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El Aljibe Restaurant: a taste of Cuenca
Regional and Spanish cuisine
Morteruelo, ajo arriero, pisto manchego… We have all of these local specialities and more at El Aljibe! At El Aljibe, which in Spanish means “water cistern”, you can enjoy our exquisite local cuisine made with fresh ingredients of the highest quality. The restaurant also offers a daily and seasonal menu to satisfy the palates of all our diners and has menus adapted for coeliacs and guests with food intolerances or allergies.
Breakfasts, lunches and dinners with a touch of history
The perfect place for savouring the delicious dishes prepared by our chef, the restaurant owes its name to the impressive cistern discovered in the building during its restoration. Used during the Middle Ages to store water, it is almost four metres in depth and holds more than 30 cubic metres. These days it is illuminated behind a glass display, so that hotel guests can admire this piece of history while enjoying our breakfast buffet.
Café
Located next to Plaza Mayor, it’s the perfect place to enjoy a coffee or a bite to eat during the day. In the evenings, its dim lighting and relaxing music create the perfect atmosphere for an enjoyable drink. Its entrance is located next to an old medieval fountain. As you go in, there are glass floors that allow us to see the natural water streams that fed the aforementioned fountain.
Terrace
The terrace is located next to the ancient ruins of the 12th century Templar Church of San Pantaleón. The magic of the surroundings combined with our delicious selection of food, coffees or drinks makes this unique restaurant a worthy stop on any journey.