Zaragoza - Eating
Traditional Aragonese food culture is dominated by savoury and rather heavy dishes, rich in meat and often served in hot stews. But Zaragoza also offers countless opportunities to sample exciting fusions of aromas and flavours from different culinary traditions.The city is also famous for its excellent ’tapas’ – little appetizers served at bars and in small cafés before a main meal. The narrow streets and small plazas south of Plaza de La Seo harbours some excellent tapas bars, ideal for relaxing with a beer and a bite on a warm day.
Restaurante La Rinconada de Lorenzo
Traditional restaurant since 1970 with typical cuisine from Aragón. Located in the university area of the city, the restaurant’s guest can experience the typical amazing food from Aragon: "migas" with teruel’s ham and grapes, oven cooked "ternasco" , peaches with red wine... Price between 30 and 35 euros per person (menu). Daily menu: 15 euros. "Tapas" available also. The menu is available in 5 languages: english, french, italian, german and japanese.
Restaurante Peccato di Gola
An Italian restaurant where you can experience genuine Italian and Spanish cuisine. Located in the very heart of Zaragoza, it is a pleasant restaurant with an outdoor terrace. The restaurant has reasonable prices and many special offers during the week.
La Ontina
Distinguished upmarket venue that attracts gourmets from far and wide. The kitchen serves imaginative versions of traditional Aragonese dishes. The private dining rooms are elegantly decorated as royal residences.
La Matilde
La Matilde is considered by many as being the top restaurant in Zaragoza. The food is typical Spanish and Portuguese, and for each course the table is cleared and set with new linen, antique silver and hand painted china, all matching the ordered dish.
Los Borrachos
A first choice for many – among them the Spanish king Juan Carlos – this restaurant offers superb food. Decor is heavy baroque, and house specialties are game, meat and fish. Finish your meal with a delicious dessert.
Casa Pedro
Small family restaurant in the centre of the Old Town. With a welcoming and rustic feel, it has a chimney to keep guests warm in winter. The food is typical Aragonese, and delicious homemade pies are the house’s speciality.
La Retama
Probably the best vegetarian restaurant in Zaragoza, with large balconies and a sample menu for first-timers in this kind of cuisine.
Taberna Al-kareni
A romantic, dim-lit, cosy restaurant serving delicious couscous among other Moorish dishes as well as typical Spanish specialties.
Miraflores
Simple cuisine for excellent prices, together with friendly service. Here, customers can also choose their favourite tapas at the bar and double or triple it into a whole meal.
