Are you looking for the best restaurants to eat snails in Lleida?
The snail is a mollusc that arouses passions and grimaces at the same time. That’s why people who don’t like this food have an unpleasant feeling and avoid at all costs having to try this animal cooked. But those of us who like more traditional food know how to enjoy a good plate of snails in front of us.
If you go to Lleida for a few days, you’re sure to want to try some of the most traditional local food in the area, and you should know that snails are one of the most popular dishes in the region. So, we are going to introduce you to the restaurants where you can eat the best snails in Lleida and we hope we are not as slow as the animal
La Huerta
La Huerta is a traditional restaurant in Lleida and more than 50 years of experience guarantee its typical dish: snails. This establishment, now in its third generation of restaurateurs, is located right in front of the fruit and vegetable market in the city of Lleida, so its ingredients are as local as possible.
Their menu is a spectacle, so order whatever you fancy, but don’t forget to try their snails la llauna, a real finger-licking delight.
L'Àlzumar
On the menu at L’Àlzumar you will find canned snails, in addition to its many gastronomic proposals, based on the most traditional Mediterranean cuisine. Its chef is committed to zero-kilometre produce, with ingredients that are always fresh and of the highest quality. In addition, you can’t leave without trying their desserts, as they offer completely homemade pastries that you won’t be able to stop eating until you finish the last spoonful.
Cal Nenet
Cal Nenet is a family business located in the town of Juneda and specialising in the most traditional food of Lleida. Its star dish is snails and you can try them in all sorts of ways: a la llauna, a la sal, a la gormanta, a la brutesca, a la brasa and with ratatouille. You will leave this place wanting to recommend it to everyone.
Restaurant Lo Poble
Restaurant Lo Poble is located at the foot of Montsec, in the heart of the province of Lleida. This is a little-known rural spot where the food is great, but will you keep it a secret? Here you can sample some of the best specialities of traditional Catalan and market cuisine.
We recommend that you don’t go in a hurry, because each dish is an experience worth enjoying at your leisure. Try the snails, as they are their star dish, and accompany your meal with a wine recommended by the sommelier.
El Xalet Suís
Xalet Suís is a restaurant located in the upper part of Lleida that doesn’t deceive you. What’s on the menu are the dishes you’re going to taste, no more and no less, and that’s something you’ll appreciate when you want to try the most traditional flavours.
On the menu you will find a selection of very elaborate haute cuisine dishes, such as lobster salad, foie micuit, prawn ravioli, steak tartare, rice dishes, wild fish and seafood, which contrast with the more traditional dishes, such as snails.
Els Trulls
Els Trulls is one of the best restaurants where you can eat snails in Lleida and stands out for its large grills with embers, where you can watch your ingredients being cooked on the spot.
This is one of the leading restaurants in the preparation of grilled snails and, in addition to this dish, you can also try any type of meat that comes to mind, cooked on the grill. This is an experience you can’t miss, at least once in your life.
Cal Pep
One of the most delicious dishes on Cal Pep’s menu is its canned snails, which are exquisite and freshly made. This is an establishment where you will find a very friendly service and a very popular atmosphere, where diners greet each other. You’ll be able to try good home-cooked food, with affordable prices, where the meat and the grill take practically all the limelight.
These are the best places to eat snails in Lleida, what do you think of them? Snails are not usually eaten as the only dish in restaurants, so you’ll end up accompanying them with some of the most traditional dishes of Catalan mountain cuisine: stuffed aubergines, escudella, grilled meat, calçots (spring onions), etc.
This means that by the time you get up from the table you’ll have enough work to do to get to the car to drive home. We recommend that you go and have a good night’s sleep at the Casa dels Peixos and enjoy the province of Lleida for a few days, with all the charm it has to offer.