Restaurants in Castilla La Mancha
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La Bodeguilla de Basilio
Arrive here with an appetite, as you're presented with a complimentary plate of tapas when you order a drink, and not just a slice of dried-up cheese – typical freebies are a combo of quail eggs, ham, fried potatoes, lettuce hearts and courgettes. Understandably, it gets packed out, so head to the restaurant out back for more of the same (except you have to pay). If you are bored with conversation, the walls are covered with fascinating clutter, ranging from old pics of Cuenca to farming tools.
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Alfileritos
Columns, beams and barrel-vault ceilings are happily combined with modern artwork here. The dining rooms are spread over four bright floors below a skylight, and the menu includes such delights as langostinos con mojo (large prawns in a spicy tomato and chilli sauce) and sopa de fresas con helado de pimiento de Sichuan (strawberry 'soup' with Szechuan pepper ice cream), which sure makes a change from the ubiquitous flan.
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Manolo de la Osa
Following the success of his flagship Las Rejas restaurant in nearby Las Pedroñeras, celebrated chef Manuel de la Osa has opened up this superb restaurant at Ars Natura. Osa creates unique dishes using traditional local ingredients, like red partridge salad with butter beans and oyster mushrooms. The decor is suitably elegant. Reservations are essential.
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Alfileritos 24
The 14th-century surroundings of columns, beams and barrel-vault ceilings are snazzily coupled with modern artwork and bright dining rooms spread over four floors. The menu demonstrates an innovative flourish in the kitchen, with dishes like red-tuna tartare with seaweed and guacamole, and strawberry 'soup' with Szechuan pepper ice cream.
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La Abadía
In a former 16th-century palace, this atmospheric bar and restaurant is ideal for romancing couples. Arches, niches and subtle lighting are spread over a warren of brick-and-stone-clad rooms. The menu includes lightweight dishes like verduras a la parrilla (grilled fresh vegetables) – perfect for small (distracted) appetites.
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American Piccolo
Weary of the ubiquitous meaty fare? This independent restaurant packs in young couples on an affordable date, with its welcoming, diverse menu of Tex-Mex, Italian and Argentinean cuisine. Expect reliably acceptable rather than exceptional cuisine, with more than 125 dishes plus an adventurous wine list with plenty of imports.
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Madre Tierra
A cool cavernous space, with exposed brick arches, a soft ochre colour scheme and muted light, creates a romantic atmosphere for enjoying Indian-, Asian- and Mediterranean-inspired vegetarian meals, including sushi, moussaka, pastas, pakoras (vegetables in a spicy batter) and salads. Reservations recommended.
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Comedor Posada de San José
The Canadian owner has sensibly ensured that tourists can eat here according to their timetable back home. The food is uncomplicated and good, ranging from the reliable classic of fried eggs and (homemade) chips to solomillo de cerdo a la sidra (pork loin in cider). Desserts include strawberries and cream.
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Mesón Casas Colgadas
Housed in one of the casas colgadas, Cuenca's gourmet pride and joy fuses an amazing location with delicious traditional food on the menu, such as venison stew and the quaintly translated boned little pork hands stew (pig-trotter stew). Reservations are recommended.
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Palacios
An unpretentious place, where stained glass, beams and efficient old-fashioned service combine with traditional no-nonsense cuisine. Hungry? Try a gut-busting bowl of traditional judías con perdiz (white beans with partridge) for starters.
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Palacio
An unpretentious place where stained glass, beams and efficient old-fashioned service combine with traditional no-nonsense cuisine. Hungry? Try a gut-busting bowl of judías con perdiz (white beans with partridge) for starters.
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Aurelio
The three restaurants under this name are among the best of Toledo's top-end eateries (the other locations are Calle de la Sinagoga 1 and 6). Game, fresh produce and traditional dishes are prepared with panache. Reservations recommended.
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Mille Grazie
Despite the worrying inclusion of a Hawaiian pizza (with pineapple), the chef here is Italian and the dishes are tasty and good. Try the panzotti Mille Grazie (ravioli-style pasta stuffed with spinach and walnuts).
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La Asomada
La Asomada, at the top of the village, should be sought out by eco folks. Located in a cave and former bodega, owner Pilar Escusa uses organic produce and prepares delicious seasonal dishes. Reservations essential.
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Casa Seco
Don’t miss the locals’ local, Casa Seco, with all four walls, plus ceiling, papered with faded bullfighting posters. It’s run by a wonderfully matriarchal lady who keeps the flat-cap clientele under control.
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Bar Castillo
Bar Castillo is located in town (turn left at the Guardia Civil), with a rustic-style dining room and robust local dishes. The sopa de almendra (almond soup) is excellent.
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La Casa de Damasco
Middle Eastern dishes here include the happily predictable felafel, hummus, metabal (aubergine-based dip), salads and doner kebab. Finish off with a puff on the hubble-bubble (€8).
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Adolfo
A chic sophisticated setting for enjoying excellent wines along with decadent light eats including salmon with a cream cheese and yogurt dressing, plus vegetarian bites and more carnivorous fare.
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Plaza Mayor
Fussy families will appreciate the variety here with crepes and baked potatoes, as well as traditional dishes, like partridge. Vegetarians may feel queasy about the ceiling of hanging hams.
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Restaurante Figón del Huécar
This dress-for-dinner place specialises in Castilian specialities, as well as more-unusual plates, like codfish and potatoes with a mango sauce. Reservations are recommended.
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Hierbabuena
A dress-for-dinner restaurant with tables set around a flower-filled patio. It dishes up classy cuisine such as artichokes stuffed with Catalan sausage and creamed leeks.
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La Cabaña de Alarcón
The best restaurant in town is La Cabaña de Alarcón, with its picture windows, dark-pink paintwork, contemporary artwork and well-executed local dishes.
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Meson Castilla
Meson Castilla is the pick of the restaurant bunch, its half-tiled dining room heaving with local families at weekends. Grilled meat is the speciality.
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Rincón del Bohemio
Eat alfresco on this pretty cobbled square chowing down on hearty fare like patatas revolconas (grilled potatoes with peppers and onions) & roast chicken.
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La Vega
La Vega overlooks one of the larger lakes, with a sprawling terrace and small beach. Expect a good grilling: barbecued meats are the speciality.
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