Salamanca is not known for its culinary offerings so imagine our pleasant surprise when we were served consistently great-tasting food at its restaurants during our weekend stay.
Corillo Restaurant, near the House of Conch Shells
This restaurant is literally a stone's throw away from the charming Inn we stayed at. They have a 15€ set menu. So that's what I had.
My delicious first course: red peppers stuffed with seafood and creamy potato. Absolutely delicious!
My second course: Traditional albondigas (meatballs) served with fried potato strips
For dessert: A very light and fluffy chocolate cream cake!
In the evening, one can dine al fresco in one of the restaurants lining the streets of the old city. I split two large plates of tapas with a friend for dinner: a plate of grilled prawns, simply seasoned with rock salt and pepper, but these were the sweetest, most fresh- tasting prawns I've eaten in Spain. We also had a giant platter of calamares. Again, the calamares was outstanding! Seasoned perfectly, with delicious and crisp breading and, more importantly, very soft, fresh tasting squid! Unfortunately I have no pictures of our awesome tapa dinner as I forgot, in my hunger, to take pics. :-( But take my word for it, Salamanca has great, value for money tapas!
Las Tapas de Gonzalo, in front of Salamanca's Plaza Mayor
A view of the Plaza Mayor from the restaurant.
This restaurant has a cool, hippy vibe to it. Look at their pretty plates!
An appetizer of croquetas de Jamon.
My main course of veal mini burgers ( known in the US as sliders) served with a side of fried root veggie chips.
It was really a surprise that Salamanca is underrated when it comes to its gastronomic offerings. The food is great and well priced! Meals at restaurants range from 15 to 25€ and in the evenings one can get by eating plates of tapas. Truly, Salamanca is one destination to visit in Spain, both for the sights and the food!
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