Valladolid
Both a stand-up bar and a much-lauded restaurant in the evocative setting of a former 16th-century monastery, La Parilla de San Lorenzo specialises in…
Must-see restaurants in Spain
San Sebastián de la Gomera
Choose one of the daily-changing a la plancha fresh fish dishes, add a squeeze of lemon, throw in chips and salad and you have a dish fit for Neptune…
Arcos de la Frontera
Andalucian flavours are laced with the influences of Moorish cuisine at Aljibe, set in the elegantly reimagined aljibe (cistern) of an 18th-century…
Pegasón y el Pajarito Enmascarado
Serra de Tramuntana
Stone walls, checked tablecloths and cobbled-together vintage furnishings give this button-cute bistro a distinctly boho feel. It's tucked into the corner…
L'Eixample
Reservations are essential at Taktika Berri, which teems with smartly dressed local diners who come for some of the best pintxos (Basque tapas) in town…
Malasaña & Conde Duque
Great tapas cooked at 80°C (try the toasted pork-rib sandwich with honey mustard), cold tapas (tomato stuffed with duck, bacon and blue cheese) and an…
La Ribera
Brazil's particular immigration story means it has a tradition of superb Japanese food, and the Brazilian chef at Nakashita is no slouch, turning out…
Costa del Sol
Great for a glass of wine and a tapa or three, the 'Thyme and Lemon' is one of the better options in Mijas' array of mainly tourist-oriented eating stops…
Sanlúcar de Barrameda
You could kick a football on Bajo de Guía and guarantee it'd land on a decent plate of fish, but you should probably aim for Poma, where the frito variado…
South Ibiza
Is it a bar? Beach club? Boutique? Restaurant? Beachouse is all of these, in one stylish unit on a prime patch of shoreside real estate at the southern…
El Hierro
Overlooking the sparkling waves and natural pools at La Maceta, this laid-back beach shack whips up tasty fresh seafood, bowls of garbanzas (chickpeas…
Barcelona
A short hop from Barcelona Sants train station, you can take in some quality pintxos (Basque tapas) at Zarautz' polished-wood bar any time of the day, or…
Valencia
White furniture and big windows give a luminous feel to this amiably run restaurant on a lovably bohemian square. It aims more at the university's staff…
Burgos
A popular stand-up place, La Mejillonera serves great mussels with a variety of sauces – we prefer them simple and steamed (al vapor). The patatas bravas …
Málaga
Despite its location next to the ancient Roman amphitheatre, Garum specialises in refreshing new-age food, dousing Málaga's signature seafood in some rich…
Formentera
Milan meets the Balearics at this fashionable Italian number, with a worldwide menu of sushi, pasta, seafood, salads, ceviche and grilled meats and…
Serra de Tramuntana
Locals wax lyrical about the asados (roasts) at El Mesón La Villa, where a chef can usually be found shovelling lamb and suckling pig into a wood-fired…
La Macarena & Alameda de Hércules
The blueprint for centuries' worth of imitators, this is the oldest bar in Seville – and some say, Spain – dating to 1670. Over the centuries, it's become…
Vejer de la Frontera
Now glammed up gastrobar-style, Vejer's early-20th-century Mercado de San Francisco has become a buzzy foodie hot spot full of world-wandering stalls…
Barcelona
Overlooking Plaça del Diamant, Casa Portuguesa is a delightful bakery and purveyor of delicacies. The pasteis de belém (Portuguese-style custard tarts)…
El Hierro
For a delightful dining experience in a tranquil rustic setting, head to this popular leafy patio restaurant, where traditional dishes like fried rabbit…
Barcelona
Catalan wines by the glass or bottle accompany sleek La Burg's gourmet burgers made from organic, farm-to-table ingredients. Cheese lovers should try La…
Biscay Province
Though it lacks windows, this Zen-like backroom restaurant has undeniable appeal owing to its beautifully prepared plates of char-grilled meat and fish,…
Rías Altas
A top place for plates of local seafood favourites and a few meaty options. The paté de cabracho (scorpionfish pâté), steamed mussels, pulpo á feira and…
La Laguna
The bright-orange decor is a curious design choice for Pastelería Díaz, once voted one of the top 20 patisseries in Spain by a national newspaper. However…
La Latina & Lavapiés
Around halfway down the Lavapiés hill, La Caleta is Andalucian down to its white-walled, flower-strewn dining area. The food is all about Cádiz, where…
Barcelona
Lovingly prepared tapas that change depending on the day's seasonal produce are the draw at this tucked-away spot in upper Poble Sec. Classic crowd…
Formentera
This sophisticated glass-fronted waterside restaurant rustles up home-cooked pasta, spot-on seafood and steaks, and paellas and fresh fish for sharing…
The Catalan Pyrenees
With tables dotting the pavement, this laid-back cafe-restaurant is a buzzy spot to fuel up on tasty, uncomplicated Catalan-French food. Lively staff…
La Latina & Lavapiés
Behind one of the best-preserved old taberna facades in Madrid hides this gem of a traditional tapas bar famous for its Madrid specialities – tortilla de…
Lanzarote
Take a seat on the sun-soaked ocean-facing terrace and admire Famara's surf action and cascading cliffs while munching on grilled fish, artisan goat's…
El Raval
This friendly terrace cafe, overlooking a traffic-free square and playground from beneath the arches, is a favourite with the neighbourhood parents and…
Sevilla Province
This traditional tapas bar looks the part perfectly with its hanging hams, kitschy religious paintings and upturned barrels. In keeping with the look, the…
Castilla-La Mancha
Overlooking the small, atmospheric Plazuela de la Cárcel, the speciality of this historical tavern is mushrooms – lots of them – with some 16 varieties on…
Pamplona
Contemporary asador Katuzarra uses Navarran oak to create the smoky charcoal used to cook its txuleton (seven-year-old dairy cow T-bone) alongside cuts of…
Palma de Mallorca
The bagels are made here daily and have that authentic, slightly chewy, texture that can be so hard to find outside New York. The fillings are vegetarian…
Lanzarote
A laid-back, colourfully contemporary cafe plating up creative 'beach food’ and millennial-style breakfasts: muesli bowls, organic eggs, smoothies, fresh…
Chueca
Restaurateurs Tomoyuki and Eiko Ikenaga arrived in Spain in the 1950s and have watched Spaniards slowly become accustomed to foreign cuisines – sushi bars…
Ribadeo
Head to this convivial bar, or its pretty white-tabled dining room, for good wine and original, varied and very tasty dishes including tuna tartare with…
Granada
As romantic views go, few can rival the sight of the Alhambra glowing in the night sky from the Mirador's outdoor terrace. The restaurant, attractively…
