The province of Huesca has just over 225,000 inhabitants, less than 0.45% of the Spanish population. However, its catering offer breaks the statistics by placing ten restaurants on the Bib Gourmand list, that is, 4.4% of a total of 229 national proposals. In other words: the culinary and gastronomic offer of Huesca multiplies by ten the ratio that would correspond to its population.
The Bib Gourmand list recognises restaurants and gastronomic businesses that offer the best quality/price ratio. This list is like the “prelude” to future Michelin stars. Compared to other culinary regions in Spain, Huesca has the best quality/price ratio in Spain. All of this makes it a very attractive gastronomic option for both locals and tourists. The key is in the balance between the high quality of its products and the accessibility of its prices.
RECOGNIZED PROFESSIONALS
The province of Huesca has received enormous recognition for its professionals, placing them in the most prominent positions in the kitchens of Aragon and even Spain. For example, Toño Rodríguez, recognized for his creativity and innovation in the kitchen, Iris Jordán, a Spanish chef who has stood out for her talent in the creation of tapas and has won important recognitions in gastronomy, among others.
The list of professionals continues with Michelin stars Carmelo Bosque (Lillas Pastia- Huesca), Tonino Valiente (Tatau- Huesca), Eduardo Salanova (Canfranc Express- Canfranc) and Josetxo Souto and Ramón Aso (Callizo- Aínsa).
KILOMETER 0 CUISINE WITH INTERNATIONAL PRESTIGE
The rural cuisine of Huesca is rooted in the traditions and customs of the region. Dishes such as ternasco de Aragón, migas, garlic soups and local products such as artisanal cheeses and mushrooms are part of a culinary heritage that reflects the identity of the area.
In Huesca, local produce takes centre stage, with a focus on sustainability and local agriculture. Rural farms and livestock farms produce fresh, quality food, such as vegetables, meats and sausages, which are the basis of many traditional dishes. Traditional cuisine is based on natural ingredients, many of them organic.
The rural cuisine of Huesca is a tourist attraction that complements the natural and cultural landscape of the province. Many tourists visit the region not only for its natural beauty (Ordesa and Monte Perdido National Park, Guara, Posets Maladeta, Western Parks), but also for its gastronomy.