Frases

Frases is a modern cuisine restaurant in Murcia, Spain, established in 2018 by Chef Marco Antonio Iniesta Nicolás and Sommelier María Egea. The restaurant approaches its culinary creations as a language, where each dish acts as a phrase contributing to a larger narrative rooted in memories and emotions tied to local territory and ingredients. Its menu evolves seasonally, reflecting the availability of regional products and blending traditional recipes with contemporary techniques. The kitchen at Frases interprets Mediterranean flavors through a conceptual lens, highlighting Murcia’s local produce in tasting menus that evoke a sensory journey. Guests find dishes such as Aceituna de Cieza with marinated anchovy and piparra, Gamba Roja with butter and bisque, and Royal de cerdo accompanied by eggplant and Bordelaise sauce. The restaurant’s commitment to regionality extends to its house-made bread served with artisanal olive oil and butter. Under Chef Marco Antonio’s direction and with María Egea’s expertise in wine, Frases offers curated wine pairings that harmonize with the tasting menus. The establishment holds one Michelin star, acknowledging its refined and emotionally resonant modern Mediterranean cuisine.