Restaurante Las Barandas

Very nice restaurant next to a nice quite small square. Very hospitable and a menu offering a good selection. Well prepared fish (Merluz), grilled octopus and accompanied by potatoes. Starters offered a great range from jamón ibérico to a great offering os local cheeses to lomo and salchicha. Beef was prepared well but was a bit stringy and tough. Portions are large so eater beware. Good wine list.

We visited Las Barandas on a hot Monday afternoon seeking a relaxed lunch that reflected the local cuisine. We were surprised the moment we entered to discover a stylish restaurant right alongside the town plaza. We met the chef, Manolo, who guided us through a multiple course meal that started with a fabulous plate of local cheeses and Jamon Iberico. The fish course consisted of cod over rice with a fantastic, rich sauce that complemented the fish perfectly. The highlight of the meal was Iberico pork roast cooked in a blanket of clay that hardened and sealed in the juices. Manolo had us write our names in the clay before cooking, then brought the completed dish out to break the clay open and serve. The pork was the sublime. The presentation was unique. We then finished with an olive oil infused meringue over fresh strawberries and cherries. There wasn't a single wrong note in our meal from the warm and friendly service to the variety of local Extremadura flavors. Thank you, Manolo!

We discovered Las Banderas when I took a drink break after doing 3/4 of a particular stretch of the Camino de La Plata. The tapas which we received with our drinks were so delicious we couldn't resist coming back for lunch. The other factor which attracted us was that this bar/restaurant situated in a corner of the very attractive town square opposite the church, Plaza Espana in Los Santos de Maimona was full of locals...always a good sign. We were not disappointed. The enthusiasm and passion that Manuel Gil, the young chef has for his craft is reflected in the quality, taste and presentation of the food. Unfortunately times are tough in this part of Spain and many young people from the village have gone to work in Germany leaving a depleted customer base for this wonderful restaurant. Anywhere else it would be full. We've been there twice now....the second time driving 80 k's from Almaden de la Plata. The food is Spanish but with a refinement that enhances rather than changes the original dishes. The foie made in house, our first course today, came with an apple marmalade which complimented it perfectly. My husband, Markus had the pork roulade stuffed with chestnuts in a wine/stock sauce a repeat from our previous visit. I ordered one of my favourite dishes which is no longer served in many restaurants....merluza in salsa verde. The salsa verde, which was a very superior version of the original green sauce, is a perfect companion to merluza. Markus even backed up for dessert.....a chocolate soufflé and an excellent Italian style coffee. Fernando, our waiter, the décor of the restaurant, the fresh warm bread and excellent wine made it worth the drive. And only 42 Euros for such great food

Veníamos con expectativas altas porque lo probamos cuando hizo de catering de una boda. El resultado en el propio restaurante es el mismo o mejor. Repetiremos sin duda, y eso que venimos de fuera

Muy agradable, tanto la comida como la atención. Desde luego sería para volver de nuevo. De precio bien, considerando lo que elegimos, nos salió una media de 35 euros no siendo de menú.