La Posada de Chinchilla

Restaurants nearby

• Ababol★ Michelin 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 by13.5km
• Oba-★ Michelin Oba- is much more than just a restaurant, given that chefs Javier Sanz and Juan Sahuquillo go far beyond the normal vision of a fine-dining experience through a philosophy that connects them fully with their surroundings. On their menus (Cuaderno Medio, Cuaderno Largo and Cuaderno Extra Largo), they invite guests on an incredible journey inspired by the roots of La Mancha’s cuisine, making full use of the premium meat and vegetables from the Cabriel valley and the La Manchuela area in truly unexpected ways. They do so by combining traditional and innovative techniques (they are especially keen46.5km
• Maralba★★ Michelin A family business that sums up what it has set out to do here in one punchy phrase: 'Manchego cuisine with glimpses of the Mediterranean'. In the elegant dining area with a glass-walled wine cellar, Albacete-born chef Fran Martínez, with a healthy dose of support from his wife Cristina Díaz, really knows how to showcase the region's cuisine and its produce; he gives his creations modern touches that make them stand out without disguising the peculiar names they bear, such as gachamiga, ajopringue, and mojete. The inclusion in the set menus (Tempo, Alma and Fran Martínez's Gran Menú) of all kin55.3km
• Barahonda★ Michelin Part of the Señorío de Barahonda estate, with views of the surrounding vineyards. Here, in the shape of two tasting menus (Caliza and Arcilla), chef Alejandro Ibáñez showcases cooking from the local terroir (albeit through more modern eyes) that is based around ingredients sourced from the local area and his own garden (we particularly liked the pigeon royale and liver flan, as well as the grilled aubergine with Jerusalem artichoke ice-cream, caramel and pine nuts). To enjoy the experience to the full, we suggest joining the wine tour before you eat.67.1km
• Asador Concepción A family-run restaurant that has passed from one generation to the next and now boasts a more up-to-date look with its glass-fronted wine cellar and two pleasant dining rooms. Its extensive menu showcases La Mancha recipes but also includes maritime-inspired dishes, tapas, filled rolls, select meats, plus an appetising array of soups and stews.13.9km
• PineaBib This cosy restaurant with a Nordic feel is run by two chefs (Kiko in the kitchen and Elisabet in charge of front of house) who also happen to be a couple. Their fresh, regional cuisine features interesting contemporary and international touches and a close bond with the ingredients of each season – they like nothing better than heading out into the countryside to forage for herbs and mushrooms! The à la carte, which always includes a selection of rice dishes, including the traditional Catalan “rossejat”, and “gazpacho” (a La Mancha option in which the gazpacho is prepared as a rice dish), is c60.1km
• LoretoBib The López sisters, with Irene in the kitchen and Eva in charge of front of house and wine, surprised us in this centrally located aristocratic property, the former family rooms of which been transformed into comfortable, classic-style dining rooms. The chef, who previously studied chemical engineering, has taken advantage of her knowledge in this field by applying the principles of molecular reactions to her recipes, which are unsurprisingly based around local ingredients. On the à la carte, which is complemented by two tasting menus (Origen and Inspiración), you’ll find unmissable dishes such60.4km
• El Racó de Pere i PepaBib A restaurant run by married couple Pere and Pepa, with the former in the kitchen and the latter in charge of the dining room. Located along the avenue leading into town from Jumilla, it boasts a terrace at the entrance and an interior with two floors decorated in a rustic, contemporary style. Here, through the à la carte service and their popular Nuestros Arreglitos set menus (only served to a full table), they cook updated and regional Mediterranean cuisine that, in their own words, aims to rediscover the flavours of inland Alicante province via an impressive selection of rice dishes for two 82.7km
• El Yantar La Cocina de PilarBib Sharing a building with the La Villa hotel, this restaurant boasts a meticulous dining room at street level as well as a cave-like dining room excavated out of the rock that is accessed via a narrow flight of steps. Its main courses are centred around traditional cooking and some rice dishes, all preceded by somewhat bolder starters with a nod to the fusion cuisine of Asia and the Americas. Note the excellent choice of Utiel-Requena wines!82.9km
• AzafránBib This restaurant is guaranteed to please given the ability of chef Teresa Gutiérrez, who is also an ambassador for saffron from La Mancha, to combine the region’s strong flavours with contemporary techniques and an unmistakeable touch of femininity, unsurprising given that the team is 100% female! The à la carte, with its focus on contemporary regional cuisine, is complemented by two interesting menus, including a more extensive tasting option. Artisanal bread, Manchego cheeses and game (in season) also feature, alongside the chef’s mouthwatering array of desserts.84.6km

Includes Michelin / Black Pearl / guide picks (reference quality, no prices); data from Overture, Michelin Guide and others.