El Ritual Apartamento

A leading name in plant-based cuisine in Spain! This famous restaurant, where we are told of a family tradition of hospitality that dates back to 1952, is presented with a refurbished interior in the main room (where there is even a small olive tree), two reserved areas on the upper floor and an attractive terrace. The à la carte, offering a good deal of variety, including traditional dishes, such as stewed snails, as well as a good selection of meat and fish, is supported by two set menus: Business and Degustación de Verduras.

Centrally located along a pedestrian street, this modern restaurant takes its name from an expression that the area’s older inhabitants once used to refer to those who were attracted to the more luxurious things in life and who wouldn’t eat just anything! Chef Cristóbal Castillo, who spent many years working alongside the award-winning Francis Paniego (El Portal de Echaurren, Ezcaray), has the firm intention of showcasing the products of the Rioja region from a more contemporary angle, with a strong focus on fresh ingredients straight from the market. The à la carte, split into evocatively nam