West Ibiza
Occupying an 18th-century chapel, this upmarket, highly atmospheric and romantic restaurant proves equally popular with Ibiza's old-money elite and the DJ…
West Ibiza
Occupying an 18th-century chapel, this upmarket, highly atmospheric and romantic restaurant proves equally popular with Ibiza's old-money elite and the DJ…
North & Interior Ibiza
An inviting, subtly stylish little beach shack tucked into a tiny sandy bay, just 250m west of Port de Sant Miquel. The friendly team serve tasty salads,…
Bilbao
Set on the banks of the Nervión, this incredibly popular restaurant (book ahead) has a polished business exterior and a stone-cottage country interior…
El Hierro
Good, simple food, a welcoming atmosphere and a warm ochre-washed space collide in one of the most popular dining spots in town, just off the main plaza…
Fuerteventura
This remote beachside restaurant in Los Molinos serves up superb seafood: fish soup, fideuà (a Catalan paella-style dish using noodles instead of rice;…
Madrid
A Chamberí mainstay for decades, Alma Cheli has mastered the art of reinvention – try its salmorejo de almendras y chipotle (cold tomato soup with almonds…
Mallorca
Vaulted stone ceilings and a general air of solidity attest to the 18th-century origins of this restaurant, a lovely place to eat fine variations on pa…
Barcelona
This teeny hideaway (seating about 20 in total) is a hive of originality, producing delicately balanced, seasonally inspired Mediterranean cuisine with…
Granada
A buzzy box-sized cafe, with terrace tables and old black-and-white Granada photos, 4 Gatos has a friendly neighbourhood vibe and terrific Granada-style…
Picos de Europa
Lively, tavern-like La Soldrería is blessed with several diverse spaces: the back patio is a brilliant place to kick back on a sunny day, sipping local…
Alicante Province
With big windows, outdoor seating and a long bar, this modern bar-restaurant is a comfortable space with notably cordial service. Though the house…
Palma de Mallorca
Locals in the know reckon this is the best Japanese restaurant around. All the standards are here, including fresh sushi, maki, sashimi and nigiri, plus a…
Ibiza
A reliable, welcoming and theatrically styled Italian restaurant in Santa Eulària's marina, plating up the best pizza and calzone in town, plus good…
Bilbao
Just off the beaten path on Casco Viejo's western side, Irrintzi is a cosy, low-ceilinged eating and drinking spot, where a mostly local crowd files in…
El Raval
This diminutive and atmospheric little place is filled with antique furniture and offers traditional local cooking, with one or two unorthodox variations…
Andalucía
It’s standing room only at this wood-beamed, stone-walled corner bar, indisputably Aracena's favourite local hangout for traditional tapas. Iberian ham is…
Santander
A tasteful spot with white-cloth tables, Cañadío offers top-notch creative cooking with local inspiration. Hake is prepared in a variety of styles, the…
Salamanca
This classy restaurant a couple of doors up from the Museo de Art Nouveau y Art Decó specialises in set menus with a choice of five starters for sharing,…
West Ibiza
Authentic family-run Ibizan restaurants are a rare breed in Sant Antoni – all the more reason to dine at Es Rebost, in the heart of town. Go for spot-on…
El Raval
This relaxed joint offers on-point tacos and quesadillas, plus five homemade salsas numbered according to spiciness. Wash it all down with a fresh…
Palma de Mallorca
Opio traces the Pacific Rim with dishes originating in Asia (prawn tempura) and South America (ceviche) alongside Iberican flavours and the inevitable…
Dénia
Informal and vibrant, with an open kitchen, this spot turns out delicious fare. In winter, chargrilled artichokes (alcachofas a la brasa) are a delight,…
Palma de Mallorca
Tucked in behind the Església de Santa Eulàlia with an inviting terrace, this irresistible little bar-restaurant specialises in fresh seasonal ingredients…
La Laguna
Immerse yourself in the local ambience at this time-worn restaurant that has changed very little since its founding in 1976 (the menu may well be the same…
Lanzarote
It's all about the Canarian specialities and fresh seafood (whatever that may be) at this smartish, friendly self-styled restaurante de mar across the…
La Latina & Lavapiés
This famous old taberna (tavern) has been in the Oliveros family since 1921 and nothing seems to have changed much since it opened. It’s a tiny, warm,…
Salamanca
This popular tapas bar just off the main drag markets itself as a 'gastrotasca' and gets the mix between traditional tapas and innovation just right – of…
Aragón
Set in a little tree-shaded plaza, with outdoor and indoor tables, this classy venue serves haute-cuisine versions of Aragonese fare, with excellent fish…
Palma de Mallorca
Descend three steps into this high-ceilinged Gothic basement to find traditional tapas, such as grilled artichokes, snails, jamón (cured ham) and…
Sóller
Step inside and the cherry red-cum-lemon motif decor immediately transports you to Sorrento. The journey continues with the enticingly brief menu, no…
Costa del Sol
One of the better beachside chiringuitos (snack bars), this place attracts a loyal Spanish clientele. Specialities include a delicious salmorejo (thick,…
Ibiza Town
This welcoming, candlelit place pocketed away in Dalt Vila serves international cuisine with central-European influence. Meat dishes (such as sirloin…
El Raval
A relatively recent addition to the barri, Gats has been an instant hit, and its terrace is constantly full. A deliciously fresh spread of dishes ranges…
La Palma
You may not expect to find a Thai restaurant in the middle of a sleepy village like San Andrés – but here it is. Run by a German-Thai couple, it has a…
Barcelona
On the parlour floor of an old house, Casa Xica is a casual, artfully designed space where elements of various Asian cuisines are fused with fresh Catalan…
Andalucía
Lazy jazz plays in the background, old newspaper cuttings and lopsided paintings hang from the walls, and it feels as though local punters have been…
Chueca
This old-school Spanish bar has been around in some form since 1815 and is the place to come to see what all Spanish bars used to be like -– loud, bow…
Málaga
A loud echo in the local grapevine, Citron on ebullient Plaza de la Merced in what they're now calling Málaga's barrio Picasso is a sophisticated spot…
Salamanca
Tucked away a little from busier Salamanca streets but in an area quietly earning a reputation for cool cafes, Café Atelier is a lovely place. Fine tapas,…
Costa del Sol
Families, take note: this seaside restaurant has a playground across the promenade. The emphasis here is on seafood such as gambas pil-pil (prawns in a…
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