Must-see restaurants in Spain

  • Viñoteca Bagos

    Pontevedra

    On the fringe of the Old Town and in a basement – but a cheerfully bright one with splashes of colour – Bagos concocts some particularly tasty…

  • Mercat de Peix

    Menorca

    Housed in a purpose-built, olive-green 1927 building, Maó's colourful fish market is now also a lively tapas hangout, where you can feast on bite-sized…

  • El Estragón

    La Latina & Lavapiés

    A delightful spot for crêpes, veggie burgers and other vegetarian specialities, El Estragón is one of downtown Madrid’s better vegetarian restaurants,…

  • La Coquette

    Almería

    This wonderful patisserie is perfectly sited for a quick pit stop on Almería's central drag. Choose from the tempting array of croissants, brownies, tarts…

  • Hostería Las Cancelas

    Ávila

    This courtyard restaurant occupies a delightful interior patio dating back to the 15th century. Renowned for being a mainstay of Ávila cuisine (steaks,…

  • Mirador de Peñalta

    Andalucía

    On the street entering Segura from below, this place caters to hungry travellers with a meaty menu that includes steaks, lamb chops and pork, as well as…

  • Marisol

    Southern Mallorca

    This seaside restaurant is a reliable choice: try the salt-crust hake, or the dory or scorpion fish (when it's super-fresh), sold by the kilo. Or you…

  • La Tapa

    Los Cristianos, Playa de las Américas & Costa Adeje

    Much loved by locals, buzzing La Tapa is appropriately (if unexcitingly) named, with 22 choices, including some traditional homestyle favourites such as…

  • Harina y Tomate

    El Hierro

    Just back from the north side of Tamaduste's bay and one of only a couple of places here to grab a bite, this low-key pizza specialist has tables on a…

  • Hórreo Veinti3

    Palma de Mallorca

    Transparent chairs, gleaming tiles and wicker lampshades set the scene at this modern, upbeat pick, with tables spilling out onto a pavement terrace…

  • Reastaurante Tiky

    Castilla y León

    A good choice in the heart of town, Tiky does all the usual Castilian specialities – cured meats, roasted meats, stewed meats – but it also has a creative…

  • Mercado de San Agustín

    Granada

    For fresh produce, and a general feast for the eyes, head to this small covered market a block west of the cathedral. Stalls, some of which serve tapas…

  • Noviembre

    Málaga

    With its purposefully aged wood, mismatched furniture, and high-ceilinged interior, hip Noviembre offers excellent breakfast choices made with organic…

  • Restaurante Miguel Ángel

    Alicante Province

    In an elegant interior just off the town-hall square, this restaurant aims gastronomically high, and succeeds more often than not. Elaborately prepared…

  • Bistro 1909

    Alcúdia

    Opposite the opening to Carrer de la Cisterna, this sweet yet busy bistro with outside people-watching seating serves up fine food ferried to tables by…

  • Cervecería Las Tiendas

    Almería

    Every seafood tapa imaginable is yours for a song as this popular streetside venue. It's usually thronged throughout the evening with patrons sipping…

  • De Picoteo

    Castilla y León

    Tucked away down a quiet back street in the old town, De Picoteo includes a fine arroz a la zamorano (rice with pork and ham or chorizo) as part of its…

  • La Mandila

    Andalucía

    A popular local haunt with pavement seating and a traditional wooden bar, this casual eatery is one of several in the upper part of town. It's good…

  • La Taberna del Laurel

    Logroño

    The speciality at La Taberna del Laurel is patatas bravas (potatoes in a spicy tomato sauce). They’re not just good: they’re divine. The restaurant takes…

  • La Alcazaba

    Albarracín

    Close to the main square and often open when more seasonal places close, the Alcazaba’s cosy cave-like interior fits right in with Albarracín's historical…

  • Merenzao

    Galicia

    For a lunch treat make your way to this minimalist dining room in Doade. Galician meat and seafood are prepared with delicious contemporary flair, the…

  • Restaurante Paprica

    Galicia

    The talented team here creates satisfying original dishes based on locally sourced, organic ingredients of fresh seafood and vegetables, cheeses and…

  • Antiguo Café del Puerto

    Corralejo

    Warm and inviting with helpful and obliging staff, this waterfront spot is good for decent wines, the 50-plus tapas selection, flavoursome servings of…

  • La Salseta

    Sitges

    Slow food and seasonal produce dominate the menu at this homey yet elegant Catalan restaurant, with crisp pig's feet with blood sausage and a range of…

  • Restaurante Sebastián

    Hondarribia

    In a beautiful historic building in the middle of the old quarter, the regarded (and rather self-regarding) Restaurante Sebastián serves perfectly…

  • El Patio Chico

    Costa Blanca

    In the heart of things, this stands out for its warm and friendly service and generous portions of well-prepared, attractive tapas, salads, meats and…

  • Restaurante Desierto de las Palmas

    Castellón Province

    Families flock from miles around to this popular venue, famed for its rice and seafood dishes, in the hills behind Benicàssim. Lively, noisy and very…

  • Restaurante dos Reis

    Santiago de Compostela

    In the high-vaulted former stables of the Hostal dos Reis Católicos, the parador's main restaurant prepares some of Santiago's best food – principally…

  • Mesón O 42

    Santiago de Compostela

    Probably the best place on busy Rúa do Franco for a reliably well-prepared range of Galician and other Spanish favourites – beef sirloin, pulpo á feira…

  • Caserío de San Benito

    Málaga Province

    This is a good place to stop for a quality lunch. A beautifully converted farmhouse, San Benito is stuffed with antiques and serves up exquisitely…

  • Vietnam

    Madrid

    Madrid's best Vietnamese restaurant does expertly prepared rice paper rolls, pho and some fabulous beef dishes using prime Argentinian beef. Service is…

  • Casa Santiago

    Las Alpujarras

    Authentic regional food served in a rustic bricks-and-beams interior, Casa Santiago is the real deal. Don't expect anything fancy, just favourites like…

  • Mesón de Clemente

    La Gomera

    In a fabulous hillside position with sea views sprawling all around and tables on a sunny terrace, Mesón de Clemente specialises in succulent grilled and…

  • Pata Negra

    Valencia

    It's worth heading to this unusual spot for quality portions of pasta, rices or other creations that employ succulent sauces and ingredients with genuine…

  • Greens & Berries

    Granada

    Fast food, Granada style. This hole-in-the-wall joint is ideal for a quick pit stop, serving a range of toasties, wraps, bocadillos (filled baguettes),…

  • El Calafate

    Málaga

    Squeezed into a corner in a tangle of narrow pedestrian streets, this austere-looking vegetarian restaurant has a menu that encompasses veggie favourites…

  • Nuevo y Sur

    Málaga

    The delicate range of 'street tapas' with various international influences are as well executed as the whimsical murals at this candlelit cocoon on the…

  • Igueldo

    L'Eixample

    At this chic, contemporary Basque restaurant, sink into a white leather chair or perch at the back bar for chuletón a la parrilla (a kilo of grilled chop…

  • Chez Tomás

    Palafrugell & Around

    Tuck into Iberian pork cheek in red wine, breaded rabbit, duck in port, a range of original salads, and a host of other delights of land and sea, all…

  • El Veedor

    Cádiz

    A long marble-top bar and tempting deli counter set the rustic tone at this classic-Cádiz ultramarinos. Try chunky home-cooked tortillas, jamón de bellota…

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