Santa Cruz de Tenerife
With tubs of full-flavour gelato made with all-natural and locally sourced ingredients, this small gelateria within the Mercado de Nuestra Señora de…
Must-see restaurants in Spain
Parte Vieja
For a break from pintxos, head into this buzzing Italian eatery, which serves delectable thin-crust pizzas and an extensive array of antipasti, pastas and…
L'Eixample
Ever since it opened in 1929, this grand old pastry shop and teahouse has dazzled its regular customers with spectacular sweets, chocolate croissants,…
Cádiz
Fried squid, prawns and other salty sea deliciousness, by the quarter-kilo, is the thing at this hot 2020-opened freiduría, where you'll be washing it all…
Barcelona
A young, fun, mostly local crowd gathers around the stainless-steel tapas bar of Sant Gervasi's tiny Mitja Vida. It's a jovial eating and drinking spot,…
Cerdanya
Dishes at this well-respected town-centre restaurant star local ingredients; try the delectable duck confit, rich onion soup, Catalan-style coca d…
La Posada de Puebla de Sanabria
Castilla y León
This excellent restaurant on Plaza Mayor has a white-tableclothed elegance and serves up local steaks and the wild mushrooms for which this region is…
L'Eixample
Getting a seat in this modest, warm and simple Mexican eatery can be a trial but it's worth it. Pocket-sized serves of nachos, guacamole and fajitas all…
Costa Blanca
Evening-only hours is the first sign of a made-for-foreigners spot in coastal Spain, but this place nevertheless produces some enticing tapas dishes off a…
Chueca
Momo is a Chueca beacon of reasonably priced home cooking for a casual crowd. It has an artsy vibe and is ideal for those who want a hearty meal without…
Mallorca
Fish prepared with a minimum of fuss using salt from Es Trenc and Mallorcan olive oil is a strong point at this warm, traditional haunt, which has been…
Valencia's Beaches
Now in a sizeable new, modern location, this legendary Cabanyal business is famed for its huge bocadillos (filled rolls) that come absolutely stuffed with…
Puerto de Mogán
Run by Italians, this tiny place is predominantly a takeaway spot but has a few outside tables. The pizzas are highly recommended, and there's also a good…
Sevilla Province
A favourite with the Game of Thrones cast when they were filming in town, this is one of Osuna's best-known tapas bars, frequented by locals and visitors…
Jerez de la Frontera
As popular for breakfast tostadas as for lunchtime tapas (cod-stuffed peppers, patatas aliñadas, riñones al Jerez), La Moderna's marble-topped tables are…
Palma de Mallorca
This restaurant spills onto a lovely inner patio at the Can Cera hotel, housed in a palau that originally dates from the 13th century. Dine by lantern…
Cadaqués
Head for the cute upstairs dining area or grab one of the few tables huddled outside overlooking the port. Everything at this friendly all-rounder is…
Lanzarote
A traditional-style family-run restaurant opposite the church plating up all the local favourites, from fresh grilled fish and seafood paella to patatas…
Basque Country
Very much a neighbourhood haunt, this traditional-looking eatery serves high-quality Basque dishes from behind a busy bar that serves equally good pintxos…
Mérida
In the shadow of Mérida's prettiest monumental Roman arch, this appealing place serves up a range of extremeño and wider Spanish dishes in a lovely…
Madrid
From the same stable as Finca de Susana and Bazaar, La Caña follows a similar formula – well-priced meals that blend Spanish and international influences…
Castilla-La Mancha
Nöla is located in a grand Gothic Mudéjar mansion that also houses the Casa del Doncel, so is a place to linger. The seasonal menu stirs up traditional…
Toledo
This upbeat contemporary-feel restaurant serves pizzas with unusual toppings (think ingredients like chia seeds and partridge pate) as well as the more…
Córdoba
One of the best of the restaurants along the riverside Ronda de Isasa, Amaltea has a bright, spacious dining room and friendly, relaxed atmosphere, and…
Castilla y León
One of those agreeable Spanish bars where you can have breakfast, graze on tapas, or sit down for a top-class meal. The grilled meats are a highlight, and…
Parte Vieja
Opening its doors in the 1940s, the tiny, character-laden Bar Martinez, with its many dusty bottles of wine, has had plenty of time to get things right,…
Northeastern Mallorca
White wrought-iron chairs, modern art and swing music give this boho cafe a dash of Parisian class. Swathed in jasmine and vines, the courtyard is a…
A Coruña
This fine little restaurant prepares artful 21st-century dishes with traditional Galician market ingredients. Try sardines with guacamole and spicy…
Pamplona
Go early to score a place at this much-loved pintxos institution. Culinary whiz kid Alex Múgica has a devoted local following for his mix of traditional…
Santiago de Compostela
An amiable two-storey restaurant and wine bar on the edge of the old town, the Bodeguilla serves an eclectic range of appetising dishes, from sautéed…
La Rambla & Barri Gòtic
It doesn't look much from the outside, but this brightly lit takeaway joint, which has been going since 1968, is Barcelona's top spot for paper cones of…
Andalucía
About 1.5km east of town on the main N340A road, this casual roadside eatery is recommended locally. It looks fairly ordinary from outside but the hearty…
Tenerife
Continue east along the promenade and beyond to reach this atmospheric seafood restaurant set right on the beach. There's a terrace out front under an…
Parque Natural de Cabo de Gata-Níjar
Seafood on the beach is one of Agua Amarga's specialities and this breezy, beachfront restaurant is ideally situated to provide it. Bag a table on the…
Bilbao
From the outside this looks like quite a swanky place, but in fact it's very casual. To enjoy the bargain lunch menú you'll need to arrive early;…
The Central Basque Coast
Amid richly saturated walls, this festive spot serves up some of the best pintxos in Mundaka. The counter is spread with creamy tortilla slices, tender…
Valladolid
Inside Valladolid's main produce market, this respected producer of fine jamón from the Salamanca region has set up a casual bar with a range of tostas …
Bilbao
On one of central Bilbao's liveliest eating strips, Taberna Taurino has a striking interior of soaring latticed woodwork and glowing red lamps that…
Las Alpujarras
With shaded outdoor tables and a large wood-beamed dining hall, long-running roadside Teide serves up generous, home-cooked alpujarreño dishes, such as…
Segovia
All the usual Segovia dishes are here, but it's also a good place to try the cocido (meat and chickpea stew) that's so typical of inland Spain. On…
