El Lagar de Isilla — Restaurant in Aranda de Duero

Excellent food and service. The waiters were really friendly and professional. We went with a buggy and they helped us to a comfortable seat, with enough room for us. The lunch menu, although more expensive than other restaurants, was really worth it.

The bar area was nice and wide, with seats on the side and plenty of space for standing and eating a quick bite. There was a delicious display of pork scratchings (but spanish standard, so huge pieces of deep fried skin-on fat back), tortillas and pintxos.

We walked to the restaurant, to be welcomed by a humble size grill, with peppers roasting on it. It was cold outside, so the warmth of the fire, and the smell of the burning wood and peppers opened our appetite immediately.

We started with a warning sopas de ajo, a bit low in salt for my taste, followed by a selection of roasted chorizo and black pudding, roasted peppers (from their grill) with anchovies, delicious flat bread and we were left a whole bottle of olive oil to help ourselves! Really good quality olive oil, by the way.

Then we enjoyed a superb Lechazo, with a very abundant lettuce and onion salad. Presented in a traditional terracotta plate, the waiter made us the favour of cutting it in smaller pieces and we attacked! What a delicacy! Cooked for hours with no more condiment than water and salt. It was delicate and juicy, and even though we used our hands, eager to clean the bones, the meat came easily just with the fork. I missed some roasted potatoes, but at least the bread kept on coming, to enjoy the last drops of sauce on our plates.

The dessert was somehow a disappointment, a millefeuille with chipped cream. The dough was chewy and the whipped cream just filled us unnecessary, the only dish we didn't finish, not as much because we didn't like it, but we were in a rush and couldn't stay for long. Otherwise we would've finished the dessert and the three small bottles of Orujo (a Galician version of grappa) complimentary with the menu, that looked dangerously delicious, we guessed not tasting them, there was a white orujo, coffee flavoured and cream of Orujo.

To finish coffee, as well complimentary and a little chocolate.

Overall, just over €70, a succulent four course meal, with bottled water, one full bottle of local wine (good enough, it didn't need any lemonade to pass it through), spirits and coffee. Accommodated in exactly 60 minutes (as we told the maitre, we were in a rush). Where in the UK you find that?

Then a walk around vineyards, made us ready for a second round...

We had a nice experience overall at Agar de Isilla—the food was tasty, the winery is truly impressive, and the setting is nice. However, we had some issues with the reservation: it was quite difficult to get through on the phone to make a change, and even after we did, there was confusion about the number of people and our seating when we arrived. When I tried to explain, the waitress literally said “te has explicado fatal” (“you explained yourself terribly”), which felt quite rude and unprofessional.

At one point when we arrived, we also asked to cancel one of the lamb dishes because one of us wasn’t feeling well, but they didn’t allow it because they said it had already been roasted—something we completely understand from a kitchen perspective, but it added to the sense that flexibility and communication were lacking.

She also repeatedly scolded our daughter. I understand the need for a calm dining environment, but she’s just a child, and I would have preferred if the staff had addressed me directly so I could handle the situation.

Despite these hiccups, we enjoyed the meal, and the place is definitely worth visiting for the food and the...

Excellent Dinner and Great Atmosphere at Lagar de Isilla. We visited Lagar de Isilla yesterday and had a very pleasant experience. The restaurant is spacious, with décor that perfectly matches its character and surroundings — elegant, warm, and full of personality. It’s also very comfortable, creating a relaxed dining atmosphere. Service was excellent: professional, attentive, and efficient from start to finish. We shared several dishes: the cured cheese was outstanding, full of flavor; the bread was fresh and delicious; and the calamares in Andalusian batter were perfectly cooked. The lechazo (roast lamb) was excellent — tender, flavorful, and served in a generous portion. We especially recommend the roasted pepper salad, which was a highlight. For dessert, we tried the apple ice cream with walnuts, cheese, and compote, which was truly delicious — a creative and perfectly balanced finish to the meal. Portions are generous, the wine is very good, and overall it was a great dining experience. The dining room was full on a Saturday night, so we recommend making a reservation. Highly...