Soul Kitchen
A laid-back restaurant and bar in Avila's historic center, offering a fusion of traditional and innovative dishes, with standout grilled meats and veg...
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Soul Kitchen
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A laid-back restaurant and bar in Avila's historic center, offering a fusion of traditional and innovative dishes, with standout grilled meats and vegan options.
Sunday Fixed Menu
Arrive late Sunday for the fixed menu 'al dia' for delicious starters, mains, and wine at a great price.
Book Ahead
Reservations are recommended, especially for weekends, as the restaurant is often full.
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Cuisine
Bar & grill, American, Spanish fusion
Price
Mid-range
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Chuletón de Ávila
Experience mind-blowing tender meats, especially the famed Chuletón de Avileña, cooked to perfection.
Vegan & Vegetarian Delights
Enjoy a diverse range of creative vegan-friendly options alongside meat dishes.
Unique Starters
Discover inventive starters like the chilled melon and mint soup, a refreshing culinary surprise.
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Sunday Fixed Menu
Arrive late Sunday for the fixed menu 'al dia' for delicious starters, mains, and wine at a great price.
Book Ahead
Reservations are recommended, especially for weekends, as the restaurant is often full.
Explore Diverse Plates
Don't limit yourself; try various dishes from salads and gyozas to hummus.
Dessert & Portions
Consider unique desserts like cheesecake, but be mindful of generous portion sizes.
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Sunday Fixed Menu
Arrive late Sunday for the fixed menu 'al dia' for delicious starters, mains, and wine at a great price.
Book Ahead
Reservations are recommended, especially for weekends, as the restaurant is often full.
Explore Diverse Plates
Don't limit yourself; try various dishes from salads and gyozas to hummus.
Dessert & Portions
Consider unique desserts like cheesecake, but be mindful of generous portion sizes.
What Travellers Say
Reviews Summary
Soul Kitchen offers a vibrant atmosphere with a diverse menu that successfully blends traditional Spanish flavors with modern twists, including notable vegan options. While many praise the tender meats, unique starters, and friendly service, some find the pricing high for the overall experience, with occasional remarks about overcooked elements or blandness in certain dishes. It's a popular spot recommended for its cozy ambiance and creative culinary approach, though consistency in execution can vary.
"Great atmosphere. Cozy and warm to chill with glass of whiskey and talk with friends. And great food to completetge night. We had pulled beef burbon and chichen burger with fried noodles and hummus, which was creative. The chicken could be better but everything else was fantastic. Super nice and friendly staff."
Bamdad Nouri
"We got lunch here, experience was average.
We ordered octopus, a salad, pasta, and chuleton.
The octopus tasted nice, but was extremely charred near the bottom, and the tip was just charcoal. The pasta had nearly no salt, and tasted okay. The salad and chuleton tasted really nice though.
We then ordered a cheesecake for desert, which was extremely small.
2 wine glasses were also ordered.
This cost a total of €90, which I find to be too high for our meal.
Service was fine, the waiters were helpful and friendly.
Overall, the place was not too bad, but not a place that I would return to."
German Kolesnikov
"Arrive late Sunday for the fixed menu al dia. Delicious chilled melon and mint soup starter (never had that before but wow!). Tried two very tasty mains (beef stew and fish salad) and great desserts. Plus glass of wine. Even liked the crockery. Toilet really clean. Waiter was helpful and pleasant. Very happy with experience."
Jason Nichols
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Frequently Asked Questions
The Chuletón de Avileña is highly recommended for meat lovers. Don't miss unique starters like the chilled melon and mint soup, and explore their creative vegan options.
Yes, reservations are highly recommended, especially for weekend visits, as the restaurant tends to be busy.
Absolutely! Soul Kitchen is known for its delicious vegan and vegetarian options, making it a great choice for diverse dietary needs.
The restaurant has a relaxed, cozy, and warm atmosphere, perfect for enjoying a meal and drinks with friends.
Yes, many diners note that the portion sizes are generous, so consider this when ordering multiple dishes.
Yes, Soul Kitchen offers traditional local dishes alongside more modern and innovative culinary creations.
There is a fixed menu 'al dia' available, particularly recommended on Sundays for its affordability and quality.
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El Soul Kitchen con una decoración moderna y situado en pleno centro histórico, es perfecto para los que buscan además de los platos típicos, opciones vegetarianas y veganas. Aunque tienen un menú por 12,5 euros, puede ser mejor opción elegir varios platos de la carta como las ensaladas, las gyozas, el hummus, las hamburguesas, el bacalao en escabeche y de postre, la tarta de queso. La gran mayoría de estos restaurantes donde comer en Ávila muy bien se encuentran en las rutas turísticas por el casco antiguo de la ciudad, que puedes organizar siguiendo esta guía de Ávila en un día.
Las mejores tapas en Ávila
Después salimos de la plaza por un lateral y continuamos nuestra ruta de tapas por Ávila en el Restaurante Soul Kitchen, de la calle Caballeros13. Aquí degustamos la tapa “Albóndiga de venado y arándanos en salsa de cerveza Terra Levis de la Sierra de Gredos, con almendras tostadas y fideos chinos“, que presentaba al concurso Ávila en Tapas 2021. Y como no, la maridamos con la Cerveza artesana Terra Levis, tipo IPA, que forma parte de un proyecto arqueológico en la Sierra de Gredos.
Los mejores restaurantes de Ávila
Si buscas algo más moderno y que se salga de los platos típicos, una buena opción es Soul Kitchen. Se definen a sí mismos como un concepto divertido, donde tomar desde el aperitivo hasta unas copas después de cenar. Puedes empezar probando sus nachos con ternera de la zona, patatas bravas, hummus o croquetas para seguir con sus hamburguesas, que preparan con carne de Ávila y se llevan todos los elogios.
Yes, You Should Visit Avila, Spain! Here is Why
We actually ate at the Soul Kitchen inside the city walls (if only I listened to my own advice!). The restaurant looked great, was packed, had great reviews on TripAdvisor, clean toilets but really was just a fancy burger joint. The burgers were nice, but you don’t go to Spain for burgers!
Best Things To Do in Avila, Spain: Day Trip from Madrid
If you’re doing a one day trip to Avila from Madrid, plan your lunch around local favorites like Mesón del Rastro and Soul Kitchen.
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