The best restaurants Spain

For a change from Spanish food, here's a Chinese restaurant, mostly Cantonese actually, with an excellent reputation. Although it left the walls of the luxurious Villa Magna Hotel when it was renovated in 2021, it has relocated just two minutes away and still promises a great culinary experience. It is of impeccable quality and still eats some of the best lacquered duck in the capital, if not the country. With its refined decoration, the setting is perfect for enjoying delicious tasting menus.

The least we can say is that there is an excellent atmosphere at Frida, with its trendy and neat decoration, especially at brunch time (very popular in the neighbourhood) at the weekend. The rest of the week, the sandwiches and smoothies are all the rage among the capital's trendy thirty-somethings, who leave the children to go about their business in the pleasant little square next door. Very practical! If the food is not always unforgettable, the spot is really nice and the prices are honest. Worth a try.

A traditional Basque cider house, with its large wooden tables and barrels, SIDRERÍA KIXKIA is a choice stopover, especially (but not only!) for carnivores. The house is renowned for its chuletón a la brasa (grilled prime rib), which will be served with a cod tortilla if you choose the Cider House menu. For wine lovers, don't hesitate to ask for advice from sommelier Mike Ceberio, president of the Navarre Sommelier Association. An address that's both friendly and typical!

El Figón de los Comuneros, a small typical restaurant, a little hidden in a small alley, is a nice surprise. Its menu del dia, offered at lunchtime during the week, offers very good value for money and its excellent suckling pig, the typical dish of the town, is a must try. The lamb chops are also delicious. The welcome is very pleasant and the setting, rustic as one could wish, make it a really nice place to stop. To be tried.

This restaurant, with its very pleasant décor, is located a few metres from the entrance to the palace of La Granja de San Ildefonso. A good option before or after a visit. And, after the meal, the large garden on the square just opposite the establishment offers a life-saving freshness in summer, when temperatures do not fall below 30°C. For its part, the menu of this small address offers all the great regional classics. There's nothing stunning on the plate, but the price-quality ratio is quite good.

La Concha is one of Cava Baja's most popular (small) tapas bars, where Madrilenians don't hesitate to sit in the basement for part of the evening. Before choosing between tostas, cuttlefish, anchovies or tripe à la madrilène (and a few gluten-free options), here's a great little local. Renowned for its vermouth, this is an address not to be missed! And the charming owner is always on hand to offer advice when it comes to choosing a label from the wine list. In short, a typical, quality address offering excellent value for money.

In the plates, a typical Basque cuisine, elaborated with seasonal products. The restaurant's specialties are cod with pil-pil and grilled meats (grilled beef with Roquefort sauce, duck confit with sweet and sour apple, pork cheek with red wine sauce), all washed down with a bottle of cider, of course. If you are in a greedy mood, let yourself be tempted by one of the house desserts: honey crème brûlée, chestnut flan or mandarin sorbet with cava (local champagne)!

Located in the Velhoco district, near Santa Cruz, you will taste typical dishes, such as local ham or Serrano, Chicharrones, roasted cheese in salad, Parrilleros pepper sausage, sausages, sweet pudding, vermicelli or meat soups, Canarian stew... but also meat recipes (kid, rabbit, beef and veal...). And the pleasant surprise of a lush garden and a cool terrace, with the possibility of secluding yourself in alcoves. Very good value for money.

A front like another, without much claim, and yet the place is worth the detour. The offered products in this house of the 18th century are of quality and setting is enough atypical to be noticed: walls decorated with tiles and old photographs, bar of time, and at the bottom of the room, a vast green patio with white marble columns and arches. They is besides there that the From Seville ones are found, in family or between friends, for the lunch or the dinner. Local cheese and ham wide selection, delicious salmorejos and red fine wines. The reception is very friendly there and the à la carte varies according to the season; it's a pity that the portions are not heartier... Jeudis of jazz are also with the menu, except the summer.

Many fresh fish and seafood specialities for this extremely pleasant address, mainly frequented by locals, around the plaza trinidad, and connoisseurs. The daily menu, with good Andalusian and Galician cuisine, is served on the patio and two dishes are undoubtedly worth a visit: pulpo gallego and salads of aliñadas lettuce. Logically, it will really have to be spent at the very beginning of the week and in the evening, because the rest of the time, the restaurant is always very full.

Located right next to the Santiago Hospital, this restaurant offers a rather elegant, yet warm setting. And on the cooking side, it enhances traditional dishes with fine creative and fusion touches. It is rightly very famous for its grills and it is true that its dishes cooked in a wood oven are downright excellent, especially the lamb, cordero, and the cabri, cabrito. Most of its meat comes from the northern part of the province of Jaén. To note, a cellar of quality.

Founded in 1962, this restaurant occupies a ^17th century house that has been completely renovated but whose original architecture has been preserved, such as in the dining rooms, which still have stone walls and arches in the ceiling. If it was a pub when it was created, it has now become a traditional restaurant offering typical dishes of the region, only elaborated with local and seasonal products: snails, meats, salads... To taste them, you can also settle down on the terrace, in an interior patio. Service to order and to take away.

Opened in 2013 by chef Julián Olivares, a local child, this restaurant under the sign of dawn offers dishes that have made its reputation as clams with sherry vinegar or scampi from Sanlúcar. You can enjoy them in two large rooms decorated in recovery mode or on a large terrace, choosing between tapas, raciones or dishes to share. We enjoyed the sea anemone mousse and the lean ceviche. Well composed, well presented and good to taste. A very good table.

Near to the plaza Redonda, this colourful restaurant proposes a cuisine of fusion between flavours of the Caribbean and those of the Mediterranean. In a rustic space, with exposed beams and walls out of bricks, Babalu is installed on two floors with merry decoration, with colourful paintings and sections of wall bright red! Music latino, cocktails fruity, tapas generous and crossed cuisine: this address offers a good amount of optimism, a true culinary getaway and an excellent terrace. The owner speaks French and will be able to help you to make your choice. Attention at the side by which you arrive. On a side the street name is in Spanish and other in valenciennes.

In the historic center of Pamplona and inside the Santo Domingo market, a popular place for pilgrims and Pamplona residents, on the second floor, is the Hamabi restaurant. A restaurant that recreates from a modern point of view the dishes that were served in the old inns of Iruña. At Hamabi, which has also been awarded a Repsol sun, you will find 2 proposals: Comida de Familia, popular recipes full of history, served with the refinement of modern gastronomy and Serendipia: its gastronomic menu.

Located in the building of the Hotel Conde Luna, at the gates of the Barrio Húmedo, this restaurant has earned a solid reputation in the city. It offers renovated regional cuisine based on seasonal products, inspired by traditional local recipes. León cold meats, fresh vegetables and local meats are used to prepare excellent specialities such as lechazo asado (grilled suckling lamb ), cocido leonés (every Thursday) or wild boar and bean stew. The staff is also attentive and good advice.

Founded in 1920, the restaurant of the hotel of the "hunters" of Ribes is an institution in town. Here you can enjoy some good Catalan specialities, products of assured quality: carn a la brasa, game, fish of the day... You won't be disappointed by the desserts either: Catalan cream with cinnamon ice cream or fresh white cheese with honey and dried fruit. The establishment claims to be part of the slow food philosophy. Atyou can enjoy it in an elegant atmosphere without being stilted. Excellent wine list.

In one of the streets parallel to the sea paseo, this small family restaurant offers traditional Catalan cuisine according to the seasons, sometimes with themes that invite you to table such as fungi or urchins. In general there will be a lot of fish (wolf, turbo, Catalan cod, lotte to gambas…), seafood and even a guaranteed Valencian paella for amateurs. At the disposal to savor the whole, two small dining rooms with a slightly outdated but charming look with fishing nets on the wall and terrace on the street, from the beautiful days.

In the heart of old Jerez and under the auspices of the banderillas, this tabanco has used this bullfighting theme throughout its decor. And perhaps you'll have to step into the ring a little to find a seat in this place that's been packed from the moment it opens, so loyal are its local regulars. Failing that, there's always the small ticket office outside. The crowds are justified by the impressive quality and variety of tapas and dishes. Meatballs, calamari, bull tail, eggplant with salmojero... whatever you choose, it'll be good.

Young atmosphere, industrial decoration: this is the new trendy address in Baeza opened in 2017. And the ideal place to proceed to a tapeo where you will find all the Andalusian classics. The tapas are inventive and generous and you can also share some light creations such as homemade chicken nuggets and a carpaccio of white prawns with a little oriental sauce. Fans of craft beer will find their happiness here. There is also a patio next to a small fountain for those warm evenings.

50 meters from the cathedral and the Gaudí Palace, a restaurant with a rustic and warm décor, famous throughout the city for its cocido maragato, a kind of stew filled with cabbage, chickpeas, meat and cold cuts. Very hearty! The gastronomic offer is completed by other traditional dishes, just as delicious. The menu includes excellent red meats from the Teleno mountains, mushrooms stuffed with Valdeón cheese and trout with an onion sauce. There is a good selection of local wines.

A cosy tavern on Calle de Avellanos, a lively street in the historic centre of Burgos. In a rustic decor of stone and brick walls and hanging hams, you are served - with a smile to some extent - excellent pinchos such as bolets a la plancha, white asparagus or pumpkin cream and small ham sandwiches. In the restaurant, the house is also famous for its "a la brasa" grilled meats and its wide range of Iberian sausages and cheeses. Not to mention its fine wine list!

Close and yet far from it all, this restaurant is well worth a detour on a visit to the Montaña Alavesa. It's to a local boy that we owe this native, star-studded gastronomic proposition. Cultivating an identity where the wild ardor of the surrounding nature meets the refinement and warmth of a nostalgic cuisine, the chef and his team love to invent and surprise. As the only authorized wild boar hunting area, game is one of the star ingredients here, but not the only one! A breath of fresh air in Basque cuisine.

Beware, this is one of the best restaurants in Puerto de la Cruz. Since 1986, it has welcomed its customers in a renovated old house, and we confess to particularly appreciating the pretty patio, filled with greenery and featuring a fountain. The menu highlights Canarian products such as the delicious soups, the filetes de cherne, accompanied by the indispensable papas and their mojos, or the Canarian cheese croquettes stuffed with guava. Very good advice on the choice of wines to accompany your meal, the service is pleasant and attentive.

A place as small as it is central, as friendly as it is economical! In Fornells, Mar del Bies will be the salvation of those on a budget who don't want to stuff just anything into their cone. Here, ingredients are carefully selected (fruit, vegetables, breads, meats and fish) before being skilfully transformed into breakfast, lunch or dinner. From café-croissant-tartine to bikini (typical Spanish hot club sandwich) de sobrasada, as well as more elaborate dishes... All at low prices! We also love the music and surf atmosphere.

A must. Like its counterpart in Arguineguín, it is the place guaranteed for the freshness of the fish, a reputation that also attracts locals. Be careful, there may be a line on market day. Kitchen open to the dining room decorated with superb aquariums.

This small bar will delight tapas lovers... and beer lovers since it is very cheap. To be appreciated especially on the terrace and in the evening. With a rather varied choice: salmorejo, tomato soup with pieces of ham, leeks au gratin, mushrooms a la plancha, camembert al horno, baked camembert toast or serrano toast. Also vegetarian and gluten-free dishes. Good value for money. A downside that can sometimes discourage: it has become very touristy. Sometimes you have to wait a few minutes before being placed.

Just a few steps from the Alhambra Palace, more than its new, yet sophisticated Andalusian cuisine, its exceptional view of Granada and the Sierra Nevada has made its reputation. The glass gallery of its rustic room or the pleasant green terrace of this Carmen allows you to enjoy a permanent spectacle. It is best to come in the evening, when the city is illuminated to be served by hotel masters, always good advice about the good dishes of the day (well presented using puff) and the wines of the region, the most interesting. A good note!

Located in the heart of Granada, it is a historical site founded in 1922, after having been a milk depot since 1903. Pleasant thanks to a Belle Epoque decoration inside and a large terrace, cooled in summer and heated in winter. For four generations, we have come here when we are hungry for a little sweetness. If it is hot, we will opt for traditional ice cream and try the excellent Copa Fútbol with nuts, turrón and amaretto liqueur, its famous leche rizada, milk, ice cream and cinnamon or refreshing batidos, granizados and horchatas. The smart advice is undoubtedly chocolate con churros, the house's great specialty, to be discovered without moderation! And except for addicts, more when it's cooler.

Taken over in 2011 by the French, this establishment with a modern decoration, decorated with beautiful vaults, offers a range of nice and original dishes. The menu is changed every three months, one per season. But you will be able to taste for example hamburgers of foie gras, tartars of red tuna with coriander, a salad with goat cheese and duck or a creamy risotto of lobsters with saffron. Its setting, its inventive cuisine and the freshness of its products have made it one of the most popular restaurants in L'Escala, where many regulars flock.

A location of choice overlooking the sea and a market kitchen, makes it an indispensable place to taste fish and seafood from the region. A large variety of salads such as salmon and goat cheese, accompanied by mustard vinegar or tomatoes and brie (a wink to its clientele….) to the soya sprouts in the same way of the marinières or steam molds. In the second dish, you will be offered, for example, sépias to the plancha or paella to fish, but without any ostracism to meat, as they feed in particular beautiful roasted veal fillets. The Catalan cream can come punctuates the pleasures. Everything to enjoy in a large bright space with large windows overlooking the harbour or on the terrace. In the evening, the restaurant also organizes barbecues.

Just a stone's throw from the Parc del Espolón, this restaurant has a very design decoration designed with respect for the environment, with large tables in recycled wood and colourful panels. Designed by the prestigious chef Francis Paniego, the restaurant showcases the products of the region, especially the vegetables: candied artichokes, peppers from La Rioja, typical menestra... Also a good arroz (rice) with rabbit and mushrooms, and for dessert, try the Cameros cheese tosta. A modern place, for a cuisine in the spirit of the times.

On the seafront promenade of Castelldefels, a large Mediterranean cuisine restaurant with sublime views of the beach. On the menu: lobster, mango and avocado salad; creamy arròs (rice) with octopus and sea urchins; or Bluefin tuna with eggplant. Quality products, carefully prepared to offer refreshing and inspired dishes! The lounge area of the restaurant is an ideal spot at sunset: chill out atmosphere, DJ sets, and tasty cocktails facing the sea... for a 100% Mediterranean moment!

Somewhere between a bar and a restaurant, this is the place to come for a glass of wine, pinchos or raciones on the pleasant terrace that stretches across the plaza Santa Ana! Although (very) touristy, it's an opportunity to try some classics like tostas or croquetas in a pleasant, contemporary setting. The atmosphere is at its best in the evening, when everyone crowds the bar or terrace. On the downside, waiting times can be long and service a little rushed. A quality address nonetheless.

Francis Paniego, owner of the restaurant Portal de Echaurren runs this gourmet restaurant (1 Michelin star). Awarded by the national price for gastronomy in 2012, the young chef from La Rioja offers an inventive cuisine and close to local, in the sumptuous decor which Marqués de Riscal offers to him, avant-garde building designed by Frank Gehry. The wines are obviously a choice place throughout the gourmet experience.

Trained in the kitchens of El Bulli (considered the best restaurant in the world until its closure in 2011), Oriol Castro, Eduard Xatruch and Mateu Casañas opened in 2012 Compartir. An eloquent name that means to share and that perfectly illustrates their philosophy. In concrete terms, you share the dishes at the table you are sitting at. Complex flavours and popular cuisine are the essence of the menu, which has also incorporated rice, langoustine marinades or cuttlefish and prawns from Cap de Creus. Reservation more than recommended.

An elegant address, specializing in Iberian sea food. The decor itself is an invitation to escape to the sea, supported by soft jazz notes in the background, while the chef Pedro Tur is busy in the kitchen. A true guardian of the island's culinary traditions, he will be happy to guide you through the many proposals on the menu: arroces (rice) and fideuas (noodles), bullit de peix or borrida de ratjada... All these solid dishes can be accompanied by very good wines. We recommend the main dish of the place: Sa Nansa. Bona apetit!

Public offers a cozy setting with wooded tones, ideal at the time to sit down to eat. The atmosphere is calm and chic and the dishes are always very well prepared. Millefeuilles of beef fillets and foie gras, grilled prawns or tuna fillets with romesco sauce, everything is really good and rather original. To appreciate these pleasurable menus, you have to queue a little on weekends because there is no reservation possible here. And, every lunchtime during the week, the menu del dia is an excellent plan with a really unbeatable quality-price ratio.

Plates of country ham and farm cheese (delicious goat Chèvre) to be tasted in the bar with a red ball in company of the regulars of the raw. The restaurant offers a mountain map. Don't miss the lebaniego lebaniego, the speciality of the house.

In this restaurant located in the outskirts of San Bartolomé, the first thing you will appreciate is the decor, a large round room designed by Cesar Manrique. Logically, it will be the occasion to taste typical Canarian dishes such as a selection of cheeses accompanied by several jams; a Canarian salad with candied tomatoes from the island, sweet cheese, avocado and strawberry vinegar or a Canarian soup of the day served with gofio and cheese. Very good wines

This restaurant has a family feel to every floor. Since 1988, the father and one of the sons have been going to sea on their own fishing boat. This guarantees the absolute freshness of the fish. While mother and daughter cook up some good Canarian recipes behind their stoves. The other two sons? They're doing the ward service. Their specialities, fish parilladas, seafood soup and of course the fish of the day, prepared a la plancha. Here, as you can imagine, the welcome is very warm and the restaurant is quickly full.

Great terrace facing the marina to enjoy fresh fish and international cuisine.