Old standby restaurants like Gaucho, Rodero and Josetxo serve up extravagant spreads of pinchos like fried octopus and duck liver. Wineries outside of town (called bodegas) let visitors slow-sip their rioja from homemade wineskin pouches called botas. Even dives with tattooed bartenders and dusty New Order records hanging behind the bar display assortments of pinchos that look as dazzlingly colorful as a Joan Miró artwork.

Family-run Rodero is one of the three Michelin-starred Pamplona restaurants. Diners are seated in a simple space, amid a modern mix of wooden flooring, low lighting and wainscoted walls. The fireworks are reserved for the plates, with unusual and creative concoctions such as smoked eel with cockles, chili peppers and a bean nectar, whatever that is.

For a memorable meal, book a table at this Michelin-starred, family-run restaurant just east of the bullring. Celebrated chef Koldo Rodero uses premium…

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El restaurante El Molino de Urdániz, bajo la dirección de David Yárnoz, seguirá siendo el único en Navarra con dos estrellas Michelin, logradas en 2007 y 2018. Ubicado en un antiguo caserón navarro en la ruta del Camino de Santiago, es el lugar perfecto para disfrutar de la cocina navarra de siempre traída hasta nuestros días de manera honesta, reflexiva y creativa. Yárnoz, quien se formó en la escuela de Luis Irizar y pasó por las cocinas de Akelarre, Rodero, El Celler de Can Roca o Mugaritz, asumió el liderazgo del restaurante familiar en 2004 y con su trabajo ha logrado incluso exportar la marca y abrir una réplica en la ciudad de Taipei que también tiene dos estrellas y eleva el cómputo global de brillos del chef a 4.

Welcome to Restaurante Rodero, where your taste buds are about to embark on a culinary adventure in the delightful city of Pamplona!. Known as the "Foodie Haven," this charming establishment will teleport you to a world where food can make even a bull run in excitement. Prepare yourself for an unforgettable dining experience, where Chef Rodero's dishes marry tradition with a sprinkle of whimsy, leaving you both satisfied and tempted to lick the plate (but please, it’s frowned upon).

Su cocina con raíces tradicionales y el ambiente familiar que desprende este restaurante lo hace único. Sus hermanas Goretti y Verónica comandan a la perfección la sala, mientras que Koldo Royo, se ocupa de la cocina. Su madre vigila a los tres mientras pregunta a las mesas si todo marcha a la perfección y siempre la respuesta se repite, sí.

Two Pamplona restaurants have been awarded Michelin stars: Rodero, with the great Spanish chef Koldo Rodero; and Europa, at the hand of Pilar Idoate. These establishments embody the fusion of haute cuisine, each chef's signature style and top-quality products from Navarre.

Creativity drives Koldo Rodero, head chef at this family-run, one-star Michelin restaurant near the bullring. Seafood is a cherished delight, delivered daily from Atlantic fishing ports. The crème foie with a veil of Garnacha, quince and pine nuts is simply scrumptious.

Rodero: What started as a family business more than 40 years ago has now become one of the city’s Michelin-star restaurants. Chef Koldo Rodero runs the show here, presenting tasting menus that include dishes such as potato and truffle omelette and the lobster lasagna.

The majority of the cuisine is traditional but some restaurants like Rodero are breaking with tradition. The restaurant in the Hotel La Perla enjoys great prestige. The cafe Iruña is one of the most emblematic places in the city.

Monday: Closed, Tuesday: 1:30 – 3:30 PM, Wednesday: 1:30 – 3:30 PM, 9:00 – 10:30 PM, Thursday: 1:30 – 3:30 PM, 9:00 – 10:30 PM, Friday: 1:30 – 3:30 PM, 9:00 – 10:30 PM, Saturday: 1:30 – 3:30 PM, 9:00 – 10:30 PM, Sunday: Closed

Signature dishes by Koldo Rodero using luxury ingredients, with enjoyable surprises each season. This restaurant’s great achievement is soaring into the modern culinary stratosphere by preparing traditional Navarran cuisine.

If you’re looking for something more substantial than pintxos (and your budget permits), swanky Rodero serves fabulous full meals at Michelin-star standards. While it’s no bargain, a meal here won’t break the bank either.

Restaurante Rodero: Calle Emilio Arrieta, 3 (003494822803) It is the perfect combination of traditional and modern cuisine. The owners are some of the most elegant ladies in town, always a great pleasure!!

Rodero – Michelin-starred, elegant setting, contemporary Navarran menus, and a long family tradition of culinary excellence. Address: Calle de Emilio Arrieta, 3, 31002 Pamplona. Phone: +34 948 225 438

This Michelin-starred restaurant blends traditional Navarrese flavors with modern innovation, creating a truly unique dining experience. 🔥 Must-Try Dish: Roasted lamb with rosemary honey

Another great place to go to is Rodero, a place that also has a Michelin star. The cooking here is attractive and innovative. They also have many different special menus.

Some of these restaurants include Europa, Rodero, Josetxo, Egües or Zaldiko. Be sure to make a reservation well in advance.