Cáceres
This popular, intimate and soberly decorated restaurant is where cacereños in the know go for high-class, modern Spanish cuisine at a fair price…
Must-see restaurants in Spain
San Sebastián
You can eat a full sit-down meal at this bar, but you're best following the locals' lead and concentrating on pintxos such as cuttlefish miniburgers,…
Zaragoza
Birosta is an excellent, cooperative-run, vegetarian restaurant-cafe-bar where lunch and dinner are served in a neat, pine-tabled dining room, or you can…
Gijón
About 12km west of Gijón, this stone-fronted modern-rustic house has been serving top-quality local cooking since 1882. Five generations of the Morán…
Barcelona
Polished Aguaribay serves a small, well-executed à la carte menu by night: stir-fried rice noodles with crispy tofu and peanut sauce, green lasagne with…
Barcelona
Pizza slices are sold by weight at this little industrial-style Sarrià pizzeria run by a Rome-trained chef. They're made with organic flour and come with…
Aragón
Home-style local dishes like roast lamb, veal escalope and longaniza sausages are the speciality of this bustling upstairs restaurant. The menú includes…
Lanzarote
Lunch with your toes in the sand at this lively spot under white umbrellas right on the town beach, overlooking the harbour and the Risco de Famara. Fresh…
Ibiza Town
Sweet, relaxed tapas specialist Mar a Vila brings a splash of the sea to city-centre Ibiza and conceals a pretty courtyard. The tapas and pintxos (Basque…
Valencia's Beaches
An evocation of old Valencia through a modern design eye, this rehabilitated old bodega is visually lovely, with gleaming handmade tiles, a traditional…
South Ibiza
Almost opposite the village church, this gorgeous garden cafe-bar-restaurant is the hub of the community, hosting regular live-music events (flamenco,…
Albarracín
Traditional Albarracín dishes are the stars at this established favourite, including roast lamb, local kid (cabrito), and truffles and wild mushrooms at…
Barcelona
One of the few Barceloneta restaurants where the focus isn't on seafood, cheerful Filferro has a loyal following for its good-value tapas, entrepans …
Bilbao
This classy favourite in Bilbao's new town has a light, white, Scandinavian-style interior and a truly global palate. Its changing menu features…
Basque Country
Set in a photogenic 15th-century building in the historic district, El Portalón is easily the most atmospheric restaurant in town, with a series of rustic…
Zaragoza
A tiny, always busy bar on a tiny lane, El Ángel brings a touch of Japan and Argentina to Zaragoza tapas with delicate tempuras fried up on the spot and…
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:…
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…
El Centro & El Arenal
This excellent sherry bar, tucked away in a sidestreet near the Metropol Parasol, offers excellent, knowledgeable service (Ana) and imaginative cooking …
Lanzarote
A sleek marriage of visual and culinary arts, this popular and laid-back restaurant delights diners with artfully crafted Mediterranean-meets-Canarian…
Tarifa
On a quiet street behind the Iglesia de San Mateo, this intimate palm-dotted spot serves Andalucian–Moroccan–Middle Eastern food and does so terrifically…
Southern Mallorca
The stone-flagged courtyard of this 300-year-old building, graced with creeping ivy, potted shrubs and artfully weathered timber, is a lovely place to…
Ibiza
Hidden away from the town bustle, 'The Orange Tree' sits on a pretty, quiet courtyard draped in bougainvillea. The fish (such as sea bass in a salt crust)…
La Gomera
On a ridge in the Las Casas barrio (district) of town, near the church, husband-and-wife-owned La Vieja Escuela was a schoolhouse until 1968. Grab a red…
L'Eixample
Elegant natural wines and cardboard-box plates stuffed with gourmet entrepans (filled rolls, perhaps with meatballs and mozzarella or soft-shell crab) and…
Ibiza
Offering a dreamy outlook over the Mediterranean from its terrace perched above Cala Boix, this popular restaurant is known for its seafood, with…
The Central Basque Coast
On Ea's main square, lively Eskoikiz Jatetxea serves delicious pintxos (its anchovy tortillas and crab-stuffed Gernika green peppers are highlights) and…
Cáceres
The elegant all-white dining room and classy terrace here offer a refined sit-down tapas experience. Carefully crafted gourmet delights – try the grilled…
Barcelona
From salted sardines to king prawns and razor clams, perfectly grilled, unadorned bites fresh from the ocean are the order of the day at this self-styled…
Pontevedra
For more than 50 years, simple, spotless Fidel's has been serving up perfectly done pulpo á feira, Galicia's quintessential octopus dish (ask for some…
Extremadura
Stylish and quietly sophisticated, this fine place inhabits a converted Zafra townhouse with a bar for pre- or post-dinner drinks or tapas and a…
Andalucía
Behind the Ermita, this tourist-oriented place with its spacious front patio makes a pleasant spot for drinks and light meals. Orders are shouted back and…
Salamanca
Other better-known places have come and gone around here, but La Colonial de Goya has stood the test of time. The food is occasionally creative but is…
El Hierro
Look for the jaunty blue window trim and tiny terrace: welcoming and relaxed Garañones is one of just a couple of spots to eat and drink in Las Puntas…
Barcelona
Upcycled furniture blends with sprinkled plants and whitewashed-brick walls at this enticing neighbourhood cafe-restaurant, with its distinctive open…
Sitges
A calming cream-coloured dining room sets the tone for thoughtful, elegant modern-Catalan cooking at family-owned Bon Estar. Delectable spinach-and-goat's…
Barcelona
With a fabulous panorama over the port, stylish Martínez is a standout among Montjuïc's lacklustre dining options. The terrace is ideal for warm-day…
Barcelona
Godot is a tasteful, relaxing bistro-style space of exposed stone, timber, mirrors and tiles, with arched windows overlooking the street. It has an…
Barcelona
The Escribà family carries forward a tradition (since 1906) of melting barcelonins’ hearts with remarkable pastries and chocolate creations. Seasonal…
L'Eixample
Styled with 1920s vintage inspiration, Catalan-Greek-owned cafe Copasetic has a fun, friendly vibe and a seasonal menu that holds plenty for everyone,…
