
Restaurante Recreo Peral
A modern riverfront restaurant in Cuenca, known for its romantic ambiance, fresh seasonal dishes, and excellent service.

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Restaurante Recreo Peral

Highlights
Must-see attractions
A modern riverfront restaurant in Cuenca, known for its romantic ambiance, fresh seasonal dishes, and excellent service.
Order Half Portions
Opt for half portions for a discount and to sample more dishes.
Book in Advance
Reservations are recommended, especially during peak times, to avoid waiting.

Quick Facts
Cuisine
Spanish
Price
Mid-range
Highlights
Discover the most iconic attractions and experiences

Romantic Riverfront Ambiance
Dine by the Jucar River, enjoying a serene atmosphere away from city bustle. Perfect for romantic evenings.

Local Favorite Dishes
Savor highly recommended local specialties like fruits & seafood salad, cod with garlic, and their famed cheesecake.

Exceptional Service
Experience attentive and knowledgeable staff, like Mario, who guide you through the menu for a perfect meal.
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Order Half Portions
Opt for half portions for a discount and to sample more dishes.
Book in Advance
Reservations are recommended, especially during peak times, to avoid waiting.
Enjoy Cooler Evenings
Visit during cooler evenings to fully appreciate the indoor and outdoor dining experience.
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from all over the internet
Order Half Portions
Opt for half portions for a discount and to sample more dishes.
Book in Advance
Reservations are recommended, especially during peak times, to avoid waiting.
Enjoy Cooler Evenings
Visit during cooler evenings to fully appreciate the indoor and outdoor dining experience.
What Travellers Say
Reviews Summary
Restaurante Recreo Peral offers a beautiful riverside setting and generally praised food, with many locals highlighting their favorite dishes. Service is often described as excellent, though some reviews note long wait times and occasional lapses in maintenance or attention to detail.
"Very nice food, nice service, we love this restaurant."
Lucy Li
"We had a very nice experience. Mario, the waiter, gave us excellent service and guided us through the menu to recommend the perfect quantity of food to meet our wishes. The food was amazing! I realle recommend the salads, but everything was amazing, really!"
Marie Lillenes Midtun
"Probably one of the best foods we've had in Cuenca! Highly recommend the fruits and seafood salad, the cod/garlic dish and the cheesecake! Paola did a great job in helping us choose what to eat."
Michel Hilani
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Frequently Asked Questions
Locals highly recommend the fruits and seafood salad, cod with garlic, and the cheesecake. Many also rave about the grilled meats and other traditional Spanish options.
Yes, the restaurant has a play area and is considered kid-friendly, with many vegetarian options available.
Yes, the restaurant is very attentive to dietary needs, particularly gluten intolerance, with many dishes being gluten-free.
It's recommended to visit during cooler evenings to enjoy the ambiance. Booking in advance is advised, especially on weekends.
Yes, the restaurant offers half portions of many menu items at a reduced price, which is great for smaller appetites or trying multiple dishes.
The restaurant is located by the Jucar River and is accessible by foot from the city center.
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Top 39 Gluten-Free Dinner Spots to Delight in Cuenca
We were at our communion and I have intolerances to gluten, lactose and egg white and I had no problems with the food, I must highlight that they had gluten-free bread in good condition, as starters they gave us a tropical salad that I had no problem with, then they gave us a board of Iberian cold cuts (ham, loin, Manchego cheese), I did not eat the cheese there, they also gave us a glass of homemade gazpacho that was gluten-free and very delicious, then a steak tartare that at first the waitress told me not to eat because she would bring me another one without Perry sauce that had gluten in the sauce, however the manager said that the tartare did not have that and that I could eat it without any problem to which we agreed, then the steak tartare arrived without sauce which in theory was gluten-free, it did not sit badly with me but at the table there was a celiac and the food did not sit well with her (probably because the first steak tartare had gluten and the manager said no), for the second course I had sirloin steak Veal was served very rare, and I liked it that way, but some people like it more rare, and they gave it to those who wanted it less. I couldn't have any dessert, so they offered me melon, which I agreed to without a problem. I would go back, but there are some small details that could be improved, like the ones I mentioned earlier in the review, in order to achieve 5 stars.
Los 20 mejores restaurantes de Cuenca donde comer bien
A pocos minutos de la ciudad (puedes ir andando) en un espacio natural privilegiado junto a la ribera del Río Júcar, se encuentra Recreo Peral, un restaurante repleto de espacios que dan respuesta a lo que te apetezca. Desde la barra o una terraza espectacular para ocasiones relajadas y gamberras, como un salón si quieres algo más formal. Al frente del restaurante está el chef Nacho Villanueva, cuya máxima es la apuesta por el buen producto, respetándolo al máximo, de forma honesta y con las elaboraciones imprescindibles, aunque también tiene algún toque atrevido y más moderno que no desvirtúa.
Best beach trails in Cuenca
The route begins at the Recreo Peral car park and continues along the banks of the Júcar River, passing by the Hermitage of San Juan de la Ribera, Las Grajas, the Cueva de Bonilla, and the Camino de San Isidro. The route returns in a circular direction through the Dehesa de Santiago and the Pocillo de Oriente until returning to the starting point,
The 25 Best Kid-Friendly Gluten-Free Spots in Cuenca
We had lunch and dinner here several days, all the staff treated us great, especially Mario. Very attentive to intolerances, it is perfect for celiacs since almost everything is gluten-free, they also worry about any other intolerance. We will definitely repeat when we pass through Cuenca!
Top 10 de los mejores restaurantes de Cuenca
Lo encontrarás junto al río Júcar, con su salón, bar y soberbia terraza, espacios perfectos para que conozcas la mezcla de lo tradicional y lo innovador. Prueba los crujientes de manitas con foie y boletus, el brioche de rabo de buey, dos versiones de zarajos y el bacalao al ajomiel.
Establecimientos de Cuenca
Un clásico conocido y recomendado por todos en Cuenca, localizado en un espectacular entorno y con una cocina que a todos gusta por sus raciones, sus carnes y pescados, sus postres y como no, esas jornadas que siempre giran entorno a este conocido restaurante de Cuenca.
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