Must-see restaurants in Spain

  • Usokari

    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…

  • La Rua

    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…

  • La Ventura

    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…

  • Gelatimossa

    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…

  • Rincón del Marinero

    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…

  • Las Camachas

    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,…

  • Gorbea

    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…

  • La Italiana Cafe

    Andalucía

    With its gaudy Italianate decor – chandeliers, ceiling frescoes, mirrors and elaborately gilded pillars – La Italiana is a favourite late-afternoon hang…

  • Estrella de Mar

    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…

  • Valtarajal

    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…

  • Sudeste

    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…

  • Jaleo

    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…

  • Restaurante Europa

    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…

  • Garum 2.1

    Córdoba

    Garum serves up traditional meaty, fishy and veggie ingredients in creative, tasty concoctions. We recommend the presa ibérica con patatas al pelotón …

  • Casa María

    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…

  • Romerijo

    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)…

  • Casa Pablete

    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…

  • Tapas Arcón

    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…

  • Casa Chupa Ovos

    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…

  • Toloño

    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…

  • El Pernil Ibérico

    Castilla y León

    Spanish cooking – good and traditional – dominates here, alongside excellent jamón and a recommended menú de degustación. The tapas, too, are excellent –…

  • Restaurante Bococo

    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…

  • Café-Bar Bilbao

    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…

  • Bar Guayadeque

    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…

  • Bar Jubera

    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…

  • Maceiras

    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,…

  • Le Pastis

    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…

  • Restaurante Las Nasas

    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…

  • Moratín Vinoteca

    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…

  • El Horno de la Abuela

    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…

  • La Finestra

    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…

  • Chiringuito Aigües Blanques

    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 …

  • Othilio Bar

    Vigo

    Friendly service by a busy team complements expertly prepared fish, meat, shellfish and desserts here. It's contemporary Galician fare – steak tartare,…

  • Restaurante Marítimo

    Southern Mallorca

    Next to Petro Divers, this friendly, unpretentious restaurant has a bougainvillea-draped terrace from which you can look out across the harbour…

  • Elche

    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…

  • El Palé

    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…

  • La Mallorquina

    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…

  • Gran Café Bib-Rambla

    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 Gaviota

    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…

  • El Asador

    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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