27 Best Restaurants in The Pyrenees, Spain

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In the Alta Pyrenees, the cozy stone-wall inns, with their hearty cuisine and comfortable interiors, are a welcome sight after a day's hiking or sightseeing. Often family run and relaxed, they rarely have any kind of dress code and, often, a nourishing meal is brought to a close with a complimentary local chupito (shot) of liqueur, finishing the night off with a satisfying thump. Back down in the main cities, restaurants take inspiration from these traditional methods, but offer a more contemporary style and setting.

Can Po

$$ Fodor's choice

In this ivy-covered stone-and-mortar farmhouse perched over a deep gully in nearby Rocabruna, feast on carefully prepared local dishes like vedella amb crema de ceps (veal in wild mushroom sauce) and the Catalan classic oca amb peres (goose stewed with pears). In winter, spring for the civet de porc senglar (stewed wild boar) or any of the wild mushroom dishes.

Ctra. de Beget, Beget, 17867, Spain
972-741045
Known For
  • Hearty mountain cuisine
  • Cozy ambience
  • Soul-satisfying stews
Restaurant Details
Rate Includes: Closed Mon.–Thurs.

Can Ventura

$$$$ Fodor's choice

In a flower-festooned 17th-century stone house is one of La Cerdanya's finest restaurants, which serves elevated Catalan fare with French touches. Beef a la llosa and duck with orange and spices are house specialties, and the wide selection of entretenimientos (hors d'oeuvres or tapas) is the perfect way to begin. Ask about wine selections, game, and wild mushrooms in season.

Pl. Major 1, Llívia, 17527, Spain
972-896178
Known For
  • Beef seared on hot slate
  • Cozy mountain lodge setting
  • Additional bar area for drinks and tapas
Restaurant Details
Rate Includes: Closed Mon. and Thurs. No dinner Sun.

Casa Rufus

$$$$ Fodor's choice

Pine walls and floors, red-and-white-check curtains, and flowy white tablecloths furnish this stuck-in-time restaurant in the gray-stone village of Gessa, between Vielha and Salardú. Try the rabbit stuffed with veal and pork, or call ahead to order an off-menu civet of mountain goat or venison. Book ahead as hours are unpredictable.

Carrer Sant Jaume 8, Salardú, 25598, Spain
973-645246
Known For
  • One of the best restaurants in the area
  • Wide selection of local meat dishes
  • Good stop-off on way to or from the Baqueira ski slopes
Restaurant Details
Rate Includes: Seasonal closures after Easter--June

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Donamaria'ko Benta

$$$ Fodor's choice

This family-run restaurant and B&B in a former 19th-century residence has a crackling fire in winter and a willow-shaded patio in summer. Prix fixes change seasonally and center on well-executed classics like secreto ibérico con crema de hongos (Iberian pork steak with wild mushroom cream) and txangurro a la Donostiarra (baked crab). Rooms fill up fast in August and public holidays.

El Tubo Neighborhood

$$ Fodor's choice

El Tubo, the area surrounding the intersection of Calle Estébanes and Calle Libertad, is tapas central. Try to stick to one tapa per bar so you can sample as many spots as possible. El Champi (Calle Libertad 16) isn't much to look at, but this tiny establishment serves killer griddled mushrooms stacked on bread to soak up the garlic-infused oil. Bodegas Almau (Calle Estébanes 10) has shelves heaving with wine bottles and a bar stacked with gargantuan pinchos, which regulars gobble down in the standing-room-only barroom. The vermut con anchoas (a small plate of anchovies and a serving of house vermouth) is classic. La Republicana (Calle Casto Méndez Núñez 38) is a quaint antique space with a wide selection of tapas and migas (fried breadcrumbs) that rival those of the more famous La Miguería (Calle Estébanes 4), laden with garlic, olive oil, crispy chorizo, and optional lacy fried egg. A few steps away, Taberna Doña Casta (Calle Estébanes 6) fries up a lengthy list of inventive croquettes. Sin Nombre (Calle Libertad 7) serves cheffier tapas than the aforementioned and accompanies them with a varied wine list. 

Era Coquèla

$$$$ Fodor's choice

On a bank overlooking the Garonne, the white-tablecloth, tile-floor Era Coquèla is a Vielha institution, beloved by local families, repeat vacationers, and even truck drivers passing through town. Roast meats, civets (wine-and-game stews), and seasonal vegetable dishes are native-son chef Marc Nus's strongest suits—all are served by an enthusiastic and knowledgeable staff.

Fogony

$$$$ Fodor's choice

Come here for seasonal and contemporary creations from an acclaimed chef and supporter of the slow-food movement, with a prix fixe menu that may include dishes such as pollo a la cocotte con trufa (organic bluefoot chicken with truffle) and solomillo de ternera de los Pirineos con ligero escabeche de verduras y setas (filet of Pyrenean veal with marinated vegetables and mushrooms). This restaurant is one of the best of its kind in the Pyrenees and, if you hit Sort at lunchtime, it makes an excellent reason to stop. 

Las Torres

$$$ Fodor's choice

Huesca's top restaurant makes inventive use of local ingredients like wild mushrooms, wild boar, venison, and lamb. The glass-walled kitchen is as inviting as the food that emerges from it, and the wine list is strong on Somontano, Huesca's own D.O. A recent menu included dishes like crispy pork knuckle with revolcona (paprika-garlic) mash and roast turbot with crab cream and a seafood macaron.

Palomeque

$$$ Fodor's choice

For upscale tapas, sharable raciones, and a more sedate atmosphere, step into Palomeque. Dishes hinge on market produce and fuse traditional recipes with playful modern plating. Staff are happy to recommend wine pairings for any of the zany, updated versions of risotto, gazpacho, and other restaurant standbys.

A'Borda Samper

$$

At this wood-beamed barroom, dine on comfort-food tapas and mains like battered zucchini, meatballs bobbing in tomato sauce, fried eggs with sausage, and juicy steaks. 

Calle Travecinal, Torla, Spain
619-321757
Known For
  • Affordable country cooking
  • House-made desserts
  • Genial service

Asador Ixarso

$$$

Roast goat or lamb cooked over a raised fireplace in the corner of the dining room is why this place is a fine refuge in chilly weather. The revuelto de setas (a scrambled egg dish with a variety of other ingredients) is a classic highland specialty, while the salads are varied and refreshing, especially after a morning or afternoon of skiing, hiking, or climbing. The mixed grill is a house favorite, and the opportunity to try whatever game—venison, wild boar, or partridge—is on the menu should not be missed.

Calle San Pedro 12, Benasque, 22440, Spain
974-552057
Known For
  • Traditional chuleton (thick cut bone-in rib steak)
  • Venison, wild boar, and other game
  • Posthike dining
Restaurant Details
Rate Includes: Closed mid-Sept.–Nov. and Apr.–mid-June

Casa Galarza

$$

Stop here for Basque and Navarran comfort food served in an old stone house on the river. Start with any of the local vegetable specialties, such as tender asparagus spears swimming in tangy vinaigrette, before digging into heftier mains like monkfish-stuffed piquillo peppers and (seasonally) roast squab and milk-fed lamb.

Calle Santiago 1, Elizondo, 31700, Spain
948-580101
Known For
  • Old-school Basque cooking
  • House-made desserts
  • Wood-beam dining room
Restaurant Details
Rate Includes: Closed Tues. Be prepared for sporadic weekly closures

Casa Pardina

$$$$

Romantic dining at a reasonable price is the main draw at this restaurant with two fixed-price menus offering dozens of dishes to choose from. The cuisine is distinctly Aragonese with a few modern twists (think local venison stewed with dates, plums, and honey), and the wine hails from nearby Somontano. Every meal starts with a flight of olive oils. The small, inviting dining room with arched stone walls make Pardina a cozy choice in winter.

Calle Medio, Alquézar, 22145, Spain
974-318425
Known For
  • Outdoor terrace overlooking the Sierra de Guara
  • Set menu only
  • Locally sourced ingredients and local olive oil
Restaurant Details
Rate Includes: Hrs change seasonally, call ahead

El Molí

$$$$

A picturesque riverside location, knotty pine walls, wood beams, and a rustic prix fixe that highlights regional specialties make this a lovely spot for a meal. There is a ground-floor dining room with large windows that frame a broad sweep of the river and a second, smaller dining room tucked up in the attic.

El Rebeco

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In this graceful, rustic building in the upper part of town, the dining rooms are lined with historic photographs of Torla during the 19th and 20th centuries, and in late fall, civets of deer, boar, and mountain goat are the order of the day. In summer, lighter fare and hearty mountain soups restore hikers between treks. The black-marble-and-stone floor and the cadiera—a traditional open fireplace room with an overhead smoke vent—are extraordinary original elements of Pyrenean architecture.

Calle Fatás 55, Torla, 22376, Spain
974-486068
Known For
  • Traditional Pyrenean architecture
  • Inviting terrace
  • Slow service so adjust accordingly
Restaurant Details
Rate Includes: Closed Nov.–Easter

Era Mola

$$$

This rustic former stable with whitewashed walls serves Aranese dishes with a modern, often French twist. Duck, either stewed with apples or served with carreretes (wild mushrooms from the valley), and roast lamb are favorites, as is foie gras de pato con pistachos con caramelo de Pedro Ximenez (duck foie gras with pistachios and Pedro Ximenez syrup). The wine list is particularly strong on Rioja, Ribera del Duero, and Somontano reds, as well as full-bodied whites, such as Albariños from Rías Baixas and Ruedas from Valladolid.

Carrer Marrec 14, Vielha, 25530, Spain
973-642419
Known For
  • Excellent service
  • Specialty of pigs' trotters stuffed with mushrooms and truffle sauce
  • Traditional cuisine from Vall d'Aran
Restaurant Details
Rate Includes: Closed May, June, and Oct. No lunch weekdays Dec.–Apr. (except during Christmas and Easter wks), Reservations essential

Fontao

$$

Fontao may not look like much, what with its humdrum entrance and '90s banquet–like dining room, but the kitchen delivers well-executed Aragonese dishes with welcomed Galician flare. Delightful proteins and carbs abound, but don't miss their salad offerings, like the warm escalivada (roasted over coals) with goat cheese, which are a nice relief from the meaty cuisine of the region.

Calle Saturnino López Novoa 3, Huesca, 22005, Spain
974-220505
Known For
  • Hearty dishes like roasted duck with onion jam
  • Warm, personal service
  • Optional weekday prix fixe menus for €16
Restaurant Details
Rate Includes: Closed Tues. and Wed.

La Carrasca Tapas

$$

Coveted mountain views on the sprawling Plaza Mayor terrace are the primary draw to this tapas bar, which serves a solid list of pinchos (two-bite tapas usually on toasted bread) and mains. Don't miss the gildas (skewered olive, anchovy, and spicy pepper), which sit in a monstrous bowl on the bar, along with local river trout and grilled meats. 

La Cocina

$$

This restaurant has a classy 1970s charm made surprisingly modern with colorful tiled floors and funky wall art. Start with the olla jacetana, their take on the local stew made with regional white beans, frizzled cabbage, and a fall-apart spiced pork rib. Then try out other seasonal specialties like the savory puff pastry with Swiss chard or the beef tongue salad.

Calle Zocotín 11, Jaca, 22700, Spain
974-361221
Known For
  • Seasonal game and seafood
  • Creative takes on Aragonese cuisine
  • Hyper-local sourcing
Restaurant Details
Rate Includes: No dinner Sun. Closed Mon.

La Formatgeria de Llívia

$$$$

This restaurant on the eastern edge of town is inside a former cheese factory, and the proprietors continue the tradition by producing fresh cheese on the premises while you watch. In the restaurant, fine local cuisine and fondues come with panoramic views looking south toward Puigmal and across the valley. There are tables in the bar for cheese-sampling sessions, an innovative tasting menu, and plenty of charm and good cheer.

Pl. de Ro, Gorguja, Llívia, 17527, Spain
972-146279
Known For
  • Fondues and raclettes
  • Delicious desserts
  • Open fire in winter
Restaurant Details
Rate Includes: Closed Tues. and Wed. (except Aug.). No dinner Mon.

La Fragua

$$$
Tucked behind a huge wooden door just off Calle Major hides a cozy stonewalled asador (grill house). The fired-up barbecue can be viewed from the dining room, setting the scene nicely for locally sourced meat and fish to be cooked over coals. The mains let the produce speak for itself, with an emphasis on grilled items such as entrecôte, rabbit, hake, and monkfish, and there's a selection of seasonal starters that includes fresh salads, wild mushrooms with a poached egg and foie gras, and grilled prawns.
Calle Gil Bergés 4, Jaca, 22700, Spain
974-360618
Known For
  • Barbecued meat and fish
  • Very cozy vibe
  • Generous portions
Restaurant Details
Rate Includes: Closed Tues. No dinner Mon.

La Lobera de Martín

$$$$

With locally cured hams curtaining one side, hunks of beef aging on the other, and critter-filled fish tanks in the back, there's no question what this family-run establishment is cooking up. Sit outside on the terrace overlooking the Plaza de España, or go indoors and enjoy your fire-grilled steak alongside carefully preserved ruins of the ancient city walls.

La Tasca de Ana

$$

One of the best tapas bars in town, La Tasca de Ana is boisterous and filled with locals. With only a handful of tables and standing room by the bar, it's not the setting for a quiet romantic dinner, but it's a fine place to kick-start the evening with local wine and tapas like rodolfitos (battered prawns) and pork paté and eggplant toasts.

Calle Ramiro I 3, Jaca, 22700, Spain
974-363621
Known For
  • Quick and efficient service
  • Fabulous desserts
  • Lively atmosphere
Restaurant Details
Rate Includes: Closed Mon. and Tues. No lunch Wed.–Fri.

Los Victorinos

$$

Named after a much-feared and respected breed of fighting bull, this rustic tavern, located behind La Seo, is dripping with taurine paraphernalia. It offers an elaborate and inventive selection of pinchos and tapas. Jamón ibérico de bellota (acorn-fed Iberian ham), Spain's culinary crown jewel, is a no-brainer, though quail eggs or the classic gilda—olives, green peppers, and anchovies on a toothpick—are also on the bar and hard to resist. 

Calle José de la Hera 6, Zaragoza, 50001, Spain
625-588257
Known For
  • Melt-on-your-tongue Iberian ham
  • Zippy one-bite gildas (pickled brochettes)
  • Lively old-school atmosphere
Restaurant Details
Rate Includes: Closed Mon. (hrs can be sporadic)

Restaurante Ansils

$$

This rustic spot in Anciles is ingeniously constructed of glass, wood, and stone and specializes in local Benasqué and Aragonese dishes, such as civet de jabalí and perdiz guisada con setas de temporada (partridge stew with seasonal wild mushrooms). The latter is a perennial house favorite—the meat is cooked to perfection. The restaurant is sometimes closed unexpectedly on weekdays and out of season, so check before you go. Memorable and exuberant holiday meals are served at Christmas and Easter; reserve well in advance.

Calle General Ferraz 6, Anciles, Benasque, 22469, Spain
974-551150
Known For
  • Stews and grilled meat
  • Local Aragonese fare
  • Quiet and intimate atmosphere
Restaurant Details
Rate Includes: Closed 1st 2 wks in May and last 2 wks in Oct.

Tap de Suro

$$

Named for the classic bottle stopper (tap) made of cork (suro), this wine store–cum-gastrobar is the perfect place to unwind over local cheeses, duck and goose liver, and other delicacies. Expect a varied and affordable tapas menu and an ever-rotating wine selection with labels from Spain and France.

Carrer Querol 21, Puigcerdà, 17520, Spain
678-655928
Known For
  • Intriguing wines from near and far
  • Top-notch cheeses and charcuterie
  • Cozy atmosphere
Restaurant Details
Rate Includes: Closed Mon.

Tragantúa

$$

This rollicking wood-paneled dining room serves surprisingly sublime seafood, cooked a la plancha (on the griddle), al horno (in the oven), or folded into a variety of rice dishes. The beer is fresh and cold, and the house wines, largely from Upper Aragón's envelope-pushing Somontano D.O., are big and bold—and dangerously economical.

Pl. Santa Marta, Zaragoza, 50001, Spain
976-299174
Known For
  • Excellent house wines
  • Seafood so fresh you might as well be on the coast
  • Comfy dining room
Restaurant Details
Rate Includes: Closed last 2 wks in June and 2nd wk in Jan.

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