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Epílogo’s setting, above a complex of function rooms, and its attractive cuisine, creative in style and focusing on mini dishes (which it describes as “new La Mancha cooking”, come as a pleasant surprise here. Head chef Rubén Sánchez-Camacho showcases his contemporary, regionally inspired recipes on two menus: El Inicio and Historias del Guadiana. The latter stands out for its showcasing of the Guadiana river as a tool for cultural connection, by trying to create a menu featuring ingredients and dishes from each region through which the river passes, from Castilla-La Mancha to Andalucia, but w

A family restaurant run by siblings with over half a century of history behind it. One of the culinary jewels in the crown of La Mancha, Granero features a bar at the entrance, serving the set menu and a choice of “raciones”, plus a pleasant à la carte dining room and an attractive patio-terrace. Choose between the à la carte featuring traditional and fusion-inspired contemporary cuisine (the signature dish is roast suckling lamb shoulder) and a superb tasting menu with a wine-pairing option (you must request this when making your booking). The impressive cellar is managed by enthusiastic somm

The experience of eating in one of the city’s iconic “hanging houses” is one not to be missed and this is certainly the case in this restaurant next to the striking Museo de Arte Abstracto Español, where entry is controlled by a code that you are sent when making a booking. In its meticulous contemporary-style interior, which has nevertheless retained its delightfully attractive original wooden beams, guests can enjoy unique views of the Huécar river gorge while savouring the concise Volver or Cocinamos Cuenca tasting menus, the latter offerings courses such as trout, radish, sardines, cheese,

Albacete, which has been known as the New York of the La Mancha region since the time when the Spanish writer known as Azorín coined the term in one of his poems, boasts an enticing gourmet focus thanks to the Ababol restaurant, which is the Spanish word for a type of red poppy. In its contemporary dining room, overlooked by the open kitchen, chef Juan Monteagudo conjures up dishes which showcase the traditional roots of La Mancha, select ingredients (many from its local farms), and sublime sauces that you’ll want to mop up on your plate! The French technical detail on display is influenced by

Its owners describe La Martina as “a little gem”, an apt description given that this pretty restaurant occupies part of their own home! Situated in a residential district of chalets on the outskirts of Tarancón, this bright, charming restaurant is striking for its classic-contemporary decor which boasts numerous tasteful details and a predominantly white colour scheme. La Martina features an attractive dining room with a fireplace at one end, plus the Salón de Cristal, a pleasant glass-fronted porch. The cuisine has its roots in the region, reinterpreting the specialities of La Mancha through

Honesty is raised to a new level here thanks to the open-view kitchen which is a clear demonstration that this restaurant has nothing to hide! Chef Eduardo Albiol creates cuisine that is both personal and different, adding a modern take to traditional recipes through the use of culinary touches and ingredients from other parts of the world, hence his dishes inspired by the Mediterranean, Asia and South America. His customers are his only benchmarks, so he is constantly attuned to their reaction with the hope that his cuisine will receive their full blessing! Excellent value for money!

Located within the walls of the Hotel Rural La Vida de Antes, albeit with its own independent access, this restaurant highlights the return of chef Pedro Rodríguez to his roots after many years working in the Spanish capital. This unpretentious eatery is a good option for getting your strength back after visiting the famous windmills nearby, through traditional-style cuisine with an international flavour and a strong focus on the environment that revolves around two tasting menus: Meridión (only at lunchtime on weekdays) and the so-called Viaje de sabores (short and long version, available eve