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Restaurants in Zaragoza
Aragón has a cuisine built on meat, from the famous Teruel ham to mountain lamb. The plains of the Río Ebro produce much of Spain's native wheat and barley. Specialties of the Aragonese table include:
* Lamb or kid roasted on a spit
* Fried slices of Teruel ham with tomato sauce
* Wild trout from mountain streams
* Cecina (air-dried beef)
* Wild mushrooms and black truffles
* Artichokes stewed with local ham and almonds
Bal d’Onsera
Chef Josechu Corella’s creative contemporary cooking is a breath of fresh air in this Aragonese capital so often hostage to heavy meats and overcooked vegetables. Every plate is bright and beautifully composed, and could feature saffron-scented scallops with langostinos, poached egg…$$$Around Town- Spanish
Bodegón Azoque
Fish from Galicia, chorizo from Navarra, shrimp from Huelva: This cozy, rustic two-story restaurant excels at sourcing the best regional products from all over Spain. It has an extensive menu, with symbols detailing the ingredients in each dish—helpful if you’re a picky eater but…$$Around Town - Cafe
Doña Hipólita
Occupying an 1822 former tailor’s shop, with big windows overlooking the shady Plaza de San Felipe, this is one of the city’s prettiest spots for a casual breakfast or lunch, or coffee and cake anytime. Exposed brick walls and mismatched retro furnishings create a fun and funky vibe.…$Around Town La Rinconada de Lorenzo
An old-fashioned favorite, “Larry's Little Corner” has acquitted itself of stodginess by introducing a line of creative tapas that often sweep the local awards. It’s in the university area, so the bar is always hopping even when the dining room is quiet. The fare is traditional for…$$Around TownRestaurante Riskomar
With its self-consciously vanguardista design and unabashedly Basque menu, Riskomar offers a full-immersion dining experience of strong flavors, contrasting textures, and a little bit of culinary theater. Many dishes are prepared over an open flame in emulation of Basque master chef…$$$Around Town



