The story
Casa de La Sirena describes its cooking as a journey through the classics of its own trajectory—a cuisine that is both traditional and novel, of essence and change, of memory and surprise. The kitchen works to recover, reinterpret, and update local products, techniques, and flavours, aiming for quality and imagination while looking toward the future. This philosophy has earned the restaurant a Michelin Recommended distinction, a nod to its consistent, inventive approach in the heart of Cuenca.
The dining experience centres on a six-course tasting menu (55€), with a shorter midweek option (36.50€) available Wednesday to Friday. Both begin with a snack and move through dishes like tomato with pickles, onion soup, and caviar lentils—a clever take on a local staple. For the main course, guests choose between cod in saffron pil-pil sauce or ribs with a mustard and honey glaze. Dessert is strawberries and cream, simple and precise.
For those who prefer to order a la carte, the menu expands with offerings such as foie terrine with sweet contrasts, morteruelo (a traditional Cuenca dish), salad of marinated pheasant and chicory, and a vegetable tripe that reworks the classic. From the sea, there is turbot with ‘Foyot’ sauce; from the land, confit suckling pig with quince, beef sirloin, or the ribs. Each dish is marked with allergens, and the kitchen notes its menus are not vegetarian or vegan by nature—a reflection of the product-driven, contemporary style.
Casa de La Sirena does not aim for flashy innovation. Instead, it builds from the region’s pantry—saffron, garlic, game, legumes—and lets technique and imagination reshape them. The Michelin Recommended award confirms what the menu already suggests: this is a restaurant that respects its roots while making each plate feel fresh and intentional. Whether you choose the full tasting journey or a few dishes from the carta, the cooking stays grounded, clear, and quietly ambitious.
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