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    La Abadía

    3.4 (50 reviews)
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    Tapa samples
    Yujie Z.

    The restaurant decoration is very unique if you go in more it's like under a cave. The ambiance is calm, a lot of people were there for coffee or beer and just talk with family and friends. We got there early so we had to wait until 1 or something for the lunch/tapa menu. We ordered the sample tapas, which all tasted very interesting, the assorted grilled meat is also very unique, my first time trying deer meat but I wouldn't say the taste and seasoning is to my like. The server is nice but hard to approach because we sat in the corner, and didn't notice us until we tried really hard to wave.

    Love the crust
    Diane J.

    I had such high hopes for Abadia after hearing about their popular menus del dia, but I was unfortunately so disappointed. I came at 1:30 pm for lunch, they took my order at 1:45 pm, my first course came at 2:15, and my main course came around 3 pm. I know the times well because I was waiting for my food for so long and I couldn't seem to flag a waiter down. The two tables next to me also suffered overly long wait times, and we had to collectively find a waiter to tell him we've been waiting for so long. As for the food, some of it was praiseworthy. The complimentary bread was quite good with scattered sesame and sunflower seeds on the crusts. The Spanish tortilla was yummy with potatoes, a runny yolk center, and chorizo. Everything else went downhill, maybe this was correlated with the slow service. The main course of beef and potatoes was disappointing, as it didn't really have any outstanding flavors and came on a tiny serving plate, and I finished eating it within five minutes (I waited almost an hour for this too). The tiramisu dessert was extremely lackluster. Though Toledo has fewer restaurant choices than compared with nearby Madrid or Barcelona, you could surely find a better restaurant than Abadia.

    First beer, I tried their local brew. Very good and got a chicken wings tapa
    Wilberto L.

    We found this place looking for some unique beers in the area. Although it seemed like they only had one local brew on tap, they had some variety of drafts . The staff was very friendly and the price made it so worth it. Had some good quality tapas compared to Madrid for a much cheaper price on the beer. Facilities are clean and comfortable.

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    Mal servicio ,la comida se demora al igual que las bebidas y si reclamas la dependienta te responde con groserias

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    Increíble food, services and an amazing restroom like no other. I highly recommended.

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    Food was bad. Got wrong orders. Each individual got their food separately. Don't recommend it.

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    Had some good quality tapas compared to Madrid for a much cheaper price on the beer.

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    Ludeña - Sea bass

    Ludeña

    3.8(44 reviews)
    0.2 km
    €€

    tl;dr the regional tapas are paired with a side of snobbishness at this historic Toledo bar…read more Toledo is known for a handful of regional foods (hello, marzipan!), but one of the most comforting on a drizzly day is carcamusas. This traditional stew pairs pork with a tomato-and-pea broth, simmered down into a sort of ragu. Carcamusas is offered widely across Toledo, but its origin is attributed to Bar Restaurante Ludeña, whose owner, back in the 1950s, named it after his clientele of "carcas" (elderly men) and "musas" (younger women). The restaurant is barely noticeable on the ground floor of an aging multilevel residence. The "door" is simply a patterned curtain, and a glassless window beside it peers directly into the bar. Inside, the room feels storied but timeless. The wood slatted walls are decorated with Spanish artwork and historical designations bestowed upon Ludeña. The black-and-white stone floors, stainless steel bar, and retro jukebox each make the others feel anachronistic. I could count the number of tables in the bar on one hand, but additional, sit-down seating is available in an indoor back dining room and outside. The clientele includes a fair mix of locals and tourists. Spanish-language pop fills the air. My mother and I visited Ludeña during a day trip to Toledo. We were granted only 1 hour for lunch, but Ludena was a comfortable walk from Plaza de Zocodover. Be sure to explicitly place your name down if you're hoping for a table -- we simply stood near the dining area waiting, but another group "jumped" us because we hadn't joined the official queue. No matter; we slid into the first bartop table within 10 minutes (a stroke of good fortune that appears to be a relatively rare occurrence based on prior reviews). We ordered from the a la carte menu (the menu del dia is only available for dine-in). The "half-portion" of signature Carcamusas was loaded with slightly fatty, melt-in-your-mouth pork in a shallow pool of curry-thick broth. The tomato-y stew felt like a warm embrace and paired well with a spongy slice of bread. Meanwhile, the moderately large Ensalada Mixta (served without tuna, per my mother's request) paired crisp greens with a decent balsamic vinaigrette, but otherwise was mostly standard. Lastly, the house vermouth was served in a whiskey glass with two oversized ice cubes; the spices were somewhat muted, but the glass was still a hit. The general wait staff was dismissive, but the bartender made us feel welcome -- I'm convinced that he sneaked a double portion of carcamusas onto our appetizer-sized plate. Our bill felt pricey at 20 euros, yet it proved to be the light lunch we needed to energize us for a Toledo walking tour. While Ludena is by no means a "must-try" tapas bar, it will, at a minimum, be a serviceable bet for a bite of regional cuisine in the historic heart of Toledo.

    I recently took a day trip to Toledo which was planned one night in advance. Given the shortness of…read moretime there it was difficult to decide where we would dine for lunch as the options are plentiful. After swift research we decided on Bar Ludeña and had a fantastic experience. We walked in about an hour before closing and waited for a high-top to become available in the bustling bar room, subsequently placing all food and drink orders with the bartender. The staff was welcoming and the restaurant seemed to have a rich history. The food was excellent. We had heard about carcamusas, which is a stew native to the region consisting of lean pork and peas in a tomato sauce - this dish is a must! We also ordered a partridge salad (would recommend) and a couple of wines (would highly recommend). Ultimately, Ludeña was one of our favorite dining experiences during our whole week in Spain.

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    Ludeña - Wall in dining room

    Wall in dining room

    Ludeña - Carcamusas and partridge salad

    Carcamusas and partridge salad

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    El Cobertizo - Carcamusas toledanas

    El Cobertizo

    4.1(10 reviews)
    0.2 km
    €€

    ¡Que guay este restaurante! Staff were very friendly and the prices quite reasonable for a tourist…read morehotspot. I ordered from the 18€ menú típico toledano, which includes an appetizer, entrée, beverage (options include beer and wine), and dessert. The callos con garbanzos were very savory. Sheep stomach with garbanzos, soft and delicious. It was a little salty, but still good. Carcamusas toledanas: stewed pork with tomato, peas. Simple, but hearty and satisfying. For dessert I had cheesecake which had a light dusting of cinnamon and drizzled raspberry sauce. The vino tinto included was ok. Overall a good deal for a tourist area with inflated prices. Would definitely return to try other items!

    As part of a tour of Toledo, my wife and I got a little free time and off we went in search of a…read morelunch spot and found El Cobertizo. The restaurant is a bit hidden, up two floors on a narrow street. The wait staff was very nice and they had a menu kind of in English. We selected meals off of the fixed price menu, one from the "typical Toledo" list and mine from a slightly more expensive one (both had a starter, entree, dessert and one drink). My wife had the gazpacho to start and then swordfish with potatoes. Mine was a sunny side up fried egg in a tomato-y like sauce and baked cod and potatoes in the same sauce. I really liked the sauce - super flavorful. The cod was cooked to perfection and the sauce went perfectly with it.. My wife was only so-so on the gazpacho (creamy but not too strong of a flavor) and liked her swordfish. All in all, a nice find and I would recommend.

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    El Cobertizo - Callos con garbanzos (sheep stomach with garbanzos)

    Callos con garbanzos (sheep stomach with garbanzos)

    El Cobertizo - Crema de mazapán (has alcohol!! ye be warned) super delicious

    Crema de mazapán (has alcohol!! ye be warned) super delicious

    El Cobertizo - Cheesecake with raspberry sauce and cinnamon

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    Cheesecake with raspberry sauce and cinnamon

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