Where to Eat in Huesca
Huesca is a food lover’s treat. This small Aragonese city sits at the foot of the Pyrenees, so mountain and farm produce shape every menu. Huesca is famous for ternasco, a tender young lamb that locals roast with simple herbs. You will also spot hearty migas, spicy longaniza sausage and wild truffles. Meanwhile, the pastry shops here are some of the best in Spain, thanks to the flaky trenza de Almudévar. Tapas bars fill the old town every evening, and Michelin inspectors have noticed the city too. Whether you want a quick bite or a long lunch, you will eat well. Below, we share our favourite places.
Traditional restaurants
Traditional spots are the heart of Huesca’s food scene. Expect friendly bars, honest cooking and plenty of local flavour. Most are busy at weekends, so book ahead where you can.
CervecerÃa PulperÃa La Plancha is a lively tapas bar known for its octopus and grilled bites. It scores 8.6 out of 10 across review sites from more than 1,100 reviews. Reviewers often mention the great atmosphere and the tasty tapas. A few say the wine is pricey. Get directions.
Bar Restaurante Antillón serves classic Aragonese cooking. It is known for its ternasco, so order the lamb here. Reviewers score it around 8.2 out of 10 from over 1,200 reviews. They praise the friendly service and the tasty food. Some guests find prices a little high, but most say the quality is worth it. Get directions.
Bar El Peñista sits close to the old town and the cathedral. It is known for its sunny terrace, croquetas and giant XXL sandwiches. Google users give it about 4.1 out of 5 from more than 400 reviews. Reviewers like the family-friendly feel and the good-quality fillings. Get directions.
D’Kañas is a tiny, charming bar in the old town. It is known for its homemade tapas and its hearty longaniza stew. Guests score it about 8.1 out of 10 across review sites. Reviewers love the friendly owner who serves you himself. One diner said the bravas could be better, but the rest impressed them. Get directions.
Cook Fiction, on Calle Ramiro el Monje, is known for creative tapas with a modern twist. The menu is large, so you can share lots of small plates. Local guides praise the quality and the imaginative dishes. I could not find a reliable score, so check the latest reviews before you go. Get directions.
Merendero El Temple cooks over a wood-fired oven. It is known for rustic dishes and good-value home cooking. Reviewers score it around 7.7 out of 10 from more than 1,100 reviews. Guests often mention the big portions, the fair prices and the tasty salads. Get directions.
Restaurante Can Pere is a cosy spot for home-style Aragonese food. It is known for snails, canelones, longaniza and roast lamb shoulder. Travellers often mention the generous portions and the homemade chips. Families also like that the kitchen happily cooks simple dishes for children. Review scores vary between sites, so check recent comments first. Get directions.
PastelerÃa Tolosana is the place for something sweet. The family has run a shop in Huesca since 1994. It is known for the trenza de Almudévar, a flaky pastry filled with nuts and raisins. Google reviewers rave about the trenzas, the buñuelos and the friendly staff. Try the coffee and a pastry for breakfast. Get directions.
Fine dining restaurants
Huesca punches above its weight for fine dining. Book well ahead for all three places below, especially at weekends.
Lillas Pastia is Huesca’s Michelin-starred favourite. It is known as the “house of truffles”, with black truffle in dishes all year. Google users give it 4.5 out of 5 from around 900 reviews. Reviewers praise the polished service and the elegant tasting menus. The restaurant sits in the CÃrculo Oscense, near the Plaza Navarra. Get directions.
Tatau Bistro offers creative cooking in a relaxed setting. It is known for modern small plates, and it has earned Michelin recognition. Reviewers rate it about 8.6 out of 10 from more than 2,300 reviews. Diners often mention the lovely presentation and the staff, who explain each dish. Prices are reasonable for this level of cooking. Get directions.
Las Torres has served Aragonese food for over 30 years. It is known for traditional recipes with a modern touch, and it holds a Michelin Plate. Google users rate it 4.6 out of 5 from nearly 900 reviews. Reviewers like the choice between à la carte and tasting menus. It also has a loyal local following. Get directions.
Budget friendly restaurants
Eating well in Huesca does not cost a fortune. Many places serve a set lunch, called a menú del dÃa. It usually includes a starter, a main, dessert and a drink.
El Origen, on the Plaza del Justicia, earns a Michelin Bib Gourmand for good value. It is known for local, organic produce and for ternasco and slow-cooked stews. Reviewers give it around 8.2 out of 10 from nearly 2,000 reviews. Diners often mention the great-value set menus and the attentive service. Book ahead, as it closes on Wednesdays. Get directions.
Comomelocomo is a relaxed place for tapas and home-style stews. Its lunch menu has been around the €13 mark, so check current prices. Reviewers score it about 7.4 out of 10 from more than 5,000 reviews. Guests mention the speedy service and the gluten-free tapas. There is also a lovely outdoor terrace. Get directions.
Bar Hifer is a friendly local bar with tasty tapas and home-cooked dishes. It is known for its salad, croquetas and tortilla. Reviewers rate it around 8.0 out of 10 from over 650 reviews. Guests regularly mention the fair prices, so it works for a quick lunch. Get directions.
Huesca is also a great base for food trips. For more Aragonese flavours, try the nearby towns of Barbastro or Jaca. You can also compare menus in Zaragoza. Whatever you choose, come hungry!