Must-see restaurants in Spain

  • Federal

    La Rambla & Barri Gòtic

    Brick-walled industrial-chic design, a sea of open MacBooks, stacks of design mags – this welcoming, queue-out-the-door branch of the Sant Antoni Federal…

  • Casa Otano

    Pamplona

    It may be a little pricier than many on this street, but Casa Otano is worth the expense. Main courses range from grilled sirloin with peppers, to hake…

  • Rels

    Ciutadella

    Original, creative flavours infuse delicately presented, Menorcan-with-a-twist dishes at this slick, white-clad restaurant overlooking a courtyard…

  • Taberna de El Campero

    Southeast Cádiz Province & the Costa de la Luz

    From the super-star team behind Barbate seafood sensation El Campero, this cheery contemporary tavern puts to the spotlight on the region's famous…

  • Grill Room/Bar Thonet

    La Rambla & Barri Gòtic

    A Modernista frontage gives way to beautifully restyled interiors with green-leather stools, beamed ceilings and a marble bar at this updated-Catalan…

  • Restaurante El Fogaril

    Aragón

    Part of the popular Hotel Ciria, El Fogaril serves outstanding Aragonese mountain fare. Specialities include wood-oven-roasted meats, game such as venison…

  • El Churrasco

    Córdoba

    Famed for its churrasco cordobés (pork tenderloin grilled over oak charcoal, with Arabic sauces), this is the place to head for a carnivorous feast, as…

  • Tabla

    Arrecife

    From the ambitious British team behind Teguise sensation La Cantina, this stylishly contemporary bar-restaurant with dangling lamps and roadside tables…

  • Casa Ciriaco

    Madrid

    One of the grande dames of the Madrid restaurant scene, Casa Ciriaco has witnessed attempted assassinations (of King Alfonso XIII in 1906) and was…

  • Puerta 57

    Madrid

    There are many reasons to recommend this place, but the greatest novelty lies in its location – inside the home stadium of Real Madrid; its Salón Madrid…

  • Pipet & Co

    Menorca

    A cheery rustic-chic place, this self-styled 'cafe-lab' makes a fabulous find for its imaginative Spanish-international home-cooking, with delectable…

  • La Marmita Centro

    Cádiz

    Courtesy of Cádiz' popular La Marmita Group, this sleekly minimalist old-city spot thrills diners with its imaginative, intelligently presented Andalucian…

  • Taverna El Glop

    Barcelona

    This raucous restaurant is decked out in country Catalan fashion with gingham tablecloths and no-nonsense, slap-up meals. The secret is hearty portions of…

  • Bar La Vista

    La Gomera

    With bench-style tables overlooking El Cedro's green basin, this traditional bar-restaurant is popular for its heart-warming local food, like papas…

  • Ulisses

    Ciutadella

    Overlooking Ciutadella's market, Ulisses doubles as both fabulous tapas spot and down-to-earth cocktail-and-wine bar. A keen young team pours a thoughtful…

  • La Brasa

    Ibiza Town

    La Brasa is as popular for its quality fish and meat, sizzled over charcoal, as for its paellas and Mediterranean dishes crafted with ingredients from its…

  • Pepa Tomate

    Barcelona

    Dressed in jolly reds, this casual tapas spot with a few coveted terrace tables keeps busy at all hours. Fresh produce from the local market is front and…

  • El Carmen

    South Ibiza

    With tables directly overlooking Es Vedrà and sandy-pebbly Cala d'Hort, El Carmen is highly popular for good reason. It offers lots of seafood and fresh…

  • Casa Alfonso

    L'Eixample

    In business since 1934 (and a tanning warehouse before that), Casa Alfonso is perfect for morning coffee, breakfast or tapas at the long marble bar. Wood…

  • Fàbrica Moritz

    Barcelona

    In a building redesigned by architect Jean Nouvel, with a menu created by chef Jordi Vilà of Michelin-starred Alkímia (also on the premises), the popular…

  • La Bodegueta Provença

    L'Eixample

    The ‘Little Wine Cellar’ offers classic tapas presented with a touch of class, from calamars a l'andalusa (lightly battered squid rings) to cecina (dried…

  • Vivanda

    Barcelona

    Diners are in for a treat with the knockout menu conceived by acclaimed Catalan chef Jordi Vilà, who also runs Sant Antoni's Alkímia. Delicate tapas and…

  • Almanaque

    Cádiz

    A rustic-chic modern-day casa de comidas with open stone, tiled floors and bright-white walls creates an intriguing setting for sampling traditional,…

  • Restaurante Acaymo

    Southern Gran Canaria

    Don't let the flags fluttering outside put you off – long-standing, rustic Acaymo is as popular with locals as it is with tourists. It's best known for…

  • Costa Blanca Arrocería

    Madrid

    Even if you don’t have plans to be in Chamberí, it’s worth a trip across town to this bar-restaurant that offers outstanding rice dishes, including paella…

  • La Barrica

    Aragón

    Delicious tapas treats, composed from a variety of market-fresh ingredients, are displayed temptingly along the bar, Basque-style. Options might include…

  • La Gavina

    Barcelona

    The pick of the promenade-facing restaurants in the 19th-century edifice Palau de Mar is this swish white-tableclothed seafood specialist. It has been…

  • El Mesón

    Tenerife

    Don't be put off by the nine-language menu; locals rate this place as one of the best in town, and the owner, who’s quite a character, could talk the hind…

  • Qué Muac

    Arrecife

    Within the 18th-century Manrique-redesigned Castillo de San José, this is one of Arrecife’s most upscale dining experiences, though it's more about the…

  • Degvsta

    Tarragona

    Beyond a stylish lounge/bar hides this rustic-chic restaurant styled in cool creams, adorned with a claw-foot bath tub(!) and specialising in deliciously…

  • El Secreto

    Cuenca

    El Secreto isn't much of a secret. Exuberant decor featuring painted beams and tiled murals coupled with a friendly, laid-back attitude means this place…

  • Parking Pizza

    L'Eixample

    In this garage-style space, you're likely to be sharing a long unvarnished wooden table, squeezed in on a cardboard-box stool, but that's half the fun…

  • Cal Boter

    Barcelona

    Families and high-spirited groups of pals are drawn to this classic for cargols a la llauna (sautéed snails), botifarra (Catalan sausage) with beans,…

  • Llámame Lola

    Andalucía

    With an inviting location under the trees near the Sacra Capilla del Salvador, Lola serves up good, creative andaluz fare with less fanfare than some…

  • Ultramar&nos

    Cádiz

    Busy with travellers and gaditanos alike, this expertly reimagined former ultramarinos (grocer's shop) radiates stripped-back contemporary styling with…

  • La Cuina d'en Garriga

    L'Eixample

    Tomatoes dangle above the open kitchen at this cheerful bistro-style spot with bright-red trim and checkered marble floors, popular with lunching…

  • Bar Bodega Quimet

    Barcelona

    A relic from a bygone age, now lovingly managed by a pair of brothers, this is a delightfully atmospheric spot, with old bottles lining the walls, marble…

  • Casa Egon

    North Coast Tenerife

    Founded in 1916, this is the oldest pasteleria (cake shop) in the Canaries and has happily maintained its stuck-in-a-time-warp ambience with custard…

  • Las Tortillas de Gabino

    Madrid

    It’s a brave Spanish chef that fiddles with the iconic tortilla de patatas (potato omelette), but the results here are delicious. All manner of surprising…

  • Maiberal

    Aragón

    A friendly, authentic place serving delicious dishes like vegetable-stuffed lamb, tagliatelle with courgette, shrimp and mushroom sauce, or stewed venison…

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