Rola: signature gastronomy and an outstanding winery in an incomparable setting
Rola: signature gastronomy and an outstanding winery in an incomparable setting
Located in Bermeo, Rola is the exclusive restaurant of the Nafarrola Hotel. Exclusive because of the small number of diners it welcomes (it only has four tables and only opens at midday) and because of the select dishes prepared by its chef, Gaizka Goikoetxea. After his time in the kitchen of the renowned Zuberoa restaurant, where he delved into traditional Basque cuisine, Goikoetxea opened Rola in his hometown with the sincere vocation of offering intimate cuisine that combines flavor, tradition, and freshness.
With a varied array of dishes and a first-class tasting menu (which can be paired with txakoli wines from Biscay), the chef serves up creations such as: txangurro (spider crab) and prawn ravioli in its consommé; poached egg yolk with mushrooms and foie gras emulsion; suckling pig confit prepared at a low temperature and served with fruit chutney and mashed potatoes; roasted pigeon with turnip mousse and tomato compote; steamed pilpil-style hake with a seasonal vegetable sauce; Lobster ajoarriero (stew) served with a lobster head emulsion; and cheesecake with hibiscus ice cream and red fruits.
To accompany these delicacies, the wine list at Rola includes more than 150 options ranging from old vintages, numbered wines, organic wines, local wines, a varied collection of txakoli wines from Biscay, as well as the great Spanish national wines par excellence. The txakoli Hobe 2019 by Doniene Gorrondona, La Vejera 2019 by Gil Berzal, Vega Sicilia 2018, Vallegrande Barbaresco 2020 by Ca’ del Baio Azienda Agricola, Alabaster 2020 by Teso La Monja, Remírez de Ganuza Reserva 1994, Pingus 2019, JG Bourgogne Orane 2020 Eco by Jérôme Galeyrand, Janeo Paradisuak Muskiz 2021 by Itsasmendi, Brut Réserve by Billecart-Salmon, and the Sea Passion and Sea Soul underwater wines by Crusoe Treasure are just some of the most desirable options.
The cozy dining room at Rola, which fuses the bones of the century-old farmhouse in which it is located with more modern lines, offers a beautiful view of the Basque coast, its intense greenery, and the navy blue of the Cantabrian Sea. The restaurant is open to both guests at Nafarrola and the general public, although the most recommended experience is to combine Chef Goikoetxea’s delicacies with a stay in the hotel, one of the most beautiful establishments on the Biscayan coast.
Rola
Barrio Artike 45, Bermeo.
Tel.: +34 613 006 827
