Restaurant · Ourense
Nova
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- Ourense
Two cooks from Ourense and one star
Two Ourense cooks, Julio Sotomayor and Daniel Guzmán, founded Nova at Rúa Valle Inclán, 5, in the centre of Ourense, a few minutes' walk from the cathedral and As Burgas. They sum up their idea like this: the produce is the only star. The Michelin Guide gives it one star, and the house displays it as a 2026 star.
They call their cooking cuisine of roots: it starts from the stews and flavours inherited from home, with freshness as the common thread, and works with seasonal produce from around Ourense and the Galician coast.
Raíces, Nova or Cima
There is no à la carte. There are three tasting menus that change every week according to the produce:
- Raíces, €65: eight courses. Three appetisers, two starters, a fish, a meat, a pre-dessert, dessert and petit fours.
- Nova, €80: ten courses. As above with four starters.
- Cima, €105: thirteen courses. Six starters and, before dessert, a selection of Galician cheeses.
All have a wine pairing option; the website does not publish its price. Ourense is surrounded by four denominations of origin: Ribeiro, Ribeira Sacra, Valdeorras and Monterrei. If you have any allergy, say so when you book.
Winter and summer hours
It serves lunch from 13:30 to 15:00 and dinner from 21:00 to 22:30. In winter it closes on Monday and on Tuesday, Wednesday and Sunday evenings: dinner is Thursday to Saturday and on Sunday you have lunch. From 1 July to 15 September it changes: it opens Tuesday to Saturday, lunch and dinner, and closes on Sunday and Monday.
Book on the website, which uses the TheFork system, on 988 217 933 or at [email protected]. They also sell gift cards.
Before and after the table
Central Ourense is done on foot: park in a public car park and forget the car. Before lunch, the cathedral and the Pórtico do Paraíso are a few streets away. Afterwards, the thermal Sunday in Ourense continues towards the Miño and the pools at Outariz to walk off the meal in hot water. If you stay overnight without a car, the Hotel Zarampallo is in the old town, a short walk away.
What to order: the eight-course Raíces menu if it is your first time; with the pairing if you are not driving
Practical details
- Phone
- +34 988 217 933
- [email protected]
- Opening hours
- MonClosed
- Tue and Wed13:30–15:00
- Thu–Sat13:30–15:00 and 21:00–22:30
- Sun13:30–15:00
- Cuisine
- Galician, signature cooking
- Bookings
- Book a table on their website
House specialities
- Raíces menu
- Nova menu
- Cima menu with Galician cheeses
Tips
- If you are only having dinner, choose Thursday, Friday or Saturday In winter they are the only evenings with service.
- Take the Cima unhurried Thirteen courses with cheeses: book it at midday if you do not have to drive far afterwards.
Frequently asked questions
How much does it cost to eat at Nova?
From €65 to €105 per person depending on the menu, without drinks or pairing.
Who are the cooks at Nova?
Julio Sotomayor and Daniel Guzmán, cooks from Ourense and founders of the restaurant.
Can I eat at Nova on a Sunday?
In winter, at midday. From 1 July to 15 September, no.
What does the Cima menu include?
Thirteen courses: three appetisers, six starters, fish, meat, Galician cheeses, pre-dessert, dessert and petit fours.
