Granada Restaurants

  1. Al Andalus

    The first in a range of over-the-counter, Arabic fastfood-feast kebab houses. This place does a mean parcel of falafel in pitta.

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  2. Antigua Castañeda

    If the potent 'Costa' wine from the Sierra de la Contraviesa tempts you to the point of befuddlement, sober up with a few montaditos (small sandwiches).

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  3. Bodegas Castañeda

    An institution, and reputedly the oldest bar in Granada, this kitchen whips up traditional food in a typical bodega setting. Their free tapa of paella is almost enough for a light lunch. Get a table before as it gets very busy then.

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  4. Café Central

    Perk up with a strong morning coffee at this no-nonsense café opposite Plaza Nueva.

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  5. Calle Calderería Nueva

    The labyrinthine Albayzín holds a wealth of eateries all tucked away in the narrow streets. Find one with a terrace and be rewarded with mesmerising Alhambra views. Calle Calderería Nueva is a muddle of teterías and Arabic-influenced takeaways.

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  6. Cunini

    A good reputation surrounds this little up-market seafood bar and restaurant on the old Fishmonger Square, where you can get first-class fish and seafood as tapas if you stand at the bar, or full meals out back.

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  7. El Agua

    Wild fondue feasts are the mainstay of this first-rate restaurant, which also offers fabulous views of the Alhambra.

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  8. Guerrero

    A low-key café-bar and many a hungover person's breakfast choice, this is where you come for tostadas , freshly squeezed orange juice and a tall glass of café con leche (milk coffee).

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  9. Jamones Castellano

    This is a perfect delicatessen for picnic preparation - get some jamón serrano (mountain-cured ham), pimientos del piquillo (preserved charred peppers) and some cheese for a perfect, rhyming bocadillo (sandwich).

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  10. Kasbah

    Duck into this candlelit tea den, sit on a glimmering cushion and absorb the aroma of incense and herbal infusions. Select your tea and maybe try a calorie-laden chocolate-and-cream crepe.

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  12. Los Diamantes

    Heaven for anyone who loves fish and seafood. The plates are heaped with an amazing mix of pescado frito (fried fish) and prawns to die for. A caña (small glass of beer) makes perfect company.

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  13. Om-Kalsum

    Arabic-influenced tapas (mini-lamb tagines , gorgeous bite-sized chicken kebabs in pitta bread etc). All the dishes are unbelievably good.

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  14. Parador de Granada

    The effortlessly charming Parador de Granada has a swanky restaurant, and a terrace bar where you can contemplate the Alhambra's magnificence.

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  15. Poë

    Imagination and a Brazilian influence have resulted in a great mix of excellent free tapas, such as feijoada or chicken stew with polenta, and a trendy international vibe.

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  16. Reca

    Relatively new and already one of Granada's top tapas places, Reca is always packed with people hungering after their wonderfully presented, modern dishes.

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  17. Restaurante Arrayanes

    This much-applauded Moroccan favourite cooks up insanely delicious lamb tagines with dates and almonds, and excellent chicken couscous. The décor mixes cushions and little mirrors and there's no alcohol.

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  18. Terraza las Tomasas

    Ring the little bell, descend the stairs and be in awe of the Alhambra views in this classy restaurant. Service is impeccable and the food commendable.

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  19. Tetería As-Sirat

    For a lung-filling hookah and tea experience try this little place next door to Kasbah. Among a head-spinning variety of teas you'll find Cocktail Cleopatra or a fruity mango infusion, which complements the honey-and-orange crepe nicely.

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  20. Vía Colón

    A great place for a rich breakfast, where apron-clad, rushing waiters are overlooked by cherubs and angels. There are also meaty mains, such as the delicious jamón ibérico de bellota (ham made from pigs fed on bellotas (acorns)).

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