From the 9th to the 19th of April, Alenar joins València Cuina Oberta once again, the city’s most important gastronomic event, organized by the Fundació Visit València in collaboration with the Diputació de València, València Turisme and the Despensa del Mediterráneo project.
Throughout these ten days, more than 70 restaurants across Valencia offer specially designed menus that celebrate seasonal produce, the creativity of our chefs and the talent of a city that breathes gastronomy. If you are looking for somewhere to dine in Valencia city centre with the finest quality-to-price ratio, València Cuina Oberta is your essential spring appointment.
What is València Cuina Oberta?
València Cuina Oberta is an annual gastronomic festival held twice a year, in spring and autumn, since 2009. It was a pioneer in Spain, modeled on the Restaurant Weeks of New York or London, and has since established itself as the largest gastronomic event in the Comunitat Valenciana, with an estimated economic impact of €250,000 per edition.
The festival’s objective is clear: to promote the quality of Valencian cuisine, make it accessible to all budgets and invigorate consumption within the hospitality sector. Throughout the ten days of the event, the city’s finest restaurants create exclusive menus at fixed prices, allowing diners to enjoy high-level gastronomic offerings without sacrificing accessibility.
València Cuina Oberta forms part of the València, Despensa del Mediterráneo project, the city’s gastronomic strategy that celebrates local, seasonal and proximity produce from the huerta, the wetlands and the Mediterranean. For lovers of gastronomic events in Valencia, this is an unmissable occasion.
Alenar’s menus at València Cuina Oberta
At Alenar, we have designed three offerings so you can choose the experience that best suits you. All menus are designed to be shared between two people and celebrate the finest of our Mediterranean cuisine with produce from La Marina and the Valencian huerta.
Lunch menu — €28 per person
A complete and accessible offering to enjoy Alenar’s cuisine at lunchtime. All three starters arrive at the table without having to choose: each one represents a different product and technique from the Mediterranean larder. The main course is our Coca de la Marina Alta, one of the most representative dishes in the house.
Starters:
- Gilda
- Esgarraet with capellanets
- Mini figatells burger
Main course:
- Coca de la Marina Alta
Dessert (choose one):
- Pumpkin tart
- Egg flan
Drinks not included · VAT included
Dinner menu — €36 per person
The most complete option for a gastronomic evening in the centre of Valencia. Same starters and main course as the lunch menu, with a different dessert and everything you need so you can focus entirely on the flavours: water, bread, coffee or cremaet and a glass of Valencian wine from our selection.
Starters:
- Gilda
- Esgarraet with capellanets
- Mini figatells burger
Main course:
- Coca de la Marina Alta
Dessert:
- Tiramisú de Cremaet
Includes: Water · Bread · Coffee or cremaet · Glass of Valencian wine
Additional drinks not included · VAT included
Experience menu
The jewel in the crown of our València Cuina Oberta participation. An exclusive wine-paired dinner for just 24 diners, featuring four gastronomic creations specially designed for the occasion and paired with carefully selected wines.
This experience takes place on a single night during the ten days of the festival, from 21:00 onwards. Places are extremely limited and bookings disappear quickly, so if you want to enjoy this unique experience, do not leave it until the last moment.
The specific date and menu contents will be announced shortly. Stay tuned to our communication channels so you do not miss this opportunity.
Why Alenar is a safe bet at València Cuina Oberta
Taking part in València Cuina Oberta is not simply about offering a special menu: it is a statement of intent. At Alenar, we have spent five years championing local produce, the most comprehensive Valencian wine cellar in Valencia city centre and a Mediterranean tapas offering that reinvents tradition without losing its soul.
Our work has been recognized with a Repsol Sol and by authoritative publications such as the Almanaque Gastronómico. Joining València Cuina Oberta is consistent with our philosophy: quality gastronomy that is accessible and deeply connected to the identity of the Comunitat Valenciana.
How to book your table at Alenar for València Cuina Oberta
Bookings for València Cuina Oberta open approximately one week before the festival begins, both through the official event website and directly with each participating restaurant.
If you would like to secure a table at Alenar during the festival, we recommend booking as far in advance as possible, especially for the Experience Menu, where places are extremely limited. You can book through our website, by calling us on +34 960 039 603 or by writing to us at hola@alenarbodega.com.
We are based in the heart of Valencia, open Monday to Friday from 8:45 to 23:00 and Saturdays from 10:45 to 23:00. If you would like to keep up with all the gastronomic events we take part in, join the Club Alenar.
