The Ventorro, the restaurant where the president of the Generalitat Valenciana, Carlos Mazónwith the journalist Maribel Vilaplana last Tuesday, October 29, -the day the DANA caused a tragedy in Valencia with more than 200 people dead -, it is a historic, central location that It evokes the traditional spirit of the food houses of yesteryear.
Specifically, the restaurant is located on Bonaire Street, 8, next to the Palau de la Generalitat, next to the emblematic Calle de la Paz in Valencia. This establishment stands out for its traditional Valencian tiles and the wood of its furniture, “one of those traditional restaurants that almost no longer exist,” as highlighted on its website.
Since 1967, El Ventorro has been serving the food of a lifetime, offering a unique gastronomic experience in Valencia. The restaurant’s proposal is based on “honest cuisine without artifice”, complemented by a selection of wines personally chosen by Alfredo Romero, grandson of the founders.
A kitchen without a standard menu
At El Ventorro, “a fixed menu is not followed,” as highlighted by the gastronomic critic, Santos Ruiz, in an article in the Levante newspaper. Fresh ingredients are cooked every day and seasonal to offer a daily offer that includes spoon dishes such as fabada, chickpeas and beans, as well as beach fish and excellent meats.
“Alfredo arrives every day and loudly sings the offer of the day,” says Santos Ruiz: some mullets in delicate frying, very fresh sepionets, Habitat with foie or scallops, all prepared with extremely simple treatments that highlight the flavor of the ingredients.
During the cold months, El Ventorro offers some of the best legumes in Valencia, such as green vegetables with partridge and pinto beans with chorizo. The diversity and quality of the main dishes are always combined to guarantee a memorable dining experience.