Casa Lola

On the outskirts of this small town, inside an industrial-looking warehouse, there is a restaurant that stands out from the usual aesthetic of Castilian establishments, as it plays with design and a punk aesthetic with a religious background. it is no surprise that the incandescent grills in the open kitchen take centre stage and see themselves as ‘the church of embers, where tradition and avant-garde are forged’. The young chef Anaí Meléndez, who left the world of advertising for the restaurant business to return to her hometown, demonstrates great mastery in working with fire and offers visi

It has always been said that wheat (“trigo” in Spanish) is the gold of Castille, hence its historical importance to the region.The restaurant, located just a few steps from the cathedral, reflects the strong passion that chef Víctor Martín has for his cuisine. Alongside his wife Noemí Martínez, a renowned sommelier who runs the dining room, he focuses on creative and contemporary cooking with strong roots in tradition, and is based on his relationship with small suppliers and their superb local produce and ingredients (vegetables from Tudela de Duero, pigeon from Tierra de Campos, chestnuts fr

An interesting gourmet option in the centre of the city, located at the foot of the emblematic Santa María de La Antigua church, one of the indisputable icons of Valladolid architecture.The restaurant, preceded by a terrace that is almost always full of university students, features a contemporary yet informal gastro-bar (Crisol) where you can order the daily menu as well as fun dishes designed for sharing. The restaurant’s so-called gastronomic space, with its open-view kitchen and decorative details inspired by the molecular cuisine that has lent the restaurant the second half of its name, i

Haute cuisine 20 metres underground? This restaurant makes it possible. After training in some of the finest establishments, Canary Islander Nauzet Betancort has taken the reins at El Hilo de Ariadna, the beautiful, maze-like 15th-century Mudejar-style wine cellar hidden beneath the town of Rueda in Valladolid (accessible by stairs or lift). The delicate, contemporary and ever-consistent menu (impressively complemented by a tasting menu) is always centred around the best possible ingredients and has close ties with the restaurant’s surroundings (we especially enjoyed the trilogy of Castilian t

Boneless pig's trotters and sweet potato curry cream; gyoza stuffed with pancetta and prawns, with Cantonese sauce and Chinese chives; grilled Iberian pork with sour apple cream, candied endive and demi-glace... This restaurant, located near the Plaza de Toros, continues to win over visitors and fill up every day. The restaurant, with a classic-contemporary atmosphere not bereft of a certain elegance, is expertly run by Manuel Soler and Esther Ovejero, with Manuel in the kitchen and Esther emanating kindness in the various dining areas (including the bar). What's on offer? Traditional cuisine

If you’re celebrating a special occasion and are on the lookout for a restaurant with plenty of charm, look no further than this eatery located in the “Pinar de Antequera”, a residential development on the outskirts of Valladolid, which continues to surprise thanks to its landscaped surroundings and feel of a Menorcan farmhouse – the latter enhanced by the welcoming open fireplaces that provide the perfect ambience for a romantic candlelit supper. Here, the honest, traditional cuisine has been given an impressive modern makeover, including highly memorable dishes such as goat with alioli, beef

Behind the unpretentious façade of this restaurant (Chivo is the nickname for the family that runs it), you’ll find a simple bar and two dining rooms, one for the set menu, the other for à la carte dining (the latter also features a private space with a rustic yet elegant feel). The verbally presented menu includes homemade stews and a good daily selection of fish, most of which are cooked on the grill.