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Asador Alameda
Located in the historic town of Fuenmayor, and just a 10-minute drive from the Marques de Riscal in Elciego, Alameda is one of the most famous restaurants in Rioja. Spain’s steak culture is on full display at this family-owned asador,...
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Echaurren La Tradición
La Tradición—which shares a kitchen with El Portal— is the original restaurant started by Francis Paniego’s mother, Marisa Sánchez. A star in her own right, Marisa Sanchez was anointed the Best Cuisine Chef by the Spanish Royal Academy of Gastronomy...
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El Portal
Located a bit off the beaten path in the tiny resort town of Ezcaray, El Portal is one of the two main restaurants in the family-run, boutique Echaurren hotel. Helmed by Francis Paniego, who also oversees the restaurant at Marques...
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Restaurante Marques de Riscal
Dining in the signature restaurant at the gorgeous, contemporary Marques de Riscal is a must, whether you are staying at the hotel or not. The kitchen is overseen by Rioja’s sole Michelin-starred chef, Francis Paniego, and turns out exquisite, innovative...
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Courtesy Marques De Riscal
While San Sebastian is known as the foodie capital of Spain, Rioja’s culinary scene is starting to catch up to its northern cousin. This is thanks in part to Francis Paniego, a trailblazing chef and disciple of elBulli’s Ferran Adrià who heads the acclaimed restaurant at the Marques de Riscal.