Even though I grew up in south Florida, where roast pig abounds, I've never had one so good as the…read morecochinillo (suckling pig) at el Meson. I'm still thinking of it months later planning on my return just to eat this again. Amazing... It was a restaurant frequented by locals only, it a touristy spot so we knew it was going to be good and it did not disappoint at all.

Very disappointing experience. The person who took our order was rude and spoke to us in a…read morecondescending manner. I have stomach issues and cannot eat a full meal, so I asked if I could share a meal with my son. The waitress told us that was not allowed because "this is a restaurant and everyone has to have their own plate." We ended up ordering three meals, but unfortunately the food was just as disappointing as the service. Nearly everything was excessively salty. We ate what we could because we were hungry, but most of the food was left on the table. Given the restaurant's location so close to the castle, we expected a much better experience. Instead, we left feeling disappointed by both the service and the quality of the food. I would not return.

Such a great little restaurant in the most perfect setting. Right next to the cathedral!…read more The interior is charming. Flowers painted in the walls make you feel like you are in an English Cottage garden. Crisp white vintage linens make it feel extra special. Easy to call and make reservations for dinner. Super friendly service from that phone call to saying goodbye after our meal. When we arrived we were treated so nicely. Menus are in Español but easy to work through with my Spanglish. A young man took our drink order - an excellent beer selection - then a young woman came to answer some questions and to take our order. The food was served in the perfect sequence and in a timely manner. All dishes were very tasty and large portions. Starters were a pumpkin & carrot soup along with an avocado, grapefruit, corn, hard boiled egg, green salad. My husband and I shared both with him eating the egg so the salad was now vegan. Mains were the veggie lasagna for him and tofu & spinach spaghetti for me. Both served hot and delicious. I liked the tofu grilled on my pasta. The two women checked on us, visited and treated us as if we were long time customers and so happy to have us there. Definitely recommend this place. Especially if you are vegan or vegetarian.

Eat there twice in my two day stay in Segovia. Very highly recommend it! We are vegetarians and…read morethis is only one of two options we found in Segovia. They do have plenty of meat options but they also have a very nice assortment of vegan and vegetarian options. We very much enjoyed the tofu dish and the chop suey dish, we also enjoyed the veggie corquettes. The prices are great and so is the service. Great find.

One of Spain's most cherished culinary establishments, the historic Mesón de Cándido opened in 1895…read morein an 18th century inn beneath the Segovia Aqueduct, where the Cándido family has served its famous Cochinillo Asado (roast sucking pig) to everyone from Cary Grant and Mick Jagger to Salvador Dalí and King Felipe VI of Spain. Still family-run as of 2025, the restaurant is dripping with history, from its Old World decor and Moorish tiled floors, to the photos and honors hanging on its walls. On our recent visit, we were welcomed by Alberto Cándido, the 92-year-old son of the restaurant's renowned founder, who proudly showed us the medal he was given by King Juan Carlos I, which passed on the title of Mesonero Mayor of Castile after his father's death. We were seated at a window table in the beautiful Álvaro de Luna salon to enjoy delicious entrees of Grilled Sea Bass, Battered Hake in Salsa Verde, Pork Snout with Mushrooms and, of course, the famous Cochinillo Asado. Paired with a delicious house red wine and followed by slices of rich chocolate cake and apple pie, the meal was outstanding, as was the service. It was a privilege to eat in this amazing restaurant and to meet the scion of the family dynasty that maintains the culinary legacy of Mesón de Cándido to this day. A highly recommended experience if you're ever in Segovia -- and well worth the quick train ride if you're visiting Madrid.

Merece tu visita. Hay que almorzar or cenar allá lo más pronto posible. Vale no pena es acojonudo…read more Que no lo falta. Cochinillo asado de 15 días la tenga que aprivechars

My husband and I both loved this place. A local suggested it and we could not have been any happier…read morewith our choice. The service was good and the food, oh my their food. It was my first time having garlic soup and WOW Their choice for "Menu del dia" (menu of the day) was also attractive. We saw a lot of people opting for that. We had some wine, a delicious piece of ternera with potatoes, some homemade croquettes and orange pie I think was the name. YUMMY thats all I can say.

100% you need to eat here. If you have only one pricey meal in Spain, make this it. I had the…read morebrioche with pork tenderloin and bleu cheese dressing and it was melt-in-my-mouth tender and delicious. The dressing tastes nothing like American blue cheese, FYI. Then the ponche Segoviano for dessert: it was to die for! Honestly one of the most delicious things I have ever eaten. Then there is the atmosphere: sitting outside, dining al fresco, with the ancient Roman aqueduct right next to you and street performers playing music...it was heavenly!

This place is delicious! Looking for a place to eat and stopped by El Secreto de San Clemente and…read moreit was delicious. The burger was delicious and I ordered what looked like calamari and the artichokes. And you must try the dessert. The Torrejas YUM! a highly recommended. Maria and Fernando were super nice and gave great food recommendations especially on dessert

We stopped by and enjoyed the excellent lunch special! The place has character and a backbone, not…read morebending to the will of tourists, but rather offering authentic local dishes for those who are interested. The lunch special was generous and offered three substantial portions. The tagliatelle starter was a hit, excellent creamy red pesto sauce. The Castilian soup is a local dish--a bit heavy and salty, but could make for a nice hearty treat on a cold day. The main dishes were great. Some minor issues with seasoning, but overall enjoyed the food. The salmon needed a hit of citrus and the cheesecake dessert didn't have the best texture. Overall a great deal for lunch and a great local experience. The decor is rustic and welcoming, giving you the hit of Spain you needed when you booked your trip.

Away from the main path in Segovia, and only visible if you look for the outside tables tucked…read morealong an alley. The servers were friendly and helpful. The menu includes many meat-forward dishes, but when we asked about non-meat options, our server suggested a few. We chose the artichokes served with mashed potatoes, a scallop (in-shell) and sautéed mushrooms. Good. We also ordered the vegetable lasagna (pumpkin/squash, chestnut, mushrooms, and romesco sauce). It was an interesting take on lasagna, but we should have known given we were in Spain. Rounded off our lunch with a glass of cava and a red wine. Was a good quiet spot to have lunch.

Waiters didn't see us at first but were more attentive and made up for it once they realized we…read morewere new guests. They also gave us broth from the Cochinillo they serve to warm us up, a nice gesture. We ordered: - Croquetas (underwhelming, I've had better) - salpicón (very good) - chorizo and potato (my favorite) - tortilla Coffee was very good here as well! I'm sure the non tapas menu is even better.

This was great. One of the best meals we had on the trip. We didn't have the suckling pig here. We…read morehad 2 different types of seafood dishes (shrimp and fish) and both were great. Service was impeccable.

We were suggested other places to try the Segovia staple conchonillo. The others were packed so we…read morewandered into Lali. If you are ok with missing the "show" of the cutting of the conchonillo and want amazing food, go here. We did the menu of the day option - started with soups, one of which was their staple bean stew/soup and we aren't sure what the other was but it was AMAZING. I had the cod with veggies and my boyfriend had the Segovia staple, suckling pig, and potatoes. We ended with the traditional Segovia dessert and ice cream. We left full and incredibly impressed!

Delicious pork and soups. This was my first time Segovia and was told I need to try both...glad I…read moredid especially here. Even the house wines were tasty.