If you have not had a suckling pig meal in Spain yet, there is no time like the present and, when in Segovia, no better place to do it at. Located next to a great lookout point over the city not too far from the Aquaduct, best to hit it at the beginning or end of your journey through the town. The suckling pig portion is not huge - two of us felt like our plate for two was not overflowing - but it was a melt in your mouth experience. read more

El Bernardino - Suckling pig portion for 2 - Spanish Near Me - Segovia, SG

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We stopped here for lunch during our Tour. We didn't have lunch from this spot included but decided to join based on the Guide's recommendation. They were busy around 1. The Tour Guide was raving about the House/Area Specialty -Suckling Pig (Cochinillo Asado). Two levels for seating and 1st level was sold out so we were seated on the lower level. What stood out was all of the options on the menu. So many interesting choices. The Soup (Sopa a La Castellana) was highly recommended and looked good from others who ordered it but given the heavy of the main course we decided against it. We ordered the Suckling Pig and Grilled Turbot. The Suckling Pig wasn't as big of an entree once you get the meat off the bones. It was tasty and would describe it as an elevated Pulled Pork. That said, for me, it was one to try and not sure I would order again. The Turbot was excellent and was enjoyed even if it wasn't a filet. Ponche Segoviano for dessert was also recommended-looked good but no room. Service was okay. Again, they were quite busy so some delays. Overall, looks like the spot in town for Suckling pig/Roast Lamb and a few interesting creations. read more

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I absolutely loved the food of this restaurant. If purely judged on the food I would give this place a five star without any hesitation. However, the reason for my low star review is that there were a lot of flies in the restaurant. They totally ruined my dinning experience, and for an indoor restaurant that's just not sanitary and unacceptable... I had flies diving into my soup and my pudding...how the heck can I eat them after... Pest control is 100% needed. read more

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I was in Spain August 2024 first time in Europe and I was told you must visit Segovia and when there have the crackling suckling pig. As I found the restaurant that was over 200 years old I said "hmmm prices are a little too much for me as it was closer to the aqua ducts and those restaurants prices were higher than the other places in the area. I wandered upon a small boutique and asked the store clerk there for a more affordable place that also served suckling roasted pig and right away she said her fave spot was El Bernardino. When I arrived there I was immediately seated as it was only me.The staff, especially my waiter so attentive and asked me if I wanted the blinds of my window closed as he thought the sun was too much for me and I replied "no, it's simply that the food is so good i closed my eyes to shut off the my other senses to fully enjoy deliciousness of my roasted suckling pig . Also, don't you dare leave with ordering Segovia ponche that is indescribably melt in your mouth heaven, I thought omg I hope the other patrons didn't hear my ""mmmmm's" , this dessert was so creamy and delicious, maybe think of tres leches with custard and marzipan... simply out of this world . My table, in my opinion one of the best tables there, was a corner nook with a stained glass window overlooking the mountain top called "La Mujer Muerta" (Dead Woman). A tale of a woman who died in her sleep on top of that mountain. A customer at the restaurant asked if I minded if she could see the view alongside my table, I replied "of course"! As I was dining alone my wonderful waiter always checked on me and even charged my phone. I asked to have a picture with him as he completed my memorable and adventurous experience of an unforgettable day in Segovia. I can't wait to return in 2025! read more

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My family and I ate lunch here today as part of a recommendation from our tour guide while in Segovia. Unfortunately this restaurant was a huge disappointment. Our waiter was rude and not very helpful. He brings us some bread but doesn't bring the olive oil and vinegar. I had to ask the restaurant manager for the oil & vinegar. Our waiter just ignored us the whole time. I have never been so disappointed with a restaurant like this before. Do not waste your time or money at this restaurant. There are many other restaurants nearby that value their customers. read more

Amazing typical lunch for Segovia. The white bean soup was awesome. Actually everything was amazing read more

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Great service. Great food. Even though it is touristy, we had good value for our dollars

Segovia is a much smaller city with rich history. We had lunch at this restaurant per recommendation from our tour guide. We had cochinillo (roasted piglet) to share. It is the local dish since they raise a lot of pigs in the area. We also had the Judias soup. It is made from the local beans which resemble Lima beans but slightly bigger. It is made with local sausage in a creamy broth. We also had grilled octopus. For dessert, we had the Ponche which is made with marzapan, powdered sugar and flambéed. We sat outside on the patio overlooking the city and the mountains nearby. The dishes are simple and make sense since the city depends on its agriculture. I definitely recommend these dishes to help you understand some local history while traveling in Spain. As always, visit and form your own opinion. read more

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A super local experience, great servers, beautiful view and restaurant since 1939, food was just delicious, sopa de mariscos, merluza a la vasca, y el cochinillo simplemente perfecto....highly recommended prices are right.. read more

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Came to this restaurant due to a recommendation by local. Supposedly this restaurant gives you the best overall deal for suckling pig. You get white beans soup, suckling pig, dessert, wine and bread for around 30 euros. I think my parents said they paid the same amount for just the suckling pig at a different place when they visit Spain last year. The food is amazing! My favorite is the white beans soup. The beans were huge and bursting with flavors. The suckling pig had a crusty skin and tender meat. It was really filling so I was quite full by the time dessert come. They gave us an entire bottle wine for 3 people. The waiters were kind and we were happy with the service. When you do outdoor seating, you get a good view of the city. read more

El Bernardino - Menu - Spanish Near Me - Segovia, SG

It's one of the most famous restaurants in Segovia with the specialty of Cochinillo Asado. As we visited Segovia the restaurant was in the major street that we passed back and forth to exit and take the tour bus that took us to this ancient and beautiful city. It was approaching 1:00pm and our luck that the restaurant was open for lunch as many others were closed until 2:00pm The Cochinillo of Segovia is unique in flavor. It tasted better than the one in Madrid, at least I thought so. It's Roasted with Potatoes, but the juices in this dish were abundant and very tasty. A big chunk of a round loaf of bread was served with our meal. Everyone got into the dunking the bread into the juices of the roast. Gambas Soup was a rich cream almost like a bisque. The Castilian Soup-Garlicky, Bread, Ham, Egg. Another dish to dunk big chunks of Bread. Salmon a la Plancha( Grilled) was another dish we tried. Desserts: Natillas Monjiles con Florón is Custards with a Cookie on top y Tarta Helada ( Cream Cake) read more

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Convenient location and took a reservation for a large group for an early lunch. The food was fine but not spectacular. We went for the roast suckling pig (cochinillo). The skin was crispy and yummy, the meat was tender but not especially flavorful. It came with sliced potatoes also a bit bland. We also tried the judianos (? Giant white beans local to area). They were tasty. The staff was mixed. The head waiter was very pleasant. The other waiters seemed a bit aggravated by our table's lack of Spanish. I get it-- it's a tourist restaurant and it is annoying to wait on tourists. All in all, I think we would have had a better experience splitting up and going to smaller restaurants off the main road. read more

Memorable dining experience in Segovia Spain. Fabulous specialties of the region. White bean stew..Toasted pork!!!

We were surprised of how good this restaurant is. At the beginning we thought it was a tourist trap, but we were so wrong. It had a phenomenal service and the quality of the food was excellent. My husband had the cochinillo, which was crunchy and tender. I chose the Cordero of chantel that was delicious. For desert we had the pair with white chocolate that was superb. I highly recommend this restaurant if you are in the area of Segovia historic town. read more

Absolutely beautiful Spanish restaurant, with real linen table clothes and a wonderful view. Service was very friendly and efficient considering the language barrier. The pig suckling was delicious with crispy skin (potatoes were ok) and oxtail was delicious! Did not find this place very touristy at all! Would return if I lived nearby. read more

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I came here because it was said to be an iconic restaurant in Segovia. I also heard that you had to get a suckling pig here. So i did. Now, let me tell ya. This place is really busy. The only reason I was able to go in without a reservation was because I was a solo traveller, and they had a table that faced a wall. (I actually dont know if they take reservations, but the line was out the door) Anyhow, i ordered the suckling pig and it was pretty good. Very crispy on the outside and tenderish inside. The flavor is nothing special. It's just a well prepared, hearty meal. They came with a side of potatoes and bread. I was really stuffed. I think it was around 25-27 euros (3 for water) so it wasn't cheap by any means. The wait staff was good. My waiter was very kind to me and made me feel like a valued customer, which let's be real, sometimes sitting in a corner by yourself could make you feel small. read more

If you are a tourist steer clear. Not welcoming. Food was decent. I had a spinach salad. My husband had the lamb. Wait staff seemed to go out of their way to ignore and differentiate us from regular customers. Enter at your own risk. read more

Me and my family left Segovia very dissatisfied because of this place. This restaurant is a tourist trap. I'm starting to question the positive reviews it's gotten. There is no way other people's experience have been much different than ours. At 35 Euros for a soup, 1/4 cochinillo, sangría and desert this is NOT cheap in Spain by any means. You can find the same combinations in Madrid for half that price. We thought we were paying for a top culinary experience. It was not! The cochinillo barely had any meat. Nothing. It was only skin, head and bones. No meat. Avoid this restaurant. Find something else as far from the center as you can. And to the people of Segovia...shame on you for allowing this type of scam in your otherwise beautiful city. read more

El Bernardino - Cochinillo - Spanish Near Me - Segovia, SG

When I go back to Segovia this will be my first stop. I found their food to be superior in taste, quality and uniqueness of preparation to any other restaurant in the area. Given that plus really great friendly, helpful and polite service, I'm giving it Five Stars. I opted to have the whole leg of duck which came perfectly done, crispy skin smothered with a rich full bodied brown sauce; a true culinary delight. read more

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This place was definitely a tourist trap and avoid. It is close to the aqueduct of segovia. The decor looks nice and servers were friendly. Items on menu if you order a la carte seem a little pricey than other restaurants i have been to in spain. We decided to go with the menu del dia. The pork liver foie gras was ok but salad was not good. When i ate more of the salad then i realized there was a dead fly on the egg and i pointed out to my server she just took it away without apologizing or anything. She brought out a new salad but at that point i was a little disgusted and i just told her to take just take it away don't even put it down. Next up my wife had the duck leg confit and i had the salmon. The duck leg was really salty and the salmon was not a filet so there were a lot of bones. Was really disappointed in this restaurant. read more

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We've been in Spain for eight days now and I finally found the beef experience I was expecting. I ordered the sirloin here and it was excellent. Another of our party ordered the sea bass and was very happy with her meal. I especially want to call out the service. My usual experience in Spain so far has been somewhat of a leisure approach from waitstaff. I know, that's the norm. But waitstaff here we're prompt and friendly. Great experience all around. read more

I thought this restaurant is famous for their food since our tour guide brought us her... for my dismay it is not worth it. Don't come here esp if you have HTN coz their food is extremely SALTY! read more

Anyone who is traveling to Spain knows they will be eating well their entire trip. This held true for our quick day trip to Segovia. We had a fabulous experience at this restaurant for lunch! Located in the heart of the city, we were pleasantly greeted by a welcoming hostess and were seated on a terrace that has a beautiful overlook. Our waiter proved great recommendations for foods that we would enjoy and we were not disappointed! The judiones had large pieces of extremely flavorful chorizo and morcilla and was very delicious, even on a warm summer day. The star of the show was the cochinillo! The skin was so crispy and delectable and the meat fell right off the bone. Make sure to save the juice to dip your bread in! In terms of drinks, the house wine paired well with the meal and the coffee was a great finish to the meal. Don't forget to save room for the ponche segoviano postre! To top off our experience, the quick service was great for anyone who shows up to the restaurant hungry and ready to eat. We would not hesitate to recommend this great place and wish to return next year! read more

El Bernardino - Cochinillo - Spanish Near Me - Segovia, SG

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Buena relacion precio/calidad. Meseros atentos y servicio rapido. Buen ambiente. Cochinillo rico.

Food was excellent and customer service was superb as well! Entire staff were friendly, helpful and polite. If you visit Segovia, Spain this must be your only lunch stop. read more

Servers were all super nice and were happy and attentive. The food was amazing, I had the pasta, the chicken, and fries, and was super full after, but it was a good type of full and all the food was amazing. The chicken might be the best chicken I've ever had. The ambiance is nice and it is a traditional restaurant inside and pretty quiet. Come eat here. read more

We did a day trip to Segovia and looked for a nicer restaurant to enjoy lunch. Yelp reviews lead us to this place. We looked at the menu and decided to take a chance. I'd say pretty upscale from the Tapa bars in Madrid. Place was empty and seated quickly. Service was average. Nice selection of meals, little for vegetarians however. We had the veal, duck and three salads for our vegie eaters. Roasted veal was dry and salty. Duck was tender and covered, a little too much in sauce. The salads were average at best. Not sure if this was European thing, but charged for bread (6.50 EU) ouch! Below average meal for ambiance, location and price. Many other options so do your homework or walk the street and compare first. read more

El Bernardino - Spanish Near Me - Segovia, SG

Bad experience overall. We sat outside and were flooded with flies. We tried to move in but we were not accommodated. It felt like we were eating in a dumpster, so much so we couldn't finish out meal. Suckling pig was bland and very greasy. Here's the fly I squashed in our potatoes. FYI, they charge for bread even if you don't ask for it. Waiters are rude. The end read more

El Bernardino - Spanish Near Me - Segovia, SG

I had the duck with mashed potatoes and it was so tasty! The duck was cooked just right and it was amazingly tender. The color of the meat was a little on the red side which is a little off putting since all I could think about was blood. But take that with a grain of salt since I'm someone who eats fully cooked steak... So there that. I couldn't even tell you if the color was because of blood or the sauce! But I got over it really quickly and engulfed everything on my plate. They also give you a pitcher of wine. I was definitely only expecting a small glass. Yum!! read more

El Bernardino - They give you a huge amount of wine. 3 glasses to be exact! - Spanish Near Me - Segovia, SG

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We stayed in Segovia for just one night while taking a break from the tapa-infested eateries in Madrid; this was our restaurant of choice. It was classy enough to offer a several course meal (with vegetables and Vitamin C - something we were hard pressed to find in Madrid - huzzah for no scurvy!), but laid back enough that we weren't required to dress up and feel out of place/uncomfortable. We were still acclimating ourselves to the time difference and to the idea of not eating dinner at 5 or 6pm like us silly Americans do, so upon our arrival, us and one other American couple were the only people in the restaurant. Our meal was delicious. Trout and chicken with an amazing pudding-like dessert at the end. The price was right. The waiter was helpful in assisting us with menu items. Despite it being dead due to the hour, it still had a warm atmosphere that was welcoming and made us appreciate the laid-backness of Segovia at that time of year. I would like to believe if I ever returned to Segovia, I would put this restaurant on places to go again, however, if we're only here for one night, we might be tempted to try something new - no offense! read more

In Segovia at the beginning of our walk we went in a couple of restaurants and walked out after 15 minutes and absolutely no service not even acknowledging that we were there than we came up to El Bernardino immediately wee were seated within two minutes we had bread and menus on our tables. Everything we order was amazing I loved the artichokes with ham, the croquets half an order was six pieces and they were amazing. Highly recommend this place while you are in Segovia. read more

THE BEST RESTAURANT IN SPAIN BOTH IN FOOD, SERVICE AND LOCATION. If you want to El Butin in Madrid this is better. For 13 euros we had a lunch from soup to nuts. The salad would so big it would have chocked Bugs Bunny. I had a local stew which was great, the bread was so fresh and different. I had the flan to top it off and it was the best I ever had. I told the owner thank you for a great meal and it was better than El Butin the oldest restaurant in the world from 1725 and he said the owner was a friend. If you are here go to this restaurant and the views outside are out of a picture book. Marcus R and I had a great lunch to top off a great day. read more

Fabulous meal! Tremendous service and great food. We ordered from the lunch specials menu and all five of us were pleased. read more

Best meal I have had in Spain and possibly the best pork I have ever had. The service was very quick, the pork was SO JUICY and just bursting with flavor. I gobbled it up quickly and then mopped the juices with the fluffy bread. It was fantastic. read more

Wonderful location - food was good - but the rudest maitre'd I have ever encountered - ruined the dining experience for us with his sneering and unpleasant manner towards everyone in the restaurant who was not Spanish. I asked him for assistance in picking a local wine and he would not. I asked him for assistance in selecting items off the menu and he walked away. Thank goodness for the young and enthusiastic wait staff, although they were clearly intimidated by the maitre'd. What a crying shame one man can wreck an otherwise positive dining experience, all by attitude. read more

Excellent food! We had pate, noodle soup, lamb chops, liver and lamb. Everything was very good! The only problem was that they accidentally dripped hot oil from the liver on my daughter's shoulder and she was very unhappy about it... :( but that 2ad an accident of course. Other than that this is a 5 star place! read more

The food was great I had the mushroom croquets , the artichokes, The castellana soup and the cod fish in red sauce can not find anything to complain about ,service was excellent and fast lots of locals walked in so we made the right choice. read more

Best sit down we've had in Spain. Classy and tasty. And under $45 for two with plenty of vino.

I recently visited this restaurant on a group tour of Toledo and Segovia. My wife and I wanted to try something a little more "upscale" than the quick touristy options in the main square. We had an hour and fifteen minutes of free time. We sat down and our waiter was very nice. Luckily my wife speaks Spanish so there was no language barrier. However thats where the positive part of my review ends. After bringing us our original drink order our waiter was extremely inattentive. We literally had to grab his attention every time we needed something or had a question. It took a half hour for our appetizer to come out, and over an hour for the main dish. When we got the steak that was ordered it was extremely rare when we had ordered medium well. By the time they brought out the main dish we had to leave to go back and meet our group. We told the waiter that we didnt even eat the steak and that it was horribly undercooked. All he kept saying was "Oh, wait here we will cook it longer for you." Even after my wife told him we had to leave. The manager calculated our check and I told him the steak was no good and we had not one bite of it. He simply said "The steak was no good?" and then promptly took our money without even the slightest care that we were unhappy. I know I was in a foreign country but I still expect customer service at a restaurant to at least give a s**** if you enjoyed your meal. I would never eat at this place again. read more