Lillas Pastia

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Lillas Pastia: Michelin-Starred Modern Cuisine in Huesca by Carmelo Bosque

A Modern Sanctuary for Truffle

Lillas Pastia has been reborn with a spirit that is both modern and true to its soul. In this new chapter, chef Carmelo Bosque crafts author cuisine centred on raw ingredients, rooted in his native land, with black truffle taking the starring role. The restaurant holds a Michelin star and a Repsol sun – recognition that speaks to the quiet mastery at work here.

Chef Carmelo Bosque

Carmelo Bosque earned his first Michelin star at just 30, at the restaurant Navas in Huesca, before opening Flor and then taking over Lillas Pastia in 1995, where he won another star three years later. He is a devoted advocate of Aragonese products and one of Spain’s foremost experts in cooking with truffle. Tuber melanosporum – black truffle – is the restaurant’s fetish ingredient, an autochthonous treasure of Aragon whose aroma and flavour define much of the menu.

Two Tasting Journeys

The dining experience unfolds through two tasting menus. The Menú Carmen (€85) offers seasonal starters and grilled fish, with dishes like tomato stuffed with its own tartare and horseradish ice cream, scallop grilled with borraja and truffle parmentier, and grilled fish of the day with oxtail and longaniza. The Menú Lillas Pastia (€110) is a sensory journey that changes with the seasons, inviting guests to pause and discover how simplicity becomes extraordinary when cooked with soul. Highlights include grilled wagyu with sea urchin and capers, and ventresca of Balfegó tuna grilled with demi-glace and black garlic. A truffle menu is available from January to March, when the black diamond is at its peak.

The Space

Set on Calle del Parque in the heart of Huesca, the restaurant balances warmth and refinement. Each tasting course is presented with precision, and the wine pairings are carefully selected to complement the bold, earthy flavours of the modern cuisine. The Michelin star, earned and held, is not a claim but a quiet confirmation of the craft on every plate.