The best Spanish restaurants Granada

An authentic and typical address at the end of the Albaicín (near Carniceros square), frequented mainly by locals. There is a wide selection of meats (sirloin specialties: solomillo), fish a la plancha and combination dishes, while at the branch on Pagés Street, a good assortment of tapas will do the trick. The menu changes according to the day and the season. In the summer, on its pleasant terrace, the seats are expensive. The tropical salad is magnificent and the staff particularly attentive.

The name of two taties who once held the kiosk on the edge of the river Genil near the Paseo del Salón, the establishment (the same owners as the well known Wineries Castañeda and La Mancha) counts in the heart of the inhabitants for its attractive garden terrace (with brumisateurs, in summer), its hall will replace Belle Epoque (with beautiful photos of Granada from yesteryear) and its lounges of the Antan. reception. Tapas is tempting and the kitchen is not too bad for a full meal: partridge salad, loin or Iberian pig loin, seabream has...... 

Among the very best restaurants with terraces in Granada and Albaicín, this family business serves excellent homemade Mediterranean cuisine using good local products, while offering breathtaking views day and night, with illuminations. A stone's throw from the Mirador de San Nicolás, facing the Alhambra, the space, a carmen from the Nasrid era, is distinguished, superb with almond and fig trees. On a garden terrace or in a rustic and elegant lounge, after fresh salads or soups (hot or cold, depending on the season) welcome, make way for very beautiful presentations in generous portions: cod poached with peppers and shrimps or gratinated in hollandaise sauce, chuletón de buey con calabaza al Pedro Ximénez (rib of beef with squash and Jerez natural sweet wine), brocheta con langostinostinos sweet sauce with Sherry. The side dishes are just as appetizing as the meat (veal...) and fish (many bacalao dishes). The wine list will delight aesthetes, international travellers or those from the local bourgeoisie (the two main components of the clientele of this carmen) with many references including wines from the surroundings of Granada such as the pago de Almares (red) or the mencal (white), with a good quality/price ratio. In an excellent atmosphere, at the Mirador de Aixa (pronounced Aïcha), the meals always end with sublime desserts such as the holjadre of caramelized apples (puff pastry) and the kind words of the very welcoming owners, Paco, Carmen and their daughter, escorted by a very good team.

Close to the shopping galleries of El Corte Inglès, its refined décor, a tad precious white, grey and green, contrasts with large bay windows, a giant wine glass behind the counter, and a team in white costumes and traditional draw. The establishment of Gregorio García (assisted by his son), a leading catering manitou, flavour detector and incidentally former president of the Federación de Hostelería de Granada, has set itself the leitmotif of introducing sophisticated cuisine, using the most advanced and avant-garde techniques available at the time, while giving pride of place to top quality products. The bet is won in two dedicated areas, a gastrobar with well calibrated tapas and raciones and a chic restaurant for a more complete meal. Pizarra (eggplant with honey), huevos roto, lomo, homemade croquettes, good starter to share, the tender pulpo with fresh onions, hot potatoes and paprika is, as for him, very good, divine also the carpaccio de presa ibérica (piece of pork of choice) and liver with truffle oil or the half-cooked duck, without forgetting the roast lamb segureño, a sure value of the house to accompany good growth. In the end, a lot of creativity while keeping in mind the idea of making people happy...

On one of the largest pedestrian squares in Granada, facing kiosks of merchants of flowers and in Alcaicería (bazaar crafts), the grill room restaurant serves Mediterranean cuisine, and traditional, Andalusian of good level, both in terms of quality and freshness of the products as presentation of the appetising dishes. In very pleasant summer terrace, as close to the passeggiata or granadine, or as elegant dining rooms and full of history, recovered well (columns, stone, beams, stucco...) with beautiful wine cellar and bar with tapas, on a map in different languages (do not escape!), you can indulge... For starters, by delectable scrambled eggs with boletus and foie gras, delicious fried eggplant with honey or the mozarabic salad or the bluefin tuna tataki. A lot of choice, also, in the large section dishes grace, in particular, with good grills braised accompanied by sauce (green pepper, mushrooms, roquefort...) and bread, octopus to the galéga, a fillet of espada's (fish sabres) to the oven or, according to the arrival, the roast suckling pig. Some pasta and pizza complete the list, especially for children. Mention for homemade desserts: pies with blackberries and almonds, tocino del cielo or piononos (specialities pastry chefs local). For wines (over a hundred, some are ordered by the glass), let yourself be guided by a very professional staff and references of Granada: white wine Calvente or red wine Deifontes fonte Dei, that delight!

Located in an emblematic building in Granada, near the Río Genil, La Cuchara in Carmela offers a map with colourful tastes and culinary traditions that will complement your experience in the region. In a welcoming lounge or on the large terrace you can enjoy traditional dishes and market suggestions. The rusa rusa, the huevos rotos con dads y de, the bacalao ou or el Rabo el of Toro estofado are recommended.

In this establishment, you can enjoy both the traditional tapas and pescado fried potatoes, as well as the delicious rice or seafood from the coast. Located next to Bib Rambla Square and the entrance to the main square of the Cathedral, El Pescaito offers a very good selection of fish in a pleasant environment where you can spend a good time during your stay. We recommend croquetones de gamba o bacalao, tortitas de camarones, mariscada or el arroz con bogavante. To be enjoyed in a room or on a terrace, on a pedestrian street.

Located in the center of Granada, right next to the Plaza del Carmen, this restaurant opened in 1987 and offers a variety of tapas and delicious dishes. The cuisine is based on the great classics of Andalusian gastronomy, which will allow you to try some of their signature dishes such as "rabo de toro" (a kind of stew), "fritura de pescado" (a kind of fish fry) or "carne a la brasa" (a kind of stew). You can also enjoy their two terraces, one on the emblematic Calle Navas and the other, more quiet, on Calle Sarabia.

In the category "good restoration plans", perhaps among the best kept secrets of the granadina capital… Tucked in the "duck palace", this th century palacio-shop, hides a high-dress table, both in the kitchen (refined with fresh products), the service (applied and well informed) and the framework: modern gallery with fountain overlooking terrace in the outside garden. Admittedly the rates presented in this Senzone (name of restaurants in the Hospes luxury Hotel chain) are in keeping with the rank of the establishment but lunch or tapas dinner, as is customary in Granada and everywhere in Andalusia, remains very accessible. But, chut! We don't want to know too much, to keep the "exclusive" aspect. Behind the grids of this closed 5-star space, the spectacular urchin ballet ballet, on bed of large white salt, ris calf to season mushrooms, wild duck mallard or fish according to batch (like a San Pedro in the oven and its polenta) before ending with a flowing, bitter orange sauce… Presentation to point and innovative author cuisine… Privilege reserved for a rather international clientele or national (good families!).

A little hidden from Plaza Nueva, with a large bar and two lounges, a good atmosphere and a wide choice of Andalusian dishes (gaspacho, migas, Toro's rabo…) at honest prices. A family business since 1959, she has made her name in the area of simple and efficient local cuisine.

Very well located on Plaza del Carmen, opposite the town hall, this pretty tavern with its chic bar look is a good stopover when walking around the centro. We sit on one of the small tables that run along the bay windows or in front of the large barra, the two areas that are more crowded on weekends. On the menu, good quality products, with specialities such as artichokes with foie gras, small beans, habitas, with ham and foie gras, ceviche in salads. Beautiful assortments of sausages or cheeses, to be enjoyed in the barra if you want to reduce costs. Service a little slower when the place is full, but the jazzy atmosphere makes tourists like Grenadins wait.

Near the plaza del Carmen, in this very popular street leading to the town hall, the place with also a room on the floor serves Spanish cuisine of constant quality, several menus (quality-price ratio challenging all competition) for all tastes (fresh fish at plancha, presents meats, typical specialities…). Day dishes are often good options for the Urquixa brothers.

Close to the approaches of the Alhambra, given its situation with its shaded terrace (but also with its typical lounges), it is a tourist stop of traditional and regional cuisine. However, it can be properly restored at a reasonable price. Good fish skewers, Alpujarras flat (pork grill and pork charcutailles) well-stocked, various homemade desserts… If you stop just to drink at the time of meal, think of asking for your tapas.

A friendly tavern, at the foot of the Cuesta de Gomérez, which invites you to taste local products: cheeses, pâtés, Iberian ham, tortilla, salads. A wide variety of "montaditos" is available as well as a selection of traditional beers and regional wines. Everything is homemade with local products. And in the respect of the Grenadine tradition, a tapa will be offered with each drink. Dare to try more elaborate dishes such as Galician octopus. An ideal stopover after the visit of the Alhambra.

Located in the lower part of the Albaicín, this tapas bar owes its name to the Caribbean name for the tornado. It has nothing to do with what you'll find on your plate, although the rabo de toro (bull's stew, in this case beef) is the place's most famous dish, presented in a cloud of sauce. But you can also enjoy tuna tartar with avocado or braised octopus. Another advantage, given its location, is that it has a terrace with a view of the Alhambra.

It was in 1989 that it opened its doors, using part of its beautiful gardens as a summer terrace, where it served aperitifs and cold meals. Since then the place has grown, both in terms of the facilities offered and the cuisine concocted. With the arrival of nicely decorated interior rooms and outdoor terraces to enjoy the surroundings. The menu features seasonal products and you may be able to enjoy a green vegetable risotto or squid stuffed with mushrooms, if the weather permits.