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Tapas Bar restaurants in Europe

  1. A

    La Bodeguilla de Basilio

    Arrive here with an appetite, as you're presented with a complimentary plate of tapas when you order a drink, and not just a slice of dried-up cheese – typical freebies are a combo of quail eggs, ham, fried potatoes, lettuce hearts and courgettes. Understandably, it gets packed out, so head to the restaurant out back for more of the same (except you have to pay). If you are bored with conversation, the walls are covered with fascinating clutter, ranging from old pics of Cuenca to farming tools.

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  2. B

    Tapalocas

    In the pedestrian area, tuck into a seemingly endless array of traditional Spanish tapas over a sangria or two.

    reviewed

  3. C

    Aquiara

    Basque chef Koldo Royo runs this fine tapas bar just across from the water; he once ran one of Palma's most celebrated Basque restaurants. The philosophy behind the tapas on offer is all about simplicity, market cooking, and Spanish traditions and ingredients.

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  4. Tasca de Blanquerna

    Perfectly presented tapas that combine Spanish staples (cheeses and cured meats from around the country) with other more creative takes on the genre (such as pork and mushroom terrine with onion and apricot chutney) at this tapas bar run by celebrity chef Marc Fosh. There are bite-sized morsels, larger raciones and a handle of main dishes, as well as a lunchtime menú del día.

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  5. D

    La Taberna del Caracol

    Descend three steps into this high-ceilinged Gothic basement. Through a broad vault at the back you can see what's cooking – tasty tapas that include grilled artichokes, snails and a host of other Spanish delicacies. Amid soothing background music, a broad assortment of tapas (four choices for €14, minimum of two people) makes a great start to the evening.

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