Open

Open is a modern cuisine restaurant in Alicante, Spain, listed in the Michelin Guide for its innovative culinary approach. Situated next to the local market, it sources fresh, seasonal, and high-quality ingredients from renowned suppliers such as De Carne's for meats, Antonio Ivorra for cheeses and sausages, and Llobell Pesca for fish and seafood. The kitchen embraces simple yet complex techniques to create a seasonal menu that respects and elevates local products without compromising flavor. The restaurant features an open kitchen design where guests can dine at the bar or kitchen table and observe the preparation of their meals, fostering transparency and engagement. This layout supports an atmosphere of honesty and simplicity paired with culinary sophistication. The cuisine reinterprets traditional flavors through dishes like the Gilda Open, smoked oyster with cardoon and peanut, grilled razor clam in garlic pil-pil, wild salmon Russian salad, cod fishballs with blanquet and gazpachuelo, steak tartare with Béarnaise, and a chocolate, caramel, and peanut dessert. The wine list highlights artisanal selections from small, sustainable producers focused on local and national terroirs.