Basque Country
The range of pintxos at this discreet bar in the new town is good though the combinations are not overly complex. Favourites include the creamy tortilla…
Basque Country
The range of pintxos at this discreet bar in the new town is good though the combinations are not overly complex. Favourites include the creamy tortilla…
Castilla y León
Devoted to down-home Zamora cooking, this central place is a good place to try arroz a la zamorana (rice with pork and ham or chorizo), although you'll…
Andalucía
A bit of a flamenco secret in Almuñécar and all the better for it, Ventura is best visited on Thursday, Friday or Sunday evenings when music and dance…
Valldemossa
Pistachio, Mallorcan almond, lemon, peach, watermelon, banana, coffee and yoghurt…how ever will you choose? It's all home-made and delicious at this…
Los Cristianos, Playa de las Américas & Costa Adeje
Serving up local seafood since 1978, including a very tasty zarzuela (fish and seafood stew), this popular blue-and-white nautical-themed restaurant has…
Andalucía
Montilla's top restaurant, on the western edge of town, offers up delicious local specialities, many prepared with local wines, in several wood-beamed,…
Aragón
An upbeat contemporary bar with very inviting pinchos (Basque-style tapas) displayed on the bar, miniaturas (small dishes) like kokotxas al pil pil (hake…
Andalucía
With its gaudy Italianate decor – chandeliers, ceiling frescoes, mirrors and elaborately gilded pillars – La Italiana is a favourite late-afternoon hang…
Murcia
The quality of the seafood is sky high at this traditional marisquería across the river from the old town. Munch some prawns at the sociable bar or take a…
Fuerteventura
This cosy place has more of an authentic and traditional local feel than other places in town, and offers a good choice of raciones (large portions of…
Alicante
Sparky service and a comfortably modern space are the framework for a short menu of internationally gleaned snacks such as ceviche, tuna tartare, pulled…
A Coruña
A relatively refined option on the tapas strip, Jaleo has tasty tapas like miniburgers with mustard, or anchovy-and-red-pepper toasts, ranged along the…
Pamplona
There's fine formal dining to be had in this modern white-tablecloth restaurant. Meals consist of very traditional Navarran and Basque dishes and the…
Córdoba
Garum serves up traditional meaty, fishy and veggie ingredients in creative, tasty concoctions. We recommend the presa ibérica con patatas al pelotón …
La Latina & Lavapiés
Casa María combines professional service with memorable traditional cooking – its stews are especially well loved, including the cocido (€19.90), and it…
El Puerto de Santa María
A huge, always-busy El Puerto institution, Romerijo has been going strong since 1952 and has three sections: one boiling seafood, another (opposite)…
Spain
Going strong since 1946, this casual tapas bar has a loyal following far beyond Aranjuez. Its croquetas (croquettes) are a major drawcard, as is the…
Puerto de la Cruz
This place is a bit of a gem. The must-have tapas are the papas arrugadas (wrinkly potatoes) with mojo (spicy salsa) and the Arcón special sauces of…
Galicia
It's up a flight of steps from the harbourfront, and it doesn't have a sea view, but Chupa Ovos is a deserved favourite with locals and visitors alike for…
Basque Country
This bar has won awards for its creative pintxos; the house specials often involve creative takes on local mushrooms. It's a large bar, so there's…
Castilla y León
Spanish cooking – good and traditional – dominates here, alongside excellent jamón and a recommended menú de degustación. The tapas, too, are excellent –…
Ávila
Getting consistently good reviews from travellers, Bococo has a wonderful set menu as well as the usual Ávila a la carte specialties when it comes to…
Bilbao
This delightful choice on Bilbao's most food-centric plaza is all cool blue southern Spanish tiles and warm northern atmosphere, with a superb array of…
Gran Canaria
With a photogenic line of hams hanging from the ceiling and an appealing tapas menu, this place attracts a large number of visitors but somehow maintains…
Logroño
Serves up some of the finest patatas bravas (potatoes in a spicy tomato sauce) in La Rioja. The sauce has just the right amount of spice, with a nice…
Madrid
This branch of Galician restaurant Maceiras is located around the corner from the original location on Calle de las Huertas. Fine Galician tapas (octopus,…
Zaragoza
The terrace under the trees here, at the top of a grassy riverbank beside the Puente del Pilar, is perfect for a drink and bite on a summer evening. The…
Gran Canaria
There’s a great atmosphere in this former warehouse with an old-fashioned black-and-white interior, jolly model boats and high ceilings. In the small open…
Madrid
At this engaging little bistro down in the Paseo del Prado hinterland, service is both warm and knowledgable, the food is outstanding (try the octopus in…
Playa Blanca
A long-standing, rustic-style restaurant squirrelled away near Playa Blanca's church, dishing up hearty portions of Spanish cuisine, with an emphasis on…
Valencia
The bustle extends out onto the street at this popular backstreet eatery. The principal drawcards are the delicious mini-pizzas. Staff choose the toppings…
North & Interior Ibiza
At the southern end of the golden, east-oriented Aigües Blanques beach, this laid-back spot is inexpensive and forever popular, serving tasty bocadillos …
Vigo
Friendly service by a busy team complements expertly prepared fish, meat, shellfish and desserts here. It's contemporary Galician fare – steak tartare,…
Southern Mallorca
Next to Petro Divers, this friendly, unpretentious restaurant has a bougainvillea-draped terrace from which you can look out across the harbour…
Barcelona
With tables spreading over two floors, and old-world style in service and settings, this spot has been serving some of Barcelona's best paella (of various…
Alicante
This one-man show doesn't look like much, but the friendly young owner produces some really exquisite little snacks, many of which are combinations of…
Madrid
A classic pastry shop that’s packed to the rafters by madrileños (residents of Madrid) who just couldn't pass by without stopping. Treat yourself to a…
Granada
One of a string of cafes and restaurants on Plaza Bib-Rambla, this 1907-vintage cafe is reckoned to serve some of Granada’s best churros (fried dough…
La Palma
This suitably marine-themed blue-on-blue restaurant has a vast terrace right on the water and overlooking the pools; the menu includes all the fishy…
Almería
Formal and elegantly furnished, El Asador is smarter than most of its tapas-bar neighbours. Tall-backed chairs and starched table settings set the tone…
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