Maralba Restaurante

Welcome to Albacete, the fourth stop of our gastronomic journey! Restaurante Maralba “La Mancha cuisine with a balcony overlooking the Mediterranean”, yes, this is the two-Michelin-starred restaurant in the small town of Almansa. Chef Fran Martínez knows how to highlight the characteristics of local cuisine and its products. He gives the rich flavor of La Mancha tradition to various fresh fish, as well as niche fish purchased daily from La Vila Joiosa fish market, paired with La Mancha soul wine and homemade bread, it will definitely bring a different taste experience! Recommended price €€€ Restaurante Ababol A Michelin-starred restaurant, the name of the restaurant comes from the local name for poppies, and is famous for its modern and innovative seasonal food experience. Chef Juan Monteagudo offers gourmet dishes from La Mancha, many of which come from his own farm, a carefully selected selection of unique sauces, half portions, and two tasting menus called Tierra and Ababol, where the cauliflower and Iberian lard are worth trying. Recommended price€€€ Oba Restaurante Oba This is more than a restaurant, it is a concept, a concept that is linked to the environment. Chefs Javier Sanz and Juan Sahuquillo invite you to "Oba-", where the menu starts with delicious dishes made with pure and fresh plants, all the fish on the menu comes from the river, local Castilla-La Mancha sheep, Celtic goats, fish and crayfish, river vegetables... Paired with wine, see, feel and taste a unique gastronomic journey that can only happen in La Mancha. Recommended price€€€ Restaurante Azafrán The restaurant's dishes are from La Mancha, and the menu is very refined. The most important thing is to respect local products, such as artichoke stuffed marinade, handmade shepherd's cheese fried cakes, foie gras and carob bread, partridge and pumpkin lasagna, etc. The menu changes with the seasons, and a rich gastronomic journey awaits you. Recommended price€€ El Callejón A restaurant with a bullfighting atmosphere, here are photos and souvenirs paying tribute to bullfighting figures, as well as traditional La Mancha cuisine, cheese and local wines. In addition, stewed oxtail and La Mancha-style Spanish cold soup are not to be missed! Recommended price€€

It was an amazing meal, the attention to detail and presentation was spectacular and the food and wine pairing was delicious - everything was perfect.

Excellent food, it could not be better. The service was superb, both Chefs and Somalier gave us a fantastic experience. This restaurant is really worth a detour.

Absolutely superb dining experience - couldn’t fault anything - would highly recommend

An extraordinary meal from start to finish. We had the Alma mid-range menu, priced at €85, and it was a succession of wonderful, perfect bites. Starting with the three courses of snacks, followed by the four starters, fish, and an unbeatable quail. An original kombucha cocktail was a sure hit. Two desserts and six petits fours that I'd love to find in a good pastry shop. Accompanied by original wines, a perfect selection by Cristina. And all of this accompanied by attentive, friendly, and very professional service. You couldn't ask for more. We really like Maralba for its quality and generosity in its workmanship, but this time we liked it even more.