Salamanca
A great-value three-course menú (which is, unusually, available in the evening from Tuesday to Thursday) including vegetarian choices based on Spanish…
Must-see restaurants in Spain
El Hierro
Fishing nets hang from the ceiling and tables come dressed in white cloths at this smartish nautical-feel seafooder tucked into a backstreet corner…
Asturias
The excellent summer beach bar at Playa de Toranda dishes up salads, bocadillos (baguette-style sandwiches), Galician-style octopus, cured meats and juicy…
Ibiza Town
Next to a busy suburban road, 1.5km southwest of central Ibiza Town, this unassuming Argentine-owned grill restaurant is a carnivore’s dream, with meats…
North Coast Tenerife
Squeeze in with the locals at lunchtime and enjoy some hearty tapas at this atmospheric bar, with its barrel tables and large chalkboard menu over the bar…
Northern Mallorca
The tables arrayed under tamarind trees along the waterfront here have incredible sea and sunset views. Seafood is good, especially the catch of the day,…
Andalucía
Under an amazing collection of mounted antlers, horns and animal heads (the restaurant styles itself as a museo cinegético – hunting museum), dine on game…
Extremadura
This warmly decorated restaurant near Jerte's main plaza (just off the main road) serves local specialities such as trout and cabrito (kid), along with…
Barcelona
On a square across from the beachfront promenade, with outdoor tables, smart white tablecloths and heat lamps in winter, 40-year-old Can Majó has a long…
Picos de Europa
Snack on raciones of Cantabrian cheeses, Galician-style octopus or cured meats in the lively, dimly lit bar – or settle into the elegant, stone-walled,…
Palma de Mallorca
Las Olas divides the day into two: lunch is all about reinterpreted French Mediterranean flavours (perhaps cod with apples and soft garlic), while dinner…
Barcelona
Within the Mercat de la Barceloneta, this popular modern-rustic place with cheery red decor and outdoor seating on a lively square serves international…
Extremadura
With an intimate dining room with exposed stone walls, Casa Campana serves up a range of local specialties such as arroz con setas (rice with wild…
Girona
For pintxos (Basque tapas) accompanied with txakoli (sparkling white wine from the Basque coast) poured from high above, seek out this popular spot, 300m…
Castilla y León
Of the many bars and restaurants fanning out from Plaza Mayor, this is probably the best. Ignore the pizza and pasta menu and order some artful, well…
Cadaqués
Tucked away from the main beach strip, this compact, family-run restaurant with check-cloth tables and a couple of tables on its small balcony feels like…
Santander
As excellent for breakfast coffees, croissants and tostas (topped toast) as it is for evening bites, this coolly contemporary eatery has a bar piled high…
Barcelona
The waiters shout and rush about this classic place, while carafes of wine are sloshed about the long wooden tables. You can’t book, so it’s first in,…
Barcelona
In the upper reaches of Barcelona, this lavish health club serves excellent prix-fixe lunches (only – there's no à la carte). It feels quite elegant, but…
Santander
This cosy stone-walled and wood-beamed spot serves home-style Cantabrian pinchos (snacks) and meals, including a well-priced three-course menú del día …
Madrid
Part bakery, part temple to a handful of Galician staples, this simple place with a wood-fired oven is one of Madrid's oldest bakeries, dating back to the…
Fuerteventura
If you're getting tired of tapas, the sweet and savoury crêpes on sale at this friendly cafe right opposite the church make a pleasant change. If you've a…
West Ibiza
A respite from Sant Antoni's mean streets, this attractive contemporary structure delivers some of the best views in town, with tables overlooking the…
Cádiz
Amid the Barrio de la Viña's countless fish restaurants, this Spanish-Argentine mesón serves fried prawns, fish brochettes and – if you happen to arrive…
Madrid
It took far longer than it should but the jamón-as-fast-food potential has finally taken hold. This fine example of the genre (which has two shops in…
Santiago de Compostela
This cellar eatery with a vine-covered ceiling, just outside the Old Town, has an invitingly rustic air and it's a hearty rather than gourmet experience –…
Santiago de Compostela
It's hard not to notice Milonga's as you wander round the Old Town. It's big, bright, busy and has two entrances on different streets. It's well worth…
Santa Cruz de Tenerife
Located in one of the prettiest corners of the city, with magnificent banyan trees, flower beds and the baroque Iglesia de San Francisco as a backdrop,…
Picos de Europa
Crammed with ancient cider-making siphons and photos of the friendly cider-pouring owners, this wonderfully down-to-earth tapas spot is perfect for…
El Hierro
With a bar out front and an orange-washed dining room within, this pared-back roadside restaurant rustles up solid local favourites from pumpkin soup and…
Zaragoza
A good El Tubo spot to duck into for solidly satisfying, not-too-fancy tapas – the likes of smoked-salmon-and-prawn montaditos (small, warm bread rolls),…
Andalucía
A large cafe with a sort of tropical-colonial ambience, Colombia is busy most of the day and a fine place for breakfast. Try one of their blankitas …
Menorca
Hauled from the harbourside restaurant’s own boat, Jágaro's traditionally prepared fish couldn’t be fresher, and the caldereta de llagosta (lobster stew)…
Andalucía
This classy terrace cafe on the main plaza makes a great spot to watch Aracena go by as you enjoy tapas and raciones (full-plate servings) celebrating…
Ibiza
Just 1km east of central Santa Eulària, this slick seafront lounge-restaurant has sofas and loungers for drinking in the exquisite views. Go for drinks,…
Málaga
Old-fashioned pastry shop and cafe on pedestrianised Calle Marqués de Larios with bow-tied waiters serving elderly women with mucho hairspray. As Málaga’s…
Santiago de Compostela
Generous servings of uncomplicated Galician and Spanish fare at good prices are Piorno's straightforward recipe for considerable success. Options range…
Picos de Europa
Near the Roman bridge, this bustling sidrería (cider house) and marisquería (seafood restaurant) specialises in fresh fish and shellfish, with a menu that…
Extremadura
Beautiful traditional dishes make busy little La Bodeguita an excellent choice for a fuss-free feed in a no-frills setting. Grilled prawns, chorizo…
Santillana del Mar
A mustard-yellow dining room lined with chestnut wood, Los Blasones has been dishing up the usual Cantabrian selections since 1970. Hearty offerings from…
