The best restaurants León

Creative and rooted cuisine in this excellent Michelin-starred restaurant (the only one in the region). Juanjo Pérez and Yolanda León serve seasonal cuisine of great finesse, in a contemporary but not stuffy decor. The reception is very simple and everything is designed to make you feel at ease. The wine list is extensive, which you will discover simply by looking at the walls of the cellar. Excellent value for money for a restaurant of this category!

Located in the building of the Hotel Conde Luna, at the gates of the Barrio Húmedo, this restaurant has earned a solid reputation in the city. It offers renovated regional cuisine based on seasonal products, inspired by traditional local recipes. León cold meats, fresh vegetables and local meats are used to prepare excellent specialities such as lechazo asado (grilled suckling lamb ), cocido leonés (every Thursday) or wild boar and bean stew. The staff is also attentive and good advice.

In the heart of Barrio Húmedo, a rustic restaurant that offers market cuisine with the best local products. The menu includes regional specialities such as cecina de León and Bierzo peppers. And also meats, such as the secret of Iberian pork with honey vinaigrette or the baked lamb with potatoes and peppers simmered. Of course, these dishes should be accompanied by a tasty local wine. A must try!

In the heart of the "barrio húmedo", a nice bar where you can nibble on some tapas or tostas around high tables. In a cheerful mix of locals, tourists and pilgrims, you can enjoy excellent pinchos with anchovies or cecina, and beautiful tostas (toasted bread) with pork meat simmered in red wine(carrillera), sardines from Santoña, or blood sausage with apples and pine nuts. You can accompany it all with a delicious vermouth, the house specialty. The young and attentive staff will also be able to advise you!