Restaurante Iván Cerdeño-Cigarral del Ángel
A two-Michelin-starred gem offering a culinary journey through Toledo's history and landscape, with creative Spanish cuisine and stunning garden views...
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Restaurante Iván Cerdeño-Cigarral del Ángel
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A two-Michelin-starred gem offering a culinary journey through Toledo's history and landscape, with creative Spanish cuisine and stunning garden views.
Dine at Lunch for Views
Visit during lunch to fully appreciate the stunning landscape and gardens.
Book Tasting Menus
Opt for larger tasting menus to savor a variety of modern Spanish dishes.
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Cuisine
Modern Spanish
Price
$$$
Phone
+34 925 22 36 74
Address
Cigarral del Ángel, Toledo, España, Carretera de la Puebla, s/n, 45004 Toledo, Spain
Website
xn--ivancerdeo-19a.com/
2 Michelin Stars
Excellent cooking, worth a detour. Skilfully and carefully crafted dishes of outstanding quality
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Breathtaking Garden Views
Dine amidst lush gardens with panoramic views of the Tagus River and Toledo.
Creative Spanish Cuisine
Experience classic Spanish flavors reimagined with modern techniques and artistic presentation.
Exceptional Wine Pairings
Indulge in expertly curated wine pairings, with sommeliers offering unique selections.
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Dine at Lunch for Views
Visit during lunch to fully appreciate the stunning landscape and gardens.
Book Tasting Menus
Opt for larger tasting menus to savor a variety of modern Spanish dishes.
Specify Seating
Request specific seating preferences when making reservations for optimal placement.
Explore the Gardens
Take time to stroll through the beautiful gardens before or after your meal.
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Dine at Lunch for Views
Visit during lunch to fully appreciate the stunning landscape and gardens.
Book Tasting Menus
Opt for larger tasting menus to savor a variety of modern Spanish dishes.
Specify Seating
Request specific seating preferences when making reservations for optimal placement.
Explore the Gardens
Take time to stroll through the beautiful gardens before or after your meal.
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Restaurante Iván Cerdeño is highly praised for its consistently excellent and creative Spanish cuisine, impeccable service, and stunning garden setting overlooking Toledo. Diners rave about the unique dishes, knowledgeable sommeliers, and attentive staff. While the overall experience is lauded, some minor critiques include the pricing of wine pairings and occasional inconsistencies in seasoning.
"I had a wonderful meal here with a large group of friends. The food was consistently excellent throughout the meal, never boring, and with a mix of more classically prepared food (the last savory dish was an impeccably prepared pigeon with tater tots, also a sort of mushroom "stew" was a crowd favorite) and creative dishes (my favorite was a cauliflower "cheesecake" that was presented at around the middle of the menu, but there were also many creative small dishes at the start of the meal that hit the mark, some of which were playful takes on classic Spanish cuisine). The sommelier suggested very nice wines from nearby vineyards. The service was excellent (we were a large group of loud Americans, and the service team was professional and friendly) , and the front of the house was very accommodating when we wanted to make changes to our reservation just days before the meal.
We ate during the lunch hour, and given how beautiful the landscape is, I would recommend this as opposed to dinner. The grounds are beautiful and it was nice to spend some time walking around before and after the meal. We chose the Monte y Ribera menu at lunch time, but during the week they also have a smaller lunch menu as an option. It is worth the train ride from Madrid to have a meal here and do some walking around the old town of Toledo."
Charlie Murry
"It was our first time in Toledo and this restaurant made it special. It has minimalist and elegant decor, located in such a beautiful garden. The place was already an appetizer before we even started eating! The staff are attentive and are knowledgeable about the food and drinks being served. Their smiles demonstrated enthusiasm. The food was extraordinarily tasty. I want to emphasize the great focus on texture and variety - which made every dish enjoyable. My personal favorite was the pigeon meat which was cooked perfectly. The wines served were all one-of-kind especially the one made for the restaurant, and the one from Andalucia. Everything comes together and brought us to a wonderful experience in Toledo. And they catered for my friend who is lactose intolerant - despite our failure to inform them in advance."
Tyron Rigor Silos
"The food here was absolutely stunning. Somehow rivalled by the excellent location in a beautiful old building. A restaurant well worthy of 2 Michelin stars. The food showed impeccable technique and was creative. The wines unexpected and sommelier was knowledgeable and he adapted the wines to guest tastes. Will be returning."
Jason Perce
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Frequently Asked Questions
The restaurant offers a unique blend of creative Spanish cuisine, exceptional wine pairings, and breathtaking garden views overlooking Toledo.
Yes, the food and experience are highly recommended, making the train ride from Madrid worthwhile.
Many recommend visiting during the daytime to fully enjoy the beautiful landscape and gardens.
Yes, the restaurant offers tasting menus, with larger options recommended for sampling a variety of dishes.
Yes, the restaurant is known to be accommodating, even for last-minute requests like lactose intolerance.
The restaurant is considered upscale, with tasting menus being a significant investment, but often deemed worth the cost.
The sommelier provides expert wine pairings, with a selection that goes beyond predictable choices.
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Just outside the walls of Toledo is the dramatic stone entrance of Cigarral del Ángel, which was the estate of the poet Fina de Calderón until her death in 2010. The grounds are stunning, with lush gardens and panoramic views of the Tagus River and Toledo. Today, it’s the site of lauded chef Iván Cerdeño’s two-Michelin-starred restaurant.
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