Ambivium

Name: Ambivium
Address: Camino de Carraovejas, Peñafiel, 47300, Spain, Peñafiel, Spain, 47300, ES
Telephone: +34983881938
Price range: €€€€

Peñafiel, Spain

⭐1 Star

The Experience

From Michelin Guide

The Pago de Carraovejas wine estate (Ribera del Duero), guarded over by the iconic Castillo de Peñafiel, has built its prestige around wines teeming with personality. The same philosophy applies to Ambivium, a dining space created to ensure the same harmony and end result. Featuring cutting-edge designer detail, splendid service and idyllic views of the vineyards from the bar, the restaurant conjures up exquisite dishes that you can enjoy while admiring this glorious setting. Chef Cristóbal Muñoz offers a tasting menu (Cellarium: Roots and future) on which everything revolves around food conservation methods, ranging from time-honoured techniques to the latest innovative trends, superbly complemented by the 4,000 or so labels in the extraordinary wine cellar! The meticulous presentation and visual impact of the desserts stand out, in particular the one simply called Miel (Honey) a homage to the bodega’s beehives, which we found especially impressive.

Unique Things

From Visitor Experiences

Here are three unique and unconventional aspects of the Michelin-starred restaurant Ambivium in Peñafiel:

1. Integration with Pago de Carraovejas Winery and Vineyard Views
Ambivium is located within the Pago de Carraovejas winery estate in Ribera del Duero, offering idyllic views of the surrounding vineyards and the iconic Castillo de Peñafiel. The restaurant experience is deeply connected to the terroir and the winery’s legacy, creating a harmonious setting where guests can enjoy exquisite dishes while admiring the vineyard landscape from the bar and dining areas.

2. Culinary Philosophy Centered on Food Conservation Methods
Chef Cristóbal Muñoz’s tasting menu, named "Cellarium: Roots and future," revolves around food conservation techniques. This includes a blend of time-honored preservation methods alongside the latest innovative trends. The approach emphasizes zero-mile ingredients, seasonality, and a strong connection to the estate’s organic kitchen garden located just 50 meters away, highlighting a commitment to sustainability and local sourcing.

3. Multi-Stop Dining Journey and Innovative Presentation
Ambivium offers a unique dining journey through different parts of the restaurant facilities, including the wine cellar, pairing laboratory, and main kitchen, culminating at a large, comfortable round table in the main dining room. The presentation of dishes, especially desserts like the visually striking "Miel" (Honey), pays homage to the winery’s beehives and showcases meticulous attention to visual impact and creativity, elevating the sensory experience beyond typical fine dining.

Ingredient Stars

From Visitor Experiences

The most honored or signature ingredients at the Michelin-starred restaurant Ambivium in Peñafiel are:

Zero-mile ingredients from the Pago de Carraovejas wine estate terroir: Ambivium emphasizes using ingredients sourced directly from its surroundings, including its own organic kitchen garden located just 50 meters away, highlighting seasonality and local authenticity.
Aged Iberian ham: This delicacy is a standout ingredient featured in signature dishes, prized for its melt-in-the-mouth texture and paired expertly with wines from the estate.
Honey: Featured notably in a signature dessert named "Miel (Honey)," this ingredient pays homage to the bodega’s own beehives and is celebrated for its visual impact and flavor.

These ingredients reflect the restaurant’s philosophy of combining traditional food conservation techniques with modern innovation, all while maintaining a strong connection to the local terroir and wine culture.