La Pista restaurant, Jalon

Tell Me a Story - restaurant review.

Most restaurants around Jalon tend to close on Monday evening, probably because people eat out at the weekend and aren't bothered about Monday. Whatever, Monday is traditionally not popular - which is awkward when you choose that day for a meal out.

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It's my wife's birthday on Monday, and we normally go out for a meal to celebrate, but like I said, we can't, so I'll probably cook something special for her birthday instead.

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At any rate .... Val decided to move the day forward and celebrate on Saturday evening, not quite the same, but ....

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La Pista Restaurant.

We chose 'La Pista Restaurant' for the celebration, a recently renovated and re-opened restaurant, near the centre of the village. We were VERY pleased.

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The bar area is stylish, leather sofas and armchairs in the corner - a great place to relax with a pre-meal gin & tonic.

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La Pista menu is chic, very up-market .... and we took quite some time to choose from the delicious-sounding dishes - but when we finally started to eat - wow my tastebuds were blown away. It was fantastic. Full marks, no let-downs what-so-ever.

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Unbelievably, the sophisticated menu is only 17:95 euros for a 3-course meal, bread, allioli, and half a bottle of wine per person.

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We absolutely love La Pista Restaurant .... we'll definitely be going again.

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The Restaurant Salamanca, Jalon

We've started to eat more 'special' meals at home recently. The financial crunch has forced us to take steps to save money, but I don't mind. The meals we create are better than most places.... except for....

Restaurant Salamanca.

Last night was treat-night for us. We took ourselves down to the village and had a meal at one of my favourite eating houses, the 'Restaurant Salamanca'. The food there is excellent and damn good value.

I love the place. The atmosphere, the service, the food - all wow factors. I wish I could cook like that!!!!

The restaurant Salamanca is a tastefully reformed bodega just off the centre of the village of Jalon. A terrific menu means you’ll always find something there to tempt you. Beware though - most dishes are rich in sauce - which are so delicious you can’t stop going back time and again - waistline be damned.


If you're ever in the area, pop in, I promise it's worth a visit.

Whilst we were there a couple of years ago, the UK BBC network TV guys were interviewing the owners with presenter, Nadia Sawalha - so that tells you something.

I always come away feeling pampered. It's family run, and the owners strive to make you feel special.

Steve, the head waiter (at least I think that's his title) runs around like something gone mad, trying to make sure everyone is looked after properly - especially if the owners aren't around. It's all part of the evening, that feel-good factor.

Ah well, roll on next treat-time.... Salamanca here I come....

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