The best restaurants LE CAMINO FRANCES

In the famous and busy Calle Laurel, this popular bar is famous for its mushroom pintxos. They are cooked a la plancha and topped with a small gamba. Simple and effective. Besides, you can't go wrong, the sign of the bar represents a mushroom and two gambas! Of course this pintxo is not the only one on the menu, and a wide selection awaits you. The atmosphere is relaxed, mixing locals, pilgrims and tourists. A very good place to meet people of all kinds on the sidelines of the Compostela route.

Probably one of the best restaurants in Ponferrada. It offers specialities from León, made with very good products. Both the meat and the fish are delicious. On the menu, we suggest the baked wild sea bass from the Ría or the beef ribeye a la plancha. You can also choose from the daily menu where you will have different options of dishes. A wide variety of wines are available to accompany the dishes. The homemade desserts are just as delicious. Family atmosphere and attentive service.

Restaurant very frequented by the residents of Burgos. Typical Castilian meals in a rustic setting.

Typical, noisy and always crowded, this tavern is the perfect place to try Burgos' specialities in the form of tapas and raciones. A must: the morcilla and the capricho of Burgos! You can also enjoy croquettes, mushrooms a la plancha, fried squid or scrambled eggs. The portions are generous and the price is unbeatable. Behind the bar and in the dining room, the waiters work quickly to satisfy the local clientele. A classic in Burgos!

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!

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!

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.

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!

The Idoate brothers prepare contemporary dishes inspired by traditional Navarrese recipes and seasonal produce, whose work has been awarded a Michelin star. Despite the somewhat stilted appearance of the room, the service is very pleasant and relaxed. Some suggestions: combination of tataki and tartar with red tuna, sesame oil and wasabi emulsion; wild sole roasted in walnut wood; lamb's feet stewed; grilled fillet of beef with foie gras, roasted manioc and grape sauce... Spectacular presentation. Splendid desserts.

At the entrance to the historic centre, an elegant and contemporary restaurant that in thirty-five years of good and loyal service has become a gastronomic reference point in the Pamplona landscape. In a setting where light wood and sober colours predominate, the restaurant offers authoritative Navarrese cuisine and an excellent wine list. The menu is based on local and seasonal products and changes regularly. Finally, the service is exemplary and very careful. A highly recommendable address. In the evening, don't forget to make a reservation!

In the plates, a typical Basque cuisine, elaborated with seasonal products. The restaurant's specialties are cod with pil-pil and grilled meats (grilled beef with Roquefort sauce, duck confit with sweet and sour apple, pork cheek with red wine sauce), all washed down with a bottle of cider, of course. If you are in a greedy mood, let yourself be tempted by one of the house desserts: honey crème brûlée, chestnut flan or mandarin sorbet with cava (local champagne)!

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.

A gastronomic address in the heart of the historic centre, housed in a former 16th century palace. Its large dining room and private lounges, with a renovated décor, are spread over several levels. A la carte, you will enjoy excellent traditional cuisine prepared with seasonal products: artichokes with ham, pochas (white beans) and grilled ribs of beef accompanied by a fine selection of regional wines (some 200 references à la carte). Uncluttered decoration and beautiful views of the church of San Bartolomé.

A century-old bar where you can try the matrimonio (literally "wedding"), a pintxo that comes in the form of a mini-sandwich with marinated anchovies and green peppers. A well-decorated storefront, and an interior with a definite local accent. Good selection of wines, mostly local, and beers. Friendly staff that welcomes customers with bonhomie and seems to have made welcoming customers a sacred mission. Good food and fun, what more could you ask for from the Logrono nightlife scene!

This asador located in the modern part of the city offers its rustic décor to brasa fans. Red brick walls, white tablecloth tables, and a family atmosphere that you will appreciate! The house is famous for its grilled chuletón (prime rib). But you will also enjoy excellent local specialities, such as pimientos del piquillo (red peppers), garlic soup, cod tortilla, and for dessert, the typical cuajada (curdled sheep's milk) or goxua (Basque dessert made with custard).

A prestigious table dedicated to Japanese cuisine, rewarded with a Michelin star. Chef Félix Jiménez, a local child, trained in Japan to learn the art of sushi, whose secrets he brought back to his native land. His cuisine is refined, precise and respectful of tradition and will delight fans of the genre. Not to mention the pleasure of dining around the counter, in small groups, while observing the master at work! Be careful, places are expensive: it is essential to book in advance!

In the heart of Calle Laurel, an unmissable meeting place for tapas lovers, the Torrecilla bar is famous for its pintxos prepared on demand, especially the one made with fresh foie gras a la plancha, served with onion jam and goat cheese. The pintxo de solomillo (fillet of beef) with honey and mustard sauce, the pintxo de magret de canard (duck breast) or the zamburiñas (black scallops) a la plancha are also a firm favourite. All this is of course accompanied by a fine selection of wines!

At the origin of this avant-garde restaurant: Iñaki, a native of Laguardia, and Carolina, from Ecuador. The young duo imagined this elegant restaurant, where their respective cultures merge through inventive, personal dishes, executed with impeccable technique. According to the seasons, you will taste for example marinated scallops, a carpaccio of gamba with hazelnuts, lasagna with leeks, squid and ginger cream, a candied suckling pig... For lovers of new flavours, with a touch of exoticism!

Design decoration, and a beautiful staging of the wines, which here are at the top of the bill! At this trendy address, chef Aitor Esnal concocts seasonal dishes with Asian influences, taking great care in their presentation. Depending on the market, grilled artichokes with Iberian ham, a salmon tataki with quinoa, ginger mussels sautéed in a wok... The place, modern and trendy, hosts all kinds of events (afterworks, DJ sets), which also makes it a good spot for aperitifs!

Located in a nice space, it is one of the good addresses of the San Pedro district. Here, too, respect for tradition, combined with a touch of innovation, is professed. Its specialities are either à la carte (sea bream with salt, sole a la plancha, vieras, cod, pork chops....) or via a daily menu including 2 courses, a glass of wine and coffee (pancakes with seafood or cod croquettes....). Or by diving into the series of tapas and raciones displayed by this restaurant: Padrón peppers, scrambled eggs with langoustines and asparagus tips.

In this small tavern with a marine decoration, you will taste delicious fish and seafood, cooked with a touch of creativity. The menu is simple, because the products are fresh and of good quality. You can sit in the small room on the ground floor or in the room upstairs, more pleasant. The restaurant was also awarded the Bib Gourmand by the Michelin guide in 2021 for its quality services and reasonable prices. The restaurant has already acquired its reputation, so don't forget to book!

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).

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!

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

It is in a historical building - in turn the residence of the lawyer Antonio Méndez de Lara and then of the apothecary Diego de Lara - located right next to the cathedral, the parador and the town hall square that since 1991 Los Caballeros have taken over the place and have become a culinary reference in town. On the menu, we find local specialties based on lamb, cod ... Succulent! And as a bonus, good homemade desserts and a friendly welcome.

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

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.

Located just around the corner, El Molino serves as both a restaurant and a cafeteria for travelers. The establishment, as much frequented by residents who have made it their canteen as by pilgrims and other travelers passing through, serves tapas, sandwiches, La Rioja specialties as well as a full menu with appetizers, main course, dessert and drinks. The place, completely renovated quite a bit in 2016, has a nice contemporary decor! A most correct quality-price ratio and a relaxed atmosphere.

This traditional restaurant offers a hearty menu in a pretty, typically Castilian room, with exposed beams and stonework. Around large tables, you can enjoy a good regional cuisine, simple and honest. The restaurant is part of the Hotel La Posada de Castrojeriz, where you will find comfortable and tastefully decorated rooms, as well as the pilgrims' hostel named after the restaurant. Everything is managed with a masterly hand and a flawless organization, and the reception is friendly as well as smiling.

Located in a former pilgrim's hospice that has been in operation since the early 16th century, this charming restaurant has been in the hands of the Rayón family since the 1970s. José officiates in the kitchen, and Alvaro is both head waiter and sommelier. In a Castilian decor, you can enjoy a delicious traditional cuisine, and in particular good hunting products (pigeon, partridge, woodcock ...). The building itself is beautiful and is arranged with great care. A very authentic and high quality address.

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.

50 meters from the cathedral and the Gaudí Palace, a restaurant with a rustic and warm décor, famous throughout the city for its cocido maragato, a kind of stew filled with cabbage, chickpeas, meat and cold cuts. Very hearty! The gastronomic offer is completed by other traditional dishes, just as delicious. The menu includes excellent red meats from the Teleno mountains, mushrooms stuffed with Valdeón cheese and trout with an onion sauce. There is a good selection of local wines.

A cosy tavern on Calle de Avellanos, a lively street in the historic centre of Burgos. In a rustic decor of stone and brick walls and hanging hams, you are served - with a smile to some extent - excellent pinchos such as bolets a la plancha, white asparagus or pumpkin cream and small ham sandwiches. In the restaurant, the house is also famous for its "a la brasa" grilled meats and its wide range of Iberian sausages and cheeses. Not to mention its fine wine list!

In the historic center of Pamplona and inside the Santo Domingo market, a popular place for pilgrims and Pamplona residents, on the second floor, is the Hamabi restaurant. A restaurant that recreates from a modern point of view the dishes that were served in the old inns of Iruña. At Hamabi, which has also been awarded a Repsol sun, you will find 2 proposals: Comida de Familia, popular recipes full of history, served with the refinement of modern gastronomy and Serendipia: its gastronomic menu.

Just a stone's throw from the Parc del Espolón, this restaurant has a very design decoration designed with respect for the environment, with large tables in recycled wood and colourful panels. Designed by the prestigious chef Francis Paniego, the restaurant showcases the products of the region, especially the vegetables: candied artichokes, peppers from La Rioja, typical menestra... Also a good arroz (rice) with rabbit and mushrooms, and for dessert, try the Cameros cheese tosta. A modern place, for a cuisine in the spirit of the times.

From the street, its mushroom-shaped sign announces the speciality of the place! A true institution in Logroño, this small bar is famous for its mushroom-based pintxo prepared at the customer's request... and at a modest price. Since 1972, the bar has specialised in preparing this simple but delicious pintxo: three mushrooms grilled a la plancha, stuck with a toothpick on a slice of bread, and topped with a shrimp. Every day, a legion of devotees gather there at aperitif time!

A beautiful establishment on three floors, designed around the theme of wine and local gastronomy. The ground floor is very pleasant to try some pintxos, but we especially appreciated the "Vinoteca" space on the upper floor, warm and contemporary with its large wooden tables and shelves full of wine. This space regularly hosts tastings to promote the wines of the region. As an accompaniment, good tapas and raciones are offered à la carte. The menu of the day is also a good option!

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!

A classic, near the Plaza Mayor. This traditional restaurant has been run by the same family for five generations, since the late 19th century. It serves abundant rations of Maragata cuisine, such as a hearty stew, beef shank or conger eel with garlic. Excellent homemade desserts such as the irresistible chocolate eclairs or their white chocolate flan. Plan a nap afterwards to ease digestion. The establishment also has a small hotel with well-maintained air-conditioned rooms.

Near the Plaza Mayor, a nice bar to eat tapas, kebabs, cazuelitas accompanied by red Rioja wines. Here you can try the most representative tapas of Burgos gastronomy, such as cojonudo, a slice of bread with fried quail egg, chilli pepper and fried chorizo. There are also charcuterie and cheese boards as well as hamburgers and sandwiches. You can sit in the large bar on the ground floor or in one of the dining rooms upstairs. Very noisy, very typical and the food is good.

Very beautiful, luxurious and spacious room, with the vaults and ivory tones. Except typical recipes from Burgos, a lot of modern cooking dishes and delicious desserts. For the price, it really is worth it.

In an alley before the cathedral arc, a nice restaurant, decorated with dried flowers and fuss, with an intimate terrace corner in summer. A map, fish and cheese. In the bar, small plates of cuit cooked, chipirones, clams.

Located in the lively street of San Lorenzo, this establishment is one of the city's references for its traditional cuisine with an avant-garde touch. It serves original and tasty tapas: egg with truffle and mushrooms, tuna tataki with soy sauce, pan-fried foie gras with mango jam, blood sausage with piquillo sauce... Don't go without, the establishment has actually won awards for its tapas in 2018 and 2019. Nice references in terms of wines. An interesting stop on the Burgos tapas route!

For many years, the Josetxo restaurant has been a reference point in Pamplona. After closing in 2012, it reopened in 2015 under the name Errejota. Today the grandchildren of the founders run this restaurant of traditional cuisine. There are three menus to choose from: the "Erre" and "Jota" menus, which include a starter, main course and dessert, and the tasting menu, which is a very good and tasty way to get to know the culinary heritage of Pamplona and Navarre in general.

Although the Hotel Pamplona Catedral is housed in a former convent of the Casco Viejo de Pamplona, its restaurant - called La Capilla - occupies the former chapel. The original architecture of the sacred place has been completely preserved, with its heart and its meticulously worked stained glass windows, while the walls, floor and ceiling are immaculately white, creating a unique visual atmosphere. In this unusual setting, one can enjoy a traditional cuisine revisited and presented with great care. A very original experience!

La Mandarra de la Ramos is a casco antiguo bar whose decoration pays homage to Pamplona's festivities, the famous Sanfermines. An impressive collection of photographs is on display on the walls, showing a beautiful slice of the city's folklore. A place of culture, the restaurant's service room also serves as an exhibition space for the works of local artists. An appetizing selection of pintxos and other tapas, especially tostadicas served on a nice slice of bread. An emblematic place in Pamplona.