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…
Must-see restaurants in Castilla y León
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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…
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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…
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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…
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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…
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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…
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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…
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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…
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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…
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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…
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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…
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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…
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Castilla y León
This Palencia institution combines asador (restaurant specialising in roasted meats) with slick gastrobar. The Castilian speciality of cordero asado (€45…
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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,…
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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…
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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…
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Segovia
Offers fine bar tapas and five dining rooms serving exquisite cochinillo asado and other local specialities – most of which, including the suckling pig,…
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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…
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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…
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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…
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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…
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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…
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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…
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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…
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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 –…
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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…
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Salamanca
Enjoy a romantic intimate ambience and Italian-inspired dishes like asparagus, mint and cheese risotto or farfalle with tomato, bacon, vodka and parmesan…
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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…
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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…
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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…
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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…
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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…
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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…
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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…
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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…
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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…
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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…
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Valladolid
The 'Trojan Horse' is a Valladolid treat. The restaurant, set around a stunning, Renaissance-style courtyard, is as sophisticated in flavours as the…
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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…
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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…
