El Raier

This restaurant takes its name from the old Pyrenean tradition of log rafts, used to transport timber by river (there’s an exhibition dedicated to this traditional craft next to the railway station where the historic Tren dels Llacs also makes a stop). We were pleasantly surprised to find this restaurant, which embraces tradition from a more contemporary perspective, in so doing showcasing the so-called ‘Pallaresa nouvelle cuisine’. This simple yet pleasant eatery, with an open kitchen behind the bar, is run by a friendly duo of chefs, Clàudia and Jaime, who showcase their technical yet fresh and fun cuisine, which they skilfully change according to the availability of local, seasonal ingredients. We really liked the artisan breads, baked daily by Clàudia, and the pork skin with butter and trout roe course). Make sure to ask about the dessert wines, as they make them themselves!