Eating in Lleida

Eating in Lleida

This important center of communications has had an incredible history. This can be seen through the monuments of the village, such as the cathedral, which is also a fortress. If you want to eat in Lleida you will find a varied gastronomy, rich in different flavors.

The city of Lleida has a cuisine that reunites the contemporary propositions with the gastronomic tradition of these lands. One of the characteristics of this place is the existance of vegetable gardens, close to the Segre river. All kinds of fruits and legumes are obtained from them, such as the Pears of Lleida with D.O.P.. Another vegetable from the region is the calçot, which is usually served with romesco sauce.

The most common meat is the pork, and with it many embutidos (sausage) are prepared in the region of Catalonia, a place with the biggest variety of delicatessen. Complete the experience of eating in Lleida with the classic Pa Pagès Català with I.G.P., which is very common in the are, and a piece of the delicious cheese from L’Alt Urgell and the Cerdanya. The snails are one of the most appreciated dishes in Lleida, and they can be prepared a la llauna, with sanfaina, brutesca and in many other ways. Another typical dish is the grilled meat, which is still being prepared with firewood in some places. Lleida celebrates the party of the Aplec de Caracol during May, a fair that attracts around two hundred people every year.

Other specialties that are common in the bakeries and food stores from the city are the cocas and the panadons, which are large empanadillas stuffed with spinach, raisin and pine nuts. Regarding the desserts, the city is famous due to the use of the butter of L’Alt Urgell and the Cerdanya (with D.O.P.), the turrón from Agramunt (with I.G.P.) and the elaboration of the granados, which are almond sweets that received their name from the composer Enrique Granados. The cuisine from Lleida can be served with the oil with D.O.P. Les Garriges and with some of the wines D.O. Costers del Serge or cava, produced in the city.

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Gilda is a traditional tapas bar that has a retro touch in their current decoration. We love their vermouth and patatas bravas with a slightly spicy homemade sauce.

Portions and tapas will be waiting for you in the bar Roma, as eating a portion of fried eggs or some delicious croquetas is a pleasure in Lleida. This place is usually full, so don’t go there too late.

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Bar Gilda
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Bar Roma

In order to eat quality dishes in Lleida you should go to the restaurant Ferreruela, where you can order their delicious snails. This is an intimate place where seasonal food is made using local products.

In Aimia you will have the possibility of eating in the counter of the restaurant with the same comfort you would have in a table. Creative gastronomy with delicious sea products.

Some tasty snails cooked at the Cal Brualla style is exactly what you need to enjoy the Catalan gastronomy. They have a menu with a great caldoso rice. The restaurant is decorated with art and they prepare an excellent Mediterranean food.

Fish and meat is what you will find in the menu of L’àlzumar. A delicious food with a nice and welcoming service. Classual is an elegant place that serves Mediterranean food with fusion touches. You can make reservations for big groups.

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Restaurante Ferreruela
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Restaurante Aimia

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