Location: Ponferrada
Top Restaurants in Ponferrada
Top Things to do in Ponferrada
Where to Eat in Ponferrada: The Best Restaurants and Bars
Ponferrada (Spanish pronunciation: [pomfeˈraða], from the Latin Pons Ferrata, Iron Bridge) is the capital city of El Bierzo in the Province of León, Spain. It lies on Sil River and it is completely surrounded by mountains. It is the last major town on the French route of the Camino de Santiago before it reaches Santiago de Compostela. In 2008, it had a population of 69,769.
Things to do in Ponferrada
1. Restaurante Mencia
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 222 reviews
Reviewed By FlaviaPacheco - Curitiba, PR
I had the menu del peregrino for 10 euros including a glass of wine. The food was superbe. The owner is a great friendly guy. It is a relaxed and pleasant place to go after walking or biking the camino. I highly reccomend.
2. Doce Torres
Overall Ratings
4 based on 118 reviews
Reviewed By MichaelT_Brussels - Brussels, Belgium
This is one of the hidden gems of Ponferrada. Located opposite the castle, it offers tasty food at very democratic prices. The wine recommendations (including local wines from star winemakers such as Raúl Pérez) were fantastic, and so was the Executive Menu (a steal at €20). There is a cheaper €12 menu which is just as good. Highly recommended if you want to eat out in style in this pleasant town without breaking the bank.
3. Restaurante Azul Montearenas
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 238 reviews
Reviewed By Alvaro H
I've been several times in the last 10 years for lunch and for dinner, with my wife, with colleages, and everybody along these years has the same impression: excelent!!!
Great food well prepared and presented , lovely staff , room very comfortable and nice, spacious tables, comfortable chairs, very good service, great product quality, large and very bright dining room.
When I travel to Ponferrada I eat here at least once.
4. Venecia Steakhouse
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 358 reviews
Reviewed By Acinom13 - Roma
Fue ya dos veces ! And tonight I'm going again ! Excellent meat, perfectly cook. Very polite and friendly the owner. The restaurant to go to when in Ponferrada !
5. La Bodeguilla
Overall Ratings
4 based on 165 reviews
A classic Ponferrada with a traditional and high quality cuisine. A nice gastronomic experience with lots of variety in a cozy place with a lot of identity.
Reviewed By Ant397 - Sydney, Australia
Really good food and a great location for lunch. We loved the waiters who helped us a lot. At night they have la liga on telly which is very spanish.
6. El Bodegon
Overall Ratings
4 based on 655 reviews
Reviewed By PauloMystical - Figueira da Foz, Portugal
Friend potatoes with hot sauce ... Wonderful ... Mussels with hot sauce ... Divine. This is a great place to try these two dishes. You'll be amazed how good they taste. Simply Fantastic !
7. Restaurante La Casona
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 271 reviews
Reviewed By nibel2015 - Ponferrada, Spain
The restaurant is housed in a large stone house, next to the town's church. Classy decoration, excellent service, and delicious food. And, remarkable, we paid €17.50 per person, which is nearly the same you pay for a menu in less deserving places. I highly recommend it, and will certainly go back. All was very good, but desserts were heavenly.
Try coffee custard with chocolate ice cream and vanilla ice cream with caramelized chestnuts. Unbelievable.
8. Braseria Daniella
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 140 reviews
Reviewed By Carolina D
We got there on a Wednesday night closer to 10 pm. We were welcomed by the chef/owner, Dani.
We ordered a bottle of a local winery, and Dani provided a small plate with roasted veggies, while we waited for our dinner. My husband ordered the setas (mushrooms), and I ordered the mussels. Both plates were not only delicious, but also different from all traditional plates offer everywhere else locally. Then he presented us with a "parilla" , an assortment of meats ( chicken, veal, and beef). The meats were cooked to perfection, and the smoke flavor from the real wood fire grill was out of this world!
For dessert, I had the homemade oanacota, and my husband had the vanilla mouse.These dessert belong to a 5 stars restaurant.
If you are looking for something different and high quality, and also reasonable, this is the place to go!
9. Restaurante La Fragata
Overall Ratings
4 based on 199 reviews
Reviewed By Espárrago V - Madrid, Spain
Siguiendo las recomendaciones de tripadvisor y de conocidos de la zona, fuimos a este sitio ubicado en un polígono industrial. El local es un bar de toda la vida, y el pulpo una delicia. No hay mucho más en la carta y por la noche no hay de todo, por ejemplo, no suele haber mejillones. Por la noche no hay pulpo hasta las 21:00, por lo menos cuando estuve yo, y las raciones se acabaron en un rato. Cierra los lunes.
10. Restaurant 7 Sillas
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 382 reviews
Reviewed By Phil D - Rugby, United Kingdom
Overnight stop in Ponferrada found us eating here on our wedding anniversary evening.
What can we add to confirm how excellently we were treated. From Annah, who went out of her way to interpret the menu into English, to the helpfulness of everyone else there. You can tell this is a family run place, the customer comes 1st &, happily, there is nothing forced about it. They genuinely want you to enjoy everything. By the way, the food is top class too ! Hats raised to the '7 Sillas' , & a hearty ' thank you' from us both. For the first time ever I would have awarded more than 5 stars.
