Must-see restaurants in Spain

  • Bodegas Castañeda

    Granada

    At this traditional, forever-popular tapas bar, crowds of hungry punters jostle for food under hanging hams. Don’t expect any experimental nonsense here:…

  • El Ángel del Pincho

    Zaragoza

    A tiny, always busy bar on a tiny lane, El Ángel brings a touch of Japan and Argentina to Zaragoza tapas with delicate tempuras fried up on the spot and…

  • El Portalón

    Basque Country

    Set in a photogenic 15th-century building in the historic district, El Portalón is easily the most atmospheric restaurant in town, with a series of rustic…

  • Brass

    Bilbao

    This classy favourite in Bilbao's new town has a light, white, Scandinavian-style interior and a truly global palate. Its changing menu features…

  • El Filferro

    Barcelona

    One of the few Barceloneta restaurants where the focus isn't on seafood, cheerful Filferro has a loyal following for its good-value tapas, entrepans …

  • Bar Torpedo

    L'Eixample

    Elegant natural wines and cardboard-box plates stuffed with gourmet entrepans (filled rolls, perhaps with meatballs and mozzarella or soft-shell crab) and…

  • El Naranjo

    Ibiza

    Hidden away from the town bustle, 'The Orange Tree' sits on a pretty, quiet courtyard draped in bougainvillea. The fish (such as sea bass in a salt crust)…

  • Restaurante Hespérides

    Lanzarote

    A sleek marriage of visual and culinary arts, this popular and laid-back restaurant delights diners with artfully crafted Mediterranean-meets-Canarian…

  • La Noria

    Ibiza

    Offering a dreamy outlook over the Mediterranean from its terrace perched above Cala Boix, this popular restaurant is known for its seafood, with…

  • Samarkanda

    Granada

    Despite the rather tired decor, this friendly family-run Lebanese restaurant cooks up a tempting menu of traditional mainstays in the backstreets of the…

  • Cassai

    Southern Mallorca

    The stone-flagged courtyard of this 300-year-old building, graced with creeping ivy, potted shrubs and artfully weathered timber, is a lovely place to…

  • Mandrágora

    Tarifa

    On a quiet street behind the Iglesia de San Mateo, this intimate palm-dotted spot serves Andalucian–Moroccan–Middle Eastern food and does so terrifically…

  • La Vieja Escuela

    La Gomera

    On a ridge in the Las Casas barrio (district) of town, near the church, husband-and-wife-owned La Vieja Escuela was a schoolhouse until 1968. Grab a red…

  • Casa Fidel O Pulpeiro

    Pontevedra

    For more than 50 years, simple, spotless Fidel's has been serving up perfectly done pulpo á feira, Galicia's quintessential octopus dish (ask for some…

  • Lluritu

    Barcelona

    From salted sardines to king prawns and razor clams, perfectly grilled, unadorned bites fresh from the ocean are the order of the day at this self-styled…

  • Tapería Yuste

    Cáceres

    The elegant all-white dining room and classy terrace here offer a refined sit-down tapas experience. Carefully crafted gourmet delights – try the grilled…

  • Arco Restaurante

    Extremadura

    Stylish and quietly sophisticated, this fine place inhabits a converted Zafra townhouse with a bar for pre- or post-dinner drinks or tapas and a…

  • La Colonial de Goya

    Salamanca

    Other better-known places have come and gone around here, but La Colonial de Goya has stood the test of time. The food is occasionally creative but is…

  • Garañones

    El Hierro

    Look for the jaunty blue window trim and tiny terrace: welcoming and relaxed Garañones is one of just a couple of spots to eat and drink in Las Puntas…

  • La Ermita

    Andalucía

    Behind the Ermita, this tourist-oriented place with its spacious front patio makes a pleasant spot for drinks and light meals. Orders are shouted back and…

  • Bon Estar

    Sitges

    A calming cream-coloured dining room sets the tone for thoughtful, elegant modern-Catalan cooking at family-owned Bon Estar. Delectable spinach-and-goat's…

  • Copasetic

    L'Eixample

    Styled with 1920s vintage inspiration, Catalan-Greek-owned cafe Copasetic has a fun, friendly vibe and a seasonal menu that holds plenty for everyone,…

  • Escribà

    Barcelona

    The Escribà family carries forward a tradition (since 1906) of melting barcelonins’ hearts with remarkable pastries and chocolate creations. Seasonal…

  • Restaurante Julián de Tolosa

    La Latina & Lavapiés

    Basque-Navarran cuisine is treated with respect at this classy place that's popular with celebrities and well regarded by food critics. There are only…

  • Café Godot

    Barcelona

    Godot is a tasteful, relaxing bistro-style space of exposed stone, timber, mirrors and tiles, with arched windows overlooking the street. It has an…

  • Martínez

    Barcelona

    With a fabulous panorama over the port, stylish Martínez is a standout among Montjuïc's lacklustre dining options. The terrace is ideal for warm-day…

  • Bar But

    Barcelona

    Upcycled furniture blends with sprinkled plants and whitewashed-brick walls at this enticing neighbourhood cafe-restaurant, with its distinctive open…

  • Parador de Jarandilla

    Extremadura

    Dine in regal style on elegant Extremaduran dishes and fine Spanish wines inside the chunky walls of Jarandilla's 15th-century castle, where you can sit…

  • Can Maño

    Barcelona

    It may look like a dive, but you’ll need to wait before being squeezed in at a packed table for a raucous night of raciones (full-plate-size tapas…

  • Chivuo's

    Barcelona

    Burgers and craft beers make a fine pair at this buzzing den. A mostly local crowd comes for huge burgers (including a mushroom veggie and a Philly cheese…

  • Café 10

    Tarifa

    Old-town favourite Café 10 delivers the breakfast/snack goods in a snug, neo-rustic lounge with wall art and pink-cushioned chairs spilling out onto the…

  • La Oliva

    Ibiza Town

    Bordering a slender cobbled street in the heart of Dalt Vila, this is a smart, welcoming and wonderfully atmospheric spot for refined Mediterranean…

  • Meson los Gemelos

    Puerto de la Cruz

    The house specialty is grilled meat and fish at this friendly, welcoming restaurant with a rustic atmosphere. The setting is a covered interior barn-size…

  • Cantina Machito

    Barcelona

    On a leafy street, colourful Machito – adorned with Frida Kahlo images – gets busy with locals, and the outside tables are a great place to eat and drink…

  • Marimba

    Castilla-La Mancha

    Ideal for fussy families (or friends), there is over 20 choices of tosta (toast) here, including a couple that make good breakfast choices, with bacon as…

  • Sabor Canario

    North Coast Tenerife

    Exercise your taste buds with soul-satisfying traditional cuisine at this fabulous restaurant located in the lovely, leafy and light-filled patio of the…

  • Restaurante La Vaca Azul

    El Cotillo

    La Vaca Azul enjoys prime position overlooking the pebbly beach, with a rooftop terrace for extensive views; dinner is especially atmospheric, with sunset…

  • La Puerta Verde

    Lanzarote

    Haría's most upmarket eatery, just north of the centre, makes an enticing spot for a leisurely meal or a coffee with a slice of home-baked cake. Fresh…

  • La Torreta

    Ibiza Town

    Huddled on a lively old-town square, La Torreta offers some of Dalt Vila's best cuisine, particularly its delicately prepared seafood, pastas and desserts…

  • La Bobia

    La Latina & Lavapiés

    An icon of 1980s Madrid, La Bobia has been updated for the 21st century, but is still the authentic Asturian cider house that lies at the secret of its…

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