Bites to Eat

Partridge is a delicacy that you simply can’t afford to miss out on. Evidence suggests that it has been eaten since at least the Roman era. Later on, after the evolution of hunting during the Middle Ages, partridge became a delicacy reserved for the wealthy. Toledo-style partridge (perdiz a la toledana) harks back to that era and the city’s aristocratic past, being the seat of monarchial power from the 12th to...

We want to show you a place which is so much more than simply a place to eat, providing you with an experience that neither you nor your tastebuds will forget. We are of course talking about the Escuela de Hostelería (Culinary School). You can taste high-quality dishes based on local products and wash them down with the best wines Castilla La Mancha has to offer. This truly is the ideal...

The city of three cultures is a city of contrasts, with an array of colours, aromas, and flavours. When you come to Toledo, not only will you be captivated by its streets, palaces, churches, squares, and museums, but also its cuisine which will provide you with a unique sensory experience. One place that combines tradition with modernity is the Restaurante de Víctor Sánchez-Beato. Situated in the heart of Spain’s most important...

If you find yourself in Toledo and want to try the best ham croquettes you’ve come to the right place. As well as being a World Heritage City, Toledo also has a world class cuisine with croquetas at its core. If you truly want the best of the best head over to Restaurante Iván Cerdeño-Cigarral del Ángel which received critical acclaim in a nationwide croqueta competition (VII Concurso a la Mejor...

If you’d like to try Spanish cuisine in a historical setting, look no further than Bar Ludeña. Dating back to 1954, their house speciality carcamusas will have you going back for more. The dish’s name was devised by José Ludeña in the mid twentieth century, earning its title due to being in high demand among both carcas (older men) and musas (the young women who accompanied them), hence the name carca-musas....

I present to you one of Toledo’s most famous tapas and my personal favourite – the bomba. Head to El Trébol and order yourself a few along with a beer and experience a culinary treat. You will find the bar close to the Plaza de Zocodover on Calle de Santa Fe. Whilst you eat you can admire the remains of the old city walls from the period of Arab rule. The...