Tourists aplenty flock to Restaurante José María, eager to try its famous roasted suckling pig, a melt-in-your-mouth experience. There are also vegetarian salads and stews, dozens of croquettes drizzled in sauces, and more seafood and meat dishes than you can count; opt for the sampler menu to try the highlights. Just off the Plaza Mayor, the venerable restaurant draws lots of crowds, but the atmosphere is informal, entertaining, and thoroughly enjoyable.

En el restaurante José María, se sirve una versión de este postre con crema de vainilla y helado de turrón. Tal y como destaca la guía MICHELIN, este establecimiento ofrece una completa carta tradicional en la que encontramos tanto platos típicos como creativos.

No hunde sus raíces en varias generaciones, pero el restaurante José María es otro de los arquetipos del cochinillo asado segoviano. El impulsor fue José María Ruiz, que abrió las puertas de este local, también en pleno centro de Segovia, en el año 1982 y que también sirve finos cochinillos, perfectamente asados, con piel crujiente e interior delicado. Lo bueno del restaurante José María, además, es que ha sabido ir creciendo y modulando su carta para no quedarse solo en los clásicos de la cocina de mesón, sino que avanza en platos algo más creativos.

If La Concha represents artistic rebellion, José María just up the road is a more traditional Segovian institution. Lunch service is a pageant, with whole suckling pigs belly-flopped into terracotta dishes and served up at the table, often by a medal-laden José Maria himself, who cuts the tender flesh with the edge of a dinner plate. For a less theatrical and lighter meal, stop at the bar for a glass from one of the restaurateur’s own exceptional wineries, Ossian or Pago de Carraovejas, and a few raciónes (larger portions of tapas that you pay for).

Made following strict feeding and cooking rules, this specialty can often be found in the menus of local restaurants like Jose Maria Restaurant, considered on the best places for suckling pig in the country, Meson don Jimeno that also adds bean stew and delicious homemade desserts to your Segovian feast, and Meson de Candido that garnishes the tasty cochinillo with superb views of the aqueduct. Don’t leave Segovia without savoring a Spanish omelet at one of the many restaurants in Plaza Mayor, Segovia’s main square.

All the talk about judiones had our stomachs rumbling, so around 8 p.m. we strolled over to Restaurante José María, one of Inés’s favorite spots in town, which immediately won us over with its rustic yet refined décor and lively front bar, where locals were crammed around the counter, slinging vermouth and inhaling tapas. Sadly, the main dining room didn’t have the same buzzy atmosphere: “The locals won’t arrive until 9:45,” explained our server as he poured a generous glass of the house red.

Otro ejemplo digno de estudio de escuela de negocios y de nuevo un hombre segoviano es José María Ruiz, el como motor de esta casa que abrió sus puertas en el año 1982. El cochinillo es el emblema de este asador castellano en el que el cordero también sale a escena. Sin embargo, fieles a una inquietud culinaria que abriera sus puertas, han seguido creciendo con una cocina en la que hay otros clásicos de la cocina tradicional y, también, platos de autor más creativos.

In the heart of Segovia, a Cellar Tours favorite, Restaurante Jose Maria, has been serving traditional Castilian cuisine since 1982. This iconic restaurant, renowned for its succulent roasted meats and historic ambiance, has become a destination for food lovers from all over the world. The meats here are a true masterpiece, from the succulent cochinillo to the melt-in-your-mouth lechazo, washed down with top-notch wines from the proprietor’s vineyard.

Jose María, situado a pocos metros de la Plaza Mayor, es uno de los restaurantes de Segovia más emblemáticos donde comer el cochinillo asado. Además de probar su plato estrella, en este emblemático local, se ofrece una extensa carta de cocina tradicional con un aporte creativo y actual. El precio de unos 50 euros por persona es un poco elevado, aunque la calidad del producto y el excelente servicio lo hacen más que razonable.

Abrió sus puertas en 1982, pero ya es considerado uno de los mejores asadores en Segovia. El secreto de su popularidad es la calidad del producto, cuidado cada detalle desde la alimentación de la madre hasta el momento de servirlo en la mesa. Su fundador, José María Ruiz, ha dedicado años de investigación en conseguir un producto estrella, cuidando la selección de raza, el transporte o la elección del horno.

Hablar de cochinillo es hablar de Segovia, sobre todo si quieres degustar este plato tan típico de la región segoviana. El Restaurante José María, abrió sus puertas en el año 1982 y sin embargo ya es uno de los restaurantes de referencia para probar uno de los mejores cochinillos segovianos. Su secreto está en la calidad del producto, una mejor crianza cuidando al detalle, la alimentación de la madre.

Son José María, Juan Bravo-Fonda Ilustrada, Villena, Casa Silvano-Maracaibo, La Portada de Mediodía, Reina XIV y La Fundición, estos dos últimos en La Granja. Al introducir en el buscador la palabra 'Segovia', la guía también incluye los restaurantes Malabar Bistró Nómada y Komada, pero estos se encuentran en los municipios madrileños de Becerril de la Sierra y Collado Mediano, respectivamente.

Located near the Main Plaza (Plaza Mayor), José María Restaurant offers not only a renowned Castilian menu but also delicious tapas. It is famous for its roasted suckling pig, which is considered a local delicacy and is a dish that reflects the cultural-gastronomic heritage of Segovian people. José María Restaurant: Calle Cronista Lecea, 11, 40001, Segovia.

Close to the Plaza Mayor, José María Restaurant is one of the best places to eat traditional food in Segovia due to the great quality of the service and the raw materials. To obtain the finest suckling pig in Spain, José María established his own breeding farm using raw materials of exceptional quality. Vegetarian options are also available on the menu.

The two most famous places to eat suckling pig in Segovia are Mesón de Cándido (in Plaza del Ozoguejo) and Restaurante Jose María (Calle Cronista Lecea 11, one of the streets branching off from the Plaza Mayor). Both are good and equally expensive (40-45€ per person). The first is a classic, though the latter is gaining quickly in popularity.

El restaurante José María es uno de los bares de tapas de Segovia más clásicos y populares. Siempre está lleno y puedes acceder tanto a su parte de bar, en el que podrás tomar una consumición con tapa icnluida, o a su parte de restaurante para comer de carta o menú. En este caso, destaca especialmente por su cochinillo.

De cómo un animalejo de patas cortas y alma lechosa ha llegado tan lejos de la mano de los tres restaurantes segovianos de los que siempre se sale feliz: Casa Duque, Cándido y José María. En este artículo encontrarás razones más que convincente para saber dónde tendrías que ir para comer el mejor cochinillo de Segovia.

When it was time for a rest after a long day of sightseeing, we stopped at the Restaurante Jose Maria (Calle Cronista Lecea, 11, 40001 Segovia, Spain) for wine and tapas. We had a beautiful glass of house wine that came with a tapa for €2.50. The bar was super lively before and during the Easter procession.

Restaurante José María: This eating place offers not only a renowned traditional cuisine also excellent wines from its cellar. Nice also to be here just to drink a glass of wine, along with a tapa among the dried hams at the bar. (Address: Calle Cronista Lecea, 11 Website: http://restaurantejosemaria.com/)

When I asked our taxi driver for his opinion on the best suckling pig in Segovia, he mentioned a place called Restaurante José María. Ranked number three on Tripadvisor, it was bound to be good. But when I asked what the price ranges were, he told me he couldn't say exactly-- he'd never been!

José María Restaurante: Consistently voted one of the best places in Spain for suckling pig, this is a beautiful place to try it. Expect the full show (your pig will likely be cut with a plate!) and a more innovative menu than many competitors. Not a budget find, but worth the splurge!

Ask any Segoviano where his family goes for cochinillo, and you’ll get a big smile and a rambling reverie about the crackling skin and succulent meat served at this culinary landmark. Simply put, in pig-roasting circles, chef-proprietor José María Ruiz is the man. As a result, you’ll…

We opted for the equally good (with a mix of locals and tourists) Jose Maria. Reservations were recommended, but at lunch we didn’t find it necessary. It is located across the square from the Segovia cathedral, making it the perfect location to stop in the middle of our explorations.

In Jose Maria I was the only one ordering it, and it was reheated. At Coque it was served as soon as it had come out of the oven, and they told us to wait about 5 minutes for the juices to settle and for eating it at optimum temperature. We devoured the big portion very quickly.

Restaurant Jose Maria, near Plaza Mayor on Calle Cronista Lecea, is another place where you really need to reserve your table in advance. The game, roasts and cochifrito (a meat dish with white wine and eggs) are popular here – along with the pickled wild mushrooms.

Un mesón clásico, menos famoso que Cándido o Casa Duque, pero muy popular entre los segovianos. Especialidades: judiones de La Granja, cochinillo, cordero lechal, sopa castellana… Entre 35 y 50 euros. Cronista Lecea, 11 (921 46 11 11; restaurantejosemaria.com).

Further in town, in a more unassuming location, Restaurante José María is a well-lit Spanish tavern that does not offer the same flair as Méson de Cándido. It does offer, however, amazingly, light, crispy, clean, tender, moist, juicy, roasted cochinillo.

Ojo: comer cochinillo no es especialmente barato (ración por unos 30€, entero por 100€) y el menú degustación cuesta unos 54€, pero la calidad es increíble y es un capricho que si te lo puedes permitir, deberías darte.

Ponche segoviano, one of the typical desserts of the province. We begin our tour at a restaurant that has been raising its prices in recent years. However, it is still affordable for the average pocket.

€€€ | Authentic Segovian | Home Grown Products | Legendary Suckling Pig. The suckling pig is the icon of Segovian gastronomy. The dish forms part of the cultural tradition of the people and the land.

Restaurante José Maria sits on the Plaza Mayor in the town of Segovia in Spain. Segovia is a spectacularly beautiful city about 50 km North of Madrid. In 1985 it was declared a World Heritage Site.

And if you are a meat lover, what better time to sample the suckling pig—the icon of Segovian gastronomy. The best place in town to try this delicacy is Restaurant José María.

One of our favorite restaurants to enjoy authentic “cochinillo asado” (co-chee-NEE-yo ah-SAH-do) is Restaurante Jose María (average price per person €35).

Restaurante José María: While famous for its cochinillo (roast suckling pig), it also offers vegetarian tapas and mains that highlight regional produce.

We ate it at José Maria, one of the best traditional restaurants. It was, without a doubt, the best pork we have ever had.