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Amazing mountain treat

5 Posted on 04 / 06 / 2011

I'm so impressed that so many happycowers have found this delightful gem.

By far the most difficult vegetarian restaurant I've ever traveled to, it was also so well worth the journey!

We stayed there only one night and that is our only regret after the unforgettable journey up the mountain in the rain at night.

The owner is so delightful and the food is so delicious!! The inn's cuteness factor is off the charts. I really don't think that the 5 cow rating is sufficient.

Pros: ambiance is off the charts, food is so delicious, owner is awesome!
Cons: A truly harrowing mountain climb

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Excellent food!

5 Posted on 10 / 07 / 2010

We went two nights running to this lovely intimate restaurant. We were staying at the Sierra y Mar B&B 15 minutes walk away, so it formed a wonderful end to 2 great days in the Alpujarras. Every dish tasted wonderful, even meat eaters would be happy eating Jean-Claude's food. The wine was also fantastic. yes, it costs more than the usual fayre in this part of the world, BUT you get what you pay for. Its great. Go there and stay at Sierra y mar too, a perfect combination!

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Great Place

5 Posted on 11 / 05 / 2009

I was really impressed by this place. The menu was far more extensive than I could have imagined and the food delicious. Wine was pricey but otherwise it was very good value for money. Could not recommend it more highly.

(However, location is actually about half an hour drive past Orgiva, not just a few miles as stated by reviewer below).

Pros: excellent food, healthy cuisine, good value
Cons: wine too expensive

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An incredible find!

5 Posted on 05 / 15 / 2007

This restaurant is actually just a few miles from the small town of Orgiva, up a mountain road in a small hamlet called Mecina Fondales. The food is interesting, tasty, imaginatively presented and varied and probably at least 50% of the dishes are suitable for vegans. Vegan and wheat-free dishes are clearly marked and some of the wine is vegan and organic too.

The restaurant is small and that is partly the reason for needing to book ahead, although the first time we visited was just when we happened to be in the area and we were lucky. The restaurant has an intimate and bohemian feel, the friendly owner obviously having travelled extensively, with lots of Moroccan and other artefacts decorating the walls. A perfect spot after a day's exploration of the beautiful mountain villages, or pottering around Orgiva. Thoroughly recommended!

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Mucho gusto!

5 Posted on 10 / 29 / 2006

Have just spent our honeymoon staying at this B&B and eating at L'Atelier morning and night - fantastic and varied food and drink, fresh, tasty, and presented in a gorgeous and friendly setting. Would strongly recommend searching this wonderful place out for a stay or just a meal. Jean-Claude Juston is the perfect host and even phoned ahead to places he'd recommended for lunch to make sure they fully understood what vegan meant, which in Spain is usually required.

Pros: Amazing and varied food, Beautiful place & setting, Really friendly staff
Cons: Off the beaten track, - you'll get dizzy on the, twisty mountain roads!