Restaurant Quique Dacosta

Fine dining restaurant · National Rally

Restaurant Quique Dacosta

Fine dining restaurant · National Rally

Carrer Rascassa, 1, 03700 Dénia, Alicante, Spain

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Discover a chic dining haven where inventive tasting menus and expertly curated wine pairings promise a blend of culinary artistry and unforgettable flavors.

Carrer Rascassa, 1, 03700 Dénia, Alicante, Spain Get directions

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€100+ · Menu

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@cntraveler

"A high-end dining experience located about two hours from Valencia, offering a reflective gastronomic journey with a long menu."

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@michelinguide

"This restaurant reflects the personality of the eponymous chef, who was awarded the Gold Medal for Merit in the Fine Arts in 2020."Can a flavour be beautiful?" was the subject of a debate between artists in the documentary Cocinar Belleza ("Cooking Beauty"). Here, it has been thrust to the fore in an aesthetically enchanting tasting menu of the same name. Based on the iconic signature dishes of the house, it also includes other lesser-known creations, which, in the hands of this chef, are the source of unexpected details and harmonies of flavour. His philosophy is to champion nature and showcase the produce of the Mediterranean, always maintaining a clear commitment to the circular economy and even delivering the odd deliberately provocative dish as food for thought." - Michelin Inspector

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@theworlds50best

"Rank: #42 "The man behind the eponymous restaurant is the ever-dapper Quique Dacosta, a chef with more than 30 years’ experience leading the charge of Valencia’s increasingly dazzling culinary scene. He became obsessed with French cookbooks as a teenager and set about educating himself in the culinary arts. Today, his cooking pays homage to the fish, seafood and rice dishes of the levant to create tasting menus that artfully combine the traditional with the modern."

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@theworlds50best

"Rank: #74 "A student of the Spanish culinary modernism movement, daring chef Quique Dacosta is well-known for his proclivity to push boundaries."

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Eric Bohlert

Google

There are restaurants where you eat, and then there are restaurants where you experience existential joy via a spork. Quique Dacosta firmly belongs to the latter. From start to finish, this was one of those rare evenings where everything simply worked. The food wasn’t just good, it was a masterclass in flavor, technique, and imagination. Each course arrived like a tiny, edible work of art designed to surprise, delight, and occasionally leave you wondering if you were, in fact, worthy of such culinary wizardry. What impressed me most was the consistency. In fine dining, there’s often that one dish that’s more “interesting” than delicious , a polite way of saying it tasted like a dare. Not here. Every plate hit the mark with elegance and confidence, somehow managing to be both surprising and comforting at the same time. The service? Outstanding. Attentive without being overbearing, professional yet genuinely warm. These people didn’t just serve food, they curated an atmosphere. Even the bathroom felt like somewhere you’d ask for a mortgage application, just to stay a little longer. I’d saved for this visit, hoping for something memorable, and what I got was easily one of the finest dining experiences of my life. It’s the kind of evening that makes you reevaluate your relationship with food, with hospitality, and quite possibly with your own kitchen. Highly recommended. If you get the chance, go. And wear something nice, you’ll want to feel fancy while your soul ascends.

Vincent Mensen

Google

Remarkable experience. Wonderfully crafted food following the rich tradition of the area. Each dish was surprising and exciting. Our only criticism was perhaps that it was too much. The dishes were very rich and there were so many of them, we felt overwhelmed at the end. Still fully recommend. Thanks!

Helina S

Google

An unforgettable experience. Having dined at many of the world’s top restaurants, I can confidently say this ranks among my top five in the fine dining category. The food is not only technically flawless and beautifully balanced but also creative, surprising, and truly exciting. I will definitely be returning.

Dan Rudd

Google

It's like a 5 hour private art gallery tour of a renound artist whose works you get to both eat and drink while experiencing an interactive Ballet performed by the precision staff. Francesca our lead staff was an all star!

Ayla Martinez

Google

Amazing service, the waitress was super close, and the wine pairings were exceptional. It a unique experience in it own.

Antonio Sanchez

Google

Over hyped 3 Michelin star restaurant in Denia (as of 2024) that in my opinion focuses more on the techniques, creativity and presentation than on flavour and execution. At times it feels a bit like Disney, all too pretty and staged (for example the aperitif is served in a Champagne brand sponsored and decorated area). I missed more genuine kitchen in the dishes. A special mention for the sommelier who was very attentive and gave us great wine recommendations.

Quanzhi Guo

Google

Technique over flavor in my opinion - had high expectation given it is no.14 and 3 stars - left quite disappointed and honestly found it not as impressive as the other fine dining resto I have been to. Service was nice, and techniques behind sounded innovative - but I was still expecting food being tasty…found the portion a bit unbalanced as the mains were even smaller than some appetizers. Also with this price tag there was not even petit four?

Robin Sharpe

Google

Great experience of venue and service fabulous staff. They were 5 star But over rated for me. I am an absolute foodie , I have eaten in great restaurants everywhere. The only food that was recognisable from the top menu and wine pairing was the Dénia prawn, but served with a rose petal juice. Just over fancy. And over 1,000 for two!