Los Cristianos, Playa de las Américas & Costa Adeje
This gourmet food market has stalls including upmarket delis, a seafood counter, sushi, a pancakes and waffles stand, a wine bar and a vegetarian snack…
Must-see restaurants in Spain
La Laguna
Organic, locally sourced produce, a slow-food philosophy and artesanal cheeses are the hallmarks of this tiny place with its limited but delicious menu of…
Castilla y León
The local obsession with wild mushrooms (setas and boletus) and trucha (trout) – caught in the river below the village – is alive and well here. Otherwise…
Córdoba
This friendly, informal spot welcomes one and all with an array of drinks – from long, cool multi-fruit juices whizzed up on the spot to cocktails, beer…
Spain
Across the road from the parador, this charming restaurant has wonderful Castilian cooking and a classy ambience in a dining room decorated with artefacts…
San Sebastián
With three shining Michelin stars, acclaimed chef Juan Mari Arzak is king when it comes to Basque nouvelle cuisine and his restaurant, 3.5km east of San…
Madrid
Casa Labra has been going strong since 1860, an era that the decor strongly evokes. Locals love their bacalao (cod) and ordering it here – either as deep…
Chueca
Film-maker Pedro Almodóvar once described this traditional bar and restaurant as ‘the best antidepressant’. Forget about the sit-down restaurant (though…
El Raval
Modernista classic Muy Buenas has been a bar since 1928, and wears its past proudly with stunning and sinuous original woodwork, etched-glass windows, old…
La Rambla & Barri Gòtic
Arguably La Boqueria's most brilliant tapas bar, standing strong since 1940. Ever-charming owner Juanito Bayén serves up superb Catalan classics:…
El Centro & El Arenal
Incongruously located in an old shoe shop, this tiny, low-key place serves innovative takes on Andalucian dishes – try ajo blanco (white gazpacho soup)…
El Centro & El Arenal
From the hip-yet-historic decor (concrete-cast art, vertical garden, exposed brick arches) to the cheeky waiters, this place rocks a cool vibe. The food…
Valencia
This tiny restaurant serves authentic Italian food with a smile. The handwritten menu offers dishes made with ingredients sourced from Russafa market…
Madrid
Locals flock to Casa Toni, one of Madrid's best old-school Spanish bars, for simple, honest cuisine fresh off the griddle. Specialities include cuttlefish…
Chueca
A hard hitter in Madrid’s street-food revolution, Tuk Tuk cooks up authentic comfort food from Thailand, Indonesia, Singapore and more. Also served:…
El Centro & El Arenal
Slick and spacious restaurant on the corner of Plaza Nueva, with tropical-decor bar. Downstairs has cosy booths plus live music Thursday to Saturday, with…
La Macarena & Alameda de Hércules
Centred on an open kitchen, this brunch spot in the Macarena buzzes. Set menus are beautifully presented, with homemade breads and jams, cheese, cold meat…
Madrid
El Pato Mudo isn’t the most famous paella restaurant in Madrid, but it’s known to locals for its variety of outstanding rice dishes at reasonable prices…
Valencia
Chic but commodious, with an interior featuring packing crates, cartoon chickens and other decorative quirks, this is where top Valencian chef Ricard…
Malasaña & Conde Duque
A welcome break from ubiquitous chain bakeries, Levadura Madre Malasaña sells real-deal sourdough loaves, quiches, pastries and empanadas. The products…
Malasaña & Conde Duque
Going strong since 1892, the wood-panelled bar of Bodega de la Ardosa is brimful with charm. To come here and not try the salmorejo (cold tomato soup made…
El Centro & El Arenal
An old-school bar with a classic tiled interior and a few alfresco tables, Bar Europa has been knocking out tapas since 1925. Notwithstanding, it isn't…
El Centro & El Arenal
Superb sustainably-caught bluefin tuna (atun de almadraba) stars at this trendily casual restaurant near Plaza de Armas bus station. As well as the…
Salamanca
The ornate Carlos III cinema opposite the Plaza de Colón has been artfully transformed into a dynamic culinary scene with more than a hint of burlesque…
Palma de Mallorca
A visit to this local institution, going strong since 1958, is almost obligatory. It's a cavernous tavern filled with huge old wine barrels and faded…
Chueca
Based around the idea of a Japanese tavern, driven by a spirit of innovation and a desire to combine the best in Spanish and Japanese flavours, Yakitoro…
L'Eixample
Taking its cues from an Asian hawkers market, chef Laila Bazahm's aromatic restaurant sizzles up Asian–Latin American street-food dishes such as spicy…
Port de Sóller
Grab one of the sea-facing terrace tables or aim for one by the window at this artfully understated, yet triumphant restaurant. The bright, creative…
Bilbao
The Museo Guggenheim Bilbao’s Michelin-starred, modernist, white and ultraminimalist restaurant is under the direction of chef Josean Alija (a disciple of…
Parte Vieja
Founded in 1956, Casa Urola has hefty stone walls, hams hanging above the bar and a blackboard menu chalking up the day's pintxos. Join the lunch and…
Costa Daurada & Around
Inside an impressive Modernista building, this casual eatery serves up satisfying Catalan cooking at excellent prices. Standouts include scrambled eggs…
Castilla y León
A Soria culinary stalwart and fronted by a popular bar, Fogón del Salvador has a wine list as long as your arm – literally – and a fabulous wood-fired…
Marbella
Chiringuito restaurants are usually on the beach, but if you're a well-known chef called Dani Garcia with several Michelin stars to your name you can…
Ávila
The dark-wood-beamed interior announces immediately that this is a bastion of robust Castilian cooking, which it has been since 1881. Expect delicious…
Castilla y León
What a find! In the otherwise-nondescript village of Ferreras de Arriba, close to some of the best wolf-watching spots, La Enredadera looks for all the…
Northeastern Mallorca
Gathered around an inner courtyard lit by tealights and purportedly designed by Antoni Gaudí, this is a fabulously intimate setting for lunch or dinner…
Biscay Province
Built into Getxo's only windmill, dating from 1726 and overlooking the Playa de Arrigunaga, this much-lauded restaurant specialises in top-of-the-line…
Madrid
High in the iconic Palacio de Comunicaciones on Plaza de la Cibeles, this much-loved restaurant by Adolfo Muñoz takes Spanish staples, gives them a twist…
Toledo
Tucked in the former Jewish quarter, Lo Nuestro has a devoted following for its outstanding multi-course menus that showcase Toledan cooking. In a covered…
Central East Coast
In a surprisingly scruffy neighbourhood, Sa Sal stands head and shoulders above most restaurants in town, with its refined service, inventive menu and…
