Cuenca
This no-frills place is much loved by locals for its great value, speedy service and warm atmosphere. Up a narrow lane in the new town, this sociable bar…
Must-see restaurants in Castilla-La Mancha
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Castilla-La Mancha
In 2017, one of Consuegra's disused windmills was transformed into one of Castilla-La Mancha's most unusual restaurants, with a handful of tables tucked…
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Castilla-La Mancha
Across from the windmills, Las Musas is hands-down the best restaurant in town, and one of the top dining spots in the region. Painstakingly prepared…
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Toledo
The 14th-century surroundings of columns, beams and barrel-vault ceilings are cleverly coupled with modern artwork and bright dining rooms in an atrium…
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Castilla-La Mancha
The dining room in the old 16th-century San José monastery offers beautifully prepared Spanish food that is anything but austere. Sit under a wood-beamed…
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Cuenca
With a romantic terrace offering spectacular views, Figón del Huécar is a highlight of old-town eating. Roast suckling pig, lamb stuffed with pine nuts…
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Toledo
Handy for the cathedral, this atmospheric bar and restaurant offers up elaborately presented dishes based on traditional Spanish ingredients such as…
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Castilla-La Mancha
Thoughtfully prepared cooking including perfectly grilled meats dominates the restaurant out the back. Snaffle the table next to the open fire in winter…
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Toledo
Tucked in the former Jewish quarter, Lo Nuestro has a devoted following for its outstanding multi-course menus that showcase Toledan cooking. In a covered…
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Toledo
Despite its central location close to Toledo’s main tourist thoroughfare, Ludeña retains a wholesome local image courtesy of the flock of regulars who –…
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Castilla-La Mancha
Calle Mayor is a standout meal stop between the cathedral and castle. Be sure to order the simple starter of tomatoes, which are grown in the owner's…
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Toledo
Purporting to be Toledo's oldest restaurant, Casa Aurelio has been around since 1953 and still ranks among the best of Toledo's traditional eateries. Game…
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Cuenca
Romero is one of Cuenca's new breed of contemporary restaurants with a well-executed menu with a dash of creativity: salmon ceviche, foie gras with…
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Cuenca
Tucked down a narrow pedestrian street near the cathedral, Raff's innovative culinary convictions run deep with lively fresh flavours and combinations…
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Toledo
This hotel restaurant enjoys one of Toledo's most magical locations for dining alfresco: it's tucked into a private garden entered via its own gate in the…
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Castilla-La Mancha
Offers a limited menu of traditional Castilla-La Mancha recipes in a small but pleasantly intimate space near the castle. A speciality is callos (tripe),…
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Castilla-La Mancha
Concentrating on exquisitely prepared La Mancha specialities, Consuegra’s most ambitious restaurant is also something of a museum, inhabiting an old…
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Cuenca
Just down the hill from the historic centre, revel in 16th-century surroundings with lofty ceilings, original columns and creaking floors. It's family run…
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Castilla-La Mancha
Just off the town's stunning Plaza Mayor, this time-tested favourite serves traditional cooking with an emphasis on grilled meats, though you'll also find…
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Cuenca
El Secreto isn't much of a secret. Exuberant decor featuring painted beams and tiled murals coupled with a friendly, laid-back attitude means this place…
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Castilla-La Mancha
Looking like the kind of inn Don Quijote might have frequented can't be a bad thing in El Toboso. There are no surprises in the cooking at Noria, which is…
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Castilla-La Mancha
This longtime local favourite has an uncluttered new look with light wood decor, plus modern artwork and (too) bright lighting. The food remains reliably…
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Castilla-La Mancha
The best place to eat is atmospheric Cueva La Martina, opposite the windmills. The cave-like dining area is dug into the rock, and there's a breezy…
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Castilla-La Mancha
This sunny gastro-bar is a fine place to explore the cuisine of La Mancha's countryside, with cheese and charcuterie boards, classic bocadillos …
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Toledo
This place serves up innovative takes on local dishes such as cochinillo (suckling pig), rabo de toro (bull's tail) or lomo de venado (venison with…
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Toledo
Fabulously located La Ermita sits across the Río Tajo gorge from the city, meaning you'll have the tangled medieval core of Toledo spread before you while…
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Toledo
Toledo doffs its hat to fine dining at this temple of good food and market freshness. Run by notable La Mancha–born chef Adolfo Muñoz, the restaurant has…
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Castilla-La Mancha
Opened in 1916, this local icon has a loyal following for its unfussy home-style cooking, reasonable prices and surprisingly polished service. The dining…
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Toledo
Spain’s no-fuss, old-school taverns can sometimes be hit or miss in the food stakes, but Palacios edges into the ‘hit’ category, courtesy of its super…
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Castilla-La Mancha
Ideal for fussy families (or friends), there is over 20 choices of tosta (toast) here, including a couple that make good breakfast choices, with bacon as…
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Castilla-La Mancha
The perennially busy Atrio across from the cathedral marries rapid service with a good mix of tasty morsels. Fish and chips, burgers, tostas, carrot cake…
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Castilla-La Mancha
The most inviting setting in town with tables set in a softly lit patio, complete with trickling fountain. The place is famous for its extravagant gin and…
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Toledo
In this haven for jamón and game, vegetarians can go hungry in Toledo. This excellent vegetarian restaurant has a menu that ranges from tofu and seitan…
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Cuenca
A good all-round restaurant located at the top of the old town with panoramic views over the river gorge, this place will satisfy both romantic diners and…
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Toledo
This smart place has a modern dining room set in a covered patio and specialises in grilled meats. Eschew the overpriced starters and start your meal in…
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Castilla-La Mancha
Overlooking the small, atmospheric Plazuela de la Cárcel, the speciality of this historical tavern is mushrooms – lots of them – with some 16 varieties on…
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Castilla-La Mancha
Join the local card players at this down-home bar. Its counter groans with tempting tapas and pinchos (canapes), including caracoles (snails) and orejas …
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Castilla-La Mancha
Nöla is located in a grand Gothic Mudéjar mansion that also houses the Casa del Doncel, so is a place to linger. The seasonal menu stirs up traditional…
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Toledo
This upbeat contemporary-feel restaurant serves pizzas with unusual toppings (think ingredients like chia seeds and partridge pate) as well as the more…
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Castilla-La Mancha
The sun-dappled terrace here is a place to linger, flanked by vegetable allotments (yes, expect organic fresh produce in the dishes), near the river. The…
