Must-see restaurants in Salamanca

  • 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…

  • 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…

  • Zazu Bistro

    Salamanca

    Enjoy a romantic intimate ambience and Italian-inspired dishes like asparagus, mint and cheese risotto or farfalle with tomato, bacon, vodka and parmesan…

  • El Pecado

    Salamanca

    A trendy place that regularly attracts Spanish celebrities and well-to-do locals, El Pecado (The Sin) has an intimate dining room and a quirky, creative…

  • Mesón de Gonzalo

    Salamanca

    Fresh Mediterranean tastes, switched-on waiters and an attractive stone-walled dining room make this a terrific choice a block from the Plaza Mayor. It's…

  • Mesón Cervantes

    Salamanca

    Although there are outdoor tables on the square, the dark wooden beams and atmospheric buzz of the Spanish crowd on the 1st floor should be experienced at…

  • Restaurante Lis

    Salamanca

    This classy restaurant a couple of doors up from the Museo de Art Nouveau y Art Decó specialises in set menus with a choice of five starters for sharing,…

  • Tapas 2.0

    Salamanca

    This popular tapas bar just off the main drag markets itself as a 'gastrotasca' and gets the mix between traditional tapas and innovation just right – of…

  • Café Atelier

    Salamanca

    Tucked away a little from busier Salamanca streets but in an area quietly earning a reputation for cool cafes, Café Atelier is a lovely place. Fine tapas,…

  • Mesón Las Conchas

    Salamanca

    Enjoy a choice of outdoor tables, an atmospheric bar or the upstairs, wood-beamed dining area. The bar caters mainly to locals who know their embutidos …

  • Mandala Café

    Salamanca

    Come here with an appetite, as cool and casual Mandala offers a three-course set menu (unusually available for lunch and dinner) with dishes like black…

  • 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…

  • El Laurel

    Salamanca

    A great-value three-course menú (which is, unusually, available in the evening from Tuesday to Thursday) including vegetarian choices based on Spanish…