Must-see restaurants in Spain

  • Pont Vell

    Costa Brava

    The views to the old bridge (after which the restaurant is named) are enough to tempt you into this converted 18th-century building, even without…

  • Eirado da Leña

    Pontevedra

    A deliciously creative culinary experience in an intimate stone-walled restaurant, tastefully set with white linen and fresh flowers. The set menús,…

  • Restaurant Juquim

    The Catalan Pyrenees

    Spread over two levels, this popular place on Espot's main street focuses on filling country fare like grilled wild-boar leg, lamb ribs with fried…

  • Quesería La Bendita

    Extremadura

    One of the more original choices for tapas in Zafra, La Bendita specialises in cheeses from around Spain and Portugal, as well as some international…

  • El Faro

    Cudillero

    El Faro's stone-and-timber surrounds and colourful artwork help create a welcoming atmosphere for digging into fish of the day, seafood salads,…

  • El Pou

    Sitges

    Tiny Wagyu beef burgers, noodle stir-fries, burrata salads, and classics like anchovies, local-cheese boards and honey-fried aubergines crowd tables at…

  • Casa Curro

    La Latina & Lavapiés

    This fine Andalucian bar serves tasty salted prawns from Huelva and all manner of other dishes from Spain's south – the emphasis is on seafood, but there…

  • Las Dunas

    Los Caños de Meca

    The ultimate relaxation spot, where kitesurfers kick back between sessions on the beach beside the Cabo de Trafalgar. There is Bob Marley on the speakers,…

  • Arca de Noé

    Las Alpujarras

    The orderly rows of hanging hams and shelves laden with wine bottles, conserves and marinated goodies give the game away. This deli-eatery is the place to…

  • Restaurante El Mirador

    Málaga Province

    Close to the tunnel entry to the Caminito del Rey, El Mirador is raised a little above the road and, as the name implies, affords good views, in this case…

  • El Rincón de Roberto

    Tenerife

    Enjoy traditional Canarian cooking at this cosy restaurant run by a husband-and-wife team, with typical Canarian dishes like rabbit in salmorejo sauce,…

  • Aitana

    Dénia

    Perhaps the best place in Dénia to try the famous local prawns and other crustaceans, this nondescript backstreet bar gets thronged, so try to book a…

  • Fogones el Chato

    Castilla-La Mancha

    The sun-dappled terrace here is a place to linger, flanked by vegetable allotments (yes, expect organic fresh produce in the dishes), near the river. The…

  • Cal Patró

    Northern Mallorca

    On the steps down towards the beach, this breezy fisher's shack has views of the sea from its blue-clothed tables and serves up the freshest catch of the…

  • La Placeta

    Pollença

    Everyone raves about La Placeta at Hotel Sant Jordi, whether for its pretty alfresco setting on the square, child-friendly waiters or no-nonsense home…

  • Clandestino Leon

    León

    Slick and riding the wave of popularity that surrounds gastrobars in Spain, Clandestino has great food (beef lasagna with goat cheese-and-kimchi bechamel,…

  • La Campa de los Ingleses

    Bilbao

    In the Estadio San Mamés, this cheerfully designed spot has a counter packed with appealing pintxos, plus weekday multi-course menus for €18. The red-and…

  • Bar Stop

    Lanzarote

    Popular with cyclists and lanzaroteños on lunch breaks, this back-to-basics open-all-day pitstop opposite Yaiza's church does deliciously simple tapas of…

  • Restaurante Asador Biarritz

    Aragón

    The Biarritz is frequently completo (full) with happy eaters enjoying its classic Aragonese cuisine specialising in good grilled meats and fish, its range…

  • Veintiséis Grados

    Oviedo

    Insanely popular at all times of day, this cosy modern-rustic cafe and bakery with a semi-open patio-style entrance and murals on the walls is a…

  • La Flor

    Santiago de Compostela

    La Flor is a buzzy bar for evening drinks (with free tapas), but also a place to enjoy an eclectic range of not-too-heavy dishes from Mexican enchiladas…

  • Pulpería Carral

    Galicia

    The bright, lively atmosphere and contemporary red/black/orange decor here belie the grey streets outside, and the perfectly done pulpo (octopus), best…

  • Café Central

    Málaga

    Come here for your morning tomato on toast, best enjoyed alfresco so that you can admire Málaga's main pedestrianised square as it shrugs off the previous…

  • Restaurante Serrano

    Castilla y León

    The menu at upmarket Restaurante Serrano has a subtle gourmet flourish, with fresh summery starters, innovative meat and fish mains and plenty of tempting…

  • Casa Chico

    Andalucía

    One of many casual bars dotted around Baza's lively centre. With a modern black and white interior and a few outdoor tables, it's open throughout the day,…

  • El Puertito

    Bilbao

    On warm summer evenings, wine-sipping crowds congregate at this small bar to enjoy an oyster or six, accompanied by a glass of crisp local white wine…

  • Abarrote

    A Coruña

    Bringing a global-cafe, blackboard-menu spin to A Coruña's eating scene, Abarrote serves up smoked-salmon focaccia, guacamole, chicken strips with…

  • La Murta

    Valencia

    Cafe, bar and tapas stop, this politically active bar is simple, cheap and informal. The list of tapas on the wall has some out-of-the-ordinary offerings…

  • A Taberna de Cunqueiro

    A Coruña

    One of a string of always-busy, indoor-outdoor bar-restaurants along narrow Calle Estrella, the Cunqueiro is frequently the busiest and liveliest of them…

  • Restaurante Chikito

    Granada

    Revered local poet Federico García Lorca was among the intellectuals who hung out at this restaurant back in the day. Nowadays, its faux-medieval woody…

  • Aquarius

    Southern Mallorca

    A cracking location overlooking the yacht port, chilled music and friendly service makes Aquarius stand out. Snag a spot on the terrace for seafood, such…

  • Los Zagales

    Murcia

    Handy to stop by after a cathedral visit, old-style, traditional Los Zagales dishes up superb, inexpensive tapas, raciones, platos combinados (mixed…

  • Boga-Boga

    San Vicente de la Barquera

    One of San Vicente's most reliably good seafood spots, Boga-Boga has a clean-lined, predominantly white design and friendly, efficient service by black…

  • Domus Pompei

    Arrecife

    The owner of this cosy trattoria is from Pompeii, so expect faux-Roman surroundings and delicious thin-crust Neapolitan pizzas, plus homemade pasta coated…

  • Al Adwaq

    Valencia

    This is the pick of a few North African restaurants in these narrow streets, and its corner vibe with exposed brick is very inviting. The aromas alone…

  • Capote

    Castilla y León

    You'll have to fight through the crowd to reach the counter at this wildly popular bar, where you can fill up happily on the tasty and varied montaditos …

  • Villa Manchega

    West Ibiza

    If you fancy sidestepping the Brits-abroad crowds, seek out this low-key, very local restaurant turning out a straightforward menu of tapas, rice dishes,…

  • El Sitio

    Segovia

    The bar is always crowded with locals here for the tapas and larger raciones to go with their cañas (draught beer) and vinos. The menu is traditional and…

  • El Chiringuito

    South Ibiza

    At the northern end of gorgeous Es Cavallet, barefoot-chic El Chiringuito offers a healthy modern-Mediterranean menu of tapas, salads, burgers, pastas and…

  • La Esquina del Arte

    Estepona

    This place may be right in the historic centre, but there's nothing old-fashioned about the creative tapas and pintxos (Basque tapas). Expect satisfying…

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