Maneli is a restaurant in Huerto Del Rey, Burgos. Rated 4.4 stars from 634 Google reviews. Known for menu del día value and fish and meat quality. Best for date night and special occasion.
Rankings updated April 2026
Maneli
Quick Verdict
Book it for a special dinner where the meat and fish justify the price, or grab the menu del día at lunch and pocket the savings — but don't show up without a reservation.
You want proper fish and meat dishes with cathedral views and don't mind paying €40–€78 depending on what you order and whether wine enters the picture.
About Maneli
Maneli sits on Calle de Fernán González in the Huerto del Rey neighbourhood with views of Burgos Cathedral — the kind of spot locals book for occasions but also slip into for a €12 lunch. Women-owned, it runs a menu del día that reviewers consistently praise for value: lentil soup, Russian salad, a protein (the merluza and chicken get specific mentions), all for a fraction of what you'd pay à la carte. The kitchen does serious fish and meat — bravas, cecina, fried squid, steaks described as "very tender and juicy" — and they're serious about wine, with house-made options and a Rueda selection that'll push your bill up if you're not careful. Service lands somewhere between attentive and warm, though one recent reviewer noted kitchen smoke drifting into the dining room when the door's closed. It's not a casual drop-in; it's a restaurant that expects you to book and dress for it.
What Stands Out
Menu del día value
Reviewers called it "so good value" with lentil soup, Russian salad, fresh merluza fish steak, and chicken all included; one noted "extremely low price especially considering the view."
Fish and meat quality
"Very tender and juicy" steaks, "outstanding" bravas and cecina, and fried squid mentioned as a must-try across multiple 5-star reviews.
Cathedral views and setting
One reviewer specifically recommended arriving at dawn to see the cathedral light up while drinking house-made wine, calling it "the nr. 1 place to dine in the city."
What Customers Say
The menu del dia are so good value.
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Practical Information
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Amenities
Frequently Asked Questions about Maneli
Yes — one reviewer explicitly warned "Please make sure you have a confirmed booking before turning up here." Maneli accepts reservations and isn't an everyday walk-in spot.
Typically includes soup (lentil mentioned), salad, a main protein like merluza fish or chicken, and costs a fraction of à la carte — reviewers called it exceptional value.
Menu del día is budget-friendly (exact price not specified in reviews). À la carte with wine can run €40–€78 for 2 people depending on what you order — one couple paid €78 with a bottle of Rueda and water.
Reviewers specifically praised the merluza fish steak, fried squid, bravas, cecina, and steaks — all described as "outstanding" or "very tender and juicy." The sopa castellana also drew attention.
They're "big on wine" with house-made options and a Rueda selection; reviewers praised the house wine but noted bottle prices can be steep.
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