Málaga
Cervantes started as a humble tapas bar run by expat Argentine Gabriel Spatz, but has now expanded into four bar-restaurants (each with a slightly…
Málaga
Cervantes started as a humble tapas bar run by expat Argentine Gabriel Spatz, but has now expanded into four bar-restaurants (each with a slightly…
Fuerteventura
Run by the ever-helpful and astonishingly polite Demian, this excellent restaurant enjoys a lovely setting with an outside terrace, next to a deserted…
Andalucía
The charming originality here starts with the design – three rooms with railway themes (the main dining room being the deluxe carriage). Seasonally…
Costa del Sol
Don't expect the default sardines at this trendsetting fusion favourite across from Playamar beach's western end. Asian flavours abound in offerings like…
Córdoba
Thoughtfully prepared classic Andalucian fare, on a sunny roof terrace or in rooms adorned with traditional and contemporary Cordoban art, keeps Pepe's …
Mallorca
Run by the fabulously hospitable López Pinto Ivars family, this wonderful country restaurante makes great use of a high-vaulted 15th-century cellar,…
El Raval
Launched in 2019 by the superstar foodie teams behind Barcelona hits Satan's Coffee and Xemei, this fabulous tucked-away cafe-bar has taken over the palm…
Ibiza
Gazing out over the Mediterranean from cliffs above a hidden cove, 1km southwest of Cala Llonga, Amante is one of Ibiza's most fashionable and romantic…
Chueca
Bazaar’s popularity among the well-heeled Chueca set shows no sign of abating. Its pristine white interior design, with theatre-style lighting and wall…
Nerja
The menu is listed in nine languages, but the only word you need to understand at beachside Ayo is ‘paella’. They cook the rice dish every day in a huge…
The Catalan Pyrenees
Set in a converted 19th-century masia (farmhouse) 2km northeast of central Olot, Les Cols is the queen of La Garrotxa's fabulous restaurants. The interior…
Palma de Mallorca
Located within a former 17th-century convent, now the luxury Convent de la Missió Hotel, this stylish gastronomic destination introduces novel twists to…
Cuenca
This no-frills place is much loved by locals for its great value, speedy service and warm atmosphere. Up a narrow lane in the new town, this sociable bar…
Asturias
Serious food lovers: head to the beach at Salinas, 5.5km northwest of central Avilés. The beachside Real Balneario, opened as a bathing centre by King…
Northern Mallorca
Climb the steps through pine forest past the Ermita de La Victòria to reach this gorgeous rustic restaurant, with no-nonsense home cooking and amazing…
Western Mallorca
With its sleek monochrome interior and tree-rimmed patio all aglow with candles, Trespaís is a flicker of new-wave romance. Chef Domenico Curcio, with his…
Cáceres
Local flavours and ingredients combine in exquisite, international-inspired concoctions at this packed-out, minimalist-design tapas bar tucked into an old…
Castilla-La Mancha
In 2017, one of Consuegra's disused windmills was transformed into one of Castilla-La Mancha's most unusual restaurants, with a handful of tables tucked…
Aínsa
Callizo succeeds in marrying Aragonese tradition with modern gastronomic theatre and the result is not just a meal but a true eating experience. Dishes…
Málaga
Located at the city's Centro de Arte Contemporáneo with white-on-white minimalist decor, Óleo provides diners with the unusual choice of Mediterranean or…
Lanzarote
Whitewashed walls, beamed ceilings and trailing greenery adorn the scattered rooms of this seductively atmospheric 500-year-old house, now reimagined as a…
El Raval
Epitomising the ongoing trend in smartened-up versions of traditional tapas bars, much-loved and always-busy Cañete centres on a bustling open kitchen…
Oviedo
This particularly atmospheric sidrería-restaurant is famous for its prize-winning cider and good-value lunchtime menús. People queue for tables, settle…
Mallorca
A total contrast to Inca's dark and traditional cellers is this light, imaginative restaurant. The minimalist decor is softened by nature-themed design…
Chueca
Around since 1854, La Carmencita is the bar where legendary poet Pablo Neruda was once a regular. The folk of La Carmencita have taken 75 of their…
Cádiz
The hub of the Barrio de la Viña fun, with every inch of its walls covered in flamenco, bullfighting and Carnaval paraphernalia, always-busy Casa Manteca…
Sóller
From its cliff-top perch overlooking the sea, this restaurant's terrace is pop-the-question-at-sunset romantic. Not only that, it's the home turf of Benet…
Hondarribia
Gastroteka Danontzat's fun, creative approach to dining combines beautifully prepared market-fresh fare with highly original presentation and props. Start…
Almería
For a break from tapas, this welcoming little tearoom-restaurant is the answer. Hidden in a backstreet below the Alcazaba, it serves a reassuring menu of…
Santiago de Compostela
A Moa produces a great mix of trad Galician and more international fare in its street-level wine bar and stone-walled downstairs restaurant opening onto a…
Barcelona
One of El Poblenou's most romantic settings, century-old Can Recasens conceals a warren of warmly lit rooms full of oil paintings, flickering candles,…
Sanlúcar de Barrameda
No matter when you arrive, Casa Balbino is always overflowing with people drawn in by its unbeatable seafood tapas. You’ll have to elbow your way through…
Barcelona
Star Catalan chef Carles Abellán's stunning glass-encased, glossy-tiled restaurant (designed by favourite local interiorist Lázaro Rosa-Violán) celebrates…
Santander
A labour of love for owners Carlos García and Pilar Montiel, this intimate corner bistro serves top-notch, market-fresh cuisine that walks the line…
Vejer de la Frontera
Exquisitely styled with boho-chic Vejer flair, Corredera 55 delivers elegant, inventive seasonal cuisine packed with local, organic ingredients and Cádiz…
Las Alpujarras
The outstanding restaurant at Las Chimeneas guesthouse wows with its excellent Andalucian cooking, made using organic produce from the British owners’…
Madrid
One of the most atmospheric old tabernas (taverns) of Madrid, Casa Alberto has been around since 1827 and occupies a building where Cervantes is said to…
Castilla-La Mancha
Across from the windmills, Las Musas is hands-down the best restaurant in town, and one of the top dining spots in the region. Painstakingly prepared…
Santa Cruz de Tenerife
This delightful cafe has a vintage exterior, a theme which continues within, and was founded in the late 1960s with German origins. The emphasis is on…
Toledo
The 14th-century surroundings of columns, beams and barrel-vault ceilings are cleverly coupled with modern artwork and bright dining rooms in an atrium…