La Pulperia Riopar - Piatti

Meson La Cuesta

➤ Maestro Galindo Arjona N 20, 02450, Riopar, Spain

Piatti • Cafés • Sushi • Pizza • Mexicano

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"We went here for lunch on a rainy Saturday. 2 adults and 1 small child. We arrived late but still in time to have lunch – in Spain lunch is served until very late in the afternoon. Lucky us! The restaurant is cosy, and it felt warm getting in there. We were immediately seated and given some starters. Nothing memorable. After checking out the menu we realized it was vast, but they served a “combined menu” of a first dish, a second one, one drink and dessert for something like 15 euros which wasn’t bad. Being Portuguese, we’re not used to this 2 dishes system but since we have the baby we actually welcome it as we can just split everything between the 3 of us and taste more and different things. It wasn’t different here. The service was surprisingly fast which means the combined menu was a good choice as the food is usually fresh. The “migas” and the soup were very good and tasty, and the grilled meat also lived up to the expectations. We asked for pork and lamb. All very nicely cooked and in a reasonable quantity. The dessert was also to die for. Up until this point one must conclude that this was a good experience – and I won’t say it wasn’t. But it had 2 red flags, both very important for me when visiting a restaurant. The waiter was not nice. Lacked a smile on his face and instead had a face of being there doings us (customers) a huge favour. I’m not saying he was not competent but nowadays eating out is not for everyone so you should make people feel welcome and smile at the ones who pay your salary. The other red flag was that before the main dishes we asked for the famous ham “croquettes” that were very good and tasty at first but once you got to the middle section of each one of them you could feel an ice rock. They were fried in boiling oil but not enough to reach the inside of them, so the core was frozen at first, just cold after a while absorbing the heat from the rest of it. It’s really something that bothered me. This two red flags led me to complain and not leave a tip. We paid around 40 euros for this meal and were surprised when we got out and checked the receipt, we paid for all the drinks apart from the menu. This was shocking but since we had pointed out the problems I wrote above earlier we didn’t bother to return and argue anymore. It’s a pity this happened to us. We actually liked the ambience and the food."

Asador De Leña Emilio

➤ Maestro Galindo Arjona, 9 BAJO. 02450. RIOPAR, ALBACETE, Riopar, Spain

Piatti • Kebab • Cafés • Sushi • Mexicano

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"Fuimos en pleno puente después de visitar el Nacimiento del Rio Mundo, aunque no teníamos reserva nos atendieron, esperamos tomando algo y enseguida nos sentaron. Entrar para que te apunten en lista, por cierto por ahí algún comentario acerca del señor de pelo blanco . Con nosotros super amable y eso que el pobre hombre iba de bólido. El camarero nos aconsejó perfectamente a la hora de pedir, ya que todo tiene una pintaza buenísima. Resumiendo, trato amabilísimo y la comida ni te cuento, mejor ir y probar."

Asador Calar Del Mundo

➤ Carretera De Andalucia, 02450, Riopar, Spain

Piatti • Cafés • Kebab • Mexicano • Asiático

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"Comida estupenda, bastante cantidad hemos comido hoy 6 personas aquí y inmejorable y servicio muy rápido no hemos tenido que esperar nada entre plato y plato! Hemos reservado y hemos comido en la terraza! Todo de 10"

Hostal Los Bronces

➤ Calle Haza San Luis, 11, 02450, Riopar, Spain

Piatti • Cafés • Pizza • Sushi • Vegetariano

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"I took some friends on a tour through the Sierra de Alcaraz which is the mountain range to the South West of Albacete with some absolutely breathtaking views. I had intended to stop in Elche de la Sierra for lunch, but we arrived too early, so I drove on to Riopar near the source of the Rio Mundo and stopped here. We ate on the terrace and the food was good value for the price (Menu del Dia 9€ per head), but nothing special. The toilets were clean and the staff friendly. Its main claim to fame being that it was on the junction to the side road leading to the source of the Rio Mundo. Whilst I have nothing against this restaurant, I do feel that some of the other restaurants listed in Riopar might be better. So next time, I will try another."

San Juan

➤ Calle Maestro Galindo Arjona, 10, 02450, Riopar, Spain

Piatti • Sushi • Cafés • Mexicano • Asiático

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"Very friendly (as are most restaurants and people in this region). Huge portions of good food and efficient service. Prices are reasonable, so it is easy to over order! Personally I would avoid the marinated Partridge if I were to visit again but the other dishes that we had were delicious."