LA COCINA DE MERCHE
Discover our two gastronomic proposals: The restaurant and the gastrobar SEE THE CARTSEE THE MENÚDISCOVER THE BEST RIOJAN GASTRONOMY IN LA COCINA DE MERCHE
La Rioja is a gastronomic destination by itself and so that you can enjoy your stay we put at your disposal a list of recommended restaurants in the area with a variety of types of cuisine and prices.
But, without a doubt, our best and most sincere recommendation is our own restaurant “La cocina de Merche”.
Here everything is homemade, sauces, cooking, marinated, pickled; each dish and its preparation goes through the expert hand of Merche. You will discover the authentic flavor of the vegetables cooked “al dente”, the stewed meats and the delicious desserts.
LA COCINA DE MERCHE, IN SOCIAL MEDIA
OUR GASTRONOMIC PROPOSALS: THE RESTAURANT AND THE GASTROBAR
An intimate and cozy restaurant where you can enjoy the best Riojan cuisine and a gastrobar with uninterrupted cuisine, with gastronomic proposals of all kinds that you can enjoy throughout the day, accompanied by a good wine.
THE GASTROBAR
A DIFFERENT GASTRONOMICAL EXPERIENCE WITH UNINTERRUPTED KITCHEN
Our gastrobar is a gastronomic space located inside the hotel, where you can enjoy a menu of small gastronomic proposals accompanied by a good wine at any time of the day,
(Open between 1pm and 11pm)
THE RESTAURANT
GASTRONOMY OF QUALITY BASED ON THE BEST RAW MATERIAL OF LA RIOJA
Merche, a traditional hand and at the same time innovative. Self-taught and attending several cooking courses at the Basque Culinary Center, Merche has forged itself and today is able to get the most out of our local products.
Products from zero kilometer, from small suppliers nearby who take care of their products in detail and are the basis on which Merche works to offer you an authentic gastronomic experience.
A little further down we tell you everything about our menu and menus, and the best images of dishes and facilities.

SPECIAL MENU DESIGNED BY MERCHE … OR PRODUCTS FROM OUR MENU: YOU CHOOSE
We present the two options between which you can choose your dining experience at Hotel Villa de Ábalos. Our menu, with products inspired by La Rioja cuisine and interpreted in our style by Merche, or a-la-carte, a complete gastronomic experience.
LA COCINA DE MERCHE, IN IMAGES
MERCHE, IN THE GASTRONOMIC PROGRAM OF THE EITB, “GAME OF CARTS
We have participated in the gastronomic program of the Basque television “Juego de cartas”, a program where the best Basque gastronomy restaurant is chosen in several parts of Spain.
In the video you can see the program that was recorded in Villa de Ábalos. The restaurant, the dining room and the way of understanding the gastronomy of Merche. We hope you like it.