Must-see restaurants in Spain

  • La Esquina de Sopranis

    Cádiz

    One of those bubbly, contemporary tapas places you'll never want to leave, Sopranis blends casual and sophisticated to perfection. The food is equally…

  • Aráis

    Andalucía

    Take your pick: tapas-style food in the laid-back, contemporary-design bar or updated Andalucian cooking in the sharply designed restaurant, all…

  • Caserío de Mozaga

    Lanzarote

    The sophisticated contemporary-Canarian restaurant hidden away in the former stables of the tastefully converted 18th-century country house Caserío de…

  • Edulis

    Galicia

    Edulis presents generous portions of tasty Galician fare with a contemporary touch in a bright, clean-lined dining room – especially fresh fish, succulent…

  • Shangri-La El Vegetariano

    Mérida

    Starving vegetarians in meat-mad Extremadura will find respite in this sweet, colourful place with bold muralled walls on a quiet street corner. All-veg…

  • Café del Nord

    Menorca

    In a cracking spot above the bay, with spot-on service, Café del Nord offers tantalising sea views and rustles up great seafood and rice dishes, along…

  • Casa Carlos

    El Hierro

    Decked with potted plants and red-check tablecloths, this cosy old-fashioned dining room clings to the hillside, affording fabulous views of the…

  • Marucho

    Santander

    A cheerful, low-key vibe prevails at this long-standing neighbourhood eatery. Beret-clad fisherman chat at the bar while families settle in for seafood…

  • Restaurante Casa-Museo del Campesino

    Lanzarote

    Locals and visitors alike frequent the Casa-Museo del Campesino, 2km north of San Bartolomé, to lunch on the sunny terrace or in the atmospherically…

  • José Luis

    Salamanca

    With numerous branches around Madrid, José Luis is famous for its fidelity to traditional Spanish recipes. It wins many people's vote for Madrid's best…

  • Mesón La Noria de Dulcinea

    Castilla-La Mancha

    Looking like the kind of inn Don Quijote might have frequented can't be a bad thing in El Toboso. There are no surprises in the cooking at Noria, which is…

  • El Portalón

    Ibiza Town

    Organic-focused chef Anne Sijmonsbergen is behind Dalt Vila's hottest new dining destination, which spills out from a majestic old mansion onto a gorgeous…

  • La Chata

    La Latina & Lavapiés

    Behind the lavishly tiled facade, La Chata looks for all the world like a neglected outpost of the past. The decor may be run-down and the bullfighting…

  • Es Pins

    North & Interior Ibiza

    Classic, no-nonsense roadside Ibizan restaurant offering a straightforward, good-value menu. It's charmingly old school – portions are huge and the decor…

  • Alkímia

    Barcelona

    Inside the innovatively redesigned Fàbrica Moritz brewery, amid tile-patterned floors and shimmering white surfaces, culinary alchemist Jordi Vilà creates…

  • Toñin y Bruma

    Santander

    Named for the owners' two fishing boats, this cosy hole-in-the-wall is a seafood lover's delight. Check the board outside for 'catch of the day' specials,…

  • Baster

    Bilbao

    Relaxed Baster serves a range of outstanding pintxos, including octopus skewers with potato, mini-quiches, house-made croquettes and delectable jamón (ham…

  • La Bodega

    Ibiza Town

    In the shadow of Dalt Vila's walls, packed-out La Bodega serves up subtly contemporary Spanish-international tapas in a stylishly converted storehouse…

  • Speakeasy

    L'Eixample

    This clandestine restaurant lurks behind Dry Martini: you'll be shown a door through the open kitchen to the ‘storeroom’, lined with hundreds of bottles…

  • El 58

    Barcelona

    This French-Catalan fave serves imaginative, beautifully prepared seasonal tapas: braised tuna with romesco sauce and asparagus, fried aubergines with…

  • Pizzeria Piccolo

    Santa Cruz de la Palma

    Trade is good at this pizzeria on Avenida Marítima. A slice above the pizza norm, these have crisp thin bases and generous toppings. The homemade pastas…

  • La Tapería de Columela

    Cádiz

    There's always a queue trailing out the door at wonderful, packed-out Columela, where diners both local and international feast on delicately prepped…

  • Bitácora Poblenou

    Barcelona

    In El Poblenou, this spin-off of the popular Barceloneta tapas bar Bitácora has a classic tiled interior and umbrella-shaded terrace on a lively little…

  • El Clot dels Mussols

    Palafrugell & Around

    With tables overlooking the turquoise waves that lash Tamariu's shore, this family-owned restaurant is a top spot for seafood, whether you fancy hake with…

  • La Casuca

    Castilla-La Mancha

    This longtime local favourite has an uncluttered new look with light wood decor, plus modern artwork and (too) bright lighting. The food remains reliably…

  • La Molina

    Barcelona

    Charming La Molina looks like a typical fuss-free tapas hang-out at first glance – pavement tables, nondescript bar in front – but out the back you'll…

  • Macao Cafe

    North & Interior Ibiza

    Deservedly one of Ibiza's most popular Italian restaurants, Macao spills out onto a gorgeous tree-shaded terrace with white-cloth tables in summer months,…

  • Parador de El Hierro

    El Hierro

    One of El Hierro's finest restaurants is hidden away in Las Playas' luxurious seafront Parador. Creative contemporary flair is breathed into local…

  • Cala

    Arrecife

    The latest venture from prize-winning Catalan chef Luis León, elegantly relaxed Cala breathes creative flair into Canarian cuisine amid distressed-wood…

  • A Mar

    Jerez de la Frontera

    The latest venture from Jerez' hugely popular Albores team, seafood specialist A Mar doubles as chic tapas bar and smart restaurant, with fish-shaped…

  • La Taberna del Chef del Mar

    El Puerto de Santa María

    Decked with fish carvings and splashes of colour, this fashionable seafood tavern provides a tapas-sized taste of the cutting-edge cuisine crafted by top…

  • El Tenique

    Lanzarote

    At this much-loved, country-feel roadside grilled-meats specialist, you're welcomed with a splash of white wine and a nibble of queso fresco. Mains range…

  • Cueva La Martina

    Castilla-La Mancha

    The best place to eat is atmospheric Cueva La Martina, opposite the windmills. The cave-like dining area is dug into the rock, and there's a breezy…

  • Can Kenji

    L'Eixample

    The chef of this understated little izakaya (Japanese tavern), on the southeastern fringes of Gràcia, gets his ingredients fresh from the city's markets,…

  • Macao

    Catalonia

    A triumphant marriage of Japanese, Catalan and Mediterranean flavours transforms into beautifully presented contemporary plates at this stylish, popular…

  • Can Terra

    Ibiza Town

    A stylish tapas bar, with a sandstone-walled interior and lovely back patio, which is rammed most nights with ibicencos devouring delectable tapas and…

  • Naia

    Arrecife

    Vases of fresh flowers and rustic-modern interiors combine with original recipes rooted in local cooking at this cheerfully informal gastrobar with…

  • Cafè Cometa

    Barcelona

    A colourful, cosy cafe with mismatched furniture, paintings climbing the walls, a vintage-style kitchen and a bar covered in posters announcing fun…

  • L'Òstia

    Barcelona

    On a charming hidden square, this neighbourhood bar opens to a terrace facing Barceloneta's beautiful baroque church. Tapas reflect the area's seafood…

  • Atxuri

    Cádiz

    One of Cádiz’ most long-standing restaurants, Atxuri fuses Basque and Andalucian influences into a refined range of flavours. As you’d expect from a place…

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