Palafrugell & Around
Simple Catalan classics are well executed beneath vaulted ceilings and original hand-drawn murals at this yellow-walled 19th-century house in the thick of…
Must-see restaurants in Spain
Cáceres
Smartly outfitted cacereños converge at tall tables inside this modern, minimalist, red-and-white-walled tapas bar on the southern fringe of the old town…
Palma de Mallorca
One of Palma's dining beacons, the 'Little Seahorse' is a dependable, if touristy, seafood destination overlooking the harbour. There are monkfish…
San Vicente de la Barquera
El Pescador is the liveliest of the seafood-dominated restaurants that line Avenida del Generalísimo. Knock back a few tapas at the good-natured, all…
Castilla y León
This airy, contemporary place specialises in cazuelas: small terracotta dishes containing a wide range of surprisingly substantial dishes, like pisto …
Aínsa
A good place to feast on grilled meats, a Pyrenean speciality – notably the local lamb and beef – and there's a delightful garden-patio in which to enjoy…
Andalucía
La Manchega has been in action since 1886; apart from enjoying the bocadillos (long bread rolls with fillings including five types of tortilla) and…
Andalucía
The ancient, wood-beamed bar has antlers and boar heads protruding from the walls, and there's a dining room adjoining, plus outdoor tables on the plaza…
Andalucía
With astounding views of tens of thousands of olive trees and a fabulously scenic terrace beneath Zuheros castle, this place produces food of…
Barcelona
Set on a pretty square in Gràcia, Banna brings classical cooking from Thailand to a city lacking in Southeast Asian options. The menu is quite large, with…
Gijón
A refreshing novelty for Asturias, this chic modern ‘green bar’ with neo-rustic decor whips up delicious fresh juices, creative smoothies (try a ‘healthy…
Andalucía
With a smallish bar area in black, white and silver, but also tables outside on the pedestrian street, La Tintorera turns out reasonably tasty…
Aragón
Contemporary-styled Vinacua offers a choice between a hearty three-course daily menú and a big selection of what amounts to the Spanish equivalent of fast…
Cantabria
With its warm dining room, peach-toned tablecloths, heavy wood beams and little cobbled terrace, this firmly rustic mesón (tavern) is perfect for…
Asturias
On a corner of verdant Parque del Carbayedo, Tataguyo has being going strong since 1845. Feast on delectable classic meat- and fish-focused Asturian fare,…
Aragón
If you want a quick tapas session rather than a full sit-down meal, follow the oscenses (people of Huesca) down to the ebullient bar strip of Calle Padre…
Mérida
Tucked behind the Plaza de España, friendly Casa Nano serves hearty traditional extremeño dishes such as cordero a la ciruela (lamb with plums),…
La Laguna
Head downstairs to this cosy old-timer, with its walls lined with dusty bottles of wine (a sample of over 250 different varieties quietly maturing in the…
Vigo
The Maracaibo, facing Praza de Compostela, does just about everything a good city cafe should, bustling with an all-types crowd and busy waiters from…
Barcelona
You might not notice the modest entrance to this Gràcia relic, where serious waiters deliver all sorts of seafood and rice dishes to your table, from…
A Coruña
Frequently packed, this informal bar-restaurant is one of the very best places to enjoy that quintessential Galician favourite, pulpo á feira (tender…
Los Cristianos, Playa de las Américas & Costa Adeje
Munch on thin-crust pizzas (opt for one of the gourmet varieties) and house-made pastas at this shorefront restaurant with its dazzling white decor and…
Ibiza
Long-standing, no-nonsense Can Cosmi, on Santa's palm-dotted central boulevard, serves all-day inexpensive tapas and simple breakfasts, as well as a full…
Barcelona
'The Fireplace’ is hard to beat for fresh, simple Catalan food at rock-bottom prices. You could start with a gazpacho or empanadita (big slice of tuna pie…
Mallorca
With a chattering indoor fountain, and every nook crammed with Mallorcan rural emphemera, this celler is big on old-school atmosphere, as you'd expect…
Zaragoza
Locals flock here for a wide variety of seafood raciones (full-plate serves of tapas items) from bolas de bacalau (round cod croquettes) and pulpo a la…
Santander
With its grand windows looking out towards the Puerto Chico waterfront, this is an excellent spot for sampling Santander’s seafood. There’s an enormous…
Ávila
If you feel like sidestepping from Avila's more traditional cuisine, this Italian menu includes some two dozen pasta sauces, ranging from pesto to…
Badajoz
You're practically in Portugal, so why not try some cross-border cuisine? This homestyle family restaurant, just off the Plaza de España, specialises in…
Gran Canaria
On the corner of Agüimes' main square, this welcoming tapas joint, with its green-painted bar and art-deco lights, is housed in a former grocer’s shop …
Madrid
This bar with outlets all across the city serves up no fewer than 100 different varieties of mini-bocadillos (filled rolls) that span the full range of…
Puerto del Carmen
Enjoying pretty harbour-and-cliff views from its waterfront terrace, this rust-red converted 19th-century home keeps things tastily traditional with an…
La Latina & Lavapiés
This bar with outlets all across the city serves up no fewer than 100 different varieties of mini-bocadillos (montaditos, or small filled rolls) that span…
La Laguna
This small place holds just a few tables, but they are normally full of happily chomping locals here for the tasty and authentic Lebanese food. Expect all…
Burgos
We don't normally recommend those restaurants with photos out front of the dishes on offer. But here we'll make an exception because this place's 10 prize…
Morro Jable
With legs of ham hanging from the ceiling and vocal locals shouting out their orders, this atmospheric place has much more charm than the tourist…
Barcelona
Shelves filled with wine bottles line the walls of this cavernous red-hued space, which turns out smart, seasonal contemporary Mediterranean cuisine like…
Pontevedra
Stylishly contemporary in cuisine and design, Ultramar sits under 18th-century arches in the Edificio Sarmento. Take a stool at high tables in the bar…
Aragón
Doing the simple things well, this friendly cafe-restaurant-bar serves up just what most hungry hikers are looking for – filling, well-prepared food at…
Ibiza Town
Pot plants and herbs dot the terrace of this teensy cafe on the attractive market square. It's a laid-back spot for fresh-pressed juices and smoothies,…
