The best restaurants Navarre

The Bar Gaucho is an authentic and ancient institution in Pamplona, whose counter is besieged by customers both in winter and summer! Its inventive pintxos have won numerous awards, both in the mix of flavors and in the presentation. Lovers of quietness, avoid this bar always full. Among the many combinations available(huevo trufado and tortilla in particular), don't miss the pintxo de foie, a classic of the house. More than just a pintxo bar, the Bar Gaucho is the soul of Pamplona.

The Asador El Fogón de Etayo is our favourite address in Puente La Reina, where you can enjoy excellent regional cuisine in a pleasant setting, blending old stone with contemporary details. Grilled meat and fish, fresh vegetables from the garden (artichokes, asparagus, peppers, etc.): this restaurant relies on good seasonal produce to offer traditional dishes. Don't miss the pochas au chorizo, a very tasty white bean soup, as well as the unavoidable grilled meats "a la parilla".

The most famousasador of the city, where they have been grilling superb beef ribs since 1963, to be enjoyed with a good bottle of cider! A little far from the historical center, the restaurant occupies a modern room: the walls are entirely covered with light wood, wood in which were carved the broad tables occupying the vast room of service. The atmosphere is very friendly, with the asador welcoming both regulars and meat lovers passing through the city. An essential stop for carnivores!

Awarded the gold medal at Navarre's Pintxo Week in 2017 for its famous "boomveja" (lamb-based preparation), this bar-restaurant offers creative cuisine to be enjoyed in the form of pintxos or a value-for-money 5- or 7-course menu. Young, inspired chef Iñaki Andradas is at the helm, having become a master in the art of combining the roots of traditional Navarrese gastronomy with the various contemporary elements and movements of haute cuisine. A culinary voyage in store.

Founded in 1888 in the emblematic Plaza del Castillo, this sumptuous café-restaurant was frequented by Hemingway, to whom he paid homage in the "Rincón de Hemingway", a magical place to have a coffee or aperitif. There you can also have lunch or dinner comfortably seated inside or on the terrace. The huge, finely worked mirrors, the thick Art Nouveau columns in the centre of the large room, the profusion of mouldings and chandeliers on the ceiling, everything here is romantic. Highly recommended!

Restaurant in the heart of the village, opposite the pediment, offering traditional, unpretentious cuisine. Pleasant terrace.

La Cepa restaurant is located on the first floor of a building in the Plaza de los Fueros, in a contemporary and intimate setting. It is the best place in the area to enjoy a copious and tasty "menu del día". A la carte, many of the region's specialities that honour indigenous products, such as cogollos de Tudela (a variety of lettuce), piquillos de Lodosa (peppers) or the famous Navarrese asparagus. Whether you're a meat or fish connoisseur, vegetarian or carnivore, salty or sweet, the Cepa has some good cards up its sleeve.

Good value for money in this excellent restaurant that relies on seasonal products to elaborate creative dishes and delicious meats "a la brasa". A few specialties of the house, just to whet your appetite: millefeuilles of foie gras, apple and goat cheese; grilled octopus and potatoes confit with paprika; cod with sautéed asparagus... French toast with vanilla sauce or brownie with white chocolate fondant for dessert... The decor, sober and modern, offers a very pleasant setting in the heart of Pamplona's historic center. Superb address!

A good place to treat yourself to grilled meat! This traditional asador treats its customers to beef ribs a la brasa, lamb and suckling pigs. Charming traditional decor, where you can even try the cider served directly from the kupela (barrel). Some suggestions of dishes to get an idea of the place: pimientos del piquillo a la brasa, sautéed artichokes or terrine of liver of the moors, beef solomillo... The restaurant also offers the typical cider house menu with chorizo with cider, cod tortilla and beef rib. A treat!

Located in a former car repair shop, this place has undergone a meticulous renovation, awarded with a design prize, to become the trendy establishment it is now: the Trastienda del Colmado. The industrial atmosphere does not detract from the warmth of the place, the restaurant serves a fusion cuisine between Navarrese gastronomy and Latin influences. The place is also known for its cellar and for its very successful cocktails.

On the road from Zubiri to Larrasoaña, in a beautiful roadside caserío, here is a surprising address that will delight fine gourmets! On the ground floor, the place looks like a typical village bar, with its counter and wooden tables. It is upstairs, in the restaurant area, that chef David Yárnoz works wonders! Delicate and innovative cuisine, to be enjoyed in a rustic and authentic setting: this is obviously the best address in the area. Strong appetites will opt for one of the two tasting menus (12 or 14 courses).

Bar-restaurant open from a. m. in the week offering breakfasts and a daily menu to 10 € with drinks and coffee included. 

Unpretentious bar-restaurant offering regional cuisine and a daily menu to regain strength. A la carte, quality fish and grilled meats. The setting does not really look like a popular canteen, but the taste is there! Great variety of pintxos, these Spanish specialities cousins of tapas, bread with various accompaniments, all held by mini wooden skewers. Also a good selection of local and international beers, as well as some local wines.

La Casa Manolo is a traditional restaurant that offers regional cuisine of very good quality: rice à la marinière, lasagne with foie gras, scampi with chilli peppers, the chef's preparations appeal to all five senses and satisfy them almost every time! Three menus and, à la carte, fifteen or so starters, ten or so seafood dishes and as many meat-based dishes. The desserts, more classic and also available in about fifteen different versions, are not disappointing. Discover the culinary traditions of Navarre!

It is a typical farmhouse, where the kitchen is vegetarian and developed with seasonal products. Given the quality, prices are very reasonable. Homemade pastries are delicious. Sarasate is a good option for different pleasures.

Located in the famous street on the Encierro route, this bar serves delicious pintxos, which the owner likes to call "miniature cuisine". It's a family affair, the business dates back to 1956, and you can feel that the products are carefully selected: in an atmosphere that is not at all silent, you can enjoy all kinds of delicious little dishes, from croquetas, to portions of fried squid, from poached egg with asparagus sauce to boards of Navarrese cold meats... Popular and jovial atmosphere!

In the historic heart of Tafalla, right next to the Santa Maria church, we are dealing here with a family restaurant renowned for its traditional Navarrese stews and grilled meats: duck breast, pieces of beef, lamb chops, but also a beautiful range of fish cooked with just as much passion and skill. The menu of the day offers good value for money to enjoy good casera cuisine, made with local products. Try to save some space for dessert, they are homemade!

This restaurant is located in an 18-hectare vineyard estate, where ecological wines are produced. It is possible to visit the estate and the bodega, but you will come especially to enjoy a good rib of beef grilled on the embers! Also on the menu, in bulk: chorizo with white wine, liver terrine, grilled grouper, and many other sweets. Tarts for dessert also make their effect. You can also, of course, try the wines from the bodega to accompany your meal!

In a pretty mountain house with flowered balconies, you will be able to enjoy simple and unpretentious cuisine. The Menú del día (menu of the day) offers a choice of three starters (salad, soup or small vegetables), three main courses (fried egg and chistorra, trout with ham or lomo de cerdo), as well as a drink, bread and a homemade dessert. Alternatively, it is always possible to opt for a plato combinado: meat or fish with egg, potatoes and vegetables. It's a great way to get your strength back without breaking the bank. Upstairs, you can rent nice apartments.

Beside the road, in a building without much charm, nothing suggests the quality of this hotel and restaurant. Run by Enrique Martínez, reference in local cuisine, this establishment is the main attraction of Cintruénigo, and an economic engine for this small town. Its cuisine, respectful of the ingredients is also full of inventiveness. Vast and renovated with industrial accents, this restaurant is one of the best restaurants in the region. The hotel, more classic, setting on comfort and tranquillity of its guests.