Ibiza Town
Figueretes' seafront promenade has a stack of mediocre restaurants, but friendly Soleado is a cut above most. The menu is Provençal, with fine seafood,…
Must-see restaurants in Spain
Tarifa
With whitewashed walls and bright geraniums, busy El Lola is known for its delectable, lightly creative tapas and raciones of Atlantic bluefin almadraba…
La Gomera
A smarter Italian restaurant than the Canaries' pizza-pasta norm, elegant and locally popular La Islita surprises with some delicate and unusual sauces…
Las Alpujarras
Hidden on a winding side street behind Plaza de la Libertad, this tiny bodega is one of Pampaneira's best spots to eat. Decked out with rough white walls,…
Ibiza Town
Perched sea-side on the far east tip of Talamanca bay, this no-nonsense chiringuito (beach bar) is one of the most popular in-the-know seafood spots on…
Salamanca
Although there are outdoor tables on the square, the dark wooden beams and atmospheric buzz of the Spanish crowd on the 1st floor should be experienced at…
Hondarribia
As with many trendsetting Basque restaurants, Arroka Berri takes high-quality local produce and refines old-fashioned recipes with a dash of invention…
Girona
The piled-high bar glistens with tempting pintxos (Basque tapas) at this bubbly Basque tavern in the heart of Girona's old town. Just help yourself and…
Andalucía
Housed in a crimson-red villa on a quiet palm-filled plaza, this good-looking restaurant is a hit with locals for its rustic regional fare such as rabo de…
Alicante Province
Modern and characterised by good wines and polite service, this is an reliable central restaurant in the heart of a fertile eating zone. The tapas and…
Costa del Sol
Founded in 1964 by Wimbledon champion Lew Hoad, this elegant restaurant is surrounded by mature gardens, plus tennis and padel courts (available for…
El Raval
Sit amid bright murals while charming staff serve a ridiculously good-value South Asian- and Mediterranean-influenced menu of plant-based thalis, curries,…
Estepona
Somehow you expect to pay more at a place in this front-line position overlooking the harbour, but the dishes here are reasonably priced and authentic:…
Huelva
'To know how to eat is to know how to live' is the motto of this innovative tapas maker, which specialises in novel variations on choquero mainstays,…
Serra de Tramuntana
Head for the terrace overlooking the rooftops and church. Since 1976, this is where the locals have headed for special occasions. A bastion of traditional…
Girona
This smart, minimalist arroseria serves some of the city's finest arròs negre (rice cooked in cuttlefish ink), as well as around 20 other superbly…
Málaga
A more modern open tapas bar with pavement perches and an interior full of wine-barrel tables and stools, Gorki serves tangy cheeses and an extensive list…
West Ibiza
Set in gorgeous gardens, this graceful 1901 Ibizan mansion overlooks the marina and offers upscale Spanish-Mediterranean cooking, from grilled vegetables…
Barcelona
The vibing, shoebox-sized permanent outpost of hit street-food market Van Van rustles up regularly changing themed menus devised by Barcelona's favourite…
Southern Mallorca
Asador Es Teatre specialises in roast lamb, T-bone steaks and other fine cuts of aged meat, all seared to perfection on the Josper (grill-oven). The…
Girona
Sleek and confident, this beautiful, contemporary old-town spot has innovative, top-notch plates prepared in view by a friendly team. Catalan-Asian…
Mallorca
Priceless views across the Badia de Palma are not the only forte of this slick beachside restaurant. The long list of pastas, including penne with scampi…
Fuerteventura
This remote beachside restaurant in Los Molinos serves up superb seafood: fish soup, fideuà (a Catalan paella-style dish using noodles instead of rice;…
Bilbao
Set on the banks of the Nervión, this incredibly popular restaurant (book ahead) has a polished business exterior and a stone-cottage country interior…
West Ibiza
Occupying an 18th-century chapel, this upmarket, highly atmospheric and romantic restaurant proves equally popular with Ibiza's old-money elite and the DJ…
Mallorca
Vaulted stone ceilings and a general air of solidity attest to the 18th-century origins of this restaurant, a lovely place to eat fine variations on pa…
North & Interior Ibiza
An inviting, subtly stylish little beach shack tucked into a tiny sandy bay, just 250m west of Port de Sant Miquel. The friendly team serve tasty salads,…
Madrid
A Chamberí mainstay for decades, Alma Cheli has mastered the art of reinvention – try its salmorejo de almendras y chipotle (cold tomato soup with almonds…
Parque Natural de Cabo de Gata-Níjar
A Mediterranean haven with great sea views, this old cortijo (farmstead) is an enchanted spot for a relaxed summer dinner. Fresh fish and local meats are…
El Hierro
Good, simple food, a welcoming atmosphere and a warm ochre-washed space collide in one of the most popular dining spots in town, just off the main plaza…
Barcelona
This teeny hideaway (seating about 20 in total) is a hive of originality, producing delicately balanced, seasonally inspired Mediterranean cuisine with…
Alicante Province
With big windows, outdoor seating and a long bar, this modern bar-restaurant is a comfortable space with notably cordial service. Though the house…
Ibiza
A reliable, welcoming and theatrically styled Italian restaurant in Santa Eulària's marina, plating up the best pizza and calzone in town, plus good…
Biscay Province
Revel in sweeping sea views and excellent seafood at this contemporary bar-restaurant in Algorta. The blond-wood interior, with herringbone floors, high…
Picos de Europa
Lively, tavern-like La Soldrería is blessed with several diverse spaces: the back patio is a brilliant place to kick back on a sunny day, sipping local…
Palma de Mallorca
Locals in the know reckon this is the best Japanese restaurant around. All the standards are here, including fresh sushi, maki, sashimi and nigiri, plus a…
El Centro & El Arenal
With its red plastic tables and a neon-lit interior tiled with religious icons, you'd easily walk past this place without giving it a backward glance. But…
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…
Port de Sóller
You almost feel like you're turning up to a Great Gatsby–style party in this pseudo-waterfront mansion, but few make it that far, preferring to linger…
Santander
A tasteful spot with white-cloth tables, Cañadío offers top-notch creative cooking with local inspiration. Hake is prepared in a variety of styles, the…
