Must-see restaurants in Spain

  • Ikarus

    Lanzarote

    Overlooking a pretty square and washed with bold red-and-orange interiors, this elegant restaurant delivers excellent Spanish cooking fuelled by fresh…

  • Vaso de Oro

    Barcelona

    Always packed, this narrow old-school, tile-adorned bar gathers a high-spirited crowd, who come for fantastic tapas. Wisecracking, white-jacketed waiters…

  • Jou's

    Barcelona

    Floor-to-ceiling glass windows separate Jou's terrace from its dining room. Burgers are the big deal here – options include a four cheese burger, a 'Japan…

  • Lua

    Cadaqués

    A mango-yellow door sets the jazzy tone for delicious, creative Mediterranean-Asian 'soul food' at this laid-back, Italian-run eatery with beer-barrel…

  • A Tasca do Bacalhau Portugês

    Madrid

    One of the few authentic Portuguese restaurants in Madrid, A Tasca do Bacalhau doesn’t have a particularly extensive menu, but it’s dominated by excellent…

  • Smoix

    Ciutadella

    A pinch of creativity spices up the contemporary-Menorcan cooking at this fashionable restaurant with industrial-chic touches and a sunken courtyard. You…

  • Mesón Pepe Julián

    Vejer de la Frontera

    Opposite the market, family-run Pepe Julián shines for its wholesome traditional home cooking. It's a hit with local Spaniards, who pack in for the…

  • Cas Pagès

    North & Interior Ibiza

    Hugely popular with ibicencos, this low-key, fine-value country restaurant specialises in island cuisine and barbecued meats – succulent pork steaks,…

  • Bar Andalucía

    Arrecife

    Bowls of glistening tomatoes and a leg of jamón set the scene at this side-street tapas bar, going strong since 1960 and oozing charm with its Andalusian…

  • La Panxa del Bisbe

    Barcelona

    With its local buzz and artfully minimalist interior, the ‘Bishop’s Belly’ is a pleasant surprise in upper Grácia, delivering creative tapas that earn…

  • Botafumeiro

    Barcelona

    A wonderfully smart world of Galician seafood, Botafumeiro has long been a magnet for VIPs visiting Barcelona. It's a good place to try percebes (goose…

  • La Paella Real

    Madrid

    Finding a good paella in Madrid can be surprisingly difficult, but it's almost guaranteed at this august place opposite the Teatro Real. Paella de marisco…

  • Skinny Kitchen

    West Ibiza

    On the harbour front, this massively popular rustic-chic health-food cafe is just the ticket after a jaunt around Sant Antoni. Protein bowls, low-calorie…

  • Gloria

    Oviedo

    Michelin-starred Asturian siblings Esther and Nacho Manzano bring their culinary talent to Oviedo with this stylish casa de comidas (eating house)…

  • Codice Luna

    Formentera

    Right beside the La Mola lighthouse, Codice Luna is a beautifully designed cafe-restaurant, all whitewashed wood and an exquisite terrace opening up soul…

  • 1860 Tradición

    La Rioja

    One of two top-notch restaurants in the Hotel Marqués de Riscal, this is the place to go for classic Iberian cooking. The restaurant is named after the…

  • Santamasa

    Barcelona

    Next to Sarrià's pretty 18th-century church, Santamasa is an enticing spot for a light meal at any time of day, with red-brick arches and rustic-chic…

  • Can Berri Vell

    South Ibiza

    Set inside a 17th-century Ibizan casament (farmhouse), this highly atmospheric restaurant sprawls across a warren of rooms, with lots of historic features…

  • Restaurante Toruño

    Andalucía

    With its traditional Andalucian atmosphere, good food and huge portions, Toruño is a perennial El Rocío favourite. Menu highlights include the free-range…

  • Kumera

    Toledo

    This place serves up innovative takes on local dishes such as cochinillo (suckling pig), rabo de toro (bull's tail) or lomo de venado (venison with…

  • Bacaro

    El Raval

    Widely considered one of Barcelona's top Italian restaurants, Bacaro delivers delicately crafted Venetian cuisine with contemporary flair in a slender…

  • La Salsa

    La Gomera

    Abstract artwork hangs from bright-orange walls above just a handful of tables at La Salsa, one of Valle Gran Rey's most loved restaurants. The punchy,…

  • Les Tres Portes

    The Catalan Pyrenees

    Delight in fresh seasonal flavours, small tasting plates of Andalucian squid, patatas bravas (potatoes in a spicy tomato sauce), Galician octopus and…

  • La Antoñita

    La Latina & Lavapiés

    The restaurant of the stunning Posada del Dragón retains some features of the original inn, including exposed wooden beams and heavy stonework. There are…

  • Tábula Calda

    Mérida

    This inviting yellow-washed space, filled with tilework and greenery, serves well-priced, quality meals encompassing Spain's favourite staples. Everything…

  • Les Tres a la Cuina

    Barcelona

    Fresh local ingredients are thrown into creative, health-focused, home-cooked mixes at this eco-aware deli-restaurant, with compostable tableware and…

  • Asubio Gastro

    Santander

    This slick tapas bistro turns out all manner of tempting, well-executed delights, mostly cooked fresh to your order - from grilled octopus with sweet…

  • Ca Na Joana

    Formentera

    The magically seductive setting is half the appeal at this exquisitely restored 17th-century house (one of Formentera's most ancient): all blanched walls,…

  • Amaki

    Las Palmas de Gran Canaria

    With a wood interior and neat rows of bento boxes (from €8.90), this prim, petite Japanese place serves decent steamed chicken and vegetable gyoza …

  • Can Pizza

    L'Eixample

    Born in the unlikely area of El Prat de Llobregat near the airport, uberpopular Can Pizza has landed in Barcelona with this warehouse-like, industrial…

  • El Txoko Berria

    Bilbao

    Set over two levels, with a beautifully tiled ground floor dining room and a more contemporary space above, this welcoming restaurant excels at staples…

  • Red Fish

    Barcelona

    Bamboo chairs, swaying straw lamps, niftily repurposed paddle-boat tables – this chic beachy seafooder sits on its own tucked-away patch of blonde sand at…

  • El Caballo de Troya

    Valladolid

    The 'Trojan Horse' is a Valladolid treat. The restaurant, set around a stunning, Renaissance-style courtyard, is as sophisticated in flavours as the…

  • Abacería La Oficina

    Vejer de la Frontera

    With its chequered floors, vibrant original artwork and deliciously updated Andalucian menu, La Oficina is an atmospheric, laid-back spot for a meal in…

  • Casa Joana

    Barcelona

    Daily-changing market-fresh produce is transformed into subtly inventive contemporary Catalan meals at this bustling fave on Sarrià's sloping main street,…

  • Café Turó

    Barcelona

    Framed by red awnings, with vivid crimson walls brightening the low-lit interior, this Parisian-feel cafe by acclaimed chef Romain Fornell has year-round…

  • Es Torrent

    South Ibiza

    Popular with a yachtie crowd, this excellent seafood restaurant is pocketed away on a pretty, hidden rocky cove, 8km south of Sant Josep. Along with the…

  • Taberna Restaurante La Tapa

    Las Alpujarras

    The distinctive flavours of the Alpujarras' culinary micro-region are skilfully melded with the area's Moorish past at pint-sized La Tapa, snugly…

  • Vinotinto

    Valladolid

    This is where wine bar meets steakhouse, sizzling nightly with local gossip, spare ribs and other grilled meats in a fashionable, tavern-style atmosphere…

  • Seu Xerea

    Valencia

    Two soberly handsome dining areas and attentive service make this a fine destination for inventive, high-quality fusion food that combines some classic,…

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