Málaga
Come to snug P&P just to watch the hard-working wait staff run athletically around the tables like skilled prizefighters. It’s almost balletic. Adding to…
Must-see restaurants in Andalucía
Andalucía
Hidden down a small lane between Segura's castle and the Arabic baths, La Mesa Segureña makes for a festive lunch break. Meaty mountain specialties – from…
Sevilla Province
For a restorative meal after a session at Itálica, head to this breezy yellow bar on the main road through town. A local landmark with some outdoor tables…
Cádiz
Fried squid, prawns and other salty sea deliciousness, by the quarter-kilo, is the thing at this hot 2020-opened freiduría, where you'll be washing it all…
Sevilla Province
A favourite with the Game of Thrones cast when they were filming in town, this is one of Osuna's best-known tapas bars, frequented by locals and visitors…
Jerez de la Frontera
As popular for breakfast tostadas as for lunchtime tapas (cod-stuffed peppers, patatas aliñadas, riñones al Jerez), La Moderna's marble-topped tables are…
Córdoba
One of the best of the restaurants along the riverside Ronda de Isasa, Amaltea has a bright, spacious dining room and friendly, relaxed atmosphere, and…
Andalucía
About 1.5km east of town on the main N340A road, this casual roadside eatery is recommended locally. It looks fairly ordinary from outside but the hearty…
Parque Natural de Cabo de Gata-Níjar
Seafood on the beach is one of Agua Amarga's specialities and this breezy, beachfront restaurant is ideally situated to provide it. Bag a table on the…
Las Alpujarras
With shaded outdoor tables and a large wood-beamed dining hall, long-running roadside Teide serves up generous, home-cooked alpujarreño dishes, such as…
Los Caños de Meca
The ultimate relaxation spot, where kitesurfers kick back between sessions on the beach beside the Cabo de Trafalgar. There is Bob Marley on the speakers,…
Las Alpujarras
The orderly rows of hanging hams and shelves laden with wine bottles, conserves and marinated goodies give the game away. This deli-eatery is the place to…
Málaga Province
Close to the tunnel entry to the Caminito del Rey, El Mirador is raised a little above the road and, as the name implies, affords good views, in this case…
Málaga
Come here for your morning tomato on toast, best enjoyed alfresco so that you can admire Málaga's main pedestrianised square as it shrugs off the previous…
Costa de Almería
A Mojácar mainstay since 1982, this traditional tapas bar sits smack in the heart of the whitewashed centre. Its cosy warren of rooms, decked out with…
Andalucía
One of many casual bars dotted around Baza's lively centre. With a modern black and white interior and a few outdoor tables, it's open throughout the day,…
Granada
Revered local poet Federico García Lorca was among the intellectuals who hung out at this restaurant back in the day. Nowadays, its faux-medieval woody…
Estepona
This place may be right in the historic centre, but there's nothing old-fashioned about the creative tapas and pintxos (Basque tapas). Expect satisfying…
Southeast Cádiz Province & the Costa de la Luz
Barbate seafooder El Campero is known as ‘the temple of tuna’ for its superb contemporary-twist dishes such as tuna-back ceviche and jamón marino (salted…
Granada
A laid-back eatery loved by foreign students, Babel stands out from its more traditional neighbours on the bar-lined Calle de Elvira. It takes an…
Costa de Almería
With inspiring views and a prime location overlooking Plaza Nueva, Pulcinella's terrace provides a magical setting for an al fresco Italian meal. Pizzas…
Parque Natural de Cabo de Gata-Níjar
Reserve ahead for this sophisticated Agua Amarga restaurant with its romantically lit dining room and elegant poolside terrace. Dishes – from pasta to…
Las Alpujarras
Bag a table on the quaint upstairs terrace and gaze over Pampaneira's 16th-century stone church as you dine on traditional dishes such as choto al ajillo,…
Andalucía
Antique is not at all 'antique', but puts a contemporary, high-quality twist on traditional raw materials – try its vegetable wok with partridge and rice…
Vejer de la Frontera
At this outstanding and leafy terrace restaurant, a 5km drive north of Vejer, chef Juan Valdés specialises in succulent, expertly executed wood-fired…
Tarifa
Housed in a gorgeous 17th-century building, this summer-only hotel restaurant marries Asian and Mediterranean flavours with a short but select menu of…
La Macarena & Alameda de Hércules
Take a timeout from carousing on the Alameda de Hércules with a quick ice cream pit stop. Classic flavours such as pistachio and tiramisu hint at the bel…
Andalucía
On the street entering Segura from below, this place caters to hungry travellers with a meaty menu that includes steaks, lamb chops and pork, as well as…
Almería
This wonderful patisserie is perfectly sited for a quick pit stop on Almería's central drag. Choose from the tempting array of croissants, brownies, tarts…
Granada
For fresh produce, and a general feast for the eyes, head to this small covered market a block west of the cathedral. Stalls, some of which serve tapas…
Málaga
With its purposefully aged wood, mismatched furniture, and high-ceilinged interior, hip Noviembre offers excellent breakfast choices made with organic…
Almería
Every seafood tapa imaginable is yours for a song as this popular streetside venue. It's usually thronged throughout the evening with patrons sipping…
Andalucía
A popular local haunt with pavement seating and a traditional wooden bar, this casual eatery is one of several in the upper part of town. It's good…
Parque Natural de Cabo de Gata-Níjar
La Góndola offers a welcome break from standard Andalucian fare. The Neapolitan-style pizza is the real deal, thin-crusted with excellent tomato sauce,…
Málaga Province
This is a good place to stop for a quality lunch. A beautifully converted farmhouse, San Benito is stuffed with antiques and serves up exquisitely…
Las Alpujarras
Authentic regional food served in a rustic bricks-and-beams interior, Casa Santiago is the real deal. Don't expect anything fancy, just favourites like…
Granada
Fast food, Granada style. This hole-in-the-wall joint is ideal for a quick pit stop, serving a range of toasties, wraps, bocadillos (filled baguettes),…
Málaga
Squeezed into a corner in a tangle of narrow pedestrian streets, this austere-looking vegetarian restaurant has a menu that encompasses veggie favourites…
Málaga
The delicate range of 'street tapas' with various international influences are as well executed as the whimsical murals at this candlelit cocoon on the…
Catedral & Barrio de Santa Cruz
Part of the fashionable EME Catedral Hotel, Lobby marries a decadent black, velvet and gold interior with contemporary Mediterranean cuisine and gourmet…
