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ServiceUpscale Casual
NoiseConversational
CapacityMedium

This modest roadside inn has become a pilgrimage spot for mushroom lovers. The chef and owner, Gloria, is a true mycological encyclopaedia, with a notable talent for incorporating mushrooms into all kinds of dishes. She prepares them simply, stewed, with rice or legumes, or as a complement to game meats. There’s no set menu; instead, a different selection is created each season, depending on the ingredients available. A special and wonderfully authentic place.

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Address
N-525, km 52, 49326 Rionegro del Puente, Zamora (Rionegro del Puente)
Phone
+34-980652016
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El Empalme restaurant in Rionegro Del Puente, Spain
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This modest roadside inn has become a pilgrimage spot for mushroom lovers. The chef and owner, Gloria, is a true mycological encyclopaedia, with a notable talent for incorporating mushrooms into all kinds of dishes. She prepares them simply, stewed, with rice or legumes, or as a complement to game meats.

There’s no set menu; instead, a different selection is created each season, depending on the ingredients available. A special and wonderfully authentic place.

Signature Dishes
wild mushroomsgame meats
The record

Recognition history

Dated appearances from independent guides and award organizations, with the underlying list record or original source where available.

  1. Macarfi 7.5 Food Rating

    Macarfi

At a Glance
Vibe
  • Rustic
  • Classic
Best For
  • Group Dining
  • Family
  • Casual Hangout
Experience
  • Standalone
Sourcing
  • Local Sourcing
Noise LevelConversational
CapacityMedium
Service StyleUpscale Casual
Meal PacingLeisurely

Traditional roadside mesón atmosphere with a dark, old-fashioned interior noted in reviews; the venue is also described as a pilgrimage spot for mushroom lovers, suggesting a characterful, rustic setting.