Restaurante La Orza

We visited Toledo, Spain on May 5th, 2025, and had lunch at Restaurante La Orza. The restaurant is tucked away in a quiet corner just a few minutes from Mirador de Toledo, a fantastic viewpoint for capturing the city’s beauty. We arrived about 30 minutes before opening, but the staff were incredibly kind and accommodating. They offered us water and even invited us in to charge our phones while we waited—such thoughtful hospitality! We ordered Lomo de Orza, Fideuá y vieiras, Cochinillo, and Delicias de Mazapán. Every dish was excellent, but the standout for us was the Lomo de Orza, which we were told was made with deer meat. The dish had deep, layered flavors that made it our favorite of the meal—truly memorable. Overall, we were very impressed. Restaurante La Orza is a must-visit when in Toledo. Highly recommended!

June 27, 2025. Must visit this restaurant when visiting Toledo. Tried five different appetizers including artichoke w/ octopus, apple gazpacho, potato salad, tomato salad, cured pork with aged cheese ice cream -- all amazing! The venison entree blew us away! The pig cheek stew and suckling pig were also excellent. We liked the food so much that we ordered "one of everything" from the dessert menu. Yummy!

Fantastic tasting buds experience! If you're really hungry (hard to imagine at 36°C at 8:30pm), this is not a place for you, as the portions are relatively small. Otherwise, each meal was fantastic. Apple (!) gazpacho/ raspberry (!) salmorejo with celery (!) ice-cream was tiny and a piece of art. Partridge, venison, pig cheeks, aged beef were all top notch (beef was a relatively big portion). Ponche Toledano, a layered mazapan cake with gold decoration was a hit, we just had to encore it for everyone. Mazapan is translated as Marzipan on the English menu, but is different from caramelized fruits in Italy (or, say, Seville): mazapan is an almond paste cake or cookie in Toledo. For wine, we had Panofino, the house Tempranillo, and it was superb (and a steal). Going to have another La Orza dinner tomorrow.

Very pleasant Michelin star surprise in Toledo. Excellent service, great food, reasonable prices - the sunny weather and some wine made it amazing experience :)

My family came here for a Sunday lunch. The food was delicious. We had the duck breast and oxtail. The duck breast was juicy, tender, and packed full of flavor. Also, everyone loved their rendition of oxtail. They were very savory and melted in your mouth. Highly recommend if you're in Toledo. Check this place out!

During our day trip to Toledo last year, we had the pleasure of dining at Restaurante La Orza, and it was an unforgettable experience. We sat outside on a sunny November day, which was perfect for enjoying the beautiful surroundings. We ordered the Solomillo de Vaca and the Rape con habitas y arroz negro, both of which were exceptional. The highlight of the meal was the unique tomato sorbet with ice cream for dessert—an incredible and unforgettable combination that we haven’t found anywhere else since. The local beer was also a great touch. Highly recommend this restaurant for anyone visiting Toledo. It’s a must-visit spot that combines amazing food with a great atmosphere!

I enjoyed my dinner at this restaurant while sitting on the outdoor terrace. It was a nice dining layout, complete with cloth tablecloths and everything. The environment was beautiful. The service was excellent, and the preparation was gourmet. I just had one entrée and one dessert, but it was DELICIOUS. Absolutely fantastic dining experience.

Michelin-Quality food and experience that truly exhibits the greatness of the local, La Manchan cuisine. --- I visited for a 13:30 lunch with my wife as we were exploring Toledo for the day. I was excited to eat at a nice restaurant, and was especially excited that their focus was on food from La Mancha. The greeter was extremely friendly, and both he and the other server provided great service and were very accommodating throughout the day. My wife and I ordered on appetizer to share and then each got our own main plate. We also ordered a bottle of the house red for only 18 euros. For the main plates, we went with the recommendations of our server - the grilled tuna and the venison, while for the appetizer we went with the Lomo de Orza. The Tempranillo, especially bottled for the restaurant, was phenomenal - bold yet very well balanced. I have paid three times as much for bottles and wished they were the quality of this wine. The bread served to us was also firm on the outside and perfectly soft on the inside. The Lomo de Orza featured very fresh cuts of ham and was paired with a smooth, balanced dollop of ice cream. This especially pairs well with a light red wine, and was a great way to start the meal. Our main dishes were also spectacular. The venison my wife got was cooked to absolute perfection and was perhaps the best cooked I had in my life - it was simple, moist and rich with flavor without being overwhelming. My grilled tuna was also very delicious, and a must order for appreciators of tuna. Paired with thin, grilled vegetables and a light sauce was relatively simple yet again extremely well prepared. Both the presentation and the taste reminded me of a high quality sushi roll - cut into bite size pieces that are extremely easy to eat and intake the flavor. My policy is that if I am enamored with the meal, I am require myself to try their desserts. Today was no exception, and we ordered both their modern take on mazapan and the chocolate dessert. Again, both were well executed and delicious, although snot the best part of the experience. I cannot iterate enough how amazing my experience here was, and I would highly recommend to both locals looking for a great, relaxed, elevated experience or visitors looking to experience local cuisine in a low-frills but well presented manner. I would be more than happy to dine here again.