Must-see restaurants in Spain

  • Casa de la Playa

    Lanzarote

    Lanzaroteños and visitors alike travel from across the island to sample the gloriously fresh catch at this simple, always-busy seafood spot with tables on…

  • Ca Na Pepa

    Formentera

    Beside the church-fortress, this low-key cafe opens onto a delightful terrace with artily mismatched seating, shaded by brushwood and wrapped in…

  • El Faro

    La Gomera

    Perched above banana plantations near the beach, with tables on a breezy rooftop and a sleek whitewashed dining room, this warm standout restaurant…

  • Restaurante Abrasador

    Castilla-La Mancha

    Thoughtfully prepared cooking including perfectly grilled meats dominates the restaurant out the back. Snaffle the table next to the open fire in winter…

  • La Volta del Rector

    Catalonia

    Twelfth-century stone walls mix with wild violet decor at La Volta del Rector, in the heart of medieval Cardona. The atmosphere is rustic, romantic and…

  • Ragu

    Gran Canaria

    With views over the water, this Italian seafood restaurant never fails to deliver, with delicious homemade pasta finding its way into delectable dishes…

  • Le Penon

    Tenerife

    A terrific choice with a superbly prepared menu of French seafood, meat dishes and tapas. Dishes such as the braised crispy squid cannelloni, duck breast…

  • Azabache

    Huelva

    Join the sophisticated local crowd squeezing into this narrow tiled tapas bar in the heart of Huelva's pedestrianised downtown. Busy, helpful waiters are…

  • El Bálamu

    Asturias

    Upstairs in the fish auction building (an outwardly anonymous harbourside block), El Bálamu is an amazingly bright, sleek space that is Llanes' best…

  • Mirador de Garachico

    Garachico

    This pleasing combo of contemporary bar and restaurant, plus tasteful art-and-crafts store, serves creative combinations such as venison in a chocolate…

  • El Bar de Fede

    Granada

    'Fede' refers to hometown poet Federico García Lorca, whose free, creative spirit seems to hang over this chicly styled, gay-friendly bar. Patterned…

  • Comidas Bar San Juan

    Ibiza Town

    More traditional than trendy, this popular family-run operation, with two small dining rooms, harks back to the days before Ibiza became a byword for glam…

  • Restaurante Victoria

    North Coast Tenerife

    Dine at this superb restaurant in Hotel Rural Victoria's elegant atrium. There's exemplary presentation and flair in such dishes as duck confit with…

  • Los Geráneos

    Andalucía

    With tables on a cobbled plaza beneath sky-blue windows or amid wood beams and dangling onions in the charmingly rustic interior, Los Geráneos is a packed…

  • Hotel del Oso

    Picos de Europa

    The outstanding restaurant at the Hotel del Oso has been pleasing the public for more than 30 years with its fantastic cocido montañés and cocido…

  • Dulcería Nublo Tejeda

    Gran Canaria

    Everyone from sweaty German cyclists to gentle, retired British couples joins the queue at this sublime pastry shop, in business for over 70 years. The…

  • Sopa

    Los Cristianos, Playa de las Américas & Costa Adeje

    This chilled-out space with sofas, comfy armchairs, and shelves of books and magazines provides the backdrop for a (largely vegetarian) menu of healthy…

  • Posada de Cucayo

    Picos de Europa

    The owners' next-door farm provides most of the meat, eggs and vegetables you'll taste in the excellent restaurant of this small Cucayo hotel. The cocido…

  • Santceloni

    Madrid

    The two-Michelin-starred Santceloni is one of Madrid’s best restaurants, with luxurious decor, faultless service, fabulous wines and nouvelle cuisine from…

  • El Refugio

    El Hierro

    A cheerful team welcomes you with their own day's catch at seafood-tastic favourite El Refugio, hidden down a narrow alley in the town centre. Fish is…

  • La Bodeguilla

    Andalucía

    No frills, precious few tables: this old-school hang-out just off the main Avenida Medina Olmos is one of Guadix' best and oldest tapas bars (since 1904)…

  • El Cine

    Los Cristianos, Playa de las Américas & Costa Adeje

    It's probably been said before, but El Cine deserves a medal for its inexpensive, simply prepared seafood. It's been here since the '80s, with a menu that…

  • Bar la Duquesa

    North Coast Tenerife

    Cooking since 1942, this friendly and popular family-run place has a pleasing interior of old photos, decorative gourds and farming utensils. The menu…

  • Adega O Bebedeiro

    A Coruña

    It's on a humble street on the northern headland, but the interior is rustically neat with a conversation-inspiring assortment of Galician bric-a-brac…

  • Qué Tal by Stena

    Puerto de Mogán

    With contemporary paintings from local artists on the walls, white tablecloths and an exquisite set menu that changes regularly, Qué Tal is the place for…

  • Thai Botanico

    Los Cristianos, Playa de las Américas & Costa Adeje

    This enchanting choice is decorated with sumptuous decor and serves a large choice of well-crafted Thai dishes. Curries, stir-fries, salads, spring rolls,…

  • Biocreperia RiscoCaido

    Gran Canaria

    With a sound organic, culinary philosophy that oversees the creation of its much-loved and delicious crepes, this enterprising restaurant is always busy…

  • La Despensa

    Albarracín

    It's a delight to find this tiny, friendly corner bar if you're seeking something tasty that's not a full sit-down meal. The specialities are local…

  • Surla

    Tarifa

    Decorative surf boards, wall-mounted chairs and Balinese umbrellas fill the leafy, tropical-feel interior of this wonderful laid-back cafe, where the…

  • Casa Goyo

    La Palma

    This simple palm-roofed shack by the airport has become one of the most well-known seafood restaurants on the island. Hear the roar of the planes as you…

  • Il Gelato del Mercado

    Los Cristianos, Playa de las Américas & Costa Adeje

    This enterprising and popular hole-in-the-wall gelateria sells tubs and cones of superb gelato, concocted with natural and locally sourced ingredients, to…

  • Frasquita

    Fuerteventura

    This is one of the best restaurants on the island to come to for fresh seafood, despite its very plain appearance and plastic tables and chairs. There's…

  • Valle de Mogán

    Southern Gran Canaria

    This is an outstanding choice in Mogán, with some of the best food on Gran Canaria paired with tantalising mountain views from its terrace. If you're…

  • La Pepa Food Market

    Los Cristianos, Playa de las Américas & Costa Adeje

    This gourmet food market has stalls including upmarket delis, a seafood counter, sushi, a pancakes and waffles stand, a wine bar and a vegetarian snack…

  • Tasca 61

    La Laguna

    Organic, locally sourced produce, a slow-food philosophy and artesanal cheeses are the hallmarks of this tiny place with its limited but delicious menu of…

  • Posada Real La Cartería

    Castilla y León

    The local obsession with wild mushrooms (setas and boletus) and trucha (trout) – caught in the river below the village – is alive and well here. Otherwise…

  • La Bicicleta

    Córdoba

    This friendly, informal spot welcomes one and all with an array of drinks – from long, cool multi-fruit juices whizzed up on the spot to cocktails, beer…

  • Hostería del Estudiante

    Spain

    Across the road from the parador, this charming restaurant has wonderful Castilian cooking and a classy ambience in a dining room decorated with artefacts…

  • Arzak

    San Sebastián

    With three shining Michelin stars, acclaimed chef Juan Mari Arzak is king when it comes to Basque nouvelle cuisine and his restaurant, 3.5km east of San…

  • The normal crowds swamp Casa Labra on a weekend morning.

    Casa Labra

    Madrid

    Casa Labra has been going strong since 1860, an era that the decor strongly evokes. Locals love their bacalao (cod) and ordering it here – either as deep…

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