Top 10 restaurants in Cuenca, Spain

February 5, 2018 Natalie Tallman

Discover the best restaurant in Cuenca, Spain including Restaurante de la Posada de San Jose, Asador de Antonio, Nazareno y Oro, El Bodegon, Restaurante El Secreto, Meson Darling, Restaurante Candela, Taberna Albero, Asador Maria Morena, Trivio
Things to do in Cuenca

1. Restaurante de la Posada de San Jose

Ronda de Julian Romero 4, 16001 Cuenca, Spain Outdoor Seating, Seating, Waitstaff, Validated Parking, Highchairs Available, Serves Alcohol, Full Bar, Wine and Beer, Accepts American Express, Accepts Mastercard, Accepts Visa, Free Wifi, Reservations, Accepts Credit Cards Mediterranean, Spanish, International, Contemporary, Vegan Options, Gluten Free Options Lunch, Breakfast, Dinner, Drinks, Late Night HK$141 - HK$385 +34 969 21 13 00
Excellent
34%
Good
48%
Satisfactory
15%
Poor
1%
Terrible
2%
Overall Ratings

4 based on 485 reviews

Restaurante de la Posada de San Jose

Located in this building S. XVII, in our restaurant we offer big a variety of dishes with one of the most iconic views of the Hoz del Huecar. Among them we can find are a variety of home-made tapas and rations (Croquettes, Mushrooms "Spring Rolls",...) For visitors and locals can taste the typical dishes of the region (Morteruelo, Pisto, Gazpacho Pastor, Ajo Arriero, Manchego Cheese, Lamb, Cod, ...) and others of different influences and with new elaborations (Rabbit confit, Iberian Pig Meat, Red Tuna, ...) All with excellent wines and finish with our homemade desserts (Tiramisu, Rice & Coconut Puding, Lemon Mousse, Brownie, ...). We regularly offer "off the menu" suggestions to tempt the most demanding palates. Our employees have been informed of food allergies and intolerances related to our menu, which is kept up to date so that clients have all the necessary information on hand, even in the menu.

Reviewed By manctraveller071 - Scot in Manchester

The view from the Terrace is stunning. I would recommend reserving a table on the outside Terrace. The pork tenderloin in apple and cider sauce was excellent. The meat was tender, juicy and tasty. The service was excellent from the owner's son who spoke very good English. There was an English menu which was great as I have limited Spanish. The restaurant was located within a few minutes from Plaza Mayor. The price was very reasonable for a high quality experience.

2. Asador de Antonio

Avenida Castilla La Mancha 3, 16002 Cuenca, Spain Highchairs Available, Accepts American Express, Accepts Mastercard, Accepts Visa, Reservations, Seating, Waitstaff, Wheelchair Accessible, Serves Alcohol, Accepts Credit Cards Spanish, Steakhouse Lunch, Dinner +34 969 22 20 10
Excellent
58%
Good
35%
Satisfactory
4%
Poor
1%
Terrible
2%
Overall Ratings

4.5 based on 342 reviews

Asador de Antonio

Reviewed By JohnnyBgood - Cuenca, Spain

We ordered an assortment of entrance dishes including two mixed salads. All these were shared among our eight guests who were visiting us from out of town. While these were being devoured the chefs were busy cooking the house specialty of baby suckling pig. These are only cooked to order so it took some time but the wait was worth it.
We were so full and satisfied that we had to share some of their special desserts.
The after meal coffee with cognac helped to make the outing a perfect one.

3. Nazareno y Oro

Calle Colon 53, 16002 Cuenca, Spain Reservations Grill Lunch, Dinner HK$173 - HK$290 +34 969 23 30 30
Excellent
55%
Good
35%
Satisfactory
7%
Poor
1%
Terrible
2%
Overall Ratings

4.5 based on 142 reviews

Nazareno y Oro

The old Oven Grill located in Colon # 53 for over 25 years has been delighting visitors with Conquenses and Roasted Lamb and Piglet style Castilla. Since October 2014 change management and Quico Perez, owner of Meson Nazareno y Oro in Cuenca, who is responsible for maintaining the reputation of their roasts and accompany them with dishes from his own label. Piglets and suckling lambs are complemented with red meats, fresh fish entrees and appetizers updated regional cuisine. Suggestive desserts and great wines round out the offerings. The local .... Better come see it. The wood, stone and stained glass "Henri Dechanet", author of the windows of the Cathedral of Cuenca make the stay as welcoming and move us to another era. Welcome to the Meson Nazareno y Oro Roaster Oven. The former Oven Spit Placed in the street Colon No. 53 For most of 25 years doing the delights of eating Conquenses and visitors With His Roasts of Lamb and Sucking-pig in the style of Castile. From October, 2014 Changes the management and it is Quico Perez, owner of the Nazarene Inn and I pray in Cuenca, lowest Takes Charge supporting the good reputation of His roasts and Accompanying them on plates of His Own stamp. The sucking-pigs and lambs sucking complement each other with red meats, fished fresh air, inlets and appetizers of regional updated kitchen. Desserts suggestive and big wines round the offer. The place .... Better to eat to see it. The wood, the stone and the windows of "Henri Dechanet", author of the windows of The Cathedral of Cuenca Do That the stay is of more cozy and moves us to another epoch. Welcome to the Nazarene Inn and I Pray Oven Spit.

Reviewed By armand0db - Cuenca, Spain

Estuve con mi familia cenando de raciones, los platos de carne excelente cabe destacar la carrillada con espuma de patatas, un entrecorte de vaca al punto, fuera de carta un biscuits de foie espectacular . De postre bizcocho de chocolate con helado muy bueno

4. El Bodegon

Calle Cerrillo San Roque 1, 16001 Cuenca, Spain Outdoor Seating, Seating, Waitstaff, Television, Serves Alcohol Mediterranean, Spanish Lunch, Dinner +34 969 21 40 29
Excellent
48%
Good
41%
Satisfactory
7%
Poor
2%
Terrible
2%
Overall Ratings

4.5 based on 243 reviews

El Bodegon

Reviewed By llamacalmer - Felbridge, United Kingdom

We went here last night after asking our hotel receptionist to recommend a Spanish restaurant. It's down a back street and wouldn't have been that easy to find, but was completely full of Spanish families, with just one table left inside.
The menu is all in Spanish and the staff don't speak English, so with our very limited Spanish we ordered steak and calamari with a house salad. All was beautifully cooked and presented, and with a decent bottle of house red wine, water and bread, total bill was a very reasonable 50 euros. They are generous with their portions so you don't need to order too much. They don't take bookings so it's a bit hit and miss whether you'll be able to get a table, but it's worth going to if you can.

5. Restaurante El Secreto

Calle Alfonso VIII 81 | 16001, 16001 Cuenca, Spain Seating, Waitstaff, Highchairs Available, Serves Alcohol, Full Bar, Accepts Mastercard, Accepts Visa, Free Wifi Mediterranean, European, Spanish, Vegetarian Friendly, Vegan Options, Gluten Free Options Dinner, Late Night HK$141 - HK$290 +34 692 95 54 31
Excellent
41%
Good
38%
Satisfactory
12%
Poor
5%
Terrible
4%
Overall Ratings

4 based on 961 reviews

Restaurante El Secreto

El restaurante «El Secreto»es un sitio con encanto donde se puede degustar en un ambiente relajado, la gastronomía típica conquense, además de ensaladas, tapas, carnes y pescado de la gastronomía actual española. Disponemos de dos salones, con capacidad para 30 personas cada uno de ellos, uno está situado en planta a pie de calle y el otro está en una planta baja.Hacemos menús del día para grupos, comidas especiales para vegetarianos, celiacos…Comidas y Cenas del presupuesto que dispongan, nos adaptamos a sus necesidades. «El Secreto» está situado en la calle Alfonso VIII, 81 una de las calles más coloristas y transitadas por el turista, en pleno casco antiguo frente a los Túneles de Alfonso VIII y a escasos 100m de la Catedral. Único lugar donde poder ver “desde dentro” los RASCACIELOS DE SAN MARTÍN y donde además podrás disfrutar de la auténtica gastronomía conquense. «El Secreto» está emplazado en un edificio que forma parte de una arquitectura conquense muy particular denominada «Rascacielos de San Martín», caracterizada por ser parte de las viviendas civiles más altas de Europa hasta el desarrollo de la arquitectura del hormigón, siendo levantadas con piedra, madera, argamasa y yeso. La altura media ronda las diez plantas (unos 35 metros sobre el nivel de la calle) y para alcanzarla, cada casa se apoya, además de en la risca trasera, en las viviendas laterales, dando lugar a edificios de dos niveles: tres o cuatro plantas para la calle Alfonso VIII y de ocho a doce hacia el Barrio de San Martín.

Reviewed By Ariel C - London, United Kingdom

I did not know, I was going to have a nice gastronomic experience. The restaurant is just beautiful, the staff is very attentive, and efficient, and the food is delicious. It was a surprise when I tried the green asparagus with pistachio ice cream, the secret salad, and the octopus leg. Beautiful food. I recommend it myself. Enjoy it.

6. Meson Darling

Calle Torres 7, 16001 Cuenca, Spain Seating, Television, Wheelchair Accessible, Serves Alcohol Spanish, Vegetarian Friendly Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner, Brunch, Late Night +34 969 22 27 18
Excellent
40%
Good
45%
Satisfactory
9%
Poor
3%
Terrible
3%
Overall Ratings

4 based on 290 reviews

Meson Darling

Reviewed By symmy6 - Manchester, England

I have just visited Meson Darling with my Spanish friends. From the outside it just looks like a typical Spanish bar in Cuenca. However, as soon as you step inside there is a lovely atmosphere, a seated dining area or seats around the bar if you prefer.
The free tapas with a drink is excellent and varied, the variety of food on offer is varied, tasty, and really good quality. The specialities of Cuenca are delicious, I particularly recommend the morteruela which was superb.
Forget the more expensive restaurants in the old town catering for foreign tourists, give this place a try, you won't regret it!
The wine is also great value!

7. Restaurante Candela

Calle de Alonso de Ojeda 22, 16001 Cuenca, Spain Reservations, Seating, Waitstaff, Highchairs Available, Serves Alcohol, Buffet, Wine and Beer Mediterranean, European, Spanish, Vegetarian Friendly, Vegan Options, Gluten Free Options Dinner HK$275 +34 900 123 123
Excellent
57%
Good
32%
Satisfactory
7%
Poor
2%
Terrible
2%
Overall Ratings

4.5 based on 429 reviews

Restaurante Candela

Reviewed By cupperr - Seattle, Washington

If you can find this down the hill, from the old town,it is well worth the trek. Restaurant opens at 2:00 but you can reserve ahead- best food and presentation I have ever seen! Limited English, but we managed. Had salad with tuna, absolutely beautiful, Husband had the cod, gorgeous, I had the chicken. Amazing presentation and quality of food. If you are a foodie, do't miss this one.

8. Taberna Albero

Calle Clavel 1, 16001 Cuenca, Spain Reservations, Outdoor Seating, Seating, Waitstaff, Serves Alcohol, Full Bar, Accepts Visa, Accepts Credit Cards Mediterranean, Spanish, Vegetarian Friendly, Vegan Options, Gluten Free Options Lunch, Dinner, Late Night HK$94 - HK$196 +34 659 11 09 56
Excellent
63%
Good
28%
Satisfactory
7%
Poor
1%
Terrible
1%
Overall Ratings

4.5 based on 475 reviews

Taberna Albero

Reviewed By John H - Bridlington, United Kingdom

I'm used to the tapas bars in Alicante where we live.........this wouldnt last 5 minutes here. The outside area for Seating wasnt tempting at all so we went inside and took the best of the two options. It was service with a smile and the...MoreGracias por su comentario y por tomarse unos minutos para escribir sobre nosotros. Un abrazo

9. Asador Maria Morena

Calle Larga 31, 16001 Cuenca, Spain Reservations, Outdoor Seating, Private Dining, Seating, Waitstaff, Highchairs Available, Wheelchair Accessible, Serves Alcohol, Full Bar, Free Wifi Steakhouse, Mediterranean, European, Spanish, Vegetarian Friendly, Gluten Free Options Lunch, Dinner, Brunch, Late Night +34 969 23 88 25
Excellent
49%
Good
33%
Satisfactory
11%
Poor
4%
Terrible
3%
Overall Ratings

4 based on 674 reviews

Asador Maria Morena

Reviewed By Candide57 - Hobart, Australia

This restaurant is at the top of Cuenca and has beautiful views over the western gorge and Mirador so that you can enjoy a sunset while you have dinner. The staff are very hospitable and helpful. We enjoyed a great meal where we chose from a good selection of local regional dishes (a broader range was also available). Very enjoyable.

10. Trivio

Calle Colon 25, 16002 Cuenca, Spain Reservations, Waitstaff, Parking Available, Street Parking, Wheelchair Accessible, Serves Alcohol, Full Bar, Wine and Beer, Accepts Mastercard, Accepts Visa, Free Wifi, Seating, Accepts Credit Cards Spanish, Mediterranean, Vegetarian Friendly, Gluten Free Options +34 969 03 05 93
Excellent
63%
Good
23%
Satisfactory
6%
Poor
4%
Terrible
4%
Overall Ratings

4.5 based on 272 reviews

Trivio

Reviewed By Exiile - Lancashire, United Kingdom

Everything about this restaurant is classy with a great attention to detail. The staff are welcoming and professional, the decor is sparkling yet muted and the dishes are executed within a millimetre of perfection.
The combination of dishes are often to personal taste and others will want to comment but it is fair to say that the dishes we experienced were both presented and cooked to Michelin standard. Ingredients were fresh with an interesting fusion of flavours.
Chef Jesus Segura visited the tables and was humble and yet welcoming to this new restaurant which deserves to succeed in crowded space in a fascinating city.

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