Venta Moncalvillo

Venta Moncalvillo, Riojan fine dining in Daroca de Rioja

Venta Moncalvillo is a restaurant located in Daroca de Rioja (La Rioja, Spain) run by the brothers Carlos and Ignacio Echapresto. The establishment combines a proposal of traditional rejuvenated cuisine with a extensive wine cellar, and has obtained recognitions as two Michelin stars (the second granted in 2024), two Repsol Suns since 2013 and a Michelin Green Star in 2023.

Ignacio Echapresto, seasonal cuisine and Riojan produce

Ignacio Echapresto is a self-taught cook who learned the basics of his mother’s cuisine, Rosi. His proposal is based on the flavors and products of La Rioja: game, mushrooms and, outstandingly, the products of the garden. The seasonal produce marks the dishes of each season, to which he incorporates cutting-edge techniques to achieve a traditional rejuvenated cuisine. The elaboration of each culinary element is characterized by simplicity and respect for the taste of the ingredient.

Ignacio Echapresto's awards include Best Chef in La Rioja in 2006, Chef of the Year in Madrid Fusion 2021 and Ambassador of Rioja Kitchen 2022.

Carlos Echapresto, sommelier and host

Carlos Echapresto serves as host in the restaurant’s lounge and sommelier. He is responsible for a winery with more than 1800 references from the five continents, aimed at offering a pairing between food and wine. His career includes the Best Rioja Sommelier 2008 award, awarded by the Regulatory Council of DOCa Rioja; being a finalist for the National Best Sommelier in Spain Award in 2013; the International Wine Challenge award for the sommelier who had done the most for the marketing of Rioja 2016 wine; the National Prize for Gastronomy for the Best Sommelier 2016; the award “Wine Challenge” Best Somiller 2016; the “Wine Challenge” for the Best Spanish Wine List 2020; and the Gourmet’s Best Sommelier 2022.

Hours and service

The restaurant serves meals from Tuesday to Saturday, from 13:15 to 14:30. For groups, the establishment indicates that the timetables should be checked. The website analyzed also showed a second space, "Cocina de Madre", temporarily closed at the time of registration, with a meal service from 13:00 to 15:15 and weekly closing on Mondays and Tuesdays for rest.

Reservations and contact

Reservations are managed through the link enabled in the menu of the website or the reservation button of the sidebar. For general inquiries, the restaurant provides a contact form and the email address reservas@ventamoncalvillo.com. The company also receives job applications through info@ventamoncalvillo.com, attaching the résumé.

Echapresto Eventos

The group has a line of activity called Echapresto Eventos, which is among the main sections of its website next to the restaurant, the farm and orchard and the profiles of the two brothers.

Locations

Main restaurant: Ctra. de Medrano, 6, Daroca de Rioja

Cocina de Madre: Hours: Meals from 13:00 to 15:15. Monday and Tuesday closed for weekly rest. Closed temporarily.