Restaurant in Ondara, Spain

Casa Pepa

Name: Casa Pepa
Address: Partida Pamis, 7-30, 03760 Ondara, Alicante, Spain, Ondara, ES
Telephone: +34 965 76 66 06
Price range: €€€

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Michelin star value, without the formality tax.

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About Casa Pepa

Casa Pepa holds a Michelin star and sits inside a renovated farmhouse in Ondara, Alicante, with Emmanuelle Baron in the kitchen and the BonAmb group's Alberto Ferruz overseeing the operation. At €€€ pricing it is the strongest fine-dining option in the Marina Alta, and the weekday lunch sitting on the farmhouse terrace is the format to target: easier to book than weekend dinner and more rewarding in daylight.

Book the Wednesday or Thursday lunch sitting — and go in summer when the terrace is open

If you want a Michelin-starred meal in the Marina Alta without paying four-star prices, Casa Pepa in Ondara is the answer. The insider move here is the weekday lunch service: Wednesday through Friday, the kitchen runs a full lunch sitting from 1 PM, and the terrace — shaded by palm trees, olive trees, and a hundred-year-old vine , is significantly more pleasant in daylight than after dark. Booking is hard by the standards of this price tier, so if you can flex to a midweek lunch rather than a Saturday dinner, you will find it easier to secure a table and, likely, a quieter room.

What Casa Pepa Is

Casa Pepa is a former farmhouse in Ondara, Alicante, that holds a Michelin star (awarded 2024) and sits at number 466 in Opinionated About Dining's Classical in Europe ranking for 2025. The kitchen is led by Emmanuelle Baron, operating under the stewardship of Alberto Ferruz, the two-Michelin-star chef behind BonAmb and one of the most credentialled operators in the region. The property was previously associated with chef Pepa Romans and carries a long-standing reputation in Marina Alta dining circles; the BonAmb group's takeover brought a full renovation and a new creative direction while keeping the farmhouse bones intact.

The setting rewards arrival in daylight. The terrace is framed by mature planting , the olive trees and the century-old vine give the outdoor space a weight that newly built restaurant terraces cannot replicate. Inside, the dining room is bright, with a half-visible kitchen that keeps the cooking present without making the room feel like a theatre. The cuisine is described as contemporary-Mediterranean with a nod to classic food pairings, served across both an à la carte and set menus. The price tier is €€€, which in this context means noticeably more affordable than the two-star BonAmb next door but squarely in fine-dining territory.

Lunch vs Dinner: Which Is Worth It

This is the decision that most first-timers get wrong. Dinner at Casa Pepa runs Tuesday through Sunday from 7:30 PM and is the session that fills first, particularly on weekends. Lunch runs Wednesday through Sunday from 1 PM. The practical case for lunch is direct: the terrace is fully usable, the room is lighter and more relaxed, and midweek lunch bookings are easier to secure. If you are combining a visit with a broader Costa Blanca trip , and a stop at Quique Dacosta in Dénia is nearby and logical , scheduling Casa Pepa for lunch keeps your evening free and lets you use the surrounding Marina Alta countryside as a natural backdrop rather than arriving in the dark.

Dinner has the edge if atmosphere and occasion formality matter more to you than the terrace or the light. Saturday evening is the most sought-after sitting. But if you are an explorer who came primarily for the food and the setting, lunch is the stronger choice by a clear margin. Go for the set menu at lunch; it gives you the full range of Baron's cooking at a format that suits the daytime pacing.

Who Should Book

Casa Pepa is right for food-focused travellers in the Valencia region who want Michelin-standard cooking without committing to the price point or formality of a two-star meal. It also works well as a standalone destination for visitors to the Costa Blanca who want one serious meal during their stay. The Marina Alta area has limited competition at this level, which makes Casa Pepa the default answer for anyone asking where to eat well in Ondara or its immediate surroundings. See our full Ondara restaurants guide for broader context on what the area offers.

For those building a longer food itinerary around the region, Casa Pepa pairs logically with Ricard Camarena in València to the north or Quique Dacosta in Dénia, which is closer and operates at a higher price ceiling. If you are planning to spend time in the area, our Ondara hotels guide, bars guide, wineries guide, and experiences guide cover the rest of the visit.

Practical Details

Casa Pepa is at Partida Pamis, 7-30, 03760 Ondara, Alicante. Hours: Tuesday dinner only (7:30 PM – 11 PM); Wednesday through Sunday lunch 1 PM – 4 PM and dinner 7:30 PM – 11 PM; Monday closed. The venue is closed on Mondays. No phone or website is listed in current records , book via the BonAmb group's reservation channels or through a concierge. The booking difficulty is rated hard; plan at least three to four weeks ahead for weekend dinner, less for midweek lunch. Google rating: 4.4 across 422 reviews.

Quick reference: Michelin 1 star (2024) · OAD Classical in Europe #466 (2025) · €€€ · Ondara, Alicante · Lunch Wed–Sun from 1 PM · Dinner Tue–Sun from 7:30 PM · Monday closed · Booking: hard.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is the tasting menu worth it at Casa Pepa?

Yes, particularly at lunch. Casa Pepa earned its Michelin star in 2024 under chef Emmanuelle Baron, with the BonAmb group (two Michelin stars at the flagship) providing the kitchen infrastructure. At €€€ pricing, the set menu format delivers serious cooking at a price point well below comparable starred restaurants in the Valencia region. If you want à la carte flexibility, that option exists too, but the set menu is the stronger case for the price.

What are alternatives to Casa Pepa in Ondara?

BonAmb in Jávea is the natural step up — two Michelin stars, same group, higher price point. For similar Marina Alta territory with creative Mediterranean cooking, options are thin, which makes Casa Pepa the most accessible Michelin-level choice in the area. If you're willing to travel further into the Valencia region, options expand, but within the immediate area Casa Pepa occupies the top of the field without serious local competition at this level.

Is Casa Pepa good for a special occasion?

Yes. The setting is a renovated farmhouse with a terrace featuring palm trees, olive trees, and a hundred-year-old vine — practical, pleasant, and with enough character to carry a celebration without feeling stiff. Michelin-starred cooking under Emmanuelle Baron, OAD Classical Europe ranking (#466, 2025), and a bright dining room with a semi-open kitchen make it a credible special-occasion choice for couples or small groups. Book dinner for the fuller experience; lunch works for a more relaxed occasion.

Can I eat at the bar at Casa Pepa?

Bar seating is not documented in available venue data for Casa Pepa. The dining room features a half-visible kitchen setup, and the terrace is the main alternative to indoor table seating. check the venue's official channels to confirm any bar or counter options before assuming that format is available.

What should a first-timer know about Casa Pepa?

Monday is closed. Lunch runs Wednesday through Sunday, 1 PM to 4 PM; dinner runs Tuesday through Sunday from 7:30 PM. The venue is a former farmhouse at Partida Pamis, 7-30, Ondara — not in the town centre, so you'll need a car or taxi. Chef Emmanuelle Baron runs the kitchen under the stewardship of Alberto Ferruz (BonAmb, two Michelin stars), and the menu combines à la carte and set menu options with a contemporary-Mediterranean focus.

What should I wear to Casa Pepa?

Dress code specifics are not stated in the venue record, but a Michelin-starred farmhouse setting with a terrace and contemporary Mediterranean focus generally suits neat casual to smart casual — think a clean outfit you'd wear to a serious restaurant, without the need for formal attire. Avoid beachwear even if you're coming from the coast.

Is lunch or dinner better at Casa Pepa?

Lunch is the stronger booking for most visitors. Wednesday or Thursday lunch sittings are easier to secure than weekend dinner, and the terrace is the best seat in the house in good weather. Dinner runs from 7:30 PM and tends to fill faster, especially Friday and Saturday. If a special occasion or a more atmospheric evening meal is the priority, dinner is worth the extra effort to book — but for value and availability, lunch wins.

Location

Partida Pamis, 7-30, 03760 Ondara, Alicante, Spain

Ondara, Spain

Compare Casa Pepa

How Casa Pepa Compares

Venue	Cuisine	Price	Awards	Booking Difficulty	Value
Casa Pepa	Creative	€€€	The writer and philosopher Miguel de Unamuno once said that you need to adapt in order to move forward (hence the expression “adapt or perish”); history proves that this is often the case. This former farmhouse, an iconic address in the Marina Alta area when it was managed by chef Pepa Romans, has had a new lease of life under the umbrella of the BonAmb group. It now has a promising future ahead of it with Emmanuelle Baron in the kitchen and the stewardship of award-winning chef Alberto Ferruz, from the two-Michelin-star BonAmb. Following a makeover, it now features an attractive terrace (with palm trees, olive trees, a hundred-year-old vine etc), a bright dining room with a half-visible kitchen, and contemporary-Mediterranean cuisine with a nod to classic food pairings on the à la carte and set menus.; Opinionated About Dining Classical in Europe Ranked #466 (2025); The writer and philosopher Miguel de Unamuno once said that you need to adapt in order to move forward (hence the expression “adapt or perish”); history proves that this is often the case. This former farmhouse, an iconic address in the Marina Alta area when it was managed by chef Pepa Romans, has had a new lease of life under the umbrella of the BonAmb group. It now has a promising future ahead of it with Emmanuelle Baron in the kitchen and the stewardship of award-winning chef Alberto Ferruz, from the two-Michelin-star BonAmb. Following a makeover, it now features an attractive terrace (with palm trees, olive trees, a hundred-year-old vine etc), a bright dining room with a half-visible kitchen, and contemporary-Mediterranean cuisine with a nod to classic food pairings on the à la carte and set menus.; Michelin 1 Star (2024)	Hard	—
Aponiente	Progressive - Seafood, Creative	€€€€	Michelin 3 Star, World's 50 Best	Unknown	—
Arzak	Modern Basque, Creative	€€€€	Michelin 3 Star, World's 50 Best	Unknown	—
Azurmendi	Progressive, Creative	€€€€	Michelin 3 Star, World's 50 Best	Unknown	—
Cocina Hermanos Torres	Creative	€€€€	Michelin 3 Star, World's 50 Best	Unknown	—
DiverXO	Progressive - Asian, Creative	€€€€	Michelin 3 Star, World's 50 Best	Unknown	—

Key differences to consider before you reserve.

Also Consider

Aponiente — Progressive - Seafood, Creative, €€€€
Arzak — Modern Basque, Creative, €€€€
Azurmendi — Progressive, Creative, €€€€
Cocina Hermanos Torres — Creative, €€€€
DiverXO — Progressive - Asian, Creative, €€€€

How Casa Pepa Compares

Casa Pepa at €€€ sits a full price tier below the four venues most commonly mentioned alongside it in the Spanish creative-cooking conversation. Aponiente, Arzak, Azurmendi, Cocina Hermanos Torres, and DiverXO all operate at €€€€ and at two or three Michelin stars. Casa Pepa's single star and lower price ceiling make it a different kind of booking: less commitment, more accessible, and with a farmhouse setting that none of those urban or industrial-site venues can match. If your priority is a complete destination-restaurant experience with maximum culinary ambition, any of those five outperform Casa Pepa on raw prestige. But if you are in the Valencia region and want one Michelin-quality meal without the full financial and logistical weight of a three-star booking, Casa Pepa is the more proportionate choice.

Against its immediate regional competition, the comparison is clearer. Quique Dacosta in Dénia is the obvious peer and operates at three Michelin stars and €€€€ — the step up in both price and conceptual ambition is significant. For travellers who want the creative-Mediterranean cooking of this part of Spain at a single-star level and a more manageable price, Casa Pepa is the right call. For those who want to push further north, Ricard Camarena in València offers comparable one-star pricing with a different stylistic register. The broader Spanish fine-dining circuit, including El Celler de Can Roca, Martin Berasategui, Mugaritz, and Atrio, requires separate travel and separate budget logic entirely.

The practical booking comparison also favours Casa Pepa in one specific scenario: weekday lunch. DiverXO and Cocina Hermanos Torres are among the hardest reservations in Spain at any time of year. At Casa Pepa, a Wednesday or Thursday lunch sitting is a realistic short-notice booking in a way that those venues are not. For an explorer building a Costa Blanca food itinerary, Casa Pepa plus Quique Dacosta covers the regional spectrum well — one at each star level, with a meaningful price and style contrast between them.