The cuisine in Avila simple but delicious; the basis of its quality is to be found in the quality of its ingredients. Gastronomy of Ávila owes much to the legacy bequeathed by the co-existence of three cultures: Islamic, Jewish and Christian.

Excellent roasts and the famous veal T-bone steak are only a few of the dishes that make up the amazing cuisine of this province. But the menu also has room for roast suckling pig, roast kid, roast lamb and game.

Another typical dish is "patatas revolconas", boiled and mashed potatoes, flavoured with paprika and small chunks of fried pork (“torreznillos”). If you're looking for a lighter first course, vegetables offer many possibilities, for example green beans, stuffed onions, cabbage with garlic "arriero" or stuffed peppers.

There is also a rich and varied selection of desserts, especially the renowned "yemas de Santa Teresa" (a sweet made with egg yolk and sugar). Another very good deserts are "torrijas" (bread soaked in wine or milk, fried and sweetened), "amarguillos" (sweet made with bitter almonds), "huesitos" (marzipan sweets), "natillas" (made of egg yolks, milk and sugar), "empiñonados" (sweet biscuits with pine nuts), "huesillos fritos" and "las glorias de Avila".

A good wine can accompany any menu you choose, Cebreros and El Tiemblo wines are well known for their pleasant taste and high alcohol content.

There are many restaurants and "Tapas" in Avila where you'll eat lots of delicious dishes and deserts. Some restaurants are listed below:

Restaurant Las Leales Address: Plaza de Italia 4 , 05080 Avila Phone: 920211329	Posada del la Fruta Address: 84 Plaza de Pedro Davila 8, 05080 Avila Phone: 920220984
Restaurante Doña Guiomar Cuisine: Regional (castellana-leonesa) Address: Calle de Tomas Luis de VIctoria 3 , 05080 Avila Prices: Main courses 20€ - 40€ Phone: 920253709	Alcaravea Cuisine: Regional (castellana-leonesa) Address: Plaza de la Catedral no. 15 Prices: Cheaper than El Almacen and for the younger crowd. Phone: 920 22 66 00
Las Cancelas Cuisine: Castilian Hours: Daily 1:30-4pm and 8:30-10:30pm Address: Cruz Viejo 6, 05080 Avila Phone: 920212249 Prices: Main courses 11€-18€ ($13-$21)	El Molino de la Lasa Cuisine: Segovian Hours: Tues-Sun 1:30-4:30pm and 9-11:30pm Address: Bajada de la Losa 12, 05080 Avila Prices: Main courses 19€-20€ ($22-$23) Phone: 920211101
Hostería de Bracamonte Cuisine: Spanish, Castilian Hours: Wed-Mon 11:30-4pm and 9-11:30pm Address: Bracamonte 6, 05080 Avila Phone: 920251280 Prices: Main courses 7€-16€ ($8.05-$18)	El Almacen Cuisine Creative cuisine Address: Salamanca Road no. 6 Phone: 920 25 44 55