Must-see restaurants in Granada

  • La Fábula Restaurante

    Granada

    A formal fine-dining restaurant set in a stylishly restored 1909 palacete (now the Hotel Villa Oniria), La Fábula is the domain of star chef Ismael…

  • Picoteca 3Maneras

    Granada

    Glorious fresh produce, spot-on service, chic whitewashed decor, excellent Spanish wines and a deliciously creative approach to local cuisine make…

  • 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…

  • Ruta del Azafrán

    Granada

    At this hit riverside restaurant, modern design goes hand in hand with Alhambra views and an eclectic menu of international dishes. Moroccan starters pave…

  • Carmela Restaurante

    Granada

    Traditional tapas updated for the 21st century are the star turn at this smart all-day cafe-restaurant at the jaws of the Realejo quarter. Bag a table in…

  • Hicuri Art Restaurant

    Granada

    Granada’s leading street artist, El Niño de las Pinturas, has been let loose inside Hicuri, creating a psychedelic backdrop to the wonderful vegan food…

  • Parador de Granada

    Granada

    As much as for the elegant updated-Andalucian cuisine, meals at the Parador de Granada are worth a splash-out for the unique Alhambra setting: in a…

  • Alameda

    Granada

    A glassed-in, split-level gastrobar and strong wines set the contemporary-cuisine tone at elegant Alameda, where traditional, seasonal Andalucian and…

  • Damasqueros

    Granada

    Granadina chef Lola Marín, who trained at some of Spain's top restaurants, unveils her gourmet, market-based cuisine in a tucked-away, white-tablecloth…

  • Botánico

    Granada

    Casual restaurant at lunch, cafe at merienda (afternoon snack) time, and buzzing bar come evening, Botánico wears plenty of hats. Amid sleek orange-on…

  • Papaupa

    Granada

    With brick arches, a marble-top bar and a subtle bohemian edge, this Realejo hideaway specialises in self-styled 'retro-fusion food'. Inventive dishes…

  • Casa Torcuato

    Granada

    Crowds spill out into a pretty plaza from a blue-and-white-tiled interior at long-running, fourth-generation Casa Torcuato in the upper Albayzín…

  • Más Que Vinos

    Granada

    Down an alley just off Plaza Bib-Rambla, the rustic-modern tavern Más Que Vinos puts the spotlight on Granada province's wonderful produce and up-and…

  • Bodegas Castañeda

    Granada

    At this traditional, forever-popular tapas bar, crowds of hungry punters jostle for food under hanging hams. Don’t expect any experimental nonsense here:…

  • Samarkanda

    Granada

    Despite the rather tired decor, this friendly family-run Lebanese restaurant cooks up a tempting menu of traditional mainstays in the backstreets of the…

  • Arrayanes

    Granada

    Granada hosts some excellent Moroccan kitchens, especially in the Albayzín, and long-established Arrayanes one of its best. Tinkling fountains, ceramic…

  • Cisco y Tierra

    Granada

    Beamed ceilings, a marble bar and barrels of homemade vermouth grace the spruced-up 1920s interior of this tiny tapas bar. Seasonal produce fuels the menu…

  • Poë

    Granada

    It might not look much from the outside, but 'El Poë' is a whole different world once you walk through the door. Students, granadinos and visitors mingle…

  • Café 4 Gatos

    Granada

    A buzzy box-sized cafe, with terrace tables and old black-and-white Granada photos, 4 Gatos has a friendly neighbourhood vibe and terrific Granada-style…

  • El Piano

    Granada

    Punchy world-wandering dishes like coconut dahl accompany plant-based twists on Andalucian classics such as tortilla, arroces (rice dishes) and albóndigas…

  • Mirador de Morayma

    Granada

    As romantic views go, few can rival the sight of the Alhambra glowing in the night sky from the Mirador's outdoor terrace. The restaurant, attractively…

  • Los Diamantes

    Granada

    A Granada institution, going strong since 1942, this scruffy, always-busy joint is one of the best tapas hangouts on bar-packed Calle Navas. It's standing…

  • Siloé Café & Grill

    Granada

    Tucked in behind the cathedral, the Siloé is something of a Jack of all trades, as good for a relaxed coffee as for a full-blown lunch or dinner. In…

  • La Botillería

    Granada

    La Botillería continues to get rave local reviews thanks to its imaginatively presented food, thoughtful wine list and smart-casual modern design. Dine on…

  • El Ají

    Granada

    With alfresco seating on a charming hilltop plaza in the Albayzín, this cosy neighbourhood restaurant offers a warm welcome and a something-for-everyone…

  • Oliver

    Granada

    One of the best of the seafood bar-restaurants that throng central Granada's Plaza Pescadería. Everyone from lunching professionals to curious visitors…

  • Restaurante Chikito

    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…

  • Babel World Fusion

    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…

  • Mercado de San Agustín

    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…

  • Greens & Berries

    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),…

  • Gran Café Bib-Rambla

    Granada

    One of a string of cafes and restaurants on Plaza Bib-Rambla, this 1907-vintage cafe is reckoned to serve some of Granada’s best churros (fried dough…

  • Café Gran Vía de Colón

    Granada

    The grand columned interior of this venerable cafe on Granada's main drag is a plush spot for breakfast. Sit at the bar with the working stiffs wolfing…

  • Café Fútbol

    Granada

    More about hot chocolate and churros than football, this chandeliered cafe dates from 1903 and is generally packed with coiffured señoras, families and…

  • La Bella y La Bestia II

    Granada

    Granada meets Las Vegas at this kitsch bar. But while the decor – chandeliers and fleck wallpaper – stands out, the tapas, burgers and bocatas (sub…

  • La Bicicleta

    Granada

    In the centre of Granada's touristy heartland near the cathedral, this place looks good with its intimate bistro interior and tall wrought-iron doors. The…

  • Café Lisboa

    Granada

    This well-placed cafe does a roaring trade serving footsore tourists with drinks and international comfort food, including full English and American…