Mallorca
On Algaida's northern fringes, Ca'l Dimoni is rustic Mallorca through and through, with wood beams, chunky tables, cured sausages hanging from the rafters…
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Madrid
A relative newcomer on Madrid's culinary scene, 'The Tricycle' has earned plaudits for its assured fusion cooking that places seasonal ingredients at the…
Oviedo
All the seafood at this friendly, family-run eatery is brought daily from the harbour at Llanes. Appetisers of rabas (fried squid) and main courses of…
Castilla-La Mancha
Opened in 1916, this local icon has a loyal following for its unfussy home-style cooking, reasonable prices and surprisingly polished service. The dining…
West Ibiza
With sea views through arches from its terrace, this laid-back lounge-restaurant does beautifully prepared globetrotting dishes such as pesto pasta, goat…
Menorca
The fish and other seafood are the freshest here – unsurprisingly since Es Port has its own boat and lobster pots. Like most of its neighbours, it does…
Calella de Palafrugell
Barely a metre off the beach, with tables gazing out on the twinkling bay, this is the buzzy Calella branch of Barcelona's hugely successful Tragaluz…
North Coast Tenerife
Head downstairs through the shops to this restaurant-cafe below, and a lovely garden right next to the drago tree, for splendid views of the noble…
North Coast Tenerife
Swathed in tranquillity, the main terrace of this historic 1624 mansion, with its sea views, fountain and drago (dragon) tree, is the place to head on a…
Andalucía
Adjacent to Moguer's municipal sports facilities, just northeast of town, Zenobia is a bright, open space with a solidly local following. Scrawled on the…
Los Cristianos, Playa de las Américas & Costa Adeje
This Adeje restaurant is primarily about its dramatic views over the Barranco del Infierno, but the Canarian menu is very good too; the mainstay is Otelo…
Jerez de la Frontera
With its outdoor tables, rustic red chairs and check-print tablecloths, Juanito is like a slice of village Andalucía in the heart of the city, rustling up…
Lanzarote
There's little to distinguish one La Graciosa restaurant from another, but Casa Margucha is a long-running place with a popular ocean-facing terrace and a…
Barcelona
A much-loved Sant Antoni haunt, Bar Ramón is a lively blues-filled joint opposite the market. Old photos of American musical R&B legends (and a few…
Aragón
Dalí-themed Galatea is a less rough-and-ready operation than establishments on the nearby Calle Padre Huesca tapas strip, with all sorts of freshly…
Madrid
If you don't have time to visit one of the asadores (restaurants specialising in roasted meats) of Segovia, head to this fine restaurant where the…
La Gomera
Mismatched chairs, hanging Moroccan lamps, a mural of musicians and a sprawling terrace paint a lightly stylish picture for sipping Lanzarote and La…
Bilbao
In an unrivalled location on Plaza Nueva, Bar Charly lays out pintxos for garrulous afternoon and evening crowds. There are at least three vegetarian…
Arcos de la Frontera
Arcos' Moroccan-fusion restaurant has tasteful decor (red-washed walls, cushy booths and ornate stools shipped in from Casablanca) and some equally tasty…
Serra de Tramuntana
A narrow country lane forking from the road to Cala Tuent on the dramatic drive down passes sheep farms and olive groves before reaching this glorious old…
Formentera
On Platja de Migjorn's southeastern corner, and in business for 40 years, smart Es Cupiná is noted for its freshly cooked fish of the day. Paella, fideuà…
León
It can be difficult to fight your way to the bar upstairs but it's worth doing so for the generous-sized raciones, including all kind of cured meats…
Zaragoza
There's an eye-catching huge pair of red lips painted on one white brick wall, but this place is as much about gastronomy as style, particularly in the…
Barcelona
At this long-running altar to refined traditional cooking, the seasonally changing menu serves as a showcase for beautifully presented creations with…
Alicante
Fusing retro and modern styling, with a comfortable L-shaped space, Velvet appeals for its quality food, whether you're tempted by the bar-counter snacks…
Barcelona
Barcelona success story Timesburg has a raft of locations including this cavernous mezzanine in El Poblenou. Burger buns are stamped with its logo, and…
El Raval
You'll want to come here for the divine decor – dramatic bouquets, oil paintings and antique details all around, in a 19th-century building – as much as…
Sitges
Indian-style pakoras with coconut curry, vegan cheeseburgers, shitake tempura with aioli, and delectable American-style vegan cheesecake: vegetarian Lady…
Cádiz' White Towns
On Setenil's main plaza, towards the top of town, this long-running, down-to-earth cave-restaurant with a tiny terrace is one of Setenil's originals. Old…
La Latina & Lavapiés
Laid-back La Musa Latina has an ever-popular dining area and food that’s designed to bring a smile to your face. The outdoor tables are lovely when the…
Cerdanya
All wood-block walls, mismatched furniture and arty decor, this buzzy cafe-bistro-bar criss-crosses the Spanish–French border with its beautifully…
Barcelona
On Sant Antoni's main stretch, which now teems with cafes, Australian-founded Federal was the trailbazer, with its expertly crafted coffee (including flat…
Barcelona
Black, white and burgundy dominate the decor at this elegant Michelin-starred restaurant just off the beaten path, with Catalan chef Oriol Ivern at the…
Costa da Morte
A busy, friendly place with outside tables facing the harbour across the road, A Marina does hearty breakfasts for those setting out on (or winding down…
Arcos de la Frontera
A cárcel (prison) in name only, this welcoming, low-key bar-restaurant offers no-nonsense tapas – honeyed aubergine with goat's cheese, bacon-wrapped…
Gros
Streetside viewing windows let you watch the Loaf baking breads, cakes (eg lemon drizzle), cookies and other treats, including rich, dense chocolate…
Córdoba
The food at some river-facing restaurants doesn't live up to the location, but La Tinaja serves reliably good and thoughtful preparations from classic…
Puerto de la Cruz
If you've grown weary of voluminous multilingual menus that read like a ledger, the reassuringly snappy list here is a refreshing change. The time-tested…
Tossa de Mar
This is the standout of a slew of restaurants hugging the old wall along Carrer del Portal. Within an 18th-century fisher’s stone house, Michelin-starred…
Barcelona
Hidden away just west of the Estació de França, this charming, slender brick-walled bodega wins over regulars with its thoughtfully prepared seasonal…
