Menu: OCTAVO (The Eighth) — one tasting menu only, €315/person[3]
Wine pairings: Standard €165 · Premium €215 (VAT included)[3]
Chef: Quique Dacosta (exec chef Juanfra Valiente); awarded Michelin Mentor Chef 2026[6]
Capacity: 30 guests per service[4]
Duration: 2.5–3 hours[4]
Hours: Wed–Sun; lunch arrival 1:30–2:00 PM, dinner 8:30–9:00 PM; closed Mon–Tue[5]
Extra 2026 dates: Exceptional lunch + dinner June 24, July 9, Aug 15[5]
Ranking: #14 World's 50 Best Restaurants (2023)[7]
Vibe: Minimalist; cuisine reinvented every season; "nothing you've read can explain what goes on here"
Menus: FRAGMENTOS 9 courses €155 · CALEIDOSCOPIO 12 courses €185[9]
Wine pairings: Optional add-on for both menus[9]
2026 season: "Caleidoscopio" — each dish a unique pattern, ancestral yet unexpected[9]
Chef: Alberto Ferruz; also runs 1-star Casa Pepa (Ondara)[11]
Hours: Lunch Wed–Sun 1:00–2:30 PM · Dinner Thu–Sat 7:30–9:00 PM[10]
Setting: Restored Valencian farmhouse, Montgó mountain views, garden terrace[11]
Signature: Sea urchin tartare, fermented banana with almond toffee; herbs foraged from Montgó[11]
Dietary: Vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free options available[9]
Side-by-side comparison
| Quique Dacosta (3★) | BonAmb (2★) | |
|---|---|---|
| Location | Dénia (Las Marinas) | Jávea, 16 km away [12] |
| Price (food only) | €315 pp [3] | €155–€185 pp [9] |
| Menu choice | 1 menu only | 2 lengths (9 or 12 courses) |
| Booking deposit | €150/person [4] | Credit card hold; charge €50/person only on no-show [10] |
| Cancellation | 5 days notice needed [4] | Free up to 12 hours before [10] |
| Dinner service | Wed–Sun [5] | Thu–Sat only [10] |
| Lunch service | Wed–Sun [5] | Wed–Sun [10] |
| World ranking | #14 World's 50 Best (2023) [7] | — |
| Capacity | 30 guests/service [4] | Larger farmhouse setting |
| Dietary options | Adaptations only (no veg menu) [4] | Veg / vegan / GF menus [9] |
| Children | Not recommended under 10 [4] | No stated restriction |
| Dress code | Smart casual [4] | Smart casual |
Booking tips
- Book via quiquedacosta.es or call +34 965 784 179 (11 AM–2 PM). Reservations open seasonally and fill within days.[4]
- A €150/person deposit is charged at booking; cancel or modify at least 5 days out via email to avoid forfeiture.[4]
- Reservations are transferable — only the booking code is needed, so gifting is straightforward.[4]
- Arrive within the window (lunch 1:30–2:00 PM / dinner 8:30–9:00 PM); late arrival disrupts the choreographed kitchen.[5]
- Extra openings in summer 2026: June 24, July 9, August 15 (both services).[5]
BonAmb
- Book via bonamb.com or call +34 965 084 440; confirm via email link to finalise.[10]
- Cancellation is free up to 12 hours before; later = €50/person charged.[10]
- Dinner only available Thu–Sat — plan your Dénia weekend around that window.[10]
- Declare dietary needs at booking; vegetarian and vegan menus require advance notice.[9]
Note: Dénia has no 2-star Michelin restaurant within the municipality itself — only Quique Dacosta (3★) and Peix & Brases (1★).[1] BonAmb is included as the natural 2-star complement for a Dénia-based weekend, given the short drive.[12]