Must-see restaurants in Spain

  • Bellaverd

    Northern Mallorca

    Sit in a gorgeous setting under the canopy of an ancient fig tree in the courtyard garden of this arty enclave, which hosts the occasional sculpture…

  • Daluan

    Castellón Province

    Daluan is run by Avelino Ramón, a cookery teacher by trade, and his wife Jovita: a very friendly team! Its small upstairs interior is satisfyingly…

  • La Cocina de Toño

    Salamanca

    This place owes its loyal following to its creative pinchos (tapas) and half-servings of dishes such as escalope of foie gras with roast apple and…

  • Casa Manolo

    Southern Mallorca

    With its photo-plastered walls and ceilings strung with Serrano hams, this corner bar looks much as it did when it opened in 1945. While the aged, Josper…

  • Ca'n Cuarassa

    Northern Mallorca

    With tantalising sea views and a tranquil garden terrace fringed by palm and tamarind trees, this genteel villa scores highly with diners. Homemade bread…

  • Mola

    Palma de Mallorca

    A hip and intimate small space decorated with striking abstract paintings, Mola has just a handful of tables (inside and out) where you can expect to find…

  • El Rincón de Jerez

    Madrid

    Out in the eastern reaches of Salamanca, the Andalucian bar El Rincón de Jerez is utterly unlike anywhere else in Madrid. At 11pm from Tuesday to Sunday,…

  • El Huerto de Roque

    Burgos

    Come here for an inexpensive lunch with plenty of choice. The emphasis is on the ecological, with a menu that changes with the seasons and according to…

  • Casa Duque

    Segovia

    Cochinillo asado (roast suckling pig) has been served at this atmospheric mesón (tavern) since the 1890s. For the uninitiated, try the menú de degustación…

  • Farga

    Castellón Province

    This quality restaurant at a former monastery perched on a hill 2.5km from town offers sublime views of the surrounding plain from its terrace, and a…

  • Es Molí

    Western Mallorca

    Tucked away on a plaza close to the sea, (look for the baby-blue Seat 600 car parked outside), the deco here is stripped-back minimalism, the team young…

  • Restaurante El Fogón Sefardí

    Segovia

    Located within the Hospedería La Gran Casa Mudéjar, this is one of the most original places in town. Sephardic Jewish cuisine is served either on the…

  • La Vida es Bella

    Valencia

    The front terrace or back garden of this innovative spot make great places to relax and absorb Benimaclet life with a beer or bite. More house than…

  • Taberna Jicales

    Sevilla Province

    Grilled chunks of tuna served on a bed of thick salmorejo seasoned with roasted red pepper; pork tenderloin slow cooked in sweet Pedro Ximénez wine –…

  • La Escollera

    Estepona

    Locals in the know – from dock workers swigging beers to families celebrating a first communion – flock to this port-side eatery to dine on arguably the…

  • Entrevins

    Valencia

    With a quiet, restrained elegance, this upstairs restaurant makes a lovely lunchtime retreat from the bustle of the street and is handy for several nearby…

  • Bar Javi

    Cantabria

    ¡Advertencia! The warning on the napkins at this sweet local tapas bar says it all: 'We take no responsibility for addiction to our pinchos'. With daily…

  • Parador Enrique II

    Castilla y León

    Ciudad Rodrigo's most celebrated restaurant, the rather formal Parador serves up some exquisite local cooking, but we recommend ordering one of the set…

  • Restaurante Cocinandos

    León

    The proud owner of León's first Michelin star, Cocinandos brings creative flair to the table with a menu that changes weekly with the seasons and market…

  • Simply Delicious

    Palma de Mallorca

    Seek out this corner cafe which has a comforting boho feel and a menu that concentrates on heart-warming dishes like shakshuka (poached eggs in a rich…

  • El Granaino

    Alicante Province

    Across the river from the centre, El Granaino, with its bar lined with people scarfing down a quick, quality lunch, is worth the 10-minute walk. Top…

  • Casa Puga

    Almería

    For an authentic tapas experience, make a beeline for this long-standing favourite, on the go since 1870. Shelves of ancient wine bottles and walls…

  • Restaurante Arrieros

    Andalucía

    The art of slow food is taken to the extreme here with meals normally spinning out over several lazy hours. The innovative approach to local pork products…

  • Bodega La Venganza

    Alicante Province

    It's impossible not to love this tiny, sassy tapas joint, which expands out to tree-shaded tables on a pretty plaza behind the Iglesia de las Santas Justa…

  • Cinnamon

    Valencia

    This intimate space is so tiny, you wonder how it prepares anything more elaborate than a fried egg. But wonders emerge from the open kitchen, with dishes…

  • Café de la Iberia

    Spain

    This is definitely our favourite of the mesones (home-style restaurants) on the Plaza Mayor. It offers wonderful food, including succulent roast lamb,…

  • Gran Azul

    Valencia

    Spacious and stylish, this main-road spot is a temple to excellent dining. Things are focused on rice dishes and the grill, with premium quality steaks…

  • Baluarte

    Castilla y León

    Oscar Garcia is one of Spain's most exciting chefs and this Michelin-starred venture in Soria appropriately showcases his culinary talents. Dishes are…

  • Cervecería Sento

    Alicante

    Top-notch montaditos (little rolls) and inventive grilled tapas (try the turrón and pork 'Chupachups') are the reason to squeeze into this brilliant…

  • Guannabi

    Santa Cruz de Tenerife

    This excellence of this handsome restaurant is defined not just by its superb ambience and faultless service, but by its simply supreme menu. Guannabi…

  • Beatnik

    Palma de Mallorca

    This place has a gee-whizz American '60s vibe with its retro bucket chairs and Jack Kerouac pics and quotes on display. Dishes are faithful to the era…

  • Soul Kitchen

    Ávila

    This place has the kind of energy that can seem lacking elsewhere. The eclectic menu changes regularly and ranges from salads with dressings like chestnut…

  • Mercat Central

    Tarragona

    In a striking Modernista building, this historic 1915 market is looking better than ever thanks to a €47 million renovation completed in 2017. Temptations…

  • Ca Na Toneta

    Mallorca

    Making loving use of the fruits of local producers, and what they grow themselves, Ca Na Toneta is an exceptional country restaurant that invites diners…

  • Casa de Sa Miranda

    Valldemossa

    What a view! The entire town and valley spread picturesquely before you at Casa de Sa Miranda, where an innovative stamp is put on local produce in bright…

  • Victor Gutiérrez

    Salamanca

    This is still the best table in town. Chef Victor Gutiérrez has a Michelin star and his place has a justifiably exclusive vibe, with an emphasis on…

  • Celler Es Grop

    Mallorca

    Watch your step as you descend into this cheerful, whitewashed 18th-century cellar, lined with huge old wine vats and other historical ephemera. Galician…

  • S'Arc

    Alcúdia

    Part of the Petit Hotel Ca'n Simó, this old-town charmer has a lovable inner courtyard, exposed-stone walls and Mediterranean cuisine pepped up with some…

  • Lucio Asador Gastrobar

    Castilla y León

    This Palencia institution combines asador (restaurant specialising in roasted meats) with slick gastrobar. The Castilian speciality of cordero asado (€45…

  • Locavore

    Aragón

    A great little minimalist-design gastrobar with delicious, creatively concocted dishes and welcoming service. Try the huevo Locavore (a slow-cooked egg…

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