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GASTRONOMICS DESTINATION
Restaurante Allegar
(Briones)
Allegar, in the Hotel Santa María
Briones, is an obligatory stop for
those seeking the Riojan essence
reinterpreted with elegance. Re-
commended by the Michelin Gui-
de, it offers a seasonal cuisine that
looks to the past without losing si-
ght of modernity. Vegetables from
the riverbank, traditional stews,
and local wines are integrated into
menus that celebrate their origin
with sensitivity and balance. Each
dish is a conversation between
land, cellar, and memory, served
in a setting that combines history,
architecture, and contemporary
hospitality.
Warm langoustine with pumpkin cream, osmotised
cucumber, and flowers
Smoked fish and anchovy salad with fresh shoots, flowers, and Riojan pepper cream.
Restaurante Arrope
(Haro)
Arrope combines Riojan tradi-
tion and contemporary cuisine
in a welcoming setting within a
17th-century stone building. Re-
commended by the Michelin Gui-
de, it stands out for its respect for
local produce and the elegance of
its presentations. Its menu draws
from the region’s market gardens,
meats, and wines, with balanced
menus that link flavour and simpli-
city. At Arrope, every dish preser-
ves the Riojan identity, reinterpre-
ted with subtlety and good taste.
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