Authentic Roman cuisine on the Costa Blanca continues to stand out.
Ristorante La Vecchia Roma, a benchmark for true Italian cuisine in Dénia on Spain’s Costa Blanca, has reconfirmed the prestigious Platinum level of the ITA0039 by ASACERT certification. This recognition follows a new audit and attests to the restaurant’s ongoing commitment to guaranteeing authenticity, high-quality raw ingredients, and full respect for Italian gastronomic tradition.
The reconfirmation of the highest rating provided by the ITA0039 Protocol represents a result of great value: not merely a formal achievement, but tangible proof of consistency maintained over time. The inspection, carried out by an ASACERT inspector—Certification, Inspection, Assessment and Training Body, and creator of the ITA0039 | 100% Italian Taste Certification system—verified the restaurant’s continuous compliance with the requirements designed to protect and promote true Made in Italy abroad.
At the helm of La Vecchia Roma are Fabio Moya and Vincent Deville, who have chosen to bring to Dénia not only iconic Roman dishes, but a true gastronomic culture rooted in memory, technique, and passion. Their origins lie in Rome, and many of the recipes on the menu stem from a family tradition handed down through generations, beginning with the teachings of the chef’s grandmother.
In the kitchen, the philosophy is clear and unmistakable: few ingredients, strictly authentic, selected for their origin and quality, and prepared in full respect of traditional recipes. Pasta alla carbonara, made with Pecorino Romano PDO, guanciale, and fresh pasta produced using high-quality Italian flours, remains one of the most loved dishes among guests. Alongside it, homemade ravioli and Roman specialties continue to tell the story of a sincere, uncompromising Italy.
The reconfirmation of the Platinum level also rewards the restaurant’s ability to offer a complete experience that goes beyond the plate: warm hospitality, transparency in processes, and artisanal production visible to guests—such as the daily preparation of fresh pasta—are elements that strengthen the bond of trust with the public.
“ITA0039 certification represents a guarantee for our customers and a daily commitment we must uphold,” the owners emphasize. “Reconfirming the Platinum level means continuing to defend the authenticity of Italian cuisine, especially abroad, where the risk of compromise is always just around the corner.”
The ITA0039 by ASACERT certification was created with the aim of protecting and promoting Italy’s agri-food heritage worldwide, offering consumers a clear and verifiable tool to identify restaurants that truly respect the identity of Italian cuisine. At the same time, it enhances the work of restaurateurs who choose quality and supports Italian production chains, countering phenomena such as Italian sounding and counterfeiting.
With the reconfirmation of the Platinum level, La Vecchia Roma strengthens its role as an ambassador of authentic Roman cuisine on the Costa Blanca, proving that excellence is not just a goal to be achieved, but a choice to be renewed every day.
