Arrels

If you were planning a trip to Sagunt to discover its impressive heritage (castle, Roman theatre, Jewish quarter etc), there’s no excuse for not doing so, given that the town is also home to a gastronomic restaurant that is well worth a visit.This delightful eatery, occupying the former stables of the 16C Palacio de los Duques de Gaeta, features imposing stone arches that provide the backdrop for contemporary cuisine with a strong Mediterranean influence. Chef Vicky Sevilla, a young cook with lots of determination (she opened the restaurant when she was just 25), showcases modern, personal cooking with a strong connection to the local area (in the Valencian language, Arrels translates as “roots”) which can be savoured on her exquisite tasting menus featuring delicate dishes with finely texted sauces.

• Dining room sits inside the former stables of the 16th-century Palacio de los Duques de Gaeta, with large stone arches.
• Menus are structured in fixed formats with optional add-on passes, and a dedicated wine harmony pairing.
• The restaurant runs a vegetable version of the main tasting menus alongside the standard menus.

Signature Ingredients

• Seasonal Valencian vegetables and herbs
• Mediterranean fish and shellfish
• Olive oil and bread service, treated as part of the menu rhythm
• Citrus and orchard fruit in desserts and sauces

Menu

• Modern Mediterranean tasting restaurant in a restored 16th-century palace stable in Sagunt.
• Three menu routes, a lunch-only set menu and two longer tasting menus, one with a vegetable-led variant.
• The kitchen works with fresh, seasonal product and adjusts menus through the year and week.