Must-see restaurants in Navarra

  • Restaurante Rodero

    Pamplona

    For a memorable meal, book a table at this Michelin-starred, family-run restaurant just east of the bullring. Celebrated chef Koldo Rodero uses premium…

  • Parador de Olite

    Navarra

    Inside one wing of Olite's famous medieval castle, you can sink into a plush embroidered chair beneath a soaring ceiling and feast on some of the best…

  • Bar Gaucho

    Pamplona

    This bustling bar's multi-award-winning pintxos are among the finest in the city. Highlights include smoked eel with tomato jelly, filo pastry–calf's…

  • Asador Sideria Kixkia

    Navarra

    There are plenty of places to eat in the area, but it's hard to beat the earthy, rural atmosphere and filling mountain food of the Asador Sideria Kixkia…

  • Casa Otano

    Pamplona

    It may be a little pricier than many on this street, but Casa Otano is worth the expense. Main courses range from grilled sirloin with peppers, to hake…

  • Ezkaurre

    Navarra

    This humble-looking restaurant serves beautifully prepared recipes that feature market-fresh ingredients. Oven-baked Pyrenees trout, beef cheeks with…

  • Pastas Urrutia

    Navarra

    At the village's northern entrance, Pastas Urrutia combines a bakery turning out aromatic loaves with a deli stocking local delicacies including…

  • Baserri Berri

    Pamplona

    On restaurant-lined Calle San Nicolás, Baserri Berri's artfully presented tasting menus incorporate intricate dishes such as smoked ostrich with Bloody…

  • Katuzarra

    Pamplona

    Contemporary asador Katuzarra uses Navarran oak to create the smoky charcoal used to cook its txuleton (seven-year-old dairy cow T-bone) alongside cuts of…

  • Casanellas Taller Gastronómico

    Navarra

    Light, bright and contemporary, with a communal table at its centre, this is a great stop for a pastry, both sweet (such as cinnamon rolls) and savoury …

  • Restaurante Merindad de Olite

    Navarra

    A short stroll up the main plaza, you'll find this exceptional restaurant and wine bar. Amid stone walls, low beamed ceilings and elegantly set tables,…

  • La Cocina De Alex Múgica

    Pamplona

    Go early to score a place at this much-loved pintxos institution. Culinary whiz kid Alex Múgica has a devoted local following for his mix of traditional…

  • Mesón el Sol de Olite

    Navarra

    Decorated in colourful tiles, this stone-walled bar is cool in summer and cosy in winter, and opens to a busy terrace. It's a popular place for tapas…

  • Casa Zanito

    Navarra

    On Olite's main street, Casa Zanito is widely respected for its creative dishes that utilise fine Navarran produce. Carnivores should opt for rich meats…

  • Mesón las Migas

    Navarra

    Ujué's top restaurant, Mesón las Migas has a solid reputation for its traditional south Navarran food. Try sizzling meats cooked over an open wood fire…

  • Restaurante Europa

    Pamplona

    There's fine formal dining to be had in this modern white-tablecloth restaurant. Meals consist of very traditional Navarran and Basque dishes and the…

  • Casa Martija

    Navarra

    On a cobblestone lane, a short stroll from the bridge, Casa Martija serves coffees, wines and pastries, with tables out front. It's also a great spot for…

  • Asador Astarriaga

    Navarra

    With outdoor seating on the main square, this restaurant is popular with Galicia-bound pilgrims. The menu focuses on steaks and seafood.

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