Cenador de Amós
Villaverde de Pontones, Spain
⭐3 Stars
The Experience
From Michelin Guide
Discover the secrets hidden in the Casa-Palacio Mazarrasa (1756), a mecca for foodies that certainly makes an impression and continues to evolve! The culinary experience begins with welcome drinks and appetisers in the glass-paned pavilion or on the terrace, and culminates in elegant dining spaces with a rustic yet modern feel. Always sporting his trademark cap, chef Jesús Sánchez runs the restaurant with the invaluable support of wife Marián Martínez, who is charge of the front of house. He remains consistently loyal to local ingredients, seasonality and to a firm commitment to sustainability via his surprise “La Gran Experiencia” menu, a heartfelt tribute to his natural surroundings, his Cantabrian identity and its history, and all the painstaking research that has gone into every bite. As an example, the sourdough bread baked on the premises always receives fulsome praise. We highly recommend taking a stroll through the small vegetable garden in the grounds and admiring the photos on display which highlight another of the chef’s great passions.
Unique Things
From Visitor Experiences
- Welcome Drinks and Appetizers in a Glass-Paned Pavilion or Terrace: The dining experience at Cenador de Amós begins with welcome drinks and appetizers served in a glass-paned pavilion or on the terrace, setting a distinctive, immersive tone before guests enter the main dining area.
- Surprise “La Gran Experiencia” Menu: The restaurant offers a surprise tasting menu called “La Gran Experiencia,” which is a heartfelt tribute to local Cantabrian identity, natural surroundings, and history, with each dish reflecting painstaking research and a commitment to seasonality and sustainability.
- On-Site Sourdough Bread and Vegetable Garden: Cenador de Amós bakes its own sourdough bread on the premises, and guests are encouraged to stroll through the small vegetable garden in the grounds, highlighting a direct connection between the kitchen and the land.
Ingredient Stars
From Visitor Experiences
- Cantabrian Anchovies: Used in a signature anchovy butter dish, showcasing the restaurant's focus on local ingredients and innovative flavor combinations.
- Local Vegetables: Produce from the restaurant's organic garden is integral to many dishes, highlighting the commitment to sustainability and local sourcing.
- Potatoes: Featured in creative dishes like a potato soufflé, reflecting the chef's reinterpretation of traditional Cantabrian cuisine.
- Fennel: Used in dishes such as salmon marinated in fennel oil, demonstrating the chef's use of aromatic herbs to enhance flavors.
Menu & Pricing
Current Offerings & Prices
Tasting Menus
- Tasting Menu: €180 (6 courses), €220 (8 courses)
Signature Dishes
- Blue Lobster: €95
- Turbot with Sea Urchin: €65
In The Media
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