Figón del Huécar
Set in a lovely old house up the hill from the cathedral, this elegant restaurant has fine views of the gorge from its terrace. It’s the former home of the singer-songwriter José Luis Perales and, like him, it oozes harmonious good taste. Although the menu leans toward tradition—morteruelo, ajoarriero, and pickled partridge salad are all available as starters—it brings a modern creativity to Cuencan cuisine in dishes like bacalao (salt cod) with honey and mustard, or venison with figs and forest fruit. There’s a reasonably priced three-course menú del día, and a tasting menu for an extra 10€. Either way, leave room for desserts such as Manchego cheesecake with quince jam. The wine list offers a good opportunity to taste the well-made reds now being produced in the D.O. Cuenca region.
Set in a lovely old house up the hill from the cathedral, this elegant restaurant has fine views of the gorge from its terrace. It’s the former home of the singer-songwriter José Luis Perales and, like him, it oozes harmonious good taste. Although the menu leans toward tradition—morteruelo, ajoarriero, and pickled partridge salad are all available as starters—it brings a modern creativity to Cuencan cuisine in dishes like bacalao (salt cod) with honey and mustard, or venison with figs and forest fruit. There’s a reasonably priced three-course menú del día, and a tasting menu for an extra 10€. Either way, leave room for desserts such as Manchego cheesecake with quince jam. The wine list offers a good opportunity to taste the well-made reds now being produced in the D.O. Cuenca region.
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