Zubi Xxi - Piatti

La Conrada

➤ Paseo Fueros 17, 31100, Gares, Spain

Piatti • Cafés • Sushi • Pizza • Asiático

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"There is the choice to sit outside, inside or at the bar. We sat inside as all of the tables outside were full. This is not a criticism but be warned that the staff do not speak any English so brush up on your Spanish. We found our waitress extremely rude and she really made us feel quite unwelcome and that our limited Spanish was a massive inconvenience for her. Realizing that we had limited Spanish she replied in long sentences that we could not understand rather than keeping it simple. Her attitude is really off putting and is really unlike Spanish people we have met before. The portion are enormous so don’t be mislead by price order less and you will be fine. Our chorizo in cider was really tasty. As was the Iberian ham that we did not ask for which was €18. Our food arrived promptly which was great, however, our muscles arrived one hour after we ordered food and as we were trying to leave. It was odd as most food arrived in 10 mins, but we had to take the muscles arriving after nearly one hour….. I won’t return despite our food being nice as there are so many other nice places near by."

Bar Restaurante Los Nogales

➤ Calle San Roque 13, 31152, Muruzabal, Spain

Piatti • Vino • Carne • Europeo • Pescado

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"A family-run asador steak house about 26 kilometers via motorway from Pamplona, located on the Way of St James, in an enchanting medieval village. Nice, rustic stone and wood interior. The steaks are either your typical young beef ternera or older, aged beef. Personally, I prefer the stronger flavor of the latter as, I believe most people in this area do and believe this small reataurant serves some of the best beef in the area, bar none. Personally, it is the best beef I have eaten ANYWHERE. Aged beef seems to be a regional specialty. By the way, all the beef is prepared over live hardwood coals. The only way! The restaurant also serves a decent range of traditional dishes if beef is not to your liking, anywhere from fish to lamb chops. In addition, they have a decent selection of wines, as well, including wines from Navarra, Rioja and Ribera de Duero, etc. Something for every price range. It is well worth the 15 minute drive. Enjoy!!"

Cervecería Very

➤ Calle El Cerco No3, 31100, Gares, Spain

Piatti • Kebab • Asiático • Mariscos • Vegetariano

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"Peregrinos aquí, de largo paseo hacia Santiago. Hartos de menús del peregrino que son un timo con comida del día anterior o despojos de un comedor de colegio. Si lo que queréis es comer algo que os reponga de un día de larga caminata, este es el camino. Las hamburguesas son bestiales, ni Goikos ni leches; aquí hay carne en condiciones y en cantidad suficiente para alimentar a una persona un día entero. Buen ambiente, gente de la zona en lugar de turistas, y gente también atenta y honesta tras la barra. No podemos recomendarlo más."

La Drogueria Bar Restaurante

➤ Calle Emilio Arrieta, 3, 31100, Gares, Spain

Piatti • Pizza • Sushi • Kebab • Vegetariano

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"Hemos ido varias veces, y siempre hemos comido muy a gusto. Pero la carta han cambiado, ya no está ni sus famosos rissotos, ni la ensalada con mozarela y albahaca, entre otros. Han metido mucho de patatas gajos con .... en plan picoteo y poco como menú. Una ensalada con escaso aceite y vinagre, varias mesas hemos pedido aceiteras, que nos han dado los packs individuales, debe de ser por el precio del aceite. Salva el suspenso las manitas de cerdo deshuesadas. Cómo siempre muy buenas, el pimiento que los acompañaba estaba sin terminar de hacer, faltaban como mínimo 3 minutos de sartén. En los postres un suspenso, la tarta de 3 chocolates no era del día, más bien, de hace varios días, se notaba porque la gelatina de los chocolates ya estaba tiesa . En fin, un 5 raspado con sus suspensos y el notable de las manitas."

Bidean

➤ Calle Mayor No 20, 31100, Gares, Spain

Piatti • Sushi • Pizza • Europeo • Mariscos

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"My wife and I stayed at the Hotel Bidean while walking the Camino. We’d read the reviews, which were mixed, but we had a great stay and a memorable dinner. We were ushered into a downstairs dining room. We were the first there, as we were getting up early to walk. The service at the hotel and restaurant was excellent. We had none of the negative experiences mentioned in other reviews. The highlight of the dinner was the musical duo, a singer and keyboard player who provided the background music. When they learned we were from New York, they pulled out a new songbook and broke into Frank Sinatra’s New York New York. We laughed and danced and had a great time. It was our Spanish supper club. It was one of the most memorable evenings of our 2 week trip. We still talk about it. I’d recommend it to anyone with an open mind."