You get nothing less than excellent homemade Castillian cooking in this traditional restaurant. Choose from a menu featuring roast suckling pig, baked goat's meat, tender lamb chops or beef from Ávila. As for fish, there's grilled turbot, monkfish and hake. And don't forget the panaché of fresh vegetables. Rice pudding, chocolate truffles, lemon mousse or apples soaked in cognac are just some of the delicacies on offer. There are over 200 different varieties of wine available and you'll not be surprised to hear that it has won many gastronomic prizes since it opened in 1966. Many of the rich and famous staying at the nearby Gran Hotel enjoy eating here.
Many people in Salamanca prefer eating pinchos (like tapas) to traditional three-course meals, and they often choose this place because their raciones (larger-sized portions) are very generous. At this bar, with the Plaza Mayor nearby and on a pedestrian street, you can enjoy pinchos morunos (pork kebab marinated in paprika and olive oil), grilled chops, cuttlefish, squid, omelettes, mussels, cheese, cured pork loin and anchovies at very reasonable prices. You can order some local wine and sit at any of their wooden tables in order to share several of these raciones and pinchos with friends.
A fun place for diners in the city, Restaurante Zazu Bistro is a cozy French and Italian restaurant where love blossoms. The romantic atmosphere as well as the classy decor is sure to impress your partner. The food is delicious as well and features a variety of dishes like cheesy Risotto, Penne Rigatte and a range of salads. There is a beautiful terrace where you can spend glorious evenings in fine weather.
El Alquimista is a classy restaurant in Salamanca that serves a range of delightful Spanish meals in a cozy ambience. Drop by and experience the friendliness of the staff as they ensure your comfort. The decor is beautiful. The background music is also wonderful and adds to the charm of the meal. The main highlights are the salmon tartare and the lamb and potato gnochhi.