Eating in San Juan de la Peña

Eating in San Juan de la Peña

The monastic set that can be visited here is one of the main and most important touristic places of Aragón. The gastronomy of San Juan de la Peña is based in the old recipes and in the tradition of Aragón.

In the sourrondings we find places such as Jaca, Santa Cruz de la Serós (with a romanic church that must be visited) or Santa Cilia de Jaca which have restauration services where to enjoy some of the better known recipes of the local cuisine. Starting by the roasted ternasco and grilled meats, the ajoarriero or the migas to the chilindrón chiken or the trout with Iberic ham.

caracoles san juan pena
trucha con jamon

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The only option for eating in San Juan de la Peña is the hostel of the monastery. The menu is based on regional specialties and there are many rooms to celebrate weddings and all kind of events.

The rest of the establishments in San Juan de la Peña are located in Santa Cruz de la Serós. O’Fogaril is one of the most apreciated restaurants in the area. It is specialised in grilled meats and in other classic forms of the traditional recipe book of Aragón.

The restaurant Santa Cruz de la Serós offers a variety of options in its menu which is based in the tradition of Aragón.

Another option is the restaurant Espantabrujas, also with a classic cut and where the wood oven is one of the main elements of its kitchen and is used to prepare both meats and pizzas.

comer san juan pena restaurante hospederia monasterio
Restaurante Hospedería del Monasterio
comer san juan pena restaurante ofogaril
Restaurante O’Fogaril

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