Vegetarians will love the orchard-and-field focus at Cocina de Ramón, a stylish eatery in the centre of Logroño. Situated opposite the central market, from which all its ingredients are sourced, it offers vegetable-centred starters such as grilled leeks from the neighbouring hamlet of Varea cooked in an almond sauce, and artichokes from the coastal village of Santoña, served with a black garlic purée. If taken as part of the superb-value set menus, these starters are followed by mains of meat or fish and dessert (drinks are not included).

The headlining Michelin-starred restaurant at the Marqués de Riscal hotel and winery dazzles with its creative multicourse menus. Sweeping views and Frank…

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La Cocina de Ramón, a charming restaurant in Logroño’s old quarter, is the epitome of owner-chef Ramón Piñeiro’s deep passion for the culinary arts. This Michelin Bib Gourmand establishment’s warm and inviting atmosphere captures the essence of traditional home-style cooking, incorporating modern touches and constantly evolving flavors. Situated just a stone’s throw from the cathedral, the restaurant’s restored interior, adorned with exposed brickwork, sets the stage for a delightful dining experience.

En algún momento del viaje hay que reservar tiempo para actividades culturales. El Museo de La Rioja abre los domingos por la mañana y guarda una colección que habla de la historia de la comunidad desde la Prehistoria a la actualidad, dentro de lo que fuera el Palacio de Espartero, un edificio de mediados del siglo XVIII. Por su parte, la Sala Amós Salvador expone arte contemporáneo y ha acogido diferentes exposiciones de artistas como Rafael Canogar o la faceta como fotógrafo de Carlos Saura.

Just a few streets away from the cathedral in Logroño lies La Cocina de Ramón, ably led by Ramón Piñeiro and his hard-working team. The local market is less than 100 metres away, so fresh produce takes centre stage, particularly the region’s native vegetables, which Piñeiro works into a great many of his recipes. Delicious, hearty, filling food ideal after a long day of travelling and drinking wine.

El chef Ramón Piñeiro tuvo muy claro desde el principio que en tiempos de pandemia, adaptarse a las circunstancias era la mejor opción. La cocina riojana más tradicional no debería faltar en la mesa, así que las pochas con trufas, la menestras de verduras, las albóndigas, los callos guisados, la paletilla de cordero, el rabo de toro o el rodaballo puede ahora disfrutarse en casa.

If you are eating in Logroño, we recommend you La Cocina de Ramón because it is one of the most popular places. Here, many classic recipes are cooked, but some other innovative touches are usually added to the presentation of the dishes. They have many different menus and they also participate in several gastronomic journeys.

La Cocina de Ramón: This modern restaurant is located a few steps away from the Mercado de Abastos, the source of its ingredients. Grilled meats and seafood are the specialities here, but there’s also a vegetarian section. Slow roasted pork shoulder and sweet grilled shallots are some of the dishes worth trying.

Bright and modern, this fresh-market restaurant is one of the most seasonal in Logroño, changing plates as the harvest changes from spring to fall, and relying on root vegetables, meat, and cold-water fish in the winter. The fixed-price menus are often a real steal, as the chef loves…

This is certainly the case of José Luis Vicente Gómez at Cachetero, as well as José Félix Rodríguez at La Galería* and Ramón Piñeiro at La Cocina de Ramón, without forgetting Joaquín Aragón at **_La Quisquillosa, Aitor Esnal and his Wine Fandango* and Carlos Martínez at Iruña_**.

For lunch, head to La Cocina de Ramón, a highly-rated restaurant known for its innovative take on traditional Riojan cuisine. Afterward, explore the historic streets of Logroño and visit landmarks such as the Concatedral de Santa María de la Redonda and Calle del Laurel.

Ramón Piñeiro’s place is small and offers a distintictive family atmosphere. It is located at the center of Logroño. The restaurant´s main argument is Riojan traditional quality cuisine, but they do not rule out dishes from other regions.

* * This Spain Street Photography and Food Tour was made possible by Spain Tourism Board, Turkish Airlines, Madrid Tourism, Visit Barcelona, La Rioja Tourism, Donostia San Sebastian Tourism and Convention Bureau and Turismo Bilbao.

El Restaurante La Cocina de Ramón, ubicado en Logroño, ofrece una renovada cocina riojana elaborada con los productos de la región. Algunas de sus especialidades son las verdura de temporada, la trufa en temporada, los pescados...

We were incredibly fortunate to be hosted by the owner-chef Ramon Pineiro preparing our meal, course by course, in front of us. His cooking was a very modern take on traditionally inspired cuisine -fabulous!