Ambivium - Penafiel

Having had the pleasure of eating in some of the finest restaurants in Europe (El Celler de Can Roca, Fat Duck, Waterside Inn, Abac, Sant Pau) I can rate Ambivium as good as these 3* Michelin establishments. The Ambivium experience is amazing. A journey of their bodega’s wines (and others from around the world) with delicate dishes with a full professional service. They even had a mini degustación for our fussy 9 year old son. We did the 25 courses 2 hour dinner. If you have the time I’m sure the 3 hour dinner will be even better. Bring your camera for the sunset over Peñafiel castle. Sit back and enjoy the experience. Spain is renowned for its gastronomy. This is an excellent example waiting to be recognized. Thanks to everyone who made our last meal of our 2 week vacation so special.

We had the short menu only 13 courses and 15 wines with the international wine parings. The service was excellent. The dishes we creative and the wine pairing were spot on. It was a very enjoyable 3 hour lunch. I was surprised to discover that they don 't have a Michelin star. They deserve at least one. The only negative was some of the wine pours were very small. It would be easy to overdo it with 15 wines, but some pours were probable ½ oz, almost too small to taste. Overall the portions and the pacing was good so we didn 't walk away feeling overstuffed or drunk.

Fabulous restaurant in Pago de Carraovejas Vineyard. We decided to go for the 30 taster menu with wine pairings as a special treat for my husbands birthday. We sat in side naturally as it was November the view from the restaurant window and terrace was spectacular can hardly imagine what it might be like in spring or summer. Food was fabulous and all the staff were extremely attentive and helpful. They have a real pride in their restaurant and in making it a wonderful experience for their customers. Would highly recommend as an absolute treat if visiting the area although would recommend taking a taxi if pairing with their fabulous wines!!!

Toda la experiencia es única, seleccioné el menu con maridaje de sus vinos y fue espectacular. Empiezas con la visita a la bodega de los vinos del restaurante y luego tienes tres entrantes en la cocina antes de entrar en la sala y sentarte a degustar el resto de platos. El trato es exquisito y durante todo el servicio te hacen sentir como en casa. Gran equipo tanto de cocina como de sala, recomiendo ir a probarlo sin duda.

En un emplazamiento excepcional, una combinación de líquido y sólido en una experiencia espectacular donde, además, harás un repaso por distintos métodos de conservación y las maravillas que se pueden lograr gracias a ellos. El vino, como es lógico, acompaña siempre llenando de copas una mesa inicialmente vacía. Para remate, una sobremesa bien pensada, algo que no se suele producir en este estilo de restaurante.