA (Ondara):  With a Michelin star, this is the writer’s other favourite restaurant.  Its rise, over the last 18 years to its current Michelin status, is a labour of love and hard work.  Marvellous 7-course gastronomic menu c. €70 (or, with appropriate wines served with each course, €100).  The (lunchtime?) menudel-dia is a staggering €40 without drinks (€65 with appropriate wines served with each course) making for excellent value indeed.  Exceptional wine list.  Beautiful garden terrace in the orange groves.  Take exit to Benidoleig/Beniarbeig from N332, pass under AP7 motorway  then 400m signposted, to the left.  Always a treat.  Classed at 8½ out of 10 in Spanish Gastronomía Guide.  96 576.6606 reservas@restaurantecasapepa. com f. Sun p.m / Mon http://www.restaurantecasapepa.com/ index.asp MORAIRA: Restaurante LE DAUPHIN (Moraira – overlooking the beach at Portet);  Superb Belgian restaurant with beautiful terrace & sea view; this clearly merits a Michelin star but it is said that the owner is not interested in such accolades (indeed it features not in the guide !).  Menus > €60. 96 649.0432 (fax id) / f.  Mon / http://www.ledauphin.com/ DENIA : Restaurante QUIQUE DACOSTA (Denia, formerly Els Poblet): THREE Michelin stars! Ctra. Las Marinas, Km. 3. Carrer Rascassa 1.  Northwards from Denia port. Classed at 9 out of 10 in Spanish Gastronomia Guide (where it mentions that this restaurant and La Seu are leading a revolution in the preparation of rice dishes).  The restaurant has THREE Michelin stars and has been  classified as 26 in the World’s 50