Love was the main reason for my arrival in Valencia, And it is still the reason to be here.
El RiFF, where the sea breaks against the rocks, was actually founded in 1993, although at that time we called it El Ángel Azul. A small but exquisite secret that few knew, and which today is a Chinese restaurant located on the street from which Bernd Knöller has never been able to escape. A few still remember the Sorrento pizzeria, where Bernd worked before becoming head chef, probably because of the potato chips filled with sardine fillets, but that is another story.
On September 10, 2001, the RiFF finally opened, which would soon become one of the most famous restaurants in Valencia. A lot of water has flowed under the bridge since then, despite the dry periods, today, Bernd and his team are synonymous with powerful, exciting and unexpected flavors, and they continue tirelessly to surprise us with all kinds of inspirations.
We look for the best ingredients, not the most expensive, and we know that these cannot be the same every day. Our obsession is rice, fire and herbs, which we combine with the freshest vegetables and fish, of course, from the Mediterranean and its beautiful nearby orchards, to give them more value with our art.
On September 10, 2001, the RiFF finally opened, which would soon become one of the most famous restaurants in Valencia. A lot of water has flowed under the bridge since then, despite the dry periods, today, Bernd and his team are synonymous with powerful, exciting and unexpected flavors, and they continue tirelessly to surprise us with all kinds of inspirations.
We look for the best ingredients, not the most expensive, and we know that these cannot be the same every day. Our obsession is rice, fire and herbs, which we combine with the freshest vegetables and fish, of course, from the Mediterranean and its beautiful nearby orchards, to give them more value with our art.
Let's be clear, there are no bad pieces, only inadequate preparations.
We learn to adapt to the product to bring out its full potential, and from there, plate it carefully.
We love simple things and work hard so that, delicious, they surprise your palates. We are inspired by the passion and love transmitted by the paella chefs, the wise griddle cooks, the small, although well-run bars that survive with crazy ideas. The grandmothers and grandfathers who cook, tirelessly, with love and time leave their legacy in our kitchen. All of them are great examples at RiFF and we have great respect and admiration for all those who dedicate their lives to making the world a more
delicious place.
We sincerely believe that the fun of eating with the good vibes of the place and the company are indispensable elements in the experience of our gastronomy, they are part of the cooking, which is why we have torn down the walls.
There is nothing more exciting than a menu full of surprises experienced in an atmosphere of
joy and sincere emotions. Assume your part, after all that will be the memory of
today's menu.
Bernd Knoller