Aragon Guide

Aragon is famous for one of the most straightforward cuisines in Spain. Meat is the basis of the Aragonese cuisine and chilindron, its most typical formula. In the Upper Aragon region, in the heart of the Pyrenees mountains, more rustic cooking is popular: lamb and goat roasted on the spit, lamb and vegetable stew (a la pastora) and the esparragos montañeses (mountain asparagus), which are in fact calves' tails.

On the way to Saragossa, las magras con tomate are overwhelmingly tasty: slices of slightly fried ham dipped in tomato sauce. Then there is an endless variety accompanying las migas, a dish which has become very popular. And more exquisite recipes include fried trout from the Pyrenees which are of the best quality in those rivers; and the tasty hams of Teruel, which are cured in the cruel winter cold of its mountains. Aragonese wines are as abundant as they are good, the four wine regions in Aragon are Somontano, Borja, Calatayud and Cariñena. In any bar or tavern, you will be sure to find exceptional examples.

Los Borrachos, Zaragoza City - Spanish/French cuisine. Committed to preserving an old-fashioned kind of service, Los Borrachos restaurant occupies a formal set of dining rooms near the heart of town. Menu items may include a combination platter of hake with lobster, wild boar with wine sauce, filet of beef with a pepper.cognac ...

Tapas Bars, Zararagoza City - The narrow streets and small plazas south of La Seo harbour some brilliant tapas bars, ideal for cooling off with a beer and a bite on a warm evening. On Plaza Santa Marta El Gargantua, Cerveceria Marpy, Vitorinos II and El Lince are all appealing; El Gargantua and Marpy specialise in excellent ...

Churrasco Restaurant, Zaragoza City - Churrasco (c/ de Francisco Vitoria 19; menu €9.65), a tavern-like place opposite Risko Mar, offers a wide variety of meat and fish and is similarly expensive – but the three-course lunch menu. With wine, is excellent ...

Plaza del Pilar Cafes, Zaragoza City - The cafes along Plaza del Pilar facing the basilica can’t be beaten for location but beware the mark-up for eating outdoors – eg, an extra €0,60 per bocadillo (filled roll). Most of these places do pretty ordinary lunch menus del dia (daily set menus) for around €6/7.25 ...

Casa Amadico, Zaragoza City - Casa Amadico, c/ Jordan de Urries 3. A popular bar with a large range of tapas, especially seafood. Closed Mon & ...

El Calamar Bravo, Zaragoza - El Calamar Bravo, c/ Cinco de Marzo 14, Hugely popular and inexpensive stand-up seafood tapas bar with outstanding calamares ...

La Retama Restaurant, Zaragoza City - Restaurante La Retama (c/ de la Reconquista 4; menu €7-80; open 1.30pm-3.30pm Mon-Thur, 1-30pm-3.30pm & 9pm-11.30pm Fri & Sat) is for vegetarians: varied salads, starters and main dishes cost €4 to ...

La Flor Restaurant, Zaragoza City - French cuisine. La Flor restaurant features everything from crepes to steaks and seafood. Located in Zaragoza's old town, an area popular among university students for its nightlife, you can visit this French restaurant anytime. Address: Plaza San Felipe, ...

La Ontina Restaurant, Zaragoza City - The chef at La Ontina creates his personal versions of traditional Aragonese dishes. Fresh and preserved cod, garlic soup, vegetable stew, roast rib of pork and homemade desserts are all among the specialties at this delightful Spanish restaurant. The meals here are best accompanied by fine ...

El Cachirulo Restaurant, Zaragoza City - A typical Aragonese building in brick with wrought iron balconies on the road to Logrono, this restaurant offers fine regional cuisine and wines. Migas (fried bread crumbs with grapes and other ingredients), tender grilled lamb and blood sausage are all house specialties. Carretera N-232, ...

Aragonia Paradis Restaurant, Zaragoza City - Modernity and avant-garde are just a few of the many characteristics that describe Aragonia Paradis which is located within the Hotel Palafox in downtown Zaragoza. The restaurant has direct and independent access from the street. Both the main and private dining rooms were designed by Pascua ...

Callizo Restaurant, Ainsa - Located in the main square (Plaza Mayor) in Ainsa, the Callizo offers an up to date and uncomplicated cuisine to be enjoyed with views out over the Pyrenees. There is an ample menu with both modern and traditional dishes but perhaps the best option is the taster menu: from frothy aperitif ...

Moli de l'Hereu Restaurant, Rafales - Hotel Moli de l'Hereu Restaurant is open for lunch (hotel guests and the public) and dinner (guests only). It offers lovely food using produce from the village, the chef prepares the freshest of ingredients for use in his a la carte selection, with special emphasis on ...

Restaurant Alen d'Aragon, Santa Eulalia de Gallego - Alen d'Aragon has created the idea of a "hotel village", like a hamlet in the Pyrenean foothills, nestled among almonds, olives and holm oaks where you will find peace, a friendly welcome and a perfect base to explore the surrounding area. Alen d'Aragon is a family hotel and all of us are ...

Restaurant Castillo de Ayud, Calatayud - Castillo de Ayud is a small luxury hotel & restaurant located in the center of the charming and picturesque town of Calatayud, only 1hour from Madrid  and 30 minutes from Zaragoza. Restaurant & Hotel Castillo de Ayud is a lovingly restored Belle Epoque luxury country house, a ...

Restaurant El Privilegio de Tena - The 4 star Hotel & Restaurant El Privilegio de Tena situated in Tramacastilla de Tena in the Aragon Pyrenees was built by using the original stone walls of an abbey that dates back to 1470, integrated and designed to comply with the local traditional architecture. This beautiful Hotel has been ...

Restaurant Marbore - The 5 star Hotel & Restaurant Monasterio de Boltana is a restored 16th Century old stone magnificent building that had originally been monastery, sanitarium and shelter located on the banks of the Ara River, northeast of the province of Huesca. This property has been ...

El Atrapamundos Restaurant, Zaragoza City - El Atrapamundos is a haven from the hurry up world, serving sophisticated world cuisine in a attractive environment. From around the world to the heart of Zaragoza City - evocative of faraway places and fond memories, glorious meals and great companions. El Atrapamundos was created to be a refuge ...

Bodegas Almau, Zaragoza City - For dinner on the hoof, visit tapas bars and winery Bodegas Almau, founded in 1870 it is ideal for cooling off with a beer or a glass of wine and a bite on a warm evening. In summer, you can enjoy a pintoresque terrace in front of the bar. Bodeas Almau is closed on Sundays, but on other nights ...

Taberna La Piedra, Zaragoza City - Taberna La Piedra is a lovingly managed and staffed restaurant that manages to be chic and rustic. It is situated not far from the University. Try the House Speciality, Carne a la Piedra, literally translated as Meat to the Stone. A hot lava stone is brought to your table accompanied by a plate ...

Bal d'Onsera, Zaragoza City - The restaurant Bal d'Onsera, in Zaragoza City, has the only new Michelin star to be awarded in the region of Aragon. The Bal d'Onsera ia s Small restaurant located in the old quarter, next to the popular Tapas area of El Tubo. The hall and a small dining room have a modern minimalist decoration, ...

La Menta Restaurant, Teruel City - La Menta is a traditional and popular restaurant in the city of Teruel due to its moderate prices and quality of food. The dining room is divided into several nice lounges. Address: Bartolomé Esteban 10, Teruel City, Aragon, Tel: +34 978 607 ...

La Jamoneria, Zaragoza City - Carved haunches of ham preside over the entry, while inside owner Félix Martínez, a popular ham cutter offers perfect shards from the beast, house-label wine flows and plates of dry-cured pork loin, salchichon. La Jamoneria is ideal for a midday meal. Address: Calle de Bruno Solano, ...

Novodabo Restaurant, Zaragoza City - David Boldova's Novodabo is the gastronomists' dreams. Boldova, a wonder chef in his 30s, starred in the Aragonese Television cooking show "Entre Platos". His menu is divided between traditional Aragonese specialties and modern dishes on what's tried and true; his 10-course tasting menu ...

Churreria La Fama, Zaragoza City - Start your day with a plate of piping-hot, sugared and salted delicious churros at La Fama Churrería; served with lush melted chocolate for dipping. Address: Calle Prudencio 25, Zaragoza City, Tel: +34 976 39 37 ...

Taberna Dona Casta, Zaragoza City - Located in Zaragoza's El Tubo tapas district, an area packed with wine bars Taberna Doña Casta, is a cavernous basement (the street level is for revelers) ideal for a glass of wine, balsamic-dressed salads, jamon (ham) and croquetas (fried ham fritters9. Address: Calle de los ...

La Cueva de Aragon, Zaragoza City - La Cueva de Aragon, is located on the junction of Calle Estebanes and Calle Libertad, just south of the Plaza del Pilar, in the zone known as El Tubo, the hub of Zaragoza's bar and nightlife scene. La Cueva de Aragon serves nothing to eat but mushrooms, freshly cooked and stacked up on ...

Antiguo Tabernillas, Zaragoza City - The Antiguo Tabernillas is a popular Tapas Bar at Calle Ponzano 10 (Tel: 34 976 231 300), which serves good meat and fish dishes at reasonable prices. The Antiguo Tabernillas speciality is huevos rotos, a delicious mixture of fried potatoes and eggs enough to comprise a meal in ...

La Republicana, Zaragoza City - La Republicana is a popular bar located between Zaragoza's El Tubo tapas district and Calle Don Jaime, which serves good tapas at reasonable prices. This old-fashioned bar is decorated with an beautidul mixture of Spanish retro knick-knacks and photos from the 30s. La Republicana speciality is ...