Malasaña & Conde Duque
Every time we come here, this place is full to bursting, which is not surprising given its philosophy of great tortilla (15 kinds!), splendid croquetas …
Must-see restaurants in Spain
Parque Natural de Cabo de Gata-Níjar
For top-notch seafood tapas in a low-key local setting, head 15 minutes up the coast from Agua Amarga to this roadside bar in Carboneras. Small plates of…
Castellón Province
This quality restaurant at a former monastery perched on a hill 2.5km from town offers sublime views of the surrounding plain from its terrace, and a…
Segovia
Located within the Hospedería La Gran Casa Mudéjar, this is one of the most original places in town. Sephardic Jewish cuisine is served either on the…
Valencia
The front terrace or back garden of this innovative spot make great places to relax and absorb Benimaclet life with a beer or bite. More house than…
Costa de Almería
Picture the ideal beachside bar and chances are it would look something like Tito's, a cane-canopied hang-out set amid palm trees on the southern…
Estepona
Locals in the know – from dock workers swigging beers to families celebrating a first communion – flock to this port-side eatery to dine on arguably the…
Sevilla Province
Grilled chunks of tuna served on a bed of thick salmorejo seasoned with roasted red pepper; pork tenderloin slow cooked in sweet Pedro Ximénez wine –…
Valencia
With a quiet, restrained elegance, this upstairs restaurant makes a lovely lunchtime retreat from the bustle of the street and is handy for several nearby…
Cantabria
¡Advertencia! The warning on the napkins at this sweet local tapas bar says it all: 'We take no responsibility for addiction to our pinchos'. With daily…
Parque Natural de Cabo de Gata-Níjar
Of San José's various seafood restaurants, the 'Four Knots' is the star performer. Aptly housed in the Club Náutico at the marina, it serves classic…
Castilla y León
Ciudad Rodrigo's most celebrated restaurant, the rather formal Parador serves up some exquisite local cooking, but we recommend ordering one of the set…
León
The proud owner of León's first Michelin star, Cocinandos brings creative flair to the table with a menu that changes weekly with the seasons and market…
Palma de Mallorca
Seek out this corner cafe which has a comforting boho feel and a menu that concentrates on heart-warming dishes like shakshuka (poached eggs in a rich…
Alicante Province
Across the river from the centre, El Granaino, with its bar lined with people scarfing down a quick, quality lunch, is worth the 10-minute walk. Top…
L'Eixample & Southern Valencia
A great lunch option when visiting the Ciudad de las Artes y las Ciencias, this innovative place in a residential complex is a fishmonger that doubles as…
Almería
For an authentic tapas experience, make a beeline for this long-standing favourite, on the go since 1870. Shelves of ancient wine bottles and walls…
Andalucía
The art of slow food is taken to the extreme here with meals normally spinning out over several lazy hours. The innovative approach to local pork products…
Catedral & Barrio de Santa Cruz
The best of the bars and restaurants in the cathedral area, this is one of several Azotea branches around town. It takes a contemporary approach to dining…
Central East Coast
A slick, glass-fronted restaurant with a wonderful terrace overlooking the harbour, Sa Llotja does delicious renditions of established dishes with…
Valencia
This intimate space is so tiny, you wonder how it prepares anything more elaborate than a fried egg. But wonders emerge from the open kitchen, with dishes…
Alicante Province
It's impossible not to love this tiny, sassy tapas joint, which expands out to tree-shaded tables on a pretty plaza behind the Iglesia de las Santas Justa…
L'Eixample & Southern Valencia
This welcoming contemporary space has a short, quality menu of dishes inspired by what's fresh and good at the moment: the power of the market at work. It…
Valencia
Spacious and stylish, this main-road spot is a temple to excellent dining. Things are focused on rice dishes and the grill, with premium quality steaks…
Spain
This is definitely our favourite of the mesones (home-style restaurants) on the Plaza Mayor. It offers wonderful food, including succulent roast lamb,…
Parque Natural de Cabo de Gata-Níjar
An elegant restaurant in El Pozo do los Frailes village, 4km north of San José, La Gallineta is a hit with city escapees who make the drive out for its…
Castilla y León
Oscar Garcia is one of Spain's most exciting chefs and this Michelin-starred venture in Soria appropriately showcases his culinary talents. Dishes are…
Alicante
Top-notch montaditos (little rolls) and inventive grilled tapas (try the turrón and pork 'Chupachups') are the reason to squeeze into this brilliant…
Palma de Mallorca
This place has a gee-whizz American '60s vibe with its retro bucket chairs and Jack Kerouac pics and quotes on display. Dishes are faithful to the era…
Santa Cruz de Tenerife
This excellence of this handsome restaurant is defined not just by its superb ambience and faultless service, but by its simply supreme menu. Guannabi…
Ávila
This place has the kind of energy that can seem lacking elsewhere. The eclectic menu changes regularly and ranges from salads with dressings like chestnut…
Tarragona
In a striking Modernista building, this historic 1915 market is looking better than ever thanks to a €47 million renovation completed in 2017. Temptations…
Mallorca
Making loving use of the fruits of local producers, and what they grow themselves, Ca Na Toneta is an exceptional country restaurant that invites diners…
Valldemossa
What a view! The entire town and valley spread picturesquely before you at Casa de Sa Miranda, where an innovative stamp is put on local produce in bright…
Salamanca
This is still the best table in town. Chef Victor Gutiérrez has a Michelin star and his place has a justifiably exclusive vibe, with an emphasis on…
Mallorca
Watch your step as you descend into this cheerful, whitewashed 18th-century cellar, lined with huge old wine vats and other historical ephemera. Galician…
Alcúdia
Part of the Petit Hotel Ca'n Simó, this old-town charmer has a lovable inner courtyard, exposed-stone walls and Mediterranean cuisine pepped up with some…
Castilla y León
This Palencia institution combines asador (restaurant specialising in roasted meats) with slick gastrobar. The Castilian speciality of cordero asado (€45…
Serra de Tramuntana
Swedish-run Arandora, right opposite the church, is a delight. On summer evenings the terrace is great for watching the world go lazily by over a glass of…
Xàbia
There’s more than you think to a paella, and this well-priced but classy, welcoming place at the port has numerous different rice dishes, including a…
