El Nuevo Molino

El Nuevo Molino, set in Puente Arce, Cantabria, Spain, occupies a historic 18th-century water mill once powered by the Pas River. Reestablished in 2004 after a period of closure, the family business originally launched in 1970 now holds a Michelin star. The venue includes two dining rooms, La Socarreña and El Comedor Noble, featuring noble wood, 16th-century doors, local art, and large windows overlooking a garden, alongside an on-site chapel and the adjacent Le Hórreo bistro within a traditional Asturian granary. The cuisine blends traditional Cantabrian techniques with contemporary influences, emphasizing seasonally driven menus sourced from the market. Signature dishes highlight game such as partridge and venison, roasted suckling lamb with IGP status, salted trout with oloroso, and Cocido lebaniego cream. Dessert specialties include chocolate caramel with chestnuts and moscovado sponge cake. The restaurant’s cellar offers over 300 wines from 11 countries, complemented by a refined coffee and liquor selection. Chef Toni González leads the kitchen, combining advanced culinary methods with regional tradition, especially in slow-simmered preparations. Additionally, La Cúpula, a modern event space with stone fireplaces and historic columns, accommodates up to 200 guests and supports weddings and catering services extending El Nuevo Molino’s hospitality beyond the restaurant.