The best restaurants Spain

Squid, octopus, gambas, cuttlefish... more than a dozen proposals on the menu of this family-run freiduría founded in 1929. You order the weight you want at the counter and it is served in a cone. To be enjoyed on the terrace, with a salad or to take away. The drinks are served on the terrace. Ideal for small or large untimely hunger and family breaks. It has just added a new space with a minimalist look, but air-conditioned.

If you come to visit the Barrio Obrero Reina Victoria, be sure to stop by this "guard's house". Built in the early 1920s and renovated in early 2013 to become a bar-cafétéria. On this occasion, everything has been done to restore it to its former glory and as you enter the bar, you will notice the hand-painted azulejos representing the muelle del tinto, as well as the iron bottle rack above the bar. You can also enjoy a drink on the pretty little shaded terrace, accompanied by a few tapas or montaditos (small sandwiches). And remember José Villadóniga, the first guard of the said district who was said to have received the keys from Alfonso XIII's own hands, on the occasion of the first inauguration of the place.

Take a seat in this small tavern, next to the locals, to enjoy the best tapas in the city. On the large slate, the house offers a fine selection of Canary Islands wines (Lanzarote...) served by the glass or by the bottle and tapas of a high quality (bellota ham, manchego, croquetas...). A beautiful evening in perspective for your taste buds.

This former tavern (1917), moved near the town hall to Plaza Nueva and then a little further down recently, has a bar on the ground floor (with terrace) and a more elegant lounge on the first floor. Although a little touristic, but always appreciated by the people of Granada, Los Manueles remains a good place to eat raciones or snack on tapas. Taste gaspacho andalúz or salmorejo correct, famous tortilla Sacromonte, prepared meats or the typical dishes of the Alpujarras... Here, or even better, in its new nearby branch in the Hotel Monjas Carmen, the warm welcome is welcome, for the latter, in a quite modern and very quiet space, behind its bay windows or at the barra.

On a square in the old town centre, a very popular bar in this village and frequented by many inhabitants of Aguïmes. Juanjo will serve you very good homemade tapas to enjoy on the terrace and to music.

Right in the centre of Vilaflor, this family restaurant is located in an old Canarian house and above all has a very nice terrace under the vines. Logically a bit overwhelmed on weekends. The menu is simple, but proposes the Canarian classics such as chicken or rabbit in sauce, accompanied by potatoes, served rather copiously. Their chicken soup is also famous and you will appreciate their homemade desserts such as gofio, to be discovered as a dessert or honey roasted cheese. Good choice of wines, including the local Vilaflor wine.

This is one of the restaurants not to be missed during a visit to Tenerife. Located on the^fifth floor of the Royal Hideaway, this rincón , run by the Padrón brothers, offers refined cuisine made from quality products. Priority is given to Canarian cuisine, revisited with creative touches. You can try it with marinated tomatoes and squid with black garlic and lemon. We recommend the tasting menu, which will give you an idea of the extent of the restaurant's expertise. To be reserved for a special moment.

In the heart of old Sitges, a stone's throw from San Sebastián beach, a popular bodega where you can share brave patatas, grilled sardines, cod fritters and squid in Andalusia at a modest price, in a rather local atmosphere. The service is very slow, but the servers are so friendly that you will still leave with a smile on your face. At the bottom of the bodega, a large and very pleasant patio for lunch in the open air, while your guests enjoy themselves in the adjoining park. A good address also for a simple aperitif with some tapas.

From the vantage point of the Cervantes theatre, it has a relaxed atmosphere and its first-class tapas to choose from. The nights of shows, the Mesonera is full!

Near the Puerta de Elvira, here is a nice "healthy food" area with jazzy or flamenco music as a backdrop for delicious vegan dishes. In the cosy room sitting on benches or on the terrace in the shade of the parasols, you can choose among the specialities: pumpkin spaghetti with salad, avocado and parmesan, homemade pasta with a sauce of your choice or a wok of Asian vegetables, and chocolate truffles for dessert. The starters and main courses are quite copious. Accompanied by organic wines. Pleasant and relaxed service.

4 Km from Almería Capital in the direction of Aguadulce at specializes in grilled meats. In this amazing cave, consisting of various lounges, a good moment to share in particular to an asparagus parillada, grilled steak novillo (young bull) and a cold cake with passion fruit.

For lunch, slightly more economical, Bello Rincón (www.bellorincon.com), neighbour and same management, are specialised in fish and seafood.

A Parte Vieja classic! This traditional house, founded in 1948, offers two charming atmospheres: a very nice tapas bar where you can taste various pintxos, and a restaurant run by Aitziber which offers a culinary journey around Basque cuisine, with specialities such as chuletón (prime rib), hongos a la plancha (sautéed mushrooms) or anchoas fritas (anchovies), with an excellent regional wine list. For dessert, don't miss the delicious tarta de queso (cheesecake). A good address and good value for money.

Very pleasant terrace overlooking the port, this port where the chef of Jokin supplies himself made from fresh fish to serve a seasonal cuisine and quality.

Restaurant opened at the initiative of two Australians almost ten years ago. Mediterranean cuisine influenced by Asian flavours. A terrace on the first floor allows you to enjoy the cool of the breeze on the summer evenings. perfect for a romantic meal.

For more than 50 years, this restaurant has been delighting locals and lucky visitors alike. As everywhere in Tudela, vegetables are king and treated as such. If you want to discover the flavours of the Ribera land, this is the place not to be missed. Some suggestions to whet your appetite: crispy puff pastry filled with cream of leek and prawns, roasted white asparagus and poached eggs, black monkfish fillet with ratatouille, Pluma ibérica with its potato and garlic cream. The wine list allows you to choose from more than 300 references.

Located at the northern tip of the main bay of Salou, the terrace of this small tapas restaurant is very suitable to admire the sunset. As for the dishes, we are entitled to some copious plates of seafood of all kinds, but also to salads rather well done (the one with goat cheese defends itself well). Compared to the other shops of this part of the seafront, Les Barques makes the difference: fresh products, a professional and fast service, very reasonable prices. An address that stands out.

The younger brother of a bar of the same name in Melbourne, this restaurant was born out of Gerald's passion, originally from Australia, for the cuisine of northern Spain. In the heart of Le Gros, it is a singular place, with its wooded decor and jazzy music, its cuisine sometimes international, sometimes rooted. Depending on the season and the market produce, you can enjoy a steak tartare of pikaña (a very tender piece of beef), sole meunière or red mullet with leeks. The most intrepid will give the chief carte blanche. A place with a soul!

This restaurant, in the heart of Santander, offers good quality Spanish specialities. You can enjoy tapas at the bar or more hearty dishes in the dining room on the first floor. Outside terrace.

The hotel is a great place to stay in the heart of the city. They eat very good raciones: stuffed peppers, plate of ham from country, squid to Roman, in a very playful atmosphere.

This restaurant, which is probably the best in the city, prepares very good fish and exotic desserts.

An improved student canteen, housed in a large traditional tavern, next to the Casa de las Conchas. There is a choice between a classic menu (soup, vegetables, meat or fish) or vegetable, with pasta and recipes to vegetables.

Near the Plaza Mayor, a nice bar to eat tapas, kebabs, cazuelitas accompanied by red Rioja wines. Here you can try the most representative tapas of Burgos gastronomy, such as cojonudo, a slice of bread with fried quail egg, chilli pepper and fried chorizo. There are also charcuterie and cheese boards as well as hamburgers and sandwiches. You can sit in the large bar on the ground floor or in one of the dining rooms upstairs. Very noisy, very typical and the food is good.

The whole city finds itself in the evening in this old cellar with unchanged décor for ages. Under high ceilings, among the rows of dusty bottles and large posters of spirits, we are quickly won by the room. On the bar, around a glass of Rioja, or in the large hall of the bottom, to share tapas, the place is unavoidable! Test fringes (frills of all kinds), the specialty of the house, but do not hesitate to order half-servings because the quantities are really generous! Nice atmosphere!

A former palace in the centre of Ávila where you will taste the roasted sheep in the oven with potatoes.

Discover deep Galicia in this popular shop. A few locals discuss with animation in a language Portuguese please, it is Galician. On the few small tables, you can use family dishes with excellent seafood and at the end of the meal the boss does not miss to give you the little glass of water of the house. Excellent location to discover, at very low prices, Galician cuisine. A council does not come too late, because at 14 a. m. the boss refuses the world.

This establishment, which develops traditional and regional cuisine, is the most famous of the city. We eat rich and cheap cuisine. Dinner with menu is served indoors and tapas on the terrace.

The decor is very pleasant and there are good and hearty dishes at a reasonable price. In honour, murcienne and Mediterranean cuisine. And also a beautiful tapas area.

The restaurant serves typical regional cuisine at unbeatable prices.

Notice the little house with blue shutters, in the district of La Marina: it is the former fishermen's brotherhood. Since 1938, excellent maritime cuisine has been served in this picturesque setting, to be enjoyed in an always very friendly atmosphere. The house is famous for its fish soup, renowned throughout the region! But you will also taste excellent fish à la parilla (grilled), and as a dessert, a divine caramelized torrija.

A very popular cider house, always very lively, where you can drink cider at the counter accompanied by chorizos. The restaurant's dishes are authentically Asturian, such as fabada, cod or octopus. You can also try a rabbit, homemade tripe(callos) or a fillet with Cabrales cheese from the daily menu. You can end your meal with an excellent home-made rice pudding. Friendly and competent staff. The place is popular with locals and tourists, so make sure you book in advance.

In the heart of Barrio Húmedo, a rustic restaurant that offers market cuisine with the best local products. The menu includes regional specialities such as cecina de León and Bierzo peppers. And also meats, such as the secret of Iberian pork with honey vinaigrette or the baked lamb with potatoes and peppers simmered. Of course, these dishes should be accompanied by a tasty local wine. A must try!

In an old Castilian manor house, a large room decorated with hunting trophies, with a fireplace at the entrance where a good fire is burning. Here you can enjoy a tasty traditional cuisine. Don't miss the specialities of the house, such as the famous beans from El Barco de Ávila, sweetbreads, roast lamb and chuletón (rib of beef). To be matched with one of the wines on the menu, which the waiters can recommend. The service is impeccable. The establishment also has 10 rooms on the floor and a bar where you can eat tapas.

It is without a doubt the best restaurant in the region. In the heart of the medieval city of Cáceres, it offers an extremely contemporary and sumptuous setting. It is the perfect setting for the fine cuisine prepared by chef Toño Pérez, who has been awarded two Michelin stars and is regularly present in the restaurant. Another strong point of the restaurant is its wine cellar where the greatest vintages and the productions of small owners coexist. The price goes with it, but is justified.

This rather chic restaurant offers excellent dishes (cabrito al horno or kid in the oven, criadellas revuelto or fricassee fricassee) and impeccable service.

Located in the square of the same name, the Cañadío is one of the city's best restaurants, known throughout the region for the succulent fish and other regional specialties concocted with talent by its chef Paco Quiros. If you can't afford the luxury of a meal at this price, take advantage of the bar where the variety of tapas and raciones , each as delicious as the next, will quickly make you forget about the tablecloths in the next room. Attention, success obliges, if you come one weekend in May or in summer, the barra is taken by storm!

A classic, near the Plaza Mayor. This traditional restaurant has been run by the same family for five generations, since the late 19th century. It serves abundant rations of Maragata cuisine, such as a hearty stew, beef shank or conger eel with garlic. Excellent homemade desserts such as the irresistible chocolate eclairs or their white chocolate flan. Plan a nap afterwards to ease digestion. The establishment also has a small hotel with well-maintained air-conditioned rooms.

Whatever your choice, you will taste an excellent gastronomy in a magnificent palace in the historic heart.

Very beautiful, luxurious and spacious room, with the vaults and ivory tones. Except typical recipes from Burgos, a lot of modern cooking dishes and delicious desserts. For the price, it really is worth it.

Very elegant frame. Refined Spanish cuisine.

The famous and important people of the region come to taste its top quality dishes made from ham and game.

In this traditional cider house, we have lunch and dinner in a large comedor, in a relaxed atmosphere. On the menu: fish (turbot, sea bream, bass...), cooked Asturian style and washed down with cider and fresh seafood, such as Cantabrian crab or shrimp a la plancha. There are also variations on beans, such as the emblematic Fabes con almejas (beans with clams). Those with a sweet tooth will be tempted by one of the house desserts, such as the tasty apple pie. Very friendly service.

In an alley before the cathedral arc, a nice restaurant, decorated with dried flowers and fuss, with an intimate terrace corner in summer. A map, fish and cheese. In the bar, small plates of cuit cooked, chipirones, clams.

Traditional cuisine in this small restaurant very busy at the time of the tapas.

This is one of the best places to taste Adeje's speciality, garlic chicken. And its success in this area has earned it an excellent reputation for many years. You can try it as part of a classic menu where you can choose between this garlic chicken or a spicier pepper chicken, but not too much. You will be able to accompany it with the classic Canarian arrugadas papas and their equally classic mojos. And finish with a homemade flan, as are the various breads on offer.

Very well located in front of the sea, with the island of La Graciosa in the line of sight, this restaurant with a very modern decoration offers a tasty and refined cuisine. Because priority is given to product quality. One will surely appreciate the excellent grilled octopus, or its suckling lamb chops. As this restaurant is very popular, it is best to book in advance, especially if you want to be located near the window. On the walls there is also a small work by Manrique, created in 1986, paying homage to the "risco" of Famara. Confronted by fishermen.

The hotel has been decorated several times with the title of better Canary cuisine and is always surprised by the astonishing subtlety of its dishes. Do not hesitate to ask for advice for wine, we will bring you the bottle that harmonizes perfectly with your dish. The decor is rustic and if you succeed in lifting the eyes of your plate, you will notice huge indigenous paintings on the top of the walls. Finally, you will be received in all friendliness and probably… you will return.

Set in a large traditional blue house, this restaurant is located on the sea and beachfront. Above all, you will have to love fish, which is his speciality and which you can taste for example by asking for a fish and seafood parillada, peppers stuffed with cod, octopus salad, scampi with garlic or chupitos, small tapas assortments. For dessert, there's no escaping the gofio mousse. All this accompanied by good local wines. A terrace for which it is better to reserve.

A typical rural restaurant, which cooks the Canary Islands specialities wonderfully well, from papas arrugadas to local cheeses, meat recipes such as goat cheese or pork in Roquefort sauce, good wines and desserts.

A coup de coeur for this small restaurant, housed in a traditional Canary house dating back to 1532, which has experienced a long history and served as a millstone seat and residence to many personalities from the island over the centuries (ministers, lawyers, member of the government…) This restaurant offers a wide variety of "land and sea" dishes: lamb, rabbit, pork and fresh fish such as Colin, cod, baucily, sole,… The Chef, Jose Alberto Felipe, and all his staff will make you discover all these places in a quiet and beautiful patio. A wide choice of dishes as well as the menu of Canary and Spanish wines. Nice small terrace below the street.