Bar Monasterio
A classic tapas bar founded in 1944, renowned for its modern, innovative pintxos and gourmet skewers.
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Bar Monasterio
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Must-see attractions
A classic tapas bar founded in 1944, renowned for its modern, innovative pintxos and gourmet skewers.
"Best tapas in Pamplona by far!"
Visit During Off-Peak Hours
Avoid potential mediocre service by visiting during less busy times.
Don't Miss the Tortilla
The tortilla with castañas, foie, and truffle oil is a must-try, highly praised by reviewers.
Quick Facts
Cuisine
Spanish Tapas
Price
Mid-range
Phone
+34 948 77 47 58
Address
C. Espoz y Mina, 11, 31002 Pamplona, Navarra, Spain
Highlights
Discover the most iconic attractions and experiences
Gourmet Tortilla with Truffle Oil
Experience the unique tortilla with castañas, foie, and truffle oil, a highly recommended delicacy.
Innovative Pintxos
Savor creative and well-presented pintxos like pulled oxtail and steak tartare for a modern culinary journey.
Award-Winning Modern Tapas
Discover exquisite, innovative tapas served with impeccable presentation, earning numerous accolades.
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Visit During Off-Peak Hours
Avoid potential mediocre service by visiting during less busy times.
Don't Miss the Tortilla
The tortilla with castañas, foie, and truffle oil is a must-try, highly praised by reviewers.
Explore Diverse Pintxos
Try the pulled oxtail and steak tartare for a flavorful and varied pintxo experience.
Pair with Regional Wines
Enhance your meal by choosing from their good selection of regional wines.
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from all over the internet
Visit During Off-Peak Hours
Avoid potential mediocre service by visiting during less busy times.
Don't Miss the Tortilla
The tortilla with castañas, foie, and truffle oil is a must-try, highly praised by reviewers.
Explore Diverse Pintxos
Try the pulled oxtail and steak tartare for a flavorful and varied pintxo experience.
Pair with Regional Wines
Enhance your meal by choosing from their good selection of regional wines.
What Travellers Say
Reviews Summary
Bar Monasterio is celebrated for its innovative and exquisitely presented gourmet tapas, particularly its unique tortilla variations and creative pintxos. Reviewers consistently praise the high quality of ingredients and the reasonable prices, making it a top choice for tapas in Pamplona. However, some diners have noted that service can become mediocre during peak busy hours.
"One of the tasty tortillas and pinchos in Pamplona.
Try their tortilla 😋with castañas, foie and truffle oil - very tasty.
Also try pincho Chuleta 🥩- small but tasty steak.
Regional wines 🍷 - good choice.
But when many people service is mediocre (("
Nadia Rozumna
"Feels like this is the first gourmet tapa place I've visited. Exquisite bites well presented. From looking at the walls, Monasterio has won many awards already. Highly recommended!"
Dominik Schweizer
"Great spot for modern, innovative tapas. Amazing quality and service for a reasonable price. The two dishes pictured were our favourites"
Harry J
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Frequently Asked Questions
The tortilla with castañas, foie, and truffle oil is highly recommended, as are the pintxos like pulled oxtail and steak tartare.
Yes, Bar Monasterio offers vegetarian and vegan options, including a vegan heura burger.
Yes, Bar Monasterio is suitable for celiacs and offers gluten-free options.
To avoid potentially mediocre service during busy periods, it's advisable to visit during off-peak hours.
Absolutely! Bar Monasterio offers a good selection of regional wines to complement your meal.
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She explained the pintxos at Bar Monasterio were “muy creativo”. Muy creativo and muy delicioso!. I followed her suggestions for my next 2 pintxos – thinly sliced scallops in some delectable sauce I can’t describe and tasty shrimp dumplings.
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