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…
Must-see restaurants in Spain
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,…
Tarifa
Old-town favourite Café 10 delivers the breakfast/snack goods in a snug, neo-rustic lounge with wall art and pink-cushioned chairs spilling out onto the…
Castilla-La Mancha
Ideal for fussy families (or friends), there is over 20 choices of tosta (toast) here, including a couple that make good breakfast choices, with bacon as…
Extremadura
Dine in regal style on elegant Extremaduran dishes and fine Spanish wines inside the chunky walls of Jarandilla's 15th-century castle, where you can sit…
Ibiza Town
Bordering a slender cobbled street in the heart of Dalt Vila, this is a smart, welcoming and wonderfully atmospheric spot for refined Mediterranean…
Puerto de la Cruz
The house specialty is grilled meat and fish at this friendly, welcoming restaurant with a rustic atmosphere. The setting is a covered interior barn-size…
Barcelona
On a leafy street, colourful Machito – adorned with Frida Kahlo images – gets busy with locals, and the outside tables are a great place to eat and drink…
Barcelona
It may look like a dive, but you’ll need to wait before being squeezed in at a packed table for a raucous night of raciones (full-plate-size tapas…
El Centro & El Arenal
Heaven for health enthusiasts, this fun cafe in lively Alfalfa has an impressive menu, with design-your-own salads, smoothies, milkshakes (cow or non…
Barcelona
Burgers and craft beers make a fine pair at this buzzing den. A mostly local crowd comes for huge burgers (including a mushroom veggie and a Philly cheese…
L'Eixample & Southern Valencia
Queso (cheese) connoisseurs will love this bar for its events, tastings and, of course, lots and lots of cheese. Peruse the counter or enter the pungent…
North Coast Tenerife
Exercise your taste buds with soul-satisfying traditional cuisine at this fabulous restaurant located in the lovely, leafy and light-filled patio of the…
Sóller
Scoot down a cobbled lane off the main plaza to find this delightful place sporting a minimalist-traditional bodega look. Sample innovative art-on-a-plate…
Castilla-La Mancha
The perennially busy Atrio across from the cathedral marries rapid service with a good mix of tasty morsels. Fish and chips, burgers, tostas, carrot cake…
Lanzarote
Haría's most upmarket eatery, just north of the centre, makes an enticing spot for a leisurely meal or a coffee with a slice of home-baked cake. Fresh…
The Central Basque Coast
Tucked into Zarautz' old town, Okamika is a jewel-box-sized wine and pintxo bar, with exposed stone and whitewashed walls, outdoor seating and a great…
Costa Teguise
Loved by both locals and visitors, this stylish spot is a carnivore's dream, with great steaks, succulent burgers and full-blown parrilladas (mixed grill;…
Bilbao
Amid rough-hewn stone walls, vintage iron columns, sleek industrial pipes and venting, and bare-bulbed lights, Singular lays out bite-size morsels of pure…
El Cotillo
La Vaca Azul enjoys prime position overlooking the pebbly beach, with a rooftop terrace for extensive views; dinner is especially atmospheric, with sunset…
La Latina & Lavapiés
An icon of 1980s Madrid, La Bobia has been updated for the 21st century, but is still the authentic Asturian cider house that lies at the secret of its…
Ibiza Town
Huddled on a lively old-town square, La Torreta offers some of Dalt Vila's best cuisine, particularly its delicately prepared seafood, pastas and desserts…
Murcia
A fixture in the middle of a very lively tapas zone a short stroll west of the old town, this has been around for years but is handsomely modern inside…
Barcelona
A peaceful spot for set lunches, cakes and El Magnífico coffee, this pastel-pink, check-floor vegetarian cafe has a world-wandering menu of well-executed…
Castilla y León
Dating from 1937, the interior here doubles as a fascinating social history of the town. The walls are papered floor to ceiling with B&W photos, mainly of…
Costa del Sol
A short walk from the Benalmádena-Arroyo de la Miel train stop, this large multiroomed place in an old-fashioned mall exudes a year-round feria atmosphere…
Barcelona
This beautifully designed, dimly lit bar and restaurant serves a mix of classic and creative tapas plates that go nicely with the imaginative cocktails…
Fuengirola
This place covers three venues: a modern tapas bar, a terrace and a rustic-styled restaurant. In the restaurant the emphasis is on expertly prepared meat…
Malasaña & Conde Duque
Tucked away on a quiet corner and full of light from the large-pane windows, Carmencita Bar attracts a young international crowd with a daily brunch menu …
North & Interior Ibiza
Though isolated Santa Agnès is little more than a huddle of houses around a whitewashed church, it does have a terrific, simple bar-restaurant that's…
Valencia
The harmonious interior of this feel-good place is the scene for an exquisite line in tapas and small plates, blending Spanish and Japanese influences to…
Alicante Province
Within the Parque Municipal, the Golden Date is set up for weddings, with its own chapel and room for 800 diners. At other times it's a lovely spot to…
Barcelona
Many barcelonins swear Bar Tomàs is the best place in the city for patates braves, served with its house-speciality garlic aioli or spicy tomato sauce…
Granada
Granada hosts some excellent Moroccan kitchens, especially in the Albayzín, and long-established Arrayanes one of its best. Tinkling fountains, ceramic…
Vejer de la Frontera
With a lovely shaded terrace and cosy thatched interior, family-owned, 1945-founded Venta El Toro is loved for its fried farm-fresh eggs with hand-cut…
El Centro & El Arenal
A great spot for a morning coffee and croissant, this corner bakery-cafe in the Alfalfa is light and spacious, with high tables and stools. Choose from 25…
Mérida
Most of the places along Calle de José Ramón Mélida are tourist traps, but this place rises above the rest for its creatively conceived tapas that have…
Menorca
Patrick and Noelia are your hosts at this Menorcan country-house restaurant, where French-meets-Mediterranean cuisine is prepared with finesse. Book a…
La Rioja
Beside the cathedral in a classy dining room set with exposed brick, wood-beamed ceiling and stained-glass details, Los Caballeros serves suckling pig and…
Madrid
In the heart of the Barrio de las Letras, this sophisticated restaurant is one of the best places in town to sample Basque cuisine. The essential staples…
