The best preserved walled city in Europe is in Spain and Ávila is a monument in itself. Not for nothing its old town is declared a World Heritage Site. So, although a single day is enough to visit the most relevant, it is worth spending the night there to also enjoy its tranquility, without tourists. It is perfect for a weekend getaway and for eat a good steak after having whetted your appetite strolling through its palaces and temples.
Stork Bar
Christ of the Battles Street, 10 (05001)
A small and traditional bar, easy to find and highly recommended by locals and visitors. The portions are abundant and their menu highlights the skewers that, in addition, are served with each meal. Also beware of dishes like chimichurri chicken or marinated bacon, recommended by diners. They also have a wide variety of imported beers.
sanjuaniego restaurant
Calle Río Adaja, 2 (05004)
Specialized in all kinds of meats, his kitchen is full of flavors and sensations. Among the dishes that stand out on their menu are roast beef, suckling pig, kid and lamb, as well as veal sweetbreads. However, they also offer appetizing fresh fish and, for dessert, at dessert time, diners cannot miss their homemade preparations. They provide services daily menu, celebration menu and a la carte menu.
Meson Gredos
Calle Comuneros de Castilla, 4 (05001)
Next to the town hall square is this neighborhood bar with traditional inn decor, incredible tapas and generous portions. The food stands out for its good quality. To highlight, above all, the look of his knuckle. If you want to try typical Ávila dishes such as chorizo mincemeat montadito, gizzards, stewed wild boar meat, torreznos… here you will be in the right place. At the bar they have already prepared appetizers, montaditos, toasts… to choose from with the drink.
D’Maria’s corner
Lieutenant Arevalo Square, 6 (05001)
Kitchen exquisite and extensive menu in an establishment easy to find but away from the hustle and bustle. With a cozy decoration that invites you to enjoy a copious meal. In addition to tapas and meats (including the typical Ávila steak), it is a place where you can also eat delicious rice dishes.
Flanagan’s
Lieutenant Arevalo Square, 6 (05001)
This place in Ávila can boast that everything on the menu is very good. In it we can find simple dishes such as sandwiches, portions, hamburgers, etc. but always exquisite. Also, they have kitchen open until quite late.
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