Must-see restaurants in Spain

  • Bar La Piscina

    Lanzarote

    Gazing out on one of Punta Mujeres' most loved natural pools, this is a blissfully down-to-earth, friendly and popular hang-out for excellent tapas of…

  • L'Atelier by Amis

    Barcelona

    Behind a blond-wood facade, this sweet little cafe has bare boards, fresh flowers and a great array of home-baked cakes, cupcakes, pancakes, sweet and…

  • Bar Gavota

    Los Cristianos, Playa de las Américas & Costa Adeje

    Opposite the church on the square in Los Cristianos, this is one of the few central bars here that retains its typical, traditional Spanish feel, as well…

  • Taberna La Piconera

    León

    Excellent meat dishes are offered here, paired up nicely with fresh salads, but we like it for its setting on one of León's loveliest squares. Grab an…

  • Yerbabuena

    Madrid

    Cheerful bright colours, a full range of vegetarian staples (soya-bean burgers, biological rice and homemade yoghurt) and plenty of creatively conceived…

  • Mercado Central

    Almería

    Almería’s central market occupies a grand 1890s building near the top of Paseo de Almería. Go early to see squid so fresh they’re still changing colour,…

  • La Terraza del Mercado

    Spain

    On the 1st floor of the town's market, this is a lovely place to eat with good views and even better food that changes with the seasons and is always…

  • Restaurante Fortuna Nova

    Los Cristianos, Playa de las Américas & Costa Adeje

    The food at Fortuna Nova is classically Spanish and is, considering the affordable price tag, of a very high standard. There’s a nice shady terrace to eat…

  • A Noiesa

    Santiago de Compostela

    Popular with locals and visitors alike, bright A Noiesa rises above the Rúa Franco competition with excellent seafood, steaks and rice dishes, and helpful…

  • Copenhagen

    Valencia

    Bright and vibrant, the buzz from this popular vegetarian restaurant seems to spread a contagion of good cheer all along the street. It does a very…

  • Koi

    León

    Upstairs from Clendestino, Koi is one of northern Spain's best Japanese restaurants. The lunchtime bento box menu (€19) is a real treat, while the rest of…

  • Cappucino Maria

    Tenerife

    With its expansive terrace, bright green furniture and large parasols, this cafe is a good, affordable choice for a filling English breakfast (€4.95),…

  • Mundo

    Maspalomas

    Mundo is an excellent choice for fusion, Canarian and European dishes, with an excellent-value menú del día with crowd-pleasing dishes such as pollo al…

  • Balcón del Adarve

    Andalucía

    Overlooking the valley, with a terrace that takes full advantage of its privileged setting, this excellent restaurant brings a touch of elegance to local…

  • Mesón de Benás

    Aragón

    Mesón d'Benás specialises in very good, home-style mountain fare with a strong emphasis on barbecued meats and good-value set menus. The three stone…

  • Café Nolasco

    Zaragoza

    This stylish, clean-lined spot, overlooking a pretty old-town plaza, fulfils many roles – it's great for breakfasts, tasty lunches, evening drinks in a…

  • Delirios

    León

    One of the city's more adventurous dining options, where innovative combinations change with the seasons but always take a whole new way of looking at…

  • Canela Café

    Fuerteventura

    For something substantial, stop in at super-cool Canela Café, with its diverse menu that includes creamy pumpkin curry and the surf-and-turf choice of…

  • Estación 4

    Las Alpujarras

    Wind your way down from the main road to find this lovely, rustic restaurant. Its snug dining room is a charming spot to dig into classic local staples…

  • Tavino

    Costa Blanca

    Offering smart surroundings and several good wines by the glass, Tavino has polite service and a range of decent-value seafood and other dishes. Drinks…

  • Los Mariscos

    Las Alpujarras

    With tables set on a rather drab covered patio off the main thoroughfare, Los Mariscos is a long-established local restaurant. It serves a full menu but…

  • Malaika

    Puerto de la Cruz

    This bright new spark is all bare-wood tables, green cushions, spruce lines, sunny service and wholesome, vegan food. The menu is short, but sound choices…

  • El Taillón

    Aragón

    Tasty, light-crust, wood-oven pizzas, large salads, and a broad terrace that is an absolute blessing on summer evenings, are the recipe for success at…

  • La Cueva

    Spain

    Just a block back from the monastery complex, La Cueva has been around since 1768 and it shows in the heavy wooden beams and hearty, traditional Castilian…

  • Cafe Fresco

    Fuengirola

    This breezy restaurant is popular with the health conscious for its menu of homemade soups, salads and wraps (including curried chicken and Greek salad),…

  • Crusto

    L'Eixample

    A French-inspired bakery and pastry shop, Crusto's aromas of freshly baked bread, baguettes, croissants and countless pastries will be enough to convince…

  • La Bodega del Humedo

    León

    Rice dishes, red meats and a slick bar dining space make this a popular place just off Plaza Mayor. It also does a lunchtime special that could be rice…

  • Limón y Menta

    Segovia

    This patisserie just off Plaza Mayor is a good place to indulge in your passion for ponche segoviano, a rich, lemon-infused sponge cake coated with…

  • Salam

    Salamanca

    The beguiling mix of Middle Eastern and Spanish food here is a real winner, with lamb couscous, hummus and all manner of exotic flavours wedded to local…

  • La Tienda

    Castilla-La Mancha

    This small deli and gourmet shop also produces terrific bocadillos on crunchy bread with downhome fillings like toasted cheese and ham. Very handy if you…

  • Restaurante Reyes Católicos

    Ávila

    Fronted by a popular tapas bar, this place has bright decor and an accomplished kitchen churning out traditional dishes that benefit from a creative tweak…

  • Manso's Cafe

    Barcelona

    Dangling plant baskets and kitchen utensils adorn this cosy little cafe loved for its fresh home-baked pastries, especially its Nordic-style cinnamon buns…

  • La Almazara

    Las Alpujarras

    For a break from traditional Alpujarran cuisine, go for a pizza or Moroccan kebab at this popular restaurant near the centre of town. Its front courtyard…

  • La Ceramica

    Castilla y León

    An intimate yet informal dining experience, La Ceramica serves excellent local specialities such as migas del pastor (shepherd's breadcrumbs) or ensalada…

  • Bar El Tabanko

    Basque Country

    Taking its cue, in terms of both decoration and food, from the steamy southern region of Andalucía, this is an ever-busy, ever-reliable pintxo bar. Come…

  • Taberna-Restaurante Casa Paco

    Málaga Province

    One of three restaurants with alfresco seating under a cluster of umbrellas in the main square, Paco – the one nearest to the church – is the best, with…

  • Entrefinos

    Almería

    Ever-popular Entrefinos recreates a traditional wine bar ambience with its high wood-beam ceiling, upturned barrels and blackboard menus. The tapas, such…

  • Califa Exprés

    Vejer de la Frontera

    Feast on authentically good, beautifully prepared falafel, halloumi wraps, chicken-and-almond pastelas (stuffed pastries), hummus and mezze at this low…

  • El Caminito

    Formentera

    An orange-hued Argentine grill that brings a touch of the pampas to the Balearics, serving juicy, creatively plated steaks at tables strung around a pool…

  • Café La Bahia

    Los Cristianos, Playa de las Américas & Costa Adeje

    Draw up a chair at this French Riviera–like cafe with its giant sun umbrellas, Med-blue tablecloths and waiters wearing boaters, and choose between a…

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