El Molino de Urdániz

The last thing you expect in an old stone mansion such as this, which has witnessed the passing through of pilgrims heading to Santiago de Compostela along the Way of St James over the centuries, is innovative cuisine that is well worth a break in your journey. Its interior is both rustic and contemporary in style, with two separate sections: the informal dining area at the entrance (Origen restaurant), dedicated to the traditional and inexpensive set menu; and the more refined gourmet dining room upstairs (with just three tables) where you can eat while watching the chefs at work. David Yárnoz prepares sincere, creative cuisine that is highly appealing in terms of both its presentation and flavour, and always showcases the outstanding produce of the Navarra region (pork from Lekunberri, vegetables from Tudela, trout from the Baztan area, game from de Errea, eggs from the Iza valley etc) and a strong commitment to the local region. This is demonstrated on a single surprise menu (Clásicos & Evolución) featuring the restaurant’s signature dishes alongside its more recent creations.