Eating in Tavascan

Eating in Tavascan

The winter resort of Tavascan, also known as Pleta del Prat, is located in the center of a natural landscape, far away from the big urban centers, and influenced by the presence of the natural park of the Alt Pirineu. Eating in Tavascan means enjoying a gastronomy that offers dishes such as lamb meat to mushrooms and legumes. Let’s go!

When eating in Tavascan and its surroundings, you will find a gastronomy of a local essence famous for the reality of a place that, for centuries, has worked according to the rules of the seasonal products and the self-sufficiency.

The ranching is one of the main sources of food this region has. The lamb is one of the main meats here, specially thanks to the presence of the breed Xisqueta del Pallars. Also, the hunting and other ranching animals such as the calf are very popular when eating in Tavascan. The rivers from the Pyrenees are a great source of trout that can be roasted or fried. The legumes are the base to many traditional stews that warm the inhabitants up during the winter months.

During the fall, the mushrooms are the protagonists of the local cuisine, and can be served as a garnish or as the main ingredient of many traditional recipes. Regarding the desserts, if you are finishing your meal in Tavascan we suggest you to try the cherries with cognac and the caramel-coated nuts.

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In order to eat some delicious tapas, drive to Rialp (40 kilometers away), where the bar Pam is located. Chicken tears, hamburgers, hot dogs with great bread… The perfect place for a light tapeo and to recover strengths after a long day of ski.

If you want to eat combination dishes and quality bocadillos in Tavascan, do to the bar L’Escala, where you will find a welcoming service in a charming place.

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Bar Pam
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Bar L'Escala

It is possible to find great places to eat in Tavascan and its surroundings. The restaurant from the camping Bordes de Graus, in the highway that communicates the region of Tavascan with the ski slopes, offer a menu specialized in roasted meats and regional, simple and generous recipes.

Casa Feliu, also in Tavascan, is a rural house that has a restaurant with a simple cuisine. They follow the gastronomic tradition from these valleys of the Pyrenees of Lleida.

In the small village of Allins you will find the restaurant Saloria, that has a carte and a daily menu. Here you will be able to enjoy a broad selection of mountain and hunting recipes.

The restaurant Noguera is located in Llavorsí. This is a famous place thanks to its homemade cuisine, a simple one. They serve classical and traditional recipes that follow the local cuisine.

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Restaurante Bordes de Graus
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Restaurante Casa Feliu

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