The monumental capital of the region of the Segarra is located in a central position between the main cities of the Principado. This contributed to the foundation of the Catalan Generalitat in this area, right next to the University of Cataluña. Here, everything there is to eat in Cervera is connected to the countryside and the earth.
Cervera, the capital of the region of La Segarra, has a gastronomy linked to the earth products. Their vegetable gardens produce excellent vegetables and fruits while it is common to find cultivations of cereals, olive trees and almond trees in these lands. The most common ranching is the pork. With this animal’s meat many delicious products such as morcilla (blood sausage), chorizo and longanizas are made, all of them with a great reputation. Pork is also the base to the most typical dish of Cervera: the Ahogado de la Segarra. The snails are other famous dish from the village, and here you will be lucky enough to eat countryside ones, instead of farming snails, which is how they are usually raised. The hunting brings quail, rabbit and wild boar meats. These can be eaten in stews, roasted or with escabeche. Cervera is the place where the famous herbs liquor Aroma de la Segarra is produced, the perfect digestive to finish any meal.
If you want to eat tapas in Cervera you should go to Pulpería Noia, a place that has a nice terrace where you will be able to enjoy different tasty portions that are not that generous. They base their gastronomy on the cuisine from Galicia. We recommend the octopus and the amazing wine Albariño. Another option if El Port, the perfect place to eat something small with your couple or your friends. The best option of to ask for many different portions and share them.
There are good places to eat in Cervera starting with L’Antic Forn, where the chefs mix different styles in order to create an original cuisine – or favorite dishes are the ones that mix Japanese with Mediterranan touches.
Another option when eating in Cervera is Marinada, a rustic restaurant with modern touches. The menu includes market cuisine prepared with quality products. The economical price is another plus from this place.
Finally, Can Lluis is another place to enjoy homemade food in a less formal way. We love it.
