Must-see restaurants in Spain

  • 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,…

  • Succo

    Extremadura

    In the heart of Plasencia's eating area, just off the Plaza Mayor, this urban-chic tapas bar plates up delectable inventive tapas and raciones, delicately…

  • Pizza del Sortidor

    Barcelona

    Dive into this rock-loving Poble Sec pizzeria for delicious thin-crust pizza with toppings like goat's cheese or prosciutto, served piping hot from the…

  • Restaurante Bogavante

    Lanzarote

    Arguably El Golfo's most popular restaurant, Bogavante has umbrella-shaded tables scattered on the sand overlooking rocky pools and the sea beyond. Local…

  • Taberna Mendoza

    Galicia

    A cut above most other harbour-facing eateries, the Mendoza offers both an informal bar area serving raciones and tapas and a stone-walled sit-down…

  • Santa Rita

    Menorca

    Spilling out on to Plaça de la Bastió, petite Santa Rita puts its own innovative spin on some of Maó's tastiest tapas. There's a distinctly global feel in…

  • Caravelle

    El Raval

    Beloved of El Raval's stylish crowd and anyone with a discerning palate, this soulful little cafe-restaurant dishes up seasonally changing tacos like you…

  • La Escollera

    South Ibiza

    On the northern tip of Es Cavallet, this beach-chic, seafood-focused, year-round bar-restaurant has delicious views over white sands and across to…

  • Veggie Garden

    L'Eixample

    Indian thalis, spiced-seitan wraps, Nepalese momos and tofu burgers wedged between home-baked bread are among the plant-based Mediterranean and South…

  • Casa del Vino

    Gran Canaria

    Part of the Casa Museo del Vino in Santa Brígida, this place has some Canarian specialities on the menu, plus plenty of grilled meat dishes. The wine list…

  • Strava

    Arrecife

    All your favourite Canarian flavours are prepared with fresh seasonal produce and a touch of creative flair at this stylishly cosy little restaurant,…

  • Bar Pacos

    Andalucía

    Hotel Puerta de la Luna's downstairs bar prepares a wide array of tasty cortesías (free tapas that come with your drink) and medias raciones. Specialties…

  • Nou Can Codina

    Barcelona

    Founded back in 1931, this vintage bar (one of the oldest in Gràcia) has been spruced up into a buzzy all-day tapas stop. Order a house-made vermouth or…

  • El Velódromo

    L'Eixample

    The restoration of this history-steeped literary tavern by Barcelona brewer Moritz brought back a wonderfully atmospheric establishment. Stop in for an…

  • Bar Santos

    Córdoba

    This legendary little bar across the street from the Mezquita serves the best tortilla de patata (potato omelette) in town – and don’t the cordobeses know…

  • Ses Forquilles

    Menorca

    ‘The Forks’ is run by a friendly young team. This scarlet-walled bistro does a roaring trade in fish and meat mains, montaditos (mini–open sandwiches) and…

  • Es Baluard

    Cadaqués

    There may be roe-deer carpaccio and salt-sprinkled grilled asparagus on the menu, but the family behind Es Baluard clearly worships at the throne of…

  • Honky Tonk Taberna Extremena

    Extremadura

    Don't be put off by the name – yes, it's informal in the finest Spanish sense, but this is one of the top places in town to sample the local jamón. A…

  • Antojitos Mexican Curious

    Andalucía

    Run by Mexican ex-pat Ulísses, this back street hole-in-the-wall sets a cheery tone with its flamboyant decor of papel picado (colourful Mexican paper…

  • La Empanaderia de Gràcia

    Barcelona

    For a cheap, filling snack, this corner empanaderia is a brilliant bet, serving scrumptious stuffed pasties. Each day, 20 different varieties are…

  • El Dornillo

    Andalucía

    Good honest mountain staples – grilled meats, croquettes, revueltos (Spanish-style scrambled egg dishes) and salads – rule the menu at this centrally…

  • Casa de Tapas Cañota

    Barcelona

    This friendly, unfussy old-timer serves affordable, nicely turned out tapas plates. Seafood is the speciality, with rich razor clams, garlic-fried prawns…

  • Comaxurros

    Barcelona

    At this eye-catching little cafe, brought to you by Barcelona's famous pastelería Canals, the humble churro receives a dramatic makeover: it's fried in…

  • Claudio: La Feria del Jamón

    Bilbao

    A creaky old place full of ancient furnishings, Claudio has scarcely changed since it opened in 1948. As you'll guess from the name and the hams hanging…

  • Flax & Kale

    El Raval

    Catalan chef Teresa Carles' self-styled 'healthy flexitarian restaurant' is a chic, sprawling, palm-dotted world where 80% of the menu is plant-based (20%…

  • Alameda

    Granada

    A glassed-in, split-level gastrobar and strong wines set the contemporary-cuisine tone at elegant Alameda, where traditional, seasonal Andalucian and…

  • La Chalana

    La Gomera

    This buzzy blue-washed shack, tucked away at the eastern end of town, is part laid-back beach-bar and part friendly restaurant starring the fruits of the…

  • Ama Lur

    North & Interior Ibiza

    Housed in a sun-yellow finca, 3km southeast of Santa Gertrudis, long-running Ama Lur is one of the island's best-regarded restaurants and often wins the…

  • La Palmera

    Lanzarote

    Sunny terrace tables, regular live music and a cosy, cave-like red-walled interior create a buzzy setting for deliciously simple tapas and sharing…

  • Restaurante Miguel

    Southern Mallorca

    Set back from the ruddy headland that sustains Cala Pi's highly photogenic 16th-century 'fire tower', Restaurante Miguel is a Mallorcan-style 'farmhouse'…

  • Restaurante Cares

    Picos de Europa

    On the main road, beside the Poncebos junction, Cares is one of the best-value restaurants for miles. It does well-priced lunch and dinner menús,…

  • Restaurante Aben Humeya

    Las Alpujarras

    Sample Válor specials like goat's cheese, olive oil and partridge at this cosy bar-restaurant downhill from the main road. Seasonal treats might include…

  • Restaurante Jameos del Agua

    Lanzarote

    Tucked into the marvellous Manrique-designed Jameos del Agua lava caves, this beautifully positioned restaurant serves all the Canarian classics, from…

  • La Lonja

    Santa Cruz de la Palma

    Occupying an old Canary house on the seafront with balconies bursting with colourful flowers, La Lonja is one of the most popular restaurants in town,…

  • Café Le Bistrot

    Girona

    Walls are draped in jasmine and tables spill out onto stairs climbing to a 17th-century church at this local favourite. The classic bistro-style menu…

  • S'Abeurada de Can Simonet

    Formentera

    An excellent-value set lunch menu (€11) and platters of cold meats and local cheeses are among the key attractions at this unpretentious, locally popular…

  • Charlot Cafè

    L'Eixample

    Movie stills and posters, from Breakfast at Tiffany's to Pulp Fiction, line the walls at Charlot. Get a morning kick-start with a truffled tortilla …

  • Café Balear

    Ciutadella

    Down by the water, this 1970s old-timer remains one of Ciutadella’s classic seafood stops, and there's often a queue for tables. You can eat outside on…

  • La Boca

    Córdoba

    If oxtail tacos, red-tuna tataki, or a salad of duck-prosciutto and mango in walnut vinaigrette sound appetising, you'll like La Boca. This inventive…

  • Restaurante de Galo

    Castilla y León

    This fine restaurant in the heart of Covarrubias is recommended for its robust traditional dishes, cooked in a wood-fired oven. You can sample the…

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