Vinuesa, the Court of Pinares, is situated in the province of Soria beneath the Urbión and Cebollera mountain ranges and at the foot of the Curda del Pozo swamp. The beautiful town was a place of grass, large flocks of sheep and hunting grounds for the kings of Castile, so you can’t leave Vinuesa without eating some of the typical dishes prepared with lamb.
Situated next to the famous Laguna Negra, the town of Vinuesa offers a rich regional gastronomy. Enjoy the more traditional dishes, where products from the land (as opposed to the sea) are the main ingredients, in which you will definitely find in-season mushrooms. If you want advice regarding what to eat in Vinuesa, the typical dish is the lamb caldereta, which is lamb with mushrooms, garlic and sheep’s meat.
And if you’re a lover of sweets or classic breakfasts, you can’t miss the delicious natural butter, salted or sweet, with D.O.P. Mantequilla de Soria, which is made throughout the province. A typical drink is lemonade prepared with clear wine, sugar, lemon, and cinnamon sticks.
In the town of Vinuesa you’ll find various options for eating tapas. The first recommendation is Bar El Pescador, where you can’t miss the tortilla en salsa, torreznos, caracoles… Another possibility if the Bar Vinuesa, a place with a great atmosphere where they’ll serve you delicious tapas. You can also go to the restaurant at the hostel Revinuesa, which has a terrace and a tapas bar.
Here we highlight a few of the restaurants where you can eat in Vinuesa. At the restaurant in the hostel La Corte de los Pinares, they offer well-prepared traditional cuisine like mushroom scramble and lamb chops.
The restaurant Laguna Negra serves homemade food with a good quality-price ratio. The potajes are highly recommendable.
La Ferrería is an establishment that is most specialized in grilled meats, but without neglecting the other options linked to the culinary identity of this area. They have tasting menus and discounts for groups.
