The capital of the active tourism of the Pyrenees is located between the rivers Segre and Valiria. This episcopal center has had a special role since the high Middle Ages. Everything there is to eat in La Sau d’Urgell is related to the region of L’Alt Urgell, where the village is located.
La Seu d’Urgell and its surroundings have historically depended on the ranching, hunting and agriculture. Recipes such as the mountain stews are the most characteristic of the gastronomic offer, which you will be able to eat along with the Pa Pagès Català, a product with I.G.P.. Here you will be able to try the rice from Urgell, difrent types of hunting meats (such as wild boar, deer and quail), the escudella (a typical stew from the region), sesonal mushrooms, snails a la llanura, trinxai (a dish made of cabbage, potatoes, bacon and garlic), the pork paws, cod stews and grilled meats such as the calf, which has its own IGP.
Without a doubt, the best thing to eat in La Seu d’Urgell is the cheese and the butter from l’Alt de Urgell and la Cerdanya, both products protected with the stamp D.O.P.. Generally, the cheese factories of the region offer the possibility of visiting the production process of their products. Also, during the month of October the Fair of the Artisan Cheese from the Pyrenees takes place in the village.
When eating tapas in La Seu d’Urgell the best option if the Bar Plana, a typical village place where they will treat you as one more neighbor. The tapas are delicious, specially their meatballs and razor shells. Perfect to go with some friends.
The Bar Celler is another place where you can eat some tapas. They prepare traditional food with quality products and well prepared dishes.
Arbeletxe is a small but charming place, with a beautiful decoration. Their menu only costs 13 Euros, and flavor, quality and presentation are reunited in every single dish. They have great prices. This is one of the best restaurants to eat in La Seu d’Urgell.
If you are looking for an innovative cuisine that is also tasty, PKtus is the place for you. Here you will also be able to enjoy their delicious menu for only 15 Euros. Save some space for the dessert, as their homemade sweets are truly unique.
Finally, if you want to try the authentic snails of the valley in La Seu d’Urgell, go to the restaurant Brasería Casa Nostra. Their homemade cannelloni are excellent. They generally have good prices.
