| Typical Murcian cuisine is fresh vegetables, | | | | you a taste of the restaurant's most popular |
| seafood caught in the Mar Menor, rice (which is | | | | tapas dishes including mojama (dried salted tuna) |
| grown in the village of Calasparra), sausages, | | | | and mullet cooked in garlic. For dessert try the |
| preserved foods, nuts, fresh fruit and sweet | | | | Paparajotes which we have described above. |
| confectionery. | | | | Palacete Rural La Seda, Vereda del |
| Murcia's confectionery can be very sweet and | | | | Catalán, Santa Cruz, Murcia |
| includes Tocino de cielo made with egg yolks and | | | | The Palacete Rural La Seda in Santa Cruz is a 10 |
| syrup, Yemas de Caravaca which is cake made | | | | minute drive from Murcia and is an elegant |
| with egg yolks and marzipan, Cabello de | | | | restaurant set in a 17th century building which |
| Ángel pumpkin strands in syrup, bizcochos | | | | was originally built for use as a wine bodega and |
| borrachos sponge soaked in wine and syrup, | | | | then used as a silk factory. They specialise in |
| tortada murciana meringue and paparajotes | | | | modern cuisine using fresh. local ingredients. One |
| dessert which has Arab origins of lime leaves | | | | of the most expensive restaurants in the region |
| wrapped in sweet pastry, coated in sugar and | | | | with a EUR70 menu degustacion, but it is |
| cinnamon. | | | | excellent. |
| Murcian red wines have an excellent reputation. | | | | Acuario, Pl. Puxmarina, 3, Murcia |
| There are three Denominations of Origin: Jumilla, | | | | Family-run business near the cathedral with a |
| Yecla and Bullas. There are also a number of local | | | | friendly atmosphere and a split-level lounge which |
| wines from Comarcas de Campo de Cartagena, | | | | is divided into small dining areas on two floors. |
| Ricote and Abanilla. | | | | Good wine list and traditional dishes only using |
| To help you make the right selection from the | | | | fresh local produce which is chosen personally by |
| menu we have listed below a description of the | | | | the chef every day. |
| main dishes from the region: | | | | Restaurante El Sordo, C/ Alhorbona s/n 30610 |
| Arroz de verduras: Rice & vegetables. | | | | Ricote, Murcia |
| Arroz marinero: Seafood & rice. | | | | 15 minute drive from Murcia in a small village |
| Arroz y conejo: Rice & rabbit. | | | | surrounded by lemon groves in the Valley of |
| Caldo Murciana: fish and rice soup | | | | Ricote. This is a large restaurant but you need to |
| Chuletas al ajo cabañil: lamb chops in garlic | | | | book a table as it is extremely popular with locals. |
| Concido relleno: meat & vegetable stew. | | | | Generous portions of traditional and creative |
| Empedrao: broad beans & rice | | | | cuisine. House wine is made locally. |
| Ensalada Murciana: salad including tomatoes, garlic, | | | | Monteagudo, Av. Constitución, |
| aubergines, onions, red peppers and tuna. | | | | 93,Monteagudo, Murcia |
| Gachasmigas: wheat flower dish with garlic, olive | | | | 6km drive from Murcia offering some interesting |
| oil and sausages. | | | | local wines and excellent traditional dishes with a |
| Habas con jamón: ham and broad beans. | | | | modern twist. Both the meat and fish dishes and |
| Huevas de mújol: caviar from the Mar | | | | grilled vegetables are all delicious, and make sure |
| Menor. | | | | you leave enough room for their warm chocolate |
| Menestra: sautéed selection of vegetables | | | | soufflé. |
| Michirone: ham & chorizo stew | | | | Meson El Corral de Jose Luis, Plaza Santo Domingo |
| Paella huertana: vegetable paella. | | | | 23, 30008 Murcia |
| Pastel de carne: small pastry filled with tomato, | | | | Murcian restaurant popular for its Menu del Dia and |
| egg and meat. | | | | great vegetable tapas dishes. Meat dishes including |
| Pescado a la sal: fish baked in salt. | | | | Iberian tenderloin with garlic also recommended. It |
| Potaje: very rich local stew. | | | | is a rustic dining area which can seat up to 150 |
| Revuelto: tapas with scrambled eggs, runner | | | | diners. |
| beans, garlic, ham and onions. | | | | El Grumete, Plaza San Nicolas 3, 30005 Murcia |
| Tortilleras: potato and garlic omelette. | | | | (also found on Calle Vara de Rey 6, 30001 Murcia) |
| Zarangollo: ratatouille omelette with eggs, | | | | Specialises in fresh seafood, especially famous for |
| tomatoes, pumpkin, onions and courgettes. | | | | its mussels. El Grumete also offers a wide |
| Murcia Restaurants | | | | selection of rice dishes, including Arroz Caldero and |
| There are some very good tapas bars to choose | | | | paella at reasonable prices. |
| from in Murcia city centre, particularly in the Plaza | | | | Las Cocinas del Cardinal, Plaza Cardenal Belluga 7, |
| de las Flores, Gran Via Alfonso X and the | | | | Murcia |
| Cathedral Square - Plaza Cardenal Belluga. The | | | | Located in the square in front of the Murcia |
| cheaper places to eat can be found in the areas | | | | Cathedral and the Palacio Episcopal. Varied fixed |
| surrounding the Plaza San Juan and Plaza de Julian | | | | price menu and good selection of tapas dishes. |
| Romea. | | | | Hispano Hotel Restaurant, Calle Radio Murcia 3, |
| We have provided details of the most popular | | | | 30001 Murcia |
| restaurants in Murcia and its immediate environs | | | | Offers traditional delicacies like seasonal salads, |
| with contact numbers so that you can make a | | | | fresh fish from the Mar Menor, tapas, grilled |
| reservation during your stay. | | | | vegetables and stew of the day served with |
| Rincón de Pepe, Apósteles, 34, | | | | home made bread and local Murcian wine. Rustic |
| Murcia | | | | design restaurant with local market produce on |
| Murcia's most famous tapas restaurant. The | | | | the tables and traditional pots and pans hanging on |
| Menú de degustación which gives | | | | the wall. |