Must-see restaurants in Castilla y León

  • Cervecería Morito

    Burgos

    Cervecería Morito is the undisputed king of Burgos tapas bars and as such it's always crowded. A typical order is alpargata (lashings of cured ham with…

  • Restaurante Las Termas

    Castilla y León

    This lunchtime restaurant is run by Santiago (a popular name in these parts), who, apart from being a charming host, oversees a menu renowned for the…

  • Martín Quiroga

    Valladolid

    With just four tables and a typical waiting list of a month, you might imagine that this extraordinarily high-quality gastrobar would have prices to match…

  • La Cocina de Toño

    Salamanca

    This place owes its loyal following to its creative pinchos (tapas) and half-servings of dishes such as escalope of foie gras with roast apple and…

  • El Huerto de Roque

    Burgos

    Come here for an inexpensive lunch with plenty of choice. The emphasis is on the ecological, with a menu that changes with the seasons and according to…

  • Casa Duque

    Segovia

    Cochinillo asado (roast suckling pig) has been served at this atmospheric mesón (tavern) since the 1890s. For the uninitiated, try the menú de degustación…

  • Restaurante El Fogón Sefardí

    Segovia

    Located within the Hospedería La Gran Casa Mudéjar, this is one of the most original places in town. Sephardic Jewish cuisine is served either on the…

  • Parador Enrique II

    Castilla y León

    Ciudad Rodrigo's most celebrated restaurant, the rather formal Parador serves up some exquisite local cooking, but we recommend ordering one of the set…

  • Restaurante Cocinandos

    León

    The proud owner of León's first Michelin star, Cocinandos brings creative flair to the table with a menu that changes weekly with the seasons and market…

  • Baluarte

    Castilla y León

    Oscar Garcia is one of Spain's most exciting chefs and this Michelin-starred venture in Soria appropriately showcases his culinary talents. Dishes are…

  • Soul Kitchen

    Ávila

    This place has the kind of energy that can seem lacking elsewhere. The eclectic menu changes regularly and ranges from salads with dressings like chestnut…

  • Victor Gutiérrez

    Salamanca

    This is still the best table in town. Chef Victor Gutiérrez has a Michelin star and his place has a justifiably exclusive vibe, with an emphasis on…

  • Lucio Asador Gastrobar

    Castilla y León

    This Palencia institution combines asador (restaurant specialising in roasted meats) with slick gastrobar. The Castilian speciality of cordero asado (€45…

  • Camarote Madrid

    León

    With legs of ham displayed like some meaty Broadway chorus line, this popular bar is famed for its tapas – the little ceramic cup of salmorejo (a cold,…

  • Alma de Ibérico

    Castilla y León

    Part shop, part jamón-tasting centre, part small bar, this fine place combines many impulses in one. We especially like it for the opportunity to sample a…

  • Zascandil

    Castilla y León

    A fashionable spot with an art deco look to accompany the pretty-as-a-picture gastro tapas (such as sashimi and gourmet miniburgers). Organic veg come…

  • Mesón José María

    Segovia

    Offers fine bar tapas and five dining rooms serving exquisite cochinillo asado and other local specialities – most of which, including the suckling pig,…

  • Asador Castilla

    Castilla y León

    Excellent service, roasted meats (the cabrito – roasted goat kid – is a speciality) and a pleasantly modern dining area make this a good choice. It's…

  • Posada Real La Cartería

    Castilla y León

    The local obsession with wild mushrooms (setas and boletus) and trucha (trout) – caught in the river below the village – is alive and well here. Otherwise…

  • Fogón del Salvador

    Castilla y León

    A Soria culinary stalwart and fronted by a popular bar, Fogón del Salvador has a wine list as long as your arm – literally – and a fabulous wood-fired…

  • Mesón del Rastro

    Ávila

    The dark-wood-beamed interior announces immediately that this is a bastion of robust Castilian cooking, which it has been since 1881. Expect delicious…

  • La Enredadera

    Castilla y León

    What a find! In the otherwise-nondescript village of Ferreras de Arriba, close to some of the best wolf-watching spots, La Enredadera looks for all the…

  • Asador de la Villa El Granero

    Castilla y León

    This well-signposted place, with a shop selling local food products at the front, is thought by many to be Medinaceli's best restaurant. The setas de…

  • El Rincón de Antonio

    Castilla y León

    A fine place offering tapas in the bar (including 17 different cheese raciones from the Zamora area), as well as sit-down meals in a classy dining area…

  • Bar La Ribera

    León

    Bar La Ribera is the kind of Spanish bar that doesn't look up to much, but has a loyal neighbourhood following for its raciones. They keep it simple –…

  • Zazu Bistro

    Salamanca

    Enjoy a romantic intimate ambience and Italian-inspired dishes like asparagus, mint and cheese risotto or farfalle with tomato, bacon, vodka and parmesan…

  • Entrevinos

    Castilla y León

    La Alberca's most creative kitchen holds fast to the town's meat-eating obsession, but does a few riffs along the way, such as the sirloin medallions…

  • La Trébede

    León

    As good for tapas (try the croquettes) as for first drinks (wines by the glass start at €1.50), La Trébede is always full. The decor is eclectic – deer's…

  • Los Zagales de Abadía

    Valladolid

    This bar is much-awarded for its creative tapas – they've done well not just at local competitions but nationwide. To see what all the fuss is about, try…

  • Crepería Lilot Du Ble Noir

    Castilla y León

    This appealing little French crêperie adds some much-needed variety to Soria's culinary scene. Savoury versions include minced meat with Camembert and…

  • La Favorita

    Burgos

    Away from the main Burgos tapas hub but still close to the cathedral, La Favorita has an appealing, barn-like interior of exposed brick and wooden beams…

  • Alfonso Valderas

    León

    Alfonso Valderas is León's most famous restaurant for bacalao (salt cod), prepared around 25 different ways. If this is your first encounter with this…

  • Casa Ojeda

    Burgos

    Dating from 1912, this Burgos institution, all sheathed in dark wood with stunning mullioned windows, is one of the best places in town to try cordero…

  • El Pecado

    Salamanca

    A trendy place that regularly attracts Spanish celebrities and well-to-do locals, El Pecado (The Sin) has an intimate dining room and a quirky, creative…

  • Racimo de Oro

    León

    A lovely brick-lined interior provides an appealing backdrop for this wildly popular tapas bar and restaurant, which is arguably the pick of the choices…

  • El Yantar de Pedraza

    Castilla y León

    With a lovely setting overlooking Plaza Mayor from its upstairs balcony, El Yantar does near-perfect cordero asado (roast lamb) and cochinillo (roast…

  • El Caballo de Troya

    Valladolid

    The 'Trojan Horse' is a Valladolid treat. The restaurant, set around a stunning, Renaissance-style courtyard, is as sophisticated in flavours as the…

  • Vinotinto

    Valladolid

    This is where wine bar meets steakhouse, sizzling nightly with local gossip, spare ribs and other grilled meats in a fashionable, tavern-style atmosphere…

  • Restaurante de Galo

    Castilla y León

    This fine restaurant in the heart of Covarrubias is recommended for its robust traditional dishes, cooked in a wood-fired oven. You can sample the…

  • El Aljibe

    Castilla y León

    El Aljibe varies a little from the Medinaceli norm with a bright, contemporary dining area and occasional subtle twists on traditional dishes – we…

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