Panoramic terrace
Tables facing the valley, clean mountain air and spectacular light all through lunch.
Benimaurell · Alicante
La Venta del Collao
Mountain cooking with one of the most unforgettable views in the Laguar Valley.
★★★★★4.5 · highly recommended experience
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Our story
A house in the mountains with its own soul
More than twelve years ago, Esmeralda, Sauro and their team rebuilt this corner to bring a legendary hillside stop back to life.
The experience blends stone, timber, slow fire cooking and a terrace fully open to the horizon. Everything feels authentic, calm and deeply local.
You come here to eat beautifully, breathe in the landscape and stay a little longer than planned.
“We welcome you like family, because this place is yours too.”
12+
years of flavour
The place
Panorama, stone and calm
The terrace, rustic dining rooms and mountain approach road are part of the experience before the first course arrives.
Character-filled interior
Exposed stone, timber beams and a warm atmosphere that keeps the spirit of a mountain inn alive.
Scenic approach
Getting here already sets the tone: winding roads, terraces, Mediterranean woodland and immense views.
Specialties
Dishes with memory and landscape
House fideuà
One of the table’s most recognisable dishes, intense and deeply comforting.
Must trySlow-roasted lamb
Tender, rich and classic, made for a long lunch in the mountains.
Braised meatballs
A generous spoon dish with homemade flavour and a comforting sauce.
Fish with crispy onion
A more delicate counterpoint on a menu rooted in produce and fire.
Menu
Our menu
Lunch only · Reservations recommended
Starters
Seasonal salad
Prawn carpaccio- Homemade croquettes
- Local cured meat board
House specialties
- House fideuà
- Oven-roasted lamb and ribs
- Wild boar stew
- Garlic chicken with mushrooms
Butifarra sausage with cauliflower stew
Classic dishes
- Chicken livers with onion
- Vegetable rice
Desserts
- Homemade cake of the day
- Egg custard flan
- Artisanal ice cream
- Seasonal fruit
Wines
- Selection of local and regional wines
Getting here
The journey is also part of the memory
By car
From Murla or Benimaurell, the climb crosses mountain bends and opens up wide views over the valley.
Natural surroundings
Among olive trees, dry-stone walls and walking paths, the landscape turns lunch into a full escape.
Parking
Large free parking area beside the restaurant.
Camí del Collao, S/N · 03791 Benimaurell, Alicante
Opening hours
Lunch only
Wednesday13:00 – 16:30
Thursday13:00 – 16:30
Friday13:00 – 16:30
Saturday13:00 – 16:30
Sunday13:00 – 16:30
Monday and TuesdayClosed
* Hours are indicative. It is best to confirm by phone.
Reservations
Reserve your table
The best experience often begins with a phone call. Especially on weekends, booking ahead is strongly recommended.
Call us+34 649 590 538Reservations recommended