5 Hidden-Gem Restaurants in Ciudad Real, Spain 🍷✨

1️⃣ Restaurante Retama 🌟 (Torrenueva) 🏆 Michelin-starred (2020 & 2022) 👨‍🍳 Chef Miguel Ángel Expósito blends modern innovation with La Mancha traditions. 🌿 Dining vibe: Rustic-chic with century-old olive trees, oak, and floral accents. 🍽️ Must-try: Seasonal tasting menus telling stories through flavors & wines. 2️⃣ El Coto de Quevedo 🌞 (Torre de Juan Abad) 🏅 Michelin Star + Repsol Sun Award 🌄 Set in a picturesque countryside hotel 👨‍🍳 Chef José Antonio Medina highlights game meats & local trout. 🦌 Signature dishes: Mondéjar trout salad with caviar & quail Rabbit with sea urchin sauce 3️⃣ Epílogo ♻️ (Tomelloso) 🌱 "Sustainable gastronomy" meets tradition 🍃 Farm-to-table focus with eco-conscious techniques 🍴 Tasting menus that narrate Guadiana River’s culinary history 4️⃣ Fonda de Alberto 🏅 (Valdepeñas) 📜 Certified "Don Quixote Traditional Cuisine" 🐟 Specialties: Fresh marinated fish from Spanish markets Winter stews & summer chilled creams 🍷 300+ wines (including top DOs) in their cellar 5️⃣ Las Musas 💃 (Campo de Criptana) 🏰 Two unique spaces: 1️⃣ Upstairs: Panoramic village views 2️⃣ Downstairs: Cozy fireplace + live music stage 🍢 Don’t miss: La Marcela cave bar for tapas & dancing! Modern twists on La Mancha classics 🍂 Why Foodies Love Ciudad Real: ✅ Michelin-level dining without big-city prices ✅ Deep-rooted culinary traditions + bold innovation ✅ Perfect pairings with La Mancha wines #SpainFoodTour #CastillaLaMancha #MichelinGuide #GastronomyTravel #HiddenSpain #WineAndDine