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Treintaitres: Michelin-Recommended Restaurant in Tudela, Spain | Tradition & Innovation

Treintaitres in Tudela

At Treintaitres, the kitchen is rooted in tradition but animated by “vivaces destellos de innovación” – lively flashes of innovation. That phrase, from the restaurant’s own webpage, sets the tone for a place where the produce of the nearby huerta (orchard) takes centre stage. Asparagus from Tudela, borage, artichokes, and the region’s celebrated pochas (beans) appear in dishes that are both familiar and surprising.

The restaurant is part of a small group that also includes Casa Lac in Zaragoza and Origen in Madrid, but Treintaitres itself is very much a Tudela experience. The menu is built around the seasons, with a dedicated vegetable tasting menu that highlights the four “reinas” (queens) of the local garden: asparagus, artichoke, borage, and cardoon. A typical offering might pair cold leek cream with tomato gelée and homemade anchovy, or duchess of potato in green sauce with borage and crispy quinoa.

The Michelin Recommended award reflects this consistent quality. For those who prefer more substantial options, the business menu includes grilled Angus loin, yellowfin tuna tataki, or bull meatballs (from certified fighting bulls) in red wine sauce. Desserts – such as bourbon vanilla French toast with double cream ice cream – are restrained and well-executed.

The dining room is comfortable and welcoming, with a terrace for warmer months. The service is professional without being stiff, and the wine list leans heavily on Navarran and Rioja bottles. Treintaitres is a place where the local larder is treated with respect, and the cooking speaks clearly of its place.