Spain — Restaurants
Botafumeiro
One of the most well known seafood restaurant in Barcelona, Botafumeiro consistently presents the finest regional cuisine of Galicia and prides itself on the freshness of its fish, clams, mussels, lobster, crayfish and scallops, which are either kept in large tanks near the entrance or flown in daily from Galicia. The impeccable treatment of customers and the private atmosphere makes this a perfect dining experience for both business and pleasure. Open for lunch and dinner daily. Reservations essential.
- Food Type
- Spanish
- Price
- 5
- Address
- El Gran de Gràcia 81
- City
- Barcelona
- Website
- www.botafumeiro.es
Agut
For almost a century this restaurant has been a family-run business and today the homey atmosphere still welcomes patrons with its old-fashioned wooden paneling, and time-tested culinary fare. Catalán paintings from the 1950s serve as reminders of Agut's time as a meeting place for artists and writers. The hearty food includes such dishes as sweet and sour wild duck, layers of pastry filled with Catalán sausage and mushrooms, or monkfish with prawns, while desserts are light and creative. Not to be confused with the Agut d'Avignon restaurant nearby. Closed Monday; no dinner on Sunday. Closed in August.
- Food Type
- Local
- Price
- 3
- Address
- Gignàs 16, Ciutat Vella (Gothic Quarter)
- City
- Barcelona
Can Majó
On the beachfront, Can Majó serves delicious seafood that can be enjoyed on the outdoor terrace overlooking the Mediterranean. Specialties include paella, but the fish is also superb. Choose from a daily catch including barnacles, prawns, crab, oysters and clams. Reservations required. Closed Monday. No dinner Sundays.
- Food Type
- Spanish
- Price
- 4
- Address
- Almirall Aixada 23, Barceloneta
- City
- Barcelona
- Website
- www.canmajo.es
Oviso
One of the many unassuming sidewalk café bars on Placa George Orwell in the Gothic Quarter, Oviso offers reasonably priced food and an intimate, bohemian ambiance. Good for breakfast or an afternoon snack, this bar restaurant often serves as a place to begin a night out or to end a long day. Great for people watching, Oviso attracts many artists and students and is a good choice for idling away a few hours in a friendly and relaxed atmosphere.
- Food Type
- Local
- Price
- 1
- Address
- 5 Calle de Arai, Placa George Orwell
- City
- Barcelona
Rubi
Not called Rubi for nothing, this vibrant restaurant and nightspot is ideal for couples and friends looking for a chic but understated modern restaurant. With bright crimson booths, an elegant bar and high ceilings, Rubi has become one of Barcelona's quintessential nightspots. In true Barcelona style, Rubi is friendly and laid-back. Serving contemporary fusion cuisine made from only the freshest produce from local markets, Rubi also bakes homemade breads and desserts. After 11.30pm the restaurant shifts gears and the venue is transformed into a groovy bar with Latin American and funk tunes, heating things up a little. Open for dinner, Tuesday to Sunday.
- Food Type
- Modern Eclectic
- Price
- 3
- Address
- Calle Banys Vells, 6 bis
- City
- Barcelona
Viena
For the best sandwiches in the city, and maybe the country, this hole in the wall take-away sandwich shop doesn't put on airs. Surrounded by fine dining restaurants and elegant tapas establishments, staff at Viena simply and quickly throw together the world's best ingredients between two delicious slices of bread and slides it across the counter. The restaurant is open from 8.30am to 11.30pm during the week and 12.30am on weekends.
- Food Type
- Local
- Price
- 2
- Address
- La Rambla del Estudis 115
- City
- Barcelona
- Website
- www.viena.es
Can Ravell
Some serious eating goes on here, in a little decorated and unpretentious room in back of a delicatessen food store. Using specialty ingredients from around the world, gourmet food never felt so exclusive. Despite a city-wide reputation, the tiny restaurant feels like a guarded secret. Can Rovell is open from 10am to 9pm on Tuesday and Wednesday and closes an hour later from Thursday to Saturday. On Sundays this delectable restaurant serves lunch from 10am to 4pm and it is closed on Mondays.
- Food Type
- International
- Price
- 4
- Address
- Carrer Aragó 313
- City
- Barcelona
- Website
- www.ravell.com
Amaltea
Serving creative vegetarian cuisine, with dishes from all over the world and a keen eye for presentation, Amaltea is a well-known and frequented Barcelona vegetarian eatery. The décor is stylish but down to earth, ensuring that all the limelight is afforded to the colorful dishes of food that emerge out of the kitchen. For lunch there is a choice of four starters, mains and various house desserts with a fixed menu. Open for lunch Monday to Saturday and dinners on Friday and Saturday evenings.
- Food Type
- Vegetarian
- Price
- 2
- Address
- Diputació 164 (esquina Villarreal)
- City
- Barcelona
- Website
- www.amalteaygovinda.com
Comerç 24
This very trendy tapas hot spot dishes out extraordinary treats under the creative direction of Carles Abellan. Unusual food combinations are frothed, seared and caramelized until they compliment one another. The dishes are more of a tasting experience than a full meal but enough of them can add up to an eclectic way to try local cuisine.
- Food Type
- Local
- Price
- 3
- Address
- Carrer Comerç 24
- City
- Barcelona
- Website
- comerc24.com
Quimet & Quimet
This old family-run room is not an ordinary tapas restaurant and is on the fly in more ways than one. With standing room only, perfect for fast eats, the chef rolls out seemingly random (but delicious) concoctions from a huge list of ingredients lining the walls. A superb but also random wine list is best enjoyed quickly with the unique snacks before carrying on one's way. Advisable to call beforehand and check opening hours.
- Food Type
- Local
- Price
- 3
- Address
- C/Poeta Cabanas 25
- City
- Barcelona
Restaurante Botin
Immortalised by Hemingway's The Sun Also Rises, when Jake invites Brett to Botin for the Segovian specialty, the Restaurante Botin has been catering to guests since 1725. Botin is a family-run restaurant that has spanned three generations, offering friendly customer service. Much of the décor pertains to the original restaurant, from the charcoal hearth to hanging copper pots and an 18th century tile oven. The mixed fish casserole and the grilled filet mignon 'Botin' are excellent, a dessert favorite is strawberries with whipped cream. Open daily for lunch and dinner, reservations recommended.
- Food Type
- Spanish
- Price
- 4
- Address
- Calle de Cuchilleros 17
- City
- Madrid
- Website
- www.botin.es
Zalacain
This intimate and luxurious restaurant is decorated in deep shades of red and gold, and furnished in the finest dark wood. The menu offers and array of mouth-watering temptations which include lobster salad with sherry vinegar, followed by duck stewed in port. The chocolate blini with pineapple rounds the evening off nicely. Open for lunch and dinner Monday to Friday, and dinner only on Saturday. Reservations essential.
- Food Type
- Continental
- Price
- 5
- Address
- Alvarez de Baena 4
- City
- Madrid
- Website
- www.restaurantezalacain.com
Jockey Restaurante
Hosting international celebrities and politicians, Jockey Restaurante serves gourmet French cuisine, an ideal restaurant for special occasions. Of modest size but great sophistication, Jockey is situated on two levels, decorated with rich wood paneling, white linen tablecloths and turquoise suede seating. House specialties include the sea bass, lamb a la Provencal and marinated partridge. The restaurant also boasts a wine list of over 600 wines from all over the world, and a decadent dessert menu. Open Monday to Saturday for lunch and dinner, reservations recommended.
- Food Type
- French
- Price
- 4
- Address
- Amador de los Ríos 6
- City
- Madrid
- Website
- www.restaurantejockey.net
Taberna La Bola
La Bola is one of the last restaurants in the city to don a blood red façade, initially operating as a wine shop in 1802. This family-owned restaurant has been passed down over seven generations and continues charming visitors with its 'olde worlde' décor of velvet, Spanish tiles and lace curtains. La Bola guarantees affordable prices and homemade dishes, packed with flavor. House specialties include Madrileña-style stew and roast lamb. Open Monday to Saturday for lunch and dinner, and Sunday for lunch only. Reservations recommended.
- Food Type
- Spanish
- Price
- 2
- Address
- Calle de la Bola 5
- City
- Madrid
- Website
- www.labola.es
Wagaboo
A modern restaurant that offers cool interiors, tasty food and attentive service, Wagaboo is a good bet for lunch or dinner in Madrid. Specialising in pasta and noodles, Wagaboo has a great selection of contemporary Italian and Asain cuisine. The stylish industrial interior of exposed brick and piping is complimented with chic lighting, red leather seating and shiny dark wood tables. Contemporary art and photography adorn the walls, and the glassed-in kitchen allow patrons to see the pasta and noodles being made. Try an Asian stir-fry or the pizza with pesto, cherry tomatoes, arugula, feta and parma ham. Open daily for lunch and dinner.
- Food Type
- Café
- Price
- 2
- Address
- Calle Gravina 18, Chueca
- City
- Madrid
- Website
- /www.wagaboo.com
La Broche
With two Michelin stars and a white minimalist setting, designer cutlery and large windows looking onto the street, La Broche has been designed so that the only color in the restaurant is the food. A perfect location for a special celebration, La Broche's menu offer a variety of haute cuisine, from freshly baked bread placed on the table with four different olive oils to a carpaccio of wild mushrooms or escargots and salmon risotto. Don't forget to look at the dessert menu! This fantastic restaurant in Madrid is open Tuesday to Friday for lunch and dinner, dinner only on Monday and Saturday. Reservations recommended.
- Food Type
- Modern Eclectic
- Price
- 4
- Address
- Calle Miguel Angel 29-31
- City
- Madrid
- Website
- www.labroche.com
Bazaar
Bazaar serves creative Mediterranean food in a trendy environment. Priding itself on fresh produce and modern cuisine, Bazaar offers dishes such as thinly sliced tuna with mango chutney, or tender ox with parmesan and rocket. With oils, wines and various fripperies on display, Bazaar has an initial delicatessen feel to it. Follow the large staircase to the dining area with cream leather banquettes, and windows overlooking the streets of Chueca - ideal for people watching. The menu is displayed as a list of dishes with no definition between starters, mains and desserts. There is a wide-ranging wine list. Open Monday to Saturday for lunch and dinner, reservations recommended.
- Food Type
- Mediterranean
- Price
- 2
- Address
- Calle Libertad 21
- City
- Madrid
- Website
- restaurantbazaar.com
Chic Restaurante
Situated oppostie the Royal Opera House, Chic serves seasonal cuisine with a daily menu featuring only fresh produce and innovative combinations. Set in a long, low-lit cellar, the restaurant is made of up three rooms - the cool bar area with fresh colors, the first dining area with cream walls and crimson tablecloths, and the second dining area with olive green walls, exposed brick and white linen tableclothes. To compliment the Iberian nouvelle cuisine, there is a selection of wines from the cellar and tapas snacks. Open daily for lunch and dinner.
- Food Type
- Local
- Price
- 3
- Address
- Calle Campomanes 5
- City
- Madrid
- Website
- www.chicmadrid.net
Casa Paco
Maintaining its old world charm, quality dishes and unpretentious ambiance, Casa Paco has been a favorite of Madrilenos for over thirty years. A superb steak house, meat at this taverna is ordered by weight and the Casa Paco Solomilo (fillet steak) is a firm favorite. For those after something lighter, the sole and baby lamb are also first-rate dishes. The tiled dining room and traditional décor at Casa Paco add to the homely atmosphere, as does the old fashioned bar, natural sidra(cider) and conscientious service. Open Monday to Saturday for lunch and dinner.
- Food Type
- Local
- Price
- 3
- Address
- Puerta Cerrada 11
- City
- Madrid
- Website
- www.casapaco1933.com
Café Balear
For the best paella and a quality selection of cavas (Catalan champagne-type wine) that compliment this traditional dish, Café Balear is the place. The elegant dining room is simply decorated with white linens and curtains, lifted by art prints and potted palms. Try the stuffed aubergines a la Mallorquina, or perhaps the vegetarian paella with fresh ginger. Attentive staff and a friendly atmosphere add to the appeal of this lovely restaurant. Open daily for lunch and dinner.
- Food Type
- Mediterranean
- Price
- 3
- Address
- Sagunto 18 near Plaza de Chamberi
- City
- Madrid
- Website
- www.restaurantebalear.net
Guggenheim Restaurant
The Guggenheim Restaurant is located inside the world-class Guggenheim Museum, and it prides itself on being one of the city's very best eateries. Serving traditional Basque cuisine using the freshest local produce, diners can enjoy innovative dishes that have been expertly prepared by chef Josean Martínez, such as the mouth-watering perfumed 'euskal oiloa' chicken (Basque breed organic chicken) with rosemary and lime leaves, or the decadent pure chocolate with coffee ice cream and a hot marzipan sand. Bookings recommended. Open Tuesday to Sunday for lunch and Wednesday to Saturday for dinner.
- Food Type
- Spanish
- Price
- 5
- Style
- Romance
- Address
- Avda. Abandoibarra 2
- City
- Bilbao
- Website
- www.restauranteguggenheim.com
Restaurante À Table
This stylish restaurant, located in Bilbao's Old Quarter, specializing in unique and innovative union between classic Basque and French cuisine is warm and cosy with interesting and quirky artwork adorning the walls. With an elegant wine list encompassing local Basque and Spanish wines as well as French imports, diners can sip on the region's finest harvest while sampling sumptuous French dishes like duck breast filled with foie-gras and frogs legs with Dijon mustard before diving into the veal tripe Biscayne style. Reservations recommended. Open Wednesday to Saturday for lunch and dinner. Closed the first two weeks of August.
- Food Type
- French
- Price
- 3
- Style
- Romance
- Address
- Dos de Mayo 18
- City
- Bilbao
- Website
- www.restauranteatable.com
Aretxondo Restaurant
Located in a quaint and charming country house just outside the city center, Bilbao's Aretxondo Restaurant has a unique and distinctive character with modern and inventive twists on traditional cuisine. A popular venue for events, weddings and other special occasions, it boasts and extensive wine list, knowledgeable waiters simply heavenly food. Try the sautéed prawns with potato guacamole, tomato and condensed grapefruit, or the log on entrecote in fine herbs and black pepper, and end off with the mango cheesecake with mango ice cream and spices - deliciously light and decadent! Open daily for dinner, lunch on Fridays and Saturdays. Closed Mondays, the first two weeks in January, Easter week and the first two weeks in August.
- Food Type
- Spanish
- Price
- 5
- Style
- Romance
- Address
- Bº Elexalde, 20. (Galdakao)
- City
- Bilbao
- Website
- www.restaurante-aretxondo.com
Etxanobe
Clean white linen tablecloths juxtaposed by the colorful and almost garish artwork on one of the walls creates a somewhat classic meets contemporary feel to this popular Bilbao eatery. Run by owner and chef, Fernando Canales, Etxanobe is located on the top floor of the Palacio Euskalduna and delivers innovative and intelligent dishes that tantalize and haunt the taste buds. Try the boneless suckling lamb with sweetbread or the Muscavado pudding with cinnamon and rice. Open Monday to Saturday for lunch and dinner. Bookings recommended.
- Food Type
- International
- Price
- 4
- Style
- Trendy
- Address
- Avda Abandoibarra, 4
- City
- Bilbao
- Website
- www.etxanobe.com
Zortziko
The Michelin-starred Zortziko boasts a formal atmosphere and an air of grandeur and is, deservedly, one of Bilbao's finest eateries. Three distinctive and classy dining rooms, each with its own theme creates the ultimate sophisticated yet contemporary dining experience. Try the Bisket of rock fish or the Fricadellede chicken with pistachios, and for those with a sweet tooth, the chocolate sponge, Malden salt and oil Hojiblanca is pure indulgence. Reservations recommended. Open Tuesday to Saturday for lunch and dinner. Closed Sunday and Mondays and the second fortnight in August and the first two weeks in September.
- Food Type
- International
- Price
- 5
- Style
- Trendy
- Address
- Calle Alameda Mazarredo, 17
- City
- Bilbao
- Website
- www.zortziko.es
Paco Meralgo
Say it aloud and you'll notice the play on words if you know Spanish. Paco Meralgo is a fabulous tapas (new style/alta tapas) bar in the Eixample. Fresh food, simply prepared. A great place to go for Catalan tapas, quieter than Cerveceria Catalana. Open seven days a week for lunch from 1pm-4pm and dinner 8pm-12:30am.
- Food Type
- Tapas
- Address
- c/ Muntaner 171 (chaflan Corsega)
- City
- Barcelona
- Zip Code
- 08036
- Website
- www.pacomeralgo.com
ABAC
The only 1-star Michelin restaurant in Barcelona, ABAC is "el bulli" style, but you can actually get a reservation. The tasting menu (without wine) is about EUR125-175 per person. The sensory experience and the amazing meal that accompany the price is well worth digging a little deeper into the wallet than normal. ABAC is known as one of the best restaurants in Spain.
- Food Type
- Spanish
- Address
- Av. Tibidabo 1
- City
- Barcelona
- Zip Code
- 08022
- Website
- www.abacbarcelona.com/eng
El Rinconcillo
Moorish brickwork, a handsome mahogany bar and a ceiling that dates back to the seventeenth century give El Rinconcillo the kind of old-world charm that other restaurants merely aspire to. As one of the most famous tapas bars in the city, the venue not only claims a rich history, but also remains true to its Andalusian roots and the accompanying relaxed regional demeanour. Visitors can enjoy a full meal or a few light tapas portions. Open Thursday to Tuesday, 1pm to 2am.
- Food Type
- Spanish
- Address
- C/Gerona 40 y Alhondigo 2
- City
- Seville
- Zip Code
- 41003
- Website
- www.elrinconcillo.es
Restaurante San Marco
Styled to appear as a 12th-century Arab bath house, the lively atmosphere and delicious Italian cuisine make this a favorite among both locals and tourists. This particular venue is tucked away among the winding alleyways of Barrio Santa Cruz, but three other options - each uniquely designed - appear in different areas of the city. Reservations are crucial. Dinner is served from 8pm until midnight.
- Food Type
- Italian
- Address
- Calle Meson del Moro
- City
- Seville
- Zip Code
- 41004
- Website
- www.restaurantesanmarco.com
Egana Oriza
Situated in a bright and airy mansion dating back to 1926, this stylish space allows guests the opportunity to dine in the equivalent of a contemporary indoor garden. The restaurant was once credited with a Michelin star, though nowadays, tapas and drinks are just as much an occasion as haute cuisine. Visitors can look forward to a fantastic wine list and very knowledgeable sommelier. Closed Sundays. Lunch is served 1:30pm to 4pm; dinner from 8:30pm to midnight.
- Food Type
- Spanish
- Address
- San Fernando 41
- City
- Seville
- Zip Code
- 41004
- Website
- www.restauranteoriza.com
Barbiana
Seafood specialties have buoyed Barbiana to regular appearances on any of Seville's top restaurant listings. Though the city is inland, the chefs go out of their way to source a fresh selection of succulent shrimp, squid, sea bass and white fish all the way from the coastal town of Cadiz. The restaurant is set in the heart of Seville, adjacent to the Plaza Neuve. Those pressed for time can enjoy an abbreviated version of the menu at the tapas bar in front.
- Food Type
- Spanish
- Address
- Calle Albaredo 11
- City
- Seville
- Website
- www.restaurantebarbiana.com
La Albahaca
La Albahaca is as exquisite as its clientèle - a list that once included the King and Queen of Spain and the handsome Charlton Heston. This lavishly decorated Andalusian mansion is split into separate and intimate dining areas where guests can enjoy inventive dishes and a graceful ambience. The food is as impressive as the opulent environment; the veal sirloin with a fresh goose liver and red wine jus is a firm favorite, though you won't stray too far from something delicious with the wild boar or the roasted pheasant breast.
- Food Type
- French
- Address
- Plaza Santa Cruz 12
- City
- Seville
Corral Del Rey
A modern and minimalist restaurant set within a delicately restored boutique hotel featuring typically European cuisine made with the freshest ingredients. The monochrome styling of the venue may initially seem strange against age-old tapestries and Roman marble columns, but the Anglo-Iberian owners responsible for the odd partnership have somehow made it work. The octopus carpaccio and the stewed veal cheeks are delicious. Open Tuesday to Sunday, 8pm until late.
- Food Type
- International
- Address
- Corral Del Rey 12
- City
- Seville
- Zip Code
- 41004
- Website
- www.corraldelrey.com
Az-Zait
Classically Mediterranean and reasonably priced, Az-Zait is your affordable answer to lunch and dinner. Set next to the Convent of San Lorenzo, the restaurant is comfortable, the service good and the cuisine reliable. The menu offers both Andalusian favorites (gazpacho) and more inventive options, like the honey-glazed cuttlefish. There is also a tasting menu available. Lunch is served from 11am to 4:30pm, and dinner from 8pm to 12:30am.
- Food Type
- Spanish
- Address
- Plaza San Lorenzo 1
- City
- Seville
- Website
- az-zaitrestaurantes.com
Botafumeiro
One of the most well known seafood restaurant in Barcelona, Botafumeiro consistently presents the finest regional cuisine of Galicia and prides itself on the freshness of its fish, clams, mussels, lobster, crayfish and scallops, which are either kept in large tanks near the entrance or flown in daily from Galicia. The impeccable treatment of customers and the private atmosphere makes this a perfect dining experience for both business and pleasure. Open for lunch and dinner daily. Reservations essential.
- Food Type
- Spanish
- Price
- 5
- Address
- El Gran de Gràcia 81
- City
- Barcelona
- Website
- www.botafumeiro.es
Agut
For almost a century this restaurant has been a family-run business and today the homey atmosphere still welcomes patrons with its old-fashioned wooden paneling, and time-tested culinary fare. Catalán paintings from the 1950s serve as reminders of Agut's time as a meeting place for artists and writers. The hearty food includes such dishes as sweet and sour wild duck, layers of pastry filled with Catalán sausage and mushrooms, or monkfish with prawns, while desserts are light and creative. Not to be confused with the Agut d'Avignon restaurant nearby. Closed Monday; no dinner on Sunday. Closed in August.
- Food Type
- Local
- Price
- 3
- Address
- Gignàs 16, Ciutat Vella (Gothic Quarter)
- City
- Barcelona
Can Majó
On the beachfront, Can Majó serves delicious seafood that can be enjoyed on the outdoor terrace overlooking the Mediterranean. Specialties include paella, but the fish is also superb. Choose from a daily catch including barnacles, prawns, crab, oysters and clams. Reservations required. Closed Monday. No dinner Sundays.
- Food Type
- Spanish
- Price
- 4
- Address
- Almirall Aixada 23, Barceloneta
- City
- Barcelona
- Website
- www.canmajo.es
Oviso
One of the many unassuming sidewalk café bars on Placa George Orwell in the Gothic Quarter, Oviso offers reasonably priced food and an intimate, bohemian ambiance. Good for breakfast or an afternoon snack, this bar restaurant often serves as a place to begin a night out or to end a long day. Great for people watching, Oviso attracts many artists and students and is a good choice for idling away a few hours in a friendly and relaxed atmosphere.
- Food Type
- Local
- Price
- 1
- Address
- 5 Calle de Arai, Placa George Orwell
- City
- Barcelona
Rubi
Not called Rubi for nothing, this vibrant restaurant and nightspot is ideal for couples and friends looking for a chic but understated modern restaurant. With bright crimson booths, an elegant bar and high ceilings, Rubi has become one of Barcelona's quintessential nightspots. In true Barcelona style, Rubi is friendly and laid-back. Serving contemporary fusion cuisine made from only the freshest produce from local markets, Rubi also bakes homemade breads and desserts. After 11.30pm the restaurant shifts gears and the venue is transformed into a groovy bar with Latin American and funk tunes, heating things up a little. Open for dinner, Tuesday to Sunday.
- Food Type
- Modern Eclectic
- Price
- 3
- Address
- Calle Banys Vells, 6 bis
- City
- Barcelona
Viena
For the best sandwiches in the city, and maybe the country, this hole in the wall take-away sandwich shop doesn't put on airs. Surrounded by fine dining restaurants and elegant tapas establishments, staff at Viena simply and quickly throw together the world's best ingredients between two delicious slices of bread and slides it across the counter. The restaurant is open from 8.30am to 11.30pm during the week and 12.30am on weekends.
- Food Type
- Local
- Price
- 2
- Address
- La Rambla del Estudis 115
- City
- Barcelona
- Website
- www.viena.es
Can Ravell
Some serious eating goes on here, in a little decorated and unpretentious room in back of a delicatessen food store. Using specialty ingredients from around the world, gourmet food never felt so exclusive. Despite a city-wide reputation, the tiny restaurant feels like a guarded secret. Can Rovell is open from 10am to 9pm on Tuesday and Wednesday and closes an hour later from Thursday to Saturday. On Sundays this delectable restaurant serves lunch from 10am to 4pm and it is closed on Mondays.
- Food Type
- International
- Price
- 4
- Address
- Carrer Aragó 313
- City
- Barcelona
- Website
- www.ravell.com
Amaltea
Serving creative vegetarian cuisine, with dishes from all over the world and a keen eye for presentation, Amaltea is a well-known and frequented Barcelona vegetarian eatery. The décor is stylish but down to earth, ensuring that all the limelight is afforded to the colorful dishes of food that emerge out of the kitchen. For lunch there is a choice of four starters, mains and various house desserts with a fixed menu. Open for lunch Monday to Saturday and dinners on Friday and Saturday evenings.
- Food Type
- Vegetarian
- Price
- 2
- Address
- Diputació 164 (esquina Villarreal)
- City
- Barcelona
- Website
- www.amalteaygovinda.com
Comerç 24
This very trendy tapas hot spot dishes out extraordinary treats under the creative direction of Carles Abellan. Unusual food combinations are frothed, seared and caramelized until they compliment one another. The dishes are more of a tasting experience than a full meal but enough of them can add up to an eclectic way to try local cuisine.
- Food Type
- Local
- Price
- 3
- Address
- Carrer Comerç 24
- City
- Barcelona
- Website
- comerc24.com
Quimet & Quimet
This old family-run room is not an ordinary tapas restaurant and is on the fly in more ways than one. With standing room only, perfect for fast eats, the chef rolls out seemingly random (but delicious) concoctions from a huge list of ingredients lining the walls. A superb but also random wine list is best enjoyed quickly with the unique snacks before carrying on one's way. Advisable to call beforehand and check opening hours.
- Food Type
- Local
- Price
- 3
- Address
- C/Poeta Cabanas 25
- City
- Barcelona
Restaurante Botin
Immortalised by Hemingway's The Sun Also Rises, when Jake invites Brett to Botin for the Segovian specialty, the Restaurante Botin has been catering to guests since 1725. Botin is a family-run restaurant that has spanned three generations, offering friendly customer service. Much of the décor pertains to the original restaurant, from the charcoal hearth to hanging copper pots and an 18th century tile oven. The mixed fish casserole and the grilled filet mignon 'Botin' are excellent, a dessert favorite is strawberries with whipped cream. Open daily for lunch and dinner, reservations recommended.
- Food Type
- Spanish
- Price
- 4
- Address
- Calle de Cuchilleros 17
- City
- Madrid
- Website
- www.botin.es
Zalacain
This intimate and luxurious restaurant is decorated in deep shades of red and gold, and furnished in the finest dark wood. The menu offers and array of mouth-watering temptations which include lobster salad with sherry vinegar, followed by duck stewed in port. The chocolate blini with pineapple rounds the evening off nicely. Open for lunch and dinner Monday to Friday, and dinner only on Saturday. Reservations essential.
- Food Type
- Continental
- Price
- 5
- Address
- Alvarez de Baena 4
- City
- Madrid
- Website
- www.restaurantezalacain.com
Jockey Restaurante
Hosting international celebrities and politicians, Jockey Restaurante serves gourmet French cuisine, an ideal restaurant for special occasions. Of modest size but great sophistication, Jockey is situated on two levels, decorated with rich wood paneling, white linen tablecloths and turquoise suede seating. House specialties include the sea bass, lamb a la Provencal and marinated partridge. The restaurant also boasts a wine list of over 600 wines from all over the world, and a decadent dessert menu. Open Monday to Saturday for lunch and dinner, reservations recommended.
- Food Type
- French
- Price
- 4
- Address
- Amador de los Ríos 6
- City
- Madrid
- Website
- www.restaurantejockey.net
Taberna La Bola
La Bola is one of the last restaurants in the city to don a blood red façade, initially operating as a wine shop in 1802. This family-owned restaurant has been passed down over seven generations and continues charming visitors with its 'olde worlde' décor of velvet, Spanish tiles and lace curtains. La Bola guarantees affordable prices and homemade dishes, packed with flavor. House specialties include Madrileña-style stew and roast lamb. Open Monday to Saturday for lunch and dinner, and Sunday for lunch only. Reservations recommended.
- Food Type
- Spanish
- Price
- 2
- Address
- Calle de la Bola 5
- City
- Madrid
- Website
- www.labola.es
Wagaboo
A modern restaurant that offers cool interiors, tasty food and attentive service, Wagaboo is a good bet for lunch or dinner in Madrid. Specialising in pasta and noodles, Wagaboo has a great selection of contemporary Italian and Asain cuisine. The stylish industrial interior of exposed brick and piping is complimented with chic lighting, red leather seating and shiny dark wood tables. Contemporary art and photography adorn the walls, and the glassed-in kitchen allow patrons to see the pasta and noodles being made. Try an Asian stir-fry or the pizza with pesto, cherry tomatoes, arugula, feta and parma ham. Open daily for lunch and dinner.
- Food Type
- Café
- Price
- 2
- Address
- Calle Gravina 18, Chueca
- City
- Madrid
- Website
- /www.wagaboo.com
La Broche
With two Michelin stars and a white minimalist setting, designer cutlery and large windows looking onto the street, La Broche has been designed so that the only color in the restaurant is the food. A perfect location for a special celebration, La Broche's menu offer a variety of haute cuisine, from freshly baked bread placed on the table with four different olive oils to a carpaccio of wild mushrooms or escargots and salmon risotto. Don't forget to look at the dessert menu! This fantastic restaurant in Madrid is open Tuesday to Friday for lunch and dinner, dinner only on Monday and Saturday. Reservations recommended.
- Food Type
- Modern Eclectic
- Price
- 4
- Address
- Calle Miguel Angel 29-31
- City
- Madrid
- Website
- www.labroche.com
Bazaar
Bazaar serves creative Mediterranean food in a trendy environment. Priding itself on fresh produce and modern cuisine, Bazaar offers dishes such as thinly sliced tuna with mango chutney, or tender ox with parmesan and rocket. With oils, wines and various fripperies on display, Bazaar has an initial delicatessen feel to it. Follow the large staircase to the dining area with cream leather banquettes, and windows overlooking the streets of Chueca - ideal for people watching. The menu is displayed as a list of dishes with no definition between starters, mains and desserts. There is a wide-ranging wine list. Open Monday to Saturday for lunch and dinner, reservations recommended.
- Food Type
- Mediterranean
- Price
- 2
- Address
- Calle Libertad 21
- City
- Madrid
- Website
- restaurantbazaar.com
Chic Restaurante
Situated oppostie the Royal Opera House, Chic serves seasonal cuisine with a daily menu featuring only fresh produce and innovative combinations. Set in a long, low-lit cellar, the restaurant is made of up three rooms - the cool bar area with fresh colors, the first dining area with cream walls and crimson tablecloths, and the second dining area with olive green walls, exposed brick and white linen tableclothes. To compliment the Iberian nouvelle cuisine, there is a selection of wines from the cellar and tapas snacks. Open daily for lunch and dinner.
- Food Type
- Local
- Price
- 3
- Address
- Calle Campomanes 5
- City
- Madrid
- Website
- www.chicmadrid.net
Casa Paco
Maintaining its old world charm, quality dishes and unpretentious ambiance, Casa Paco has been a favorite of Madrilenos for over thirty years. A superb steak house, meat at this taverna is ordered by weight and the Casa Paco Solomilo (fillet steak) is a firm favorite. For those after something lighter, the sole and baby lamb are also first-rate dishes. The tiled dining room and traditional décor at Casa Paco add to the homely atmosphere, as does the old fashioned bar, natural sidra(cider) and conscientious service. Open Monday to Saturday for lunch and dinner.
- Food Type
- Local
- Price
- 3
- Address
- Puerta Cerrada 11
- City
- Madrid
- Website
- www.casapaco1933.com
Café Balear
For the best paella and a quality selection of cavas (Catalan champagne-type wine) that compliment this traditional dish, Café Balear is the place. The elegant dining room is simply decorated with white linens and curtains, lifted by art prints and potted palms. Try the stuffed aubergines a la Mallorquina, or perhaps the vegetarian paella with fresh ginger. Attentive staff and a friendly atmosphere add to the appeal of this lovely restaurant. Open daily for lunch and dinner.
- Food Type
- Mediterranean
- Price
- 3
- Address
- Sagunto 18 near Plaza de Chamberi
- City
- Madrid
- Website
- www.restaurantebalear.net
Guggenheim Restaurant
The Guggenheim Restaurant is located inside the world-class Guggenheim Museum, and it prides itself on being one of the city's very best eateries. Serving traditional Basque cuisine using the freshest local produce, diners can enjoy innovative dishes that have been expertly prepared by chef Josean Martínez, such as the mouth-watering perfumed 'euskal oiloa' chicken (Basque breed organic chicken) with rosemary and lime leaves, or the decadent pure chocolate with coffee ice cream and a hot marzipan sand. Bookings recommended. Open Tuesday to Sunday for lunch and Wednesday to Saturday for dinner.
- Food Type
- Spanish
- Price
- 5
- Style
- Romance
- Address
- Avda. Abandoibarra 2
- City
- Bilbao
- Website
- www.restauranteguggenheim.com
Restaurante À Table
This stylish restaurant, located in Bilbao's Old Quarter, specializing in unique and innovative union between classic Basque and French cuisine is warm and cosy with interesting and quirky artwork adorning the walls. With an elegant wine list encompassing local Basque and Spanish wines as well as French imports, diners can sip on the region's finest harvest while sampling sumptuous French dishes like duck breast filled with foie-gras and frogs legs with Dijon mustard before diving into the veal tripe Biscayne style. Reservations recommended. Open Wednesday to Saturday for lunch and dinner. Closed the first two weeks of August.
- Food Type
- French
- Price
- 3
- Style
- Romance
- Address
- Dos de Mayo 18
- City
- Bilbao
- Website
- www.restauranteatable.com
Aretxondo Restaurant
Located in a quaint and charming country house just outside the city center, Bilbao's Aretxondo Restaurant has a unique and distinctive character with modern and inventive twists on traditional cuisine. A popular venue for events, weddings and other special occasions, it boasts and extensive wine list, knowledgeable waiters simply heavenly food. Try the sautéed prawns with potato guacamole, tomato and condensed grapefruit, or the log on entrecote in fine herbs and black pepper, and end off with the mango cheesecake with mango ice cream and spices - deliciously light and decadent! Open daily for dinner, lunch on Fridays and Saturdays. Closed Mondays, the first two weeks in January, Easter week and the first two weeks in August.
- Food Type
- Spanish
- Price
- 5
- Style
- Romance
- Address
- Bº Elexalde, 20. (Galdakao)
- City
- Bilbao
- Website
- www.restaurante-aretxondo.com
Etxanobe
Clean white linen tablecloths juxtaposed by the colorful and almost garish artwork on one of the walls creates a somewhat classic meets contemporary feel to this popular Bilbao eatery. Run by owner and chef, Fernando Canales, Etxanobe is located on the top floor of the Palacio Euskalduna and delivers innovative and intelligent dishes that tantalize and haunt the taste buds. Try the boneless suckling lamb with sweetbread or the Muscavado pudding with cinnamon and rice. Open Monday to Saturday for lunch and dinner. Bookings recommended.
- Food Type
- International
- Price
- 4
- Style
- Trendy
- Address
- Avda Abandoibarra, 4
- City
- Bilbao
- Website
- www.etxanobe.com
Zortziko
The Michelin-starred Zortziko boasts a formal atmosphere and an air of grandeur and is, deservedly, one of Bilbao's finest eateries. Three distinctive and classy dining rooms, each with its own theme creates the ultimate sophisticated yet contemporary dining experience. Try the Bisket of rock fish or the Fricadellede chicken with pistachios, and for those with a sweet tooth, the chocolate sponge, Malden salt and oil Hojiblanca is pure indulgence. Reservations recommended. Open Tuesday to Saturday for lunch and dinner. Closed Sunday and Mondays and the second fortnight in August and the first two weeks in September.
- Food Type
- International
- Price
- 5
- Style
- Trendy
- Address
- Calle Alameda Mazarredo, 17
- City
- Bilbao
- Website
- www.zortziko.es
Paco Meralgo
Say it aloud and you'll notice the play on words if you know Spanish. Paco Meralgo is a fabulous tapas (new style/alta tapas) bar in the Eixample. Fresh food, simply prepared. A great place to go for Catalan tapas, quieter than Cerveceria Catalana. Open seven days a week for lunch from 1pm-4pm and dinner 8pm-12:30am.
- Food Type
- Tapas
- Address
- c/ Muntaner 171 (chaflan Corsega)
- City
- Barcelona
- Zip Code
- 08036
- Website
- www.pacomeralgo.com
ABAC
The only 1-star Michelin restaurant in Barcelona, ABAC is "el bulli" style, but you can actually get a reservation. The tasting menu (without wine) is about EUR125-175 per person. The sensory experience and the amazing meal that accompany the price is well worth digging a little deeper into the wallet than normal. ABAC is known as one of the best restaurants in Spain.
- Food Type
- Spanish
- Address
- Av. Tibidabo 1
- City
- Barcelona
- Zip Code
- 08022
- Website
- www.abacbarcelona.com/eng
El Rinconcillo
Moorish brickwork, a handsome mahogany bar and a ceiling that dates back to the seventeenth century give El Rinconcillo the kind of old-world charm that other restaurants merely aspire to. As one of the most famous tapas bars in the city, the venue not only claims a rich history, but also remains true to its Andalusian roots and the accompanying relaxed regional demeanour. Visitors can enjoy a full meal or a few light tapas portions. Open Thursday to Tuesday, 1pm to 2am.
- Food Type
- Spanish
- Address
- C/Gerona 40 y Alhondigo 2
- City
- Seville
- Zip Code
- 41003
- Website
- www.elrinconcillo.es
Restaurante San Marco
Styled to appear as a 12th-century Arab bath house, the lively atmosphere and delicious Italian cuisine make this a favorite among both locals and tourists. This particular venue is tucked away among the winding alleyways of Barrio Santa Cruz, but three other options - each uniquely designed - appear in different areas of the city. Reservations are crucial. Dinner is served from 8pm until midnight.
- Food Type
- Italian
- Address
- Calle Meson del Moro
- City
- Seville
- Zip Code
- 41004
- Website
- www.restaurantesanmarco.com
Egana Oriza
Situated in a bright and airy mansion dating back to 1926, this stylish space allows guests the opportunity to dine in the equivalent of a contemporary indoor garden. The restaurant was once credited with a Michelin star, though nowadays, tapas and drinks are just as much an occasion as haute cuisine. Visitors can look forward to a fantastic wine list and very knowledgeable sommelier. Closed Sundays. Lunch is served 1:30pm to 4pm; dinner from 8:30pm to midnight.
- Food Type
- Spanish
- Address
- San Fernando 41
- City
- Seville
- Zip Code
- 41004
- Website
- www.restauranteoriza.com
Barbiana
Seafood specialties have buoyed Barbiana to regular appearances on any of Seville's top restaurant listings. Though the city is inland, the chefs go out of their way to source a fresh selection of succulent shrimp, squid, sea bass and white fish all the way from the coastal town of Cadiz. The restaurant is set in the heart of Seville, adjacent to the Plaza Neuve. Those pressed for time can enjoy an abbreviated version of the menu at the tapas bar in front.
- Food Type
- Spanish
- Address
- Calle Albaredo 11
- City
- Seville
- Website
- www.restaurantebarbiana.com
La Albahaca
La Albahaca is as exquisite as its clientèle - a list that once included the King and Queen of Spain and the handsome Charlton Heston. This lavishly decorated Andalusian mansion is split into separate and intimate dining areas where guests can enjoy inventive dishes and a graceful ambience. The food is as impressive as the opulent environment; the veal sirloin with a fresh goose liver and red wine jus is a firm favorite, though you won't stray too far from something delicious with the wild boar or the roasted pheasant breast.
- Food Type
- French
- Address
- Plaza Santa Cruz 12
- City
- Seville
Corral Del Rey
A modern and minimalist restaurant set within a delicately restored boutique hotel featuring typically European cuisine made with the freshest ingredients. The monochrome styling of the venue may initially seem strange against age-old tapestries and Roman marble columns, but the Anglo-Iberian owners responsible for the odd partnership have somehow made it work. The octopus carpaccio and the stewed veal cheeks are delicious. Open Tuesday to Sunday, 8pm until late.
- Food Type
- International
- Address
- Corral Del Rey 12
- City
- Seville
- Zip Code
- 41004
- Website
- www.corraldelrey.com
Az-Zait
Classically Mediterranean and reasonably priced, Az-Zait is your affordable answer to lunch and dinner. Set next to the Convent of San Lorenzo, the restaurant is comfortable, the service good and the cuisine reliable. The menu offers both Andalusian favorites (gazpacho) and more inventive options, like the honey-glazed cuttlefish. There is also a tasting menu available. Lunch is served from 11am to 4:30pm, and dinner from 8pm to 12:30am.
- Food Type
- Spanish
- Address
- Plaza San Lorenzo 1
- City
- Seville
- Website
- az-zaitrestaurantes.com
Botafumeiro
One of the most well known seafood restaurant in Barcelona, Botafumeiro consistently presents the finest regional cuisine of Galicia and prides itself on the freshness of its fish, clams, mussels, lobster, crayfish and scallops, which are either kept in large tanks near the entrance or flown in daily from Galicia. The impeccable treatment of customers and the private atmosphere makes this a perfect dining experience for both business and pleasure. Open for lunch and dinner daily. Reservations essential.
- Food Type
- Spanish
- Price
- 5
- Address
- El Gran de Gràcia 81
- City
- Barcelona
- Website
- www.botafumeiro.es
Agut
For almost a century this restaurant has been a family-run business and today the homey atmosphere still welcomes patrons with its old-fashioned wooden paneling, and time-tested culinary fare. Catalán paintings from the 1950s serve as reminders of Agut's time as a meeting place for artists and writers. The hearty food includes such dishes as sweet and sour wild duck, layers of pastry filled with Catalán sausage and mushrooms, or monkfish with prawns, while desserts are light and creative. Not to be confused with the Agut d'Avignon restaurant nearby. Closed Monday; no dinner on Sunday. Closed in August.
- Food Type
- Local
- Price
- 3
- Address
- Gignàs 16, Ciutat Vella (Gothic Quarter)
- City
- Barcelona
Can Majó
On the beachfront, Can Majó serves delicious seafood that can be enjoyed on the outdoor terrace overlooking the Mediterranean. Specialties include paella, but the fish is also superb. Choose from a daily catch including barnacles, prawns, crab, oysters and clams. Reservations required. Closed Monday. No dinner Sundays.
- Food Type
- Spanish
- Price
- 4
- Address
- Almirall Aixada 23, Barceloneta
- City
- Barcelona
- Website
- www.canmajo.es
Oviso
One of the many unassuming sidewalk café bars on Placa George Orwell in the Gothic Quarter, Oviso offers reasonably priced food and an intimate, bohemian ambiance. Good for breakfast or an afternoon snack, this bar restaurant often serves as a place to begin a night out or to end a long day. Great for people watching, Oviso attracts many artists and students and is a good choice for idling away a few hours in a friendly and relaxed atmosphere.
- Food Type
- Local
- Price
- 1
- Address
- 5 Calle de Arai, Placa George Orwell
- City
- Barcelona
Rubi
Not called Rubi for nothing, this vibrant restaurant and nightspot is ideal for couples and friends looking for a chic but understated modern restaurant. With bright crimson booths, an elegant bar and high ceilings, Rubi has become one of Barcelona's quintessential nightspots. In true Barcelona style, Rubi is friendly and laid-back. Serving contemporary fusion cuisine made from only the freshest produce from local markets, Rubi also bakes homemade breads and desserts. After 11.30pm the restaurant shifts gears and the venue is transformed into a groovy bar with Latin American and funk tunes, heating things up a little. Open for dinner, Tuesday to Sunday.
- Food Type
- Modern Eclectic
- Price
- 3
- Address
- Calle Banys Vells, 6 bis
- City
- Barcelona
Viena
For the best sandwiches in the city, and maybe the country, this hole in the wall take-away sandwich shop doesn't put on airs. Surrounded by fine dining restaurants and elegant tapas establishments, staff at Viena simply and quickly throw together the world's best ingredients between two delicious slices of bread and slides it across the counter. The restaurant is open from 8.30am to 11.30pm during the week and 12.30am on weekends.
- Food Type
- Local
- Price
- 2
- Address
- La Rambla del Estudis 115
- City
- Barcelona
- Website
- www.viena.es
Can Ravell
Some serious eating goes on here, in a little decorated and unpretentious room in back of a delicatessen food store. Using specialty ingredients from around the world, gourmet food never felt so exclusive. Despite a city-wide reputation, the tiny restaurant feels like a guarded secret. Can Rovell is open from 10am to 9pm on Tuesday and Wednesday and closes an hour later from Thursday to Saturday. On Sundays this delectable restaurant serves lunch from 10am to 4pm and it is closed on Mondays.
- Food Type
- International
- Price
- 4
- Address
- Carrer Aragó 313
- City
- Barcelona
- Website
- www.ravell.com
Amaltea
Serving creative vegetarian cuisine, with dishes from all over the world and a keen eye for presentation, Amaltea is a well-known and frequented Barcelona vegetarian eatery. The décor is stylish but down to earth, ensuring that all the limelight is afforded to the colorful dishes of food that emerge out of the kitchen. For lunch there is a choice of four starters, mains and various house desserts with a fixed menu. Open for lunch Monday to Saturday and dinners on Friday and Saturday evenings.
- Food Type
- Vegetarian
- Price
- 2
- Address
- Diputació 164 (esquina Villarreal)
- City
- Barcelona
- Website
- www.amalteaygovinda.com
Comerç 24
This very trendy tapas hot spot dishes out extraordinary treats under the creative direction of Carles Abellan. Unusual food combinations are frothed, seared and caramelized until they compliment one another. The dishes are more of a tasting experience than a full meal but enough of them can add up to an eclectic way to try local cuisine.
- Food Type
- Local
- Price
- 3
- Address
- Carrer Comerç 24
- City
- Barcelona
- Website
- comerc24.com
Quimet & Quimet
This old family-run room is not an ordinary tapas restaurant and is on the fly in more ways than one. With standing room only, perfect for fast eats, the chef rolls out seemingly random (but delicious) concoctions from a huge list of ingredients lining the walls. A superb but also random wine list is best enjoyed quickly with the unique snacks before carrying on one's way. Advisable to call beforehand and check opening hours.
- Food Type
- Local
- Price
- 3
- Address
- C/Poeta Cabanas 25
- City
- Barcelona
Restaurante Botin
Immortalised by Hemingway's The Sun Also Rises, when Jake invites Brett to Botin for the Segovian specialty, the Restaurante Botin has been catering to guests since 1725. Botin is a family-run restaurant that has spanned three generations, offering friendly customer service. Much of the décor pertains to the original restaurant, from the charcoal hearth to hanging copper pots and an 18th century tile oven. The mixed fish casserole and the grilled filet mignon 'Botin' are excellent, a dessert favorite is strawberries with whipped cream. Open daily for lunch and dinner, reservations recommended.
- Food Type
- Spanish
- Price
- 4
- Address
- Calle de Cuchilleros 17
- City
- Madrid
- Website
- www.botin.es
Zalacain
This intimate and luxurious restaurant is decorated in deep shades of red and gold, and furnished in the finest dark wood. The menu offers and array of mouth-watering temptations which include lobster salad with sherry vinegar, followed by duck stewed in port. The chocolate blini with pineapple rounds the evening off nicely. Open for lunch and dinner Monday to Friday, and dinner only on Saturday. Reservations essential.
- Food Type
- Continental
- Price
- 5
- Address
- Alvarez de Baena 4
- City
- Madrid
- Website
- www.restaurantezalacain.com
Jockey Restaurante
Hosting international celebrities and politicians, Jockey Restaurante serves gourmet French cuisine, an ideal restaurant for special occasions. Of modest size but great sophistication, Jockey is situated on two levels, decorated with rich wood paneling, white linen tablecloths and turquoise suede seating. House specialties include the sea bass, lamb a la Provencal and marinated partridge. The restaurant also boasts a wine list of over 600 wines from all over the world, and a decadent dessert menu. Open Monday to Saturday for lunch and dinner, reservations recommended.
- Food Type
- French
- Price
- 4
- Address
- Amador de los Ríos 6
- City
- Madrid
- Website
- www.restaurantejockey.net
Taberna La Bola
La Bola is one of the last restaurants in the city to don a blood red façade, initially operating as a wine shop in 1802. This family-owned restaurant has been passed down over seven generations and continues charming visitors with its 'olde worlde' décor of velvet, Spanish tiles and lace curtains. La Bola guarantees affordable prices and homemade dishes, packed with flavor. House specialties include Madrileña-style stew and roast lamb. Open Monday to Saturday for lunch and dinner, and Sunday for lunch only. Reservations recommended.
- Food Type
- Spanish
- Price
- 2
- Address
- Calle de la Bola 5
- City
- Madrid
- Website
- www.labola.es
Wagaboo
A modern restaurant that offers cool interiors, tasty food and attentive service, Wagaboo is a good bet for lunch or dinner in Madrid. Specialising in pasta and noodles, Wagaboo has a great selection of contemporary Italian and Asain cuisine. The stylish industrial interior of exposed brick and piping is complimented with chic lighting, red leather seating and shiny dark wood tables. Contemporary art and photography adorn the walls, and the glassed-in kitchen allow patrons to see the pasta and noodles being made. Try an Asian stir-fry or the pizza with pesto, cherry tomatoes, arugula, feta and parma ham. Open daily for lunch and dinner.
- Food Type
- Café
- Price
- 2
- Address
- Calle Gravina 18, Chueca
- City
- Madrid
- Website
- /www.wagaboo.com
La Broche
With two Michelin stars and a white minimalist setting, designer cutlery and large windows looking onto the street, La Broche has been designed so that the only color in the restaurant is the food. A perfect location for a special celebration, La Broche's menu offer a variety of haute cuisine, from freshly baked bread placed on the table with four different olive oils to a carpaccio of wild mushrooms or escargots and salmon risotto. Don't forget to look at the dessert menu! This fantastic restaurant in Madrid is open Tuesday to Friday for lunch and dinner, dinner only on Monday and Saturday. Reservations recommended.
- Food Type
- Modern Eclectic
- Price
- 4
- Address
- Calle Miguel Angel 29-31
- City
- Madrid
- Website
- www.labroche.com
Bazaar
Bazaar serves creative Mediterranean food in a trendy environment. Priding itself on fresh produce and modern cuisine, Bazaar offers dishes such as thinly sliced tuna with mango chutney, or tender ox with parmesan and rocket. With oils, wines and various fripperies on display, Bazaar has an initial delicatessen feel to it. Follow the large staircase to the dining area with cream leather banquettes, and windows overlooking the streets of Chueca - ideal for people watching. The menu is displayed as a list of dishes with no definition between starters, mains and desserts. There is a wide-ranging wine list. Open Monday to Saturday for lunch and dinner, reservations recommended.
- Food Type
- Mediterranean
- Price
- 2
- Address
- Calle Libertad 21
- City
- Madrid
- Website
- restaurantbazaar.com
Chic Restaurante
Situated oppostie the Royal Opera House, Chic serves seasonal cuisine with a daily menu featuring only fresh produce and innovative combinations. Set in a long, low-lit cellar, the restaurant is made of up three rooms - the cool bar area with fresh colors, the first dining area with cream walls and crimson tablecloths, and the second dining area with olive green walls, exposed brick and white linen tableclothes. To compliment the Iberian nouvelle cuisine, there is a selection of wines from the cellar and tapas snacks. Open daily for lunch and dinner.
- Food Type
- Local
- Price
- 3
- Address
- Calle Campomanes 5
- City
- Madrid
- Website
- www.chicmadrid.net
Casa Paco
Maintaining its old world charm, quality dishes and unpretentious ambiance, Casa Paco has been a favorite of Madrilenos for over thirty years. A superb steak house, meat at this taverna is ordered by weight and the Casa Paco Solomilo (fillet steak) is a firm favorite. For those after something lighter, the sole and baby lamb are also first-rate dishes. The tiled dining room and traditional décor at Casa Paco add to the homely atmosphere, as does the old fashioned bar, natural sidra(cider) and conscientious service. Open Monday to Saturday for lunch and dinner.
- Food Type
- Local
- Price
- 3
- Address
- Puerta Cerrada 11
- City
- Madrid
- Website
- www.casapaco1933.com
Café Balear
For the best paella and a quality selection of cavas (Catalan champagne-type wine) that compliment this traditional dish, Café Balear is the place. The elegant dining room is simply decorated with white linens and curtains, lifted by art prints and potted palms. Try the stuffed aubergines a la Mallorquina, or perhaps the vegetarian paella with fresh ginger. Attentive staff and a friendly atmosphere add to the appeal of this lovely restaurant. Open daily for lunch and dinner.
- Food Type
- Mediterranean
- Price
- 3
- Address
- Sagunto 18 near Plaza de Chamberi
- City
- Madrid
- Website
- www.restaurantebalear.net
Guggenheim Restaurant
The Guggenheim Restaurant is located inside the world-class Guggenheim Museum, and it prides itself on being one of the city's very best eateries. Serving traditional Basque cuisine using the freshest local produce, diners can enjoy innovative dishes that have been expertly prepared by chef Josean Martínez, such as the mouth-watering perfumed 'euskal oiloa' chicken (Basque breed organic chicken) with rosemary and lime leaves, or the decadent pure chocolate with coffee ice cream and a hot marzipan sand. Bookings recommended. Open Tuesday to Sunday for lunch and Wednesday to Saturday for dinner.
- Food Type
- Spanish
- Price
- 5
- Style
- Romance
- Address
- Avda. Abandoibarra 2
- City
- Bilbao
- Website
- www.restauranteguggenheim.com
Restaurante À Table
This stylish restaurant, located in Bilbao's Old Quarter, specializing in unique and innovative union between classic Basque and French cuisine is warm and cosy with interesting and quirky artwork adorning the walls. With an elegant wine list encompassing local Basque and Spanish wines as well as French imports, diners can sip on the region's finest harvest while sampling sumptuous French dishes like duck breast filled with foie-gras and frogs legs with Dijon mustard before diving into the veal tripe Biscayne style. Reservations recommended. Open Wednesday to Saturday for lunch and dinner. Closed the first two weeks of August.
- Food Type
- French
- Price
- 3
- Style
- Romance
- Address
- Dos de Mayo 18
- City
- Bilbao
- Website
- www.restauranteatable.com
Aretxondo Restaurant
Located in a quaint and charming country house just outside the city center, Bilbao's Aretxondo Restaurant has a unique and distinctive character with modern and inventive twists on traditional cuisine. A popular venue for events, weddings and other special occasions, it boasts and extensive wine list, knowledgeable waiters simply heavenly food. Try the sautéed prawns with potato guacamole, tomato and condensed grapefruit, or the log on entrecote in fine herbs and black pepper, and end off with the mango cheesecake with mango ice cream and spices - deliciously light and decadent! Open daily for dinner, lunch on Fridays and Saturdays. Closed Mondays, the first two weeks in January, Easter week and the first two weeks in August.
- Food Type
- Spanish
- Price
- 5
- Style
- Romance
- Address
- Bº Elexalde, 20. (Galdakao)
- City
- Bilbao
- Website
- www.restaurante-aretxondo.com
Etxanobe
Clean white linen tablecloths juxtaposed by the colorful and almost garish artwork on one of the walls creates a somewhat classic meets contemporary feel to this popular Bilbao eatery. Run by owner and chef, Fernando Canales, Etxanobe is located on the top floor of the Palacio Euskalduna and delivers innovative and intelligent dishes that tantalize and haunt the taste buds. Try the boneless suckling lamb with sweetbread or the Muscavado pudding with cinnamon and rice. Open Monday to Saturday for lunch and dinner. Bookings recommended.
- Food Type
- International
- Price
- 4
- Style
- Trendy
- Address
- Avda Abandoibarra, 4
- City
- Bilbao
- Website
- www.etxanobe.com
Zortziko
The Michelin-starred Zortziko boasts a formal atmosphere and an air of grandeur and is, deservedly, one of Bilbao's finest eateries. Three distinctive and classy dining rooms, each with its own theme creates the ultimate sophisticated yet contemporary dining experience. Try the Bisket of rock fish or the Fricadellede chicken with pistachios, and for those with a sweet tooth, the chocolate sponge, Malden salt and oil Hojiblanca is pure indulgence. Reservations recommended. Open Tuesday to Saturday for lunch and dinner. Closed Sunday and Mondays and the second fortnight in August and the first two weeks in September.
- Food Type
- International
- Price
- 5
- Style
- Trendy
- Address
- Calle Alameda Mazarredo, 17
- City
- Bilbao
- Website
- www.zortziko.es
Paco Meralgo
Say it aloud and you'll notice the play on words if you know Spanish. Paco Meralgo is a fabulous tapas (new style/alta tapas) bar in the Eixample. Fresh food, simply prepared. A great place to go for Catalan tapas, quieter than Cerveceria Catalana. Open seven days a week for lunch from 1pm-4pm and dinner 8pm-12:30am.
- Food Type
- Tapas
- Address
- c/ Muntaner 171 (chaflan Corsega)
- City
- Barcelona
- Zip Code
- 08036
- Website
- www.pacomeralgo.com
ABAC
The only 1-star Michelin restaurant in Barcelona, ABAC is "el bulli" style, but you can actually get a reservation. The tasting menu (without wine) is about EUR125-175 per person. The sensory experience and the amazing meal that accompany the price is well worth digging a little deeper into the wallet than normal. ABAC is known as one of the best restaurants in Spain.
- Food Type
- Spanish
- Address
- Av. Tibidabo 1
- City
- Barcelona
- Zip Code
- 08022
- Website
- www.abacbarcelona.com/eng
El Rinconcillo
Moorish brickwork, a handsome mahogany bar and a ceiling that dates back to the seventeenth century give El Rinconcillo the kind of old-world charm that other restaurants merely aspire to. As one of the most famous tapas bars in the city, the venue not only claims a rich history, but also remains true to its Andalusian roots and the accompanying relaxed regional demeanour. Visitors can enjoy a full meal or a few light tapas portions. Open Thursday to Tuesday, 1pm to 2am.
- Food Type
- Spanish
- Address
- C/Gerona 40 y Alhondigo 2
- City
- Seville
- Zip Code
- 41003
- Website
- www.elrinconcillo.es
Restaurante San Marco
Styled to appear as a 12th-century Arab bath house, the lively atmosphere and delicious Italian cuisine make this a favorite among both locals and tourists. This particular venue is tucked away among the winding alleyways of Barrio Santa Cruz, but three other options - each uniquely designed - appear in different areas of the city. Reservations are crucial. Dinner is served from 8pm until midnight.
- Food Type
- Italian
- Address
- Calle Meson del Moro
- City
- Seville
- Zip Code
- 41004
- Website
- www.restaurantesanmarco.com
Egana Oriza
Situated in a bright and airy mansion dating back to 1926, this stylish space allows guests the opportunity to dine in the equivalent of a contemporary indoor garden. The restaurant was once credited with a Michelin star, though nowadays, tapas and drinks are just as much an occasion as haute cuisine. Visitors can look forward to a fantastic wine list and very knowledgeable sommelier. Closed Sundays. Lunch is served 1:30pm to 4pm; dinner from 8:30pm to midnight.
- Food Type
- Spanish
- Address
- San Fernando 41
- City
- Seville
- Zip Code
- 41004
- Website
- www.restauranteoriza.com
Barbiana
Seafood specialties have buoyed Barbiana to regular appearances on any of Seville's top restaurant listings. Though the city is inland, the chefs go out of their way to source a fresh selection of succulent shrimp, squid, sea bass and white fish all the way from the coastal town of Cadiz. The restaurant is set in the heart of Seville, adjacent to the Plaza Neuve. Those pressed for time can enjoy an abbreviated version of the menu at the tapas bar in front.
- Food Type
- Spanish
- Address
- Calle Albaredo 11
- City
- Seville
- Website
- www.restaurantebarbiana.com
La Albahaca
La Albahaca is as exquisite as its clientèle - a list that once included the King and Queen of Spain and the handsome Charlton Heston. This lavishly decorated Andalusian mansion is split into separate and intimate dining areas where guests can enjoy inventive dishes and a graceful ambience. The food is as impressive as the opulent environment; the veal sirloin with a fresh goose liver and red wine jus is a firm favorite, though you won't stray too far from something delicious with the wild boar or the roasted pheasant breast.
- Food Type
- French
- Address
- Plaza Santa Cruz 12
- City
- Seville
Corral Del Rey
A modern and minimalist restaurant set within a delicately restored boutique hotel featuring typically European cuisine made with the freshest ingredients. The monochrome styling of the venue may initially seem strange against age-old tapestries and Roman marble columns, but the Anglo-Iberian owners responsible for the odd partnership have somehow made it work. The octopus carpaccio and the stewed veal cheeks are delicious. Open Tuesday to Sunday, 8pm until late.
- Food Type
- International
- Address
- Corral Del Rey 12
- City
- Seville
- Zip Code
- 41004
- Website
- www.corraldelrey.com
Az-Zait
Classically Mediterranean and reasonably priced, Az-Zait is your affordable answer to lunch and dinner. Set next to the Convent of San Lorenzo, the restaurant is comfortable, the service good and the cuisine reliable. The menu offers both Andalusian favorites (gazpacho) and more inventive options, like the honey-glazed cuttlefish. There is also a tasting menu available. Lunch is served from 11am to 4:30pm, and dinner from 8pm to 12:30am.
- Food Type
- Spanish
- Address
- Plaza San Lorenzo 1
- City
- Seville
- Website
- az-zaitrestaurantes.com
Botafumeiro
One of the most well known seafood restaurant in Barcelona, Botafumeiro consistently presents the finest regional cuisine of Galicia and prides itself on the freshness of its fish, clams, mussels, lobster, crayfish and scallops, which are either kept in large tanks near the entrance or flown in daily from Galicia. The impeccable treatment of customers and the private atmosphere makes this a perfect dining experience for both business and pleasure. Open for lunch and dinner daily. Reservations essential.
- Food Type
- Spanish
- Price
- 5
- Address
- El Gran de Gràcia 81
- City
- Barcelona
- Website
- www.botafumeiro.es
Agut
For almost a century this restaurant has been a family-run business and today the homey atmosphere still welcomes patrons with its old-fashioned wooden paneling, and time-tested culinary fare. Catalán paintings from the 1950s serve as reminders of Agut's time as a meeting place for artists and writers. The hearty food includes such dishes as sweet and sour wild duck, layers of pastry filled with Catalán sausage and mushrooms, or monkfish with prawns, while desserts are light and creative. Not to be confused with the Agut d'Avignon restaurant nearby. Closed Monday; no dinner on Sunday. Closed in August.
- Food Type
- Local
- Price
- 3
- Address
- Gignàs 16, Ciutat Vella (Gothic Quarter)
- City
- Barcelona
Can Majó
On the beachfront, Can Majó serves delicious seafood that can be enjoyed on the outdoor terrace overlooking the Mediterranean. Specialties include paella, but the fish is also superb. Choose from a daily catch including barnacles, prawns, crab, oysters and clams. Reservations required. Closed Monday. No dinner Sundays.
- Food Type
- Spanish
- Price
- 4
- Address
- Almirall Aixada 23, Barceloneta
- City
- Barcelona
- Website
- www.canmajo.es
Oviso
One of the many unassuming sidewalk café bars on Placa George Orwell in the Gothic Quarter, Oviso offers reasonably priced food and an intimate, bohemian ambiance. Good for breakfast or an afternoon snack, this bar restaurant often serves as a place to begin a night out or to end a long day. Great for people watching, Oviso attracts many artists and students and is a good choice for idling away a few hours in a friendly and relaxed atmosphere.
- Food Type
- Local
- Price
- 1
- Address
- 5 Calle de Arai, Placa George Orwell
- City
- Barcelona
Rubi
Not called Rubi for nothing, this vibrant restaurant and nightspot is ideal for couples and friends looking for a chic but understated modern restaurant. With bright crimson booths, an elegant bar and high ceilings, Rubi has become one of Barcelona's quintessential nightspots. In true Barcelona style, Rubi is friendly and laid-back. Serving contemporary fusion cuisine made from only the freshest produce from local markets, Rubi also bakes homemade breads and desserts. After 11.30pm the restaurant shifts gears and the venue is transformed into a groovy bar with Latin American and funk tunes, heating things up a little. Open for dinner, Tuesday to Sunday.
- Food Type
- Modern Eclectic
- Price
- 3
- Address
- Calle Banys Vells, 6 bis
- City
- Barcelona
Viena
For the best sandwiches in the city, and maybe the country, this hole in the wall take-away sandwich shop doesn't put on airs. Surrounded by fine dining restaurants and elegant tapas establishments, staff at Viena simply and quickly throw together the world's best ingredients between two delicious slices of bread and slides it across the counter. The restaurant is open from 8.30am to 11.30pm during the week and 12.30am on weekends.
- Food Type
- Local
- Price
- 2
- Address
- La Rambla del Estudis 115
- City
- Barcelona
- Website
- www.viena.es
Can Ravell
Some serious eating goes on here, in a little decorated and unpretentious room in back of a delicatessen food store. Using specialty ingredients from around the world, gourmet food never felt so exclusive. Despite a city-wide reputation, the tiny restaurant feels like a guarded secret. Can Rovell is open from 10am to 9pm on Tuesday and Wednesday and closes an hour later from Thursday to Saturday. On Sundays this delectable restaurant serves lunch from 10am to 4pm and it is closed on Mondays.
- Food Type
- International
- Price
- 4
- Address
- Carrer Aragó 313
- City
- Barcelona
- Website
- www.ravell.com
Amaltea
Serving creative vegetarian cuisine, with dishes from all over the world and a keen eye for presentation, Amaltea is a well-known and frequented Barcelona vegetarian eatery. The décor is stylish but down to earth, ensuring that all the limelight is afforded to the colorful dishes of food that emerge out of the kitchen. For lunch there is a choice of four starters, mains and various house desserts with a fixed menu. Open for lunch Monday to Saturday and dinners on Friday and Saturday evenings.
- Food Type
- Vegetarian
- Price
- 2
- Address
- Diputació 164 (esquina Villarreal)
- City
- Barcelona
- Website
- www.amalteaygovinda.com
Comerç 24
This very trendy tapas hot spot dishes out extraordinary treats under the creative direction of Carles Abellan. Unusual food combinations are frothed, seared and caramelized until they compliment one another. The dishes are more of a tasting experience than a full meal but enough of them can add up to an eclectic way to try local cuisine.
- Food Type
- Local
- Price
- 3
- Address
- Carrer Comerç 24
- City
- Barcelona
- Website
- comerc24.com
Quimet & Quimet
This old family-run room is not an ordinary tapas restaurant and is on the fly in more ways than one. With standing room only, perfect for fast eats, the chef rolls out seemingly random (but delicious) concoctions from a huge list of ingredients lining the walls. A superb but also random wine list is best enjoyed quickly with the unique snacks before carrying on one's way. Advisable to call beforehand and check opening hours.
- Food Type
- Local
- Price
- 3
- Address
- C/Poeta Cabanas 25
- City
- Barcelona
Restaurante Botin
Immortalised by Hemingway's The Sun Also Rises, when Jake invites Brett to Botin for the Segovian specialty, the Restaurante Botin has been catering to guests since 1725. Botin is a family-run restaurant that has spanned three generations, offering friendly customer service. Much of the décor pertains to the original restaurant, from the charcoal hearth to hanging copper pots and an 18th century tile oven. The mixed fish casserole and the grilled filet mignon 'Botin' are excellent, a dessert favorite is strawberries with whipped cream. Open daily for lunch and dinner, reservations recommended.
- Food Type
- Spanish
- Price
- 4
- Address
- Calle de Cuchilleros 17
- City
- Madrid
- Website
- www.botin.es
Zalacain
This intimate and luxurious restaurant is decorated in deep shades of red and gold, and furnished in the finest dark wood. The menu offers and array of mouth-watering temptations which include lobster salad with sherry vinegar, followed by duck stewed in port. The chocolate blini with pineapple rounds the evening off nicely. Open for lunch and dinner Monday to Friday, and dinner only on Saturday. Reservations essential.
- Food Type
- Continental
- Price
- 5
- Address
- Alvarez de Baena 4
- City
- Madrid
- Website
- www.restaurantezalacain.com
Jockey Restaurante
Hosting international celebrities and politicians, Jockey Restaurante serves gourmet French cuisine, an ideal restaurant for special occasions. Of modest size but great sophistication, Jockey is situated on two levels, decorated with rich wood paneling, white linen tablecloths and turquoise suede seating. House specialties include the sea bass, lamb a la Provencal and marinated partridge. The restaurant also boasts a wine list of over 600 wines from all over the world, and a decadent dessert menu. Open Monday to Saturday for lunch and dinner, reservations recommended.
- Food Type
- French
- Price
- 4
- Address
- Amador de los Ríos 6
- City
- Madrid
- Website
- www.restaurantejockey.net
Taberna La Bola
La Bola is one of the last restaurants in the city to don a blood red façade, initially operating as a wine shop in 1802. This family-owned restaurant has been passed down over seven generations and continues charming visitors with its 'olde worlde' décor of velvet, Spanish tiles and lace curtains. La Bola guarantees affordable prices and homemade dishes, packed with flavor. House specialties include Madrileña-style stew and roast lamb. Open Monday to Saturday for lunch and dinner, and Sunday for lunch only. Reservations recommended.
- Food Type
- Spanish
- Price
- 2
- Address
- Calle de la Bola 5
- City
- Madrid
- Website
- www.labola.es
Wagaboo
A modern restaurant that offers cool interiors, tasty food and attentive service, Wagaboo is a good bet for lunch or dinner in Madrid. Specialising in pasta and noodles, Wagaboo has a great selection of contemporary Italian and Asain cuisine. The stylish industrial interior of exposed brick and piping is complimented with chic lighting, red leather seating and shiny dark wood tables. Contemporary art and photography adorn the walls, and the glassed-in kitchen allow patrons to see the pasta and noodles being made. Try an Asian stir-fry or the pizza with pesto, cherry tomatoes, arugula, feta and parma ham. Open daily for lunch and dinner.
- Food Type
- Café
- Price
- 2
- Address
- Calle Gravina 18, Chueca
- City
- Madrid
- Website
- /www.wagaboo.com
La Broche
With two Michelin stars and a white minimalist setting, designer cutlery and large windows looking onto the street, La Broche has been designed so that the only color in the restaurant is the food. A perfect location for a special celebration, La Broche's menu offer a variety of haute cuisine, from freshly baked bread placed on the table with four different olive oils to a carpaccio of wild mushrooms or escargots and salmon risotto. Don't forget to look at the dessert menu! This fantastic restaurant in Madrid is open Tuesday to Friday for lunch and dinner, dinner only on Monday and Saturday. Reservations recommended.
- Food Type
- Modern Eclectic
- Price
- 4
- Address
- Calle Miguel Angel 29-31
- City
- Madrid
- Website
- www.labroche.com
Bazaar
Bazaar serves creative Mediterranean food in a trendy environment. Priding itself on fresh produce and modern cuisine, Bazaar offers dishes such as thinly sliced tuna with mango chutney, or tender ox with parmesan and rocket. With oils, wines and various fripperies on display, Bazaar has an initial delicatessen feel to it. Follow the large staircase to the dining area with cream leather banquettes, and windows overlooking the streets of Chueca - ideal for people watching. The menu is displayed as a list of dishes with no definition between starters, mains and desserts. There is a wide-ranging wine list. Open Monday to Saturday for lunch and dinner, reservations recommended.
- Food Type
- Mediterranean
- Price
- 2
- Address
- Calle Libertad 21
- City
- Madrid
- Website
- restaurantbazaar.com
Chic Restaurante
Situated oppostie the Royal Opera House, Chic serves seasonal cuisine with a daily menu featuring only fresh produce and innovative combinations. Set in a long, low-lit cellar, the restaurant is made of up three rooms - the cool bar area with fresh colors, the first dining area with cream walls and crimson tablecloths, and the second dining area with olive green walls, exposed brick and white linen tableclothes. To compliment the Iberian nouvelle cuisine, there is a selection of wines from the cellar and tapas snacks. Open daily for lunch and dinner.
- Food Type
- Local
- Price
- 3
- Address
- Calle Campomanes 5
- City
- Madrid
- Website
- www.chicmadrid.net
Casa Paco
Maintaining its old world charm, quality dishes and unpretentious ambiance, Casa Paco has been a favorite of Madrilenos for over thirty years. A superb steak house, meat at this taverna is ordered by weight and the Casa Paco Solomilo (fillet steak) is a firm favorite. For those after something lighter, the sole and baby lamb are also first-rate dishes. The tiled dining room and traditional décor at Casa Paco add to the homely atmosphere, as does the old fashioned bar, natural sidra(cider) and conscientious service. Open Monday to Saturday for lunch and dinner.
- Food Type
- Local
- Price
- 3
- Address
- Puerta Cerrada 11
- City
- Madrid
- Website
- www.casapaco1933.com
Café Balear
For the best paella and a quality selection of cavas (Catalan champagne-type wine) that compliment this traditional dish, Café Balear is the place. The elegant dining room is simply decorated with white linens and curtains, lifted by art prints and potted palms. Try the stuffed aubergines a la Mallorquina, or perhaps the vegetarian paella with fresh ginger. Attentive staff and a friendly atmosphere add to the appeal of this lovely restaurant. Open daily for lunch and dinner.
- Food Type
- Mediterranean
- Price
- 3
- Address
- Sagunto 18 near Plaza de Chamberi
- City
- Madrid
- Website
- www.restaurantebalear.net
Guggenheim Restaurant
The Guggenheim Restaurant is located inside the world-class Guggenheim Museum, and it prides itself on being one of the city's very best eateries. Serving traditional Basque cuisine using the freshest local produce, diners can enjoy innovative dishes that have been expertly prepared by chef Josean Martínez, such as the mouth-watering perfumed 'euskal oiloa' chicken (Basque breed organic chicken) with rosemary and lime leaves, or the decadent pure chocolate with coffee ice cream and a hot marzipan sand. Bookings recommended. Open Tuesday to Sunday for lunch and Wednesday to Saturday for dinner.
- Food Type
- Spanish
- Price
- 5
- Style
- Romance
- Address
- Avda. Abandoibarra 2
- City
- Bilbao
- Website
- www.restauranteguggenheim.com
Restaurante À Table
This stylish restaurant, located in Bilbao's Old Quarter, specializing in unique and innovative union between classic Basque and French cuisine is warm and cosy with interesting and quirky artwork adorning the walls. With an elegant wine list encompassing local Basque and Spanish wines as well as French imports, diners can sip on the region's finest harvest while sampling sumptuous French dishes like duck breast filled with foie-gras and frogs legs with Dijon mustard before diving into the veal tripe Biscayne style. Reservations recommended. Open Wednesday to Saturday for lunch and dinner. Closed the first two weeks of August.
- Food Type
- French
- Price
- 3
- Style
- Romance
- Address
- Dos de Mayo 18
- City
- Bilbao
- Website
- www.restauranteatable.com
Aretxondo Restaurant
Located in a quaint and charming country house just outside the city center, Bilbao's Aretxondo Restaurant has a unique and distinctive character with modern and inventive twists on traditional cuisine. A popular venue for events, weddings and other special occasions, it boasts and extensive wine list, knowledgeable waiters simply heavenly food. Try the sautéed prawns with potato guacamole, tomato and condensed grapefruit, or the log on entrecote in fine herbs and black pepper, and end off with the mango cheesecake with mango ice cream and spices - deliciously light and decadent! Open daily for dinner, lunch on Fridays and Saturdays. Closed Mondays, the first two weeks in January, Easter week and the first two weeks in August.
- Food Type
- Spanish
- Price
- 5
- Style
- Romance
- Address
- Bº Elexalde, 20. (Galdakao)
- City
- Bilbao
- Website
- www.restaurante-aretxondo.com
Etxanobe
Clean white linen tablecloths juxtaposed by the colorful and almost garish artwork on one of the walls creates a somewhat classic meets contemporary feel to this popular Bilbao eatery. Run by owner and chef, Fernando Canales, Etxanobe is located on the top floor of the Palacio Euskalduna and delivers innovative and intelligent dishes that tantalize and haunt the taste buds. Try the boneless suckling lamb with sweetbread or the Muscavado pudding with cinnamon and rice. Open Monday to Saturday for lunch and dinner. Bookings recommended.
- Food Type
- International
- Price
- 4
- Style
- Trendy
- Address
- Avda Abandoibarra, 4
- City
- Bilbao
- Website
- www.etxanobe.com
Zortziko
The Michelin-starred Zortziko boasts a formal atmosphere and an air of grandeur and is, deservedly, one of Bilbao's finest eateries. Three distinctive and classy dining rooms, each with its own theme creates the ultimate sophisticated yet contemporary dining experience. Try the Bisket of rock fish or the Fricadellede chicken with pistachios, and for those with a sweet tooth, the chocolate sponge, Malden salt and oil Hojiblanca is pure indulgence. Reservations recommended. Open Tuesday to Saturday for lunch and dinner. Closed Sunday and Mondays and the second fortnight in August and the first two weeks in September.
- Food Type
- International
- Price
- 5
- Style
- Trendy
- Address
- Calle Alameda Mazarredo, 17
- City
- Bilbao
- Website
- www.zortziko.es
Paco Meralgo
Say it aloud and you'll notice the play on words if you know Spanish. Paco Meralgo is a fabulous tapas (new style/alta tapas) bar in the Eixample. Fresh food, simply prepared. A great place to go for Catalan tapas, quieter than Cerveceria Catalana. Open seven days a week for lunch from 1pm-4pm and dinner 8pm-12:30am.
- Food Type
- Tapas
- Address
- c/ Muntaner 171 (chaflan Corsega)
- City
- Barcelona
- Zip Code
- 08036
- Website
- www.pacomeralgo.com
ABAC
The only 1-star Michelin restaurant in Barcelona, ABAC is "el bulli" style, but you can actually get a reservation. The tasting menu (without wine) is about EUR125-175 per person. The sensory experience and the amazing meal that accompany the price is well worth digging a little deeper into the wallet than normal. ABAC is known as one of the best restaurants in Spain.
- Food Type
- Spanish
- Address
- Av. Tibidabo 1
- City
- Barcelona
- Zip Code
- 08022
- Website
- www.abacbarcelona.com/eng
El Rinconcillo
Moorish brickwork, a handsome mahogany bar and a ceiling that dates back to the seventeenth century give El Rinconcillo the kind of old-world charm that other restaurants merely aspire to. As one of the most famous tapas bars in the city, the venue not only claims a rich history, but also remains true to its Andalusian roots and the accompanying relaxed regional demeanour. Visitors can enjoy a full meal or a few light tapas portions. Open Thursday to Tuesday, 1pm to 2am.
- Food Type
- Spanish
- Address
- C/Gerona 40 y Alhondigo 2
- City
- Seville
- Zip Code
- 41003
- Website
- www.elrinconcillo.es
Restaurante San Marco
Styled to appear as a 12th-century Arab bath house, the lively atmosphere and delicious Italian cuisine make this a favorite among both locals and tourists. This particular venue is tucked away among the winding alleyways of Barrio Santa Cruz, but three other options - each uniquely designed - appear in different areas of the city. Reservations are crucial. Dinner is served from 8pm until midnight.
- Food Type
- Italian
- Address
- Calle Meson del Moro
- City
- Seville
- Zip Code
- 41004
- Website
- www.restaurantesanmarco.com
Egana Oriza
Situated in a bright and airy mansion dating back to 1926, this stylish space allows guests the opportunity to dine in the equivalent of a contemporary indoor garden. The restaurant was once credited with a Michelin star, though nowadays, tapas and drinks are just as much an occasion as haute cuisine. Visitors can look forward to a fantastic wine list and very knowledgeable sommelier. Closed Sundays. Lunch is served 1:30pm to 4pm; dinner from 8:30pm to midnight.
- Food Type
- Spanish
- Address
- San Fernando 41
- City
- Seville
- Zip Code
- 41004
- Website
- www.restauranteoriza.com
Barbiana
Seafood specialties have buoyed Barbiana to regular appearances on any of Seville's top restaurant listings. Though the city is inland, the chefs go out of their way to source a fresh selection of succulent shrimp, squid, sea bass and white fish all the way from the coastal town of Cadiz. The restaurant is set in the heart of Seville, adjacent to the Plaza Neuve. Those pressed for time can enjoy an abbreviated version of the menu at the tapas bar in front.
- Food Type
- Spanish
- Address
- Calle Albaredo 11
- City
- Seville
- Website
- www.restaurantebarbiana.com
La Albahaca
La Albahaca is as exquisite as its clientèle - a list that once included the King and Queen of Spain and the handsome Charlton Heston. This lavishly decorated Andalusian mansion is split into separate and intimate dining areas where guests can enjoy inventive dishes and a graceful ambience. The food is as impressive as the opulent environment; the veal sirloin with a fresh goose liver and red wine jus is a firm favorite, though you won't stray too far from something delicious with the wild boar or the roasted pheasant breast.
- Food Type
- French
- Address
- Plaza Santa Cruz 12
- City
- Seville
Corral Del Rey
A modern and minimalist restaurant set within a delicately restored boutique hotel featuring typically European cuisine made with the freshest ingredients. The monochrome styling of the venue may initially seem strange against age-old tapestries and Roman marble columns, but the Anglo-Iberian owners responsible for the odd partnership have somehow made it work. The octopus carpaccio and the stewed veal cheeks are delicious. Open Tuesday to Sunday, 8pm until late.
- Food Type
- International
- Address
- Corral Del Rey 12
- City
- Seville
- Zip Code
- 41004
- Website
- www.corraldelrey.com
Az-Zait
Classically Mediterranean and reasonably priced, Az-Zait is your affordable answer to lunch and dinner. Set next to the Convent of San Lorenzo, the restaurant is comfortable, the service good and the cuisine reliable. The menu offers both Andalusian favorites (gazpacho) and more inventive options, like the honey-glazed cuttlefish. There is also a tasting menu available. Lunch is served from 11am to 4:30pm, and dinner from 8pm to 12:30am.
- Food Type
- Spanish
- Address
- Plaza San Lorenzo 1
- City
- Seville
- Website
- az-zaitrestaurantes.com
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