NRuta Ponferrada

Restaurants nearby

• Mu•na★ Michelin Occupying the Casa de Las Bombas, opposite the Castillo de los Templarios, Mu•na’s Arabic name (meaning “desire”) alludes to its desire to satisfy our appetite and our tastebuds. Here, owner-chef Samuel Naveira works with both passion and enthusiasm in this contemporary setting where the decorative ants embellishing the walls are somewhat unusual but are a metaphor for the hard work and effort of the entire team. His cuisine, which he showcases on a single, highly original tasting menu (Ikigai) introduces us to cuisine that plays with a fusion from around the globe while extolling the virtues 14.6km
• CoscoloBib This delightful village is famous for its “Cocido Maragato”, a dish that for centuries has, against convention, been served here in reverse order (first the meat, then the chickpeas, followed by the soup at the end). At Coscolo, the special feature of this legendary recipe is that it is prepared with products that are smoked, cured and prepared on the property using ingredients sourced from the local area. To this stew the Navarra-born chef here likes to add tiny details that add even more personality, hence the change of name of the dish on the menu to that of his restaurant (“Cocido Coscolo”31.9km
• La LecheríaBib Famous for its artisanal blankets and bedspreads, Val de San Lorenzo is a small village just a few kilometres from Astorga in the heart of the Maragatería region in the province of León. This restaurant, occupying an old stone house that was once used as a dairy (hence its name), boasts a decidedly rustic yet meticulous decor which provides the backdrop for an à la carte of traditionally based cooking (cured meat croquettes; “false” duck risotto with wild mushrooms; pistachio biscuit with raspberry mousse and lemon ice-cream etc), impressively complemented by a tasting menu (served to the whol35.7km
• Las TermasBib This family-run restaurant, just a few metres from the palace designed by Gaudí, boasts a spacious dining room featuring ochre walls and wood furnishings that create a very welcoming feel. Although it offers other dishes based around local and regional ingredients, the undoubted star of the show here is its signature and ever-present “Cocido Maragato” stew (closed price menu, wine and coffee included). The unique feature of this dish is that, contrary to usual practice, it is served in reverse order with the meat first, followed by the chickpeas and lastly the soup. You can also purchase Las T37.5km
• La Tronera La Tronera shares a building with a small rural hotel, making it the perfect setting for a short break. The single, seasonally inspired tasting menu is centred on an updated take on traditional cuisine that always champions local ingredients, many produced by the restaurant itself.26.2km

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