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$ | Centro |
Just off Calle Puentezuelas, this authentic patio complete with original pillars provides a cozy vibe. Specials include the house cod (with prawns and clams) and Galician-style octopus, best enjoyed with a cerdito (a "little pig" ceramic jug of sweet white wine, so named for its snout pourer). The weekday menú del día (€10) is an excellent value with giant portions. This is a busy venue, especially on weekends, and reservations aren't accepted, so arrive early (1:30 pm for lunch or 8 pm for dinner) to snag a table. You can also put your name on the list and order a tapa at the bar while you wait.
Calle Jardines 4, Granada, Andalusia, 18002, Spain
Known For
- Generous portions
- Choice of croquettes
- Galician-style octopus
Restaurant Details
Rate Includes: Closed Wed. and Aug., Reservations not accepted
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$ | El Arenal |
Almost within stone’s throw of the Giralda, this family-run restaurant has been making a name for itself with fresh fish dishes for over two decades. The owners hail from Sanlúcar de Barrameda downriver, and the ingredients come from their hometown and always include swordfish, sea bass, and anchovies. House specials are the sopa de galeras (garlic soup with shrimp), alcachofas con gulas (artichokes with eels), and stuffed squid. There's also a daily stew dish, usually fish-based. Eat inside at the slightly prim tables in one of the dining rooms, outside on the more informal street terrace, or perch at the bar for a tapa or two (from €3).
Calle Tomás de Ibarra 10, Seville, Andalusia, Spain
Known For
- Traditional soups and stews
- Fresh fish
- Value tapas
Restaurant Details
Rate Includes: Closed Mon. and Aug. No dinner Sun.
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$$ | Centro |
The interior may look a bit bare, but whatever this fish restaurant lacks in warmth it makes up for with the food. It serves simple but high-quality dishes like grilled mullet, dorado baked in salt, prawns with garlic, and monkfish in saffron sauce. The tapas bar, which is more popular with locals than the dining room, offers classic dishes (from €1.50) like migas (fried bread crumbs), beans with jamón serrano (dry-cured Spanish ham), and tortilla del Sacromonte (tortilla with lamb testicles and brains, as traditionally prepared by the Sacromonte Gypsies). Service is friendly.
Pl. de la Pescadería 12, Granada, Andalusia, 18001, Spain
Known For
- Tapas bar
- Fresh fish
- Migas
Restaurant Details
Rate Includes: Closed Sun.
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$ | Centro |
The Moroccan tapas at this small and bustling venue make a pleasant change from the traditional local fare. Tagine, couscous, and kefta are all menu staples. You’ll find a selection of Middle Eastern dishes as well, also available in vegetarian versions. Choose your complimentary tapa with your first drink and then go for more tapas (from €2) or sharing plates. The plato de degustación (selection of tapas) gives a good overview of the house best.
Calle Jardines 17, Granada, Andalusia, Spain
Known For
- Moroccan tapas
- Selection of tapas
- Lively atmosphere
Restaurant Details
Rate Includes: Closed Sun. and no lunch Mon.
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On the edge of the Murillo Gardens opposite the university, Oriza has an atrium-style dining room with high ceilings and wall-to-wall stained-glass windows; in warm weather, you can eat on the terrace under the orange trees. The menu combines traditional Andalusian dishes with a modern touch and includes red tuna, octopus salad, and meat dishes. The adjoining Bar España serves tapas (from €3), including fried cod and vieiras en la niebla (scallops).
Calle San Fernando 41, Seville, Andalusia, 41004, Spain
Known For
- Traditional tapas at the bar; tuna steak; outside terrace
Restaurant Details
Rate Includes: Closed Sun., Credit cards accepted
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Down an uninspiring side street but with a very quiet terrace with views of San Pedro Church, this bar with stool seating around high tables offers tranquil dining and, most notably, one of the best sherry menus in town. Known as an abacería (grocer’s store), it serves more than 30 finos, amontillados, and olorosos, as well as house-made vermouth on the drinks menu, and each pairs perfectly with a food choice. Allow the friendly owners to advise you on the best matches, which include tinned preserves, cold cuts and cheeses, and a choice of three daily specials, some served hot. Don’t miss the tomate de atún (tuna tomato) or the house version of ajoblanco (cold garlic soup), topped with marinated salmon chunks and fresh mango.
Calle Mercedes de Velilla 4, Seville, Andalusia, Spain
Known For
- Excellent sherry
- Pairing menu
- Ajoblanco (cold garlic soup)
Restaurant Details
Rate Includes: Closed Mon. and Tues.
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$ | Centro |
Sweet and savory treats come into their own at this family-owned business in the city center. Top of the specialty list are piononos (sponge bites filled with caramel and custard) and pastela (Moroccan chicken pie). Eat in with a drink at the bar or in the small cafeteria space, or take out to feast on in one of the nearby squares.
Calle Reyes Católicos 39, Granada, Andalusia, Spain
Known For
- Piononos
- Cakes and cookies
- Pastela
Restaurant Details
Rate Includes: Closed Sun. afternoon.
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$$ | Santa Cruz |
In the heart of Santa Cruz is one of Seville's surprises—an Italian restaurant in a 12th-century Arab bathhouse where original features such as bath vaults studded with star shapes blend with modern design and fountains provide a soothing backdrop. Specialties include a range of interesting salads, creamy cheese ravioli al pesto, and roasted leg of lamb, and there's an extensive choice of homemade desserts. Service, led by owner Angelo Ramacciotti, is excellent, and many clients are regulars.
Calle Mesón del Moro 6, Seville, Andalusia, 41002, Spain
Known For
- Historic setting
- Fine Italian food
- Live classical guitar music every evening
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This cozy restaurant offers an excellent selection of fish and meat dishes. It's renowned for its Almadraba tuna (traditionally hand-lined and caught in Zahara de los Atunes on the Cádiz coast) cooked any which way and always delicious. Particular highlights are the tataki and cured tuna on toast. Other must-tries include the seaweed croquettes with an oloroso sherry sauce, squid burgers with a miso sauce, and the black pudding and pine nut samosas. There’s also an excellent range of rice dishes including the house special, risotto de ortiguillas (sea anemone). Sit inside in the cozy dining room under the signature tuna lamps or outside on the shady terrace.
Known For
- Tuna dishes
- Sea anemone risotto
- Great choice of tapas
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Underneath the arches just off Puerta Real, this modern bar and restaurant has a reputation for being one of Granada's most chic venues. It's known for fresh seafood, including oysters and red shrimp, though generous portions of chargrilled steaks, steak tartare, and fresh foie gras are a hit with carnivores. The cocktail list is extensive, and G&T lovers delight in the choice of 33 gins.
Calle Ángel Ganivet 5, Granada, Andalusia, 18009, Spain
Known For
- Seafood
- Cocktail and G&T menus
- Chic atmosphere
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$ | El Arenal |
If you’re a vegan, vegetarian, or flexitarian and finding the meat and fish scene in Seville a bit heavy, head for this bar inside the Mercado del Arenal. It started life as Spain’s first vegan bakery in 2009, and since then the menu has grown to encompass breakfast and brunch, plus a long list of 100%-animal-free options to make into burgers, nachos, or wraps. There’s also an excellent value menu del día (€10) at lunchtime, and a choice of pastries and cakes.
Calle Pastor y Landero, Seville, Andalusia, Spain
Known For
- Vegan-friendly
- Good value daily lunch menu
- Cakes and pastries
Restaurant Details
Rate Includes: Closed Sun. and Mon. No dinner.
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$ | Centro |
Vermouth tasting comes into its own at this tiny venue, home to five home brews created using a secret recipe with a sherry base (manzanilla or fino) and herbs. Take the barman Esteban's advice on which to try and pair it with cold plates such as trifásico de ahumados (three types of smoked fish) and nearly two dozen types of cheese. Vermouth here is best enjoyed on ice. Expect raised eyebrows if you ask for a dash of soda.
Calle Gravina 70, Seville, Andalusia, Spain
Known For
- Homemade vermouth
- Authentic atmosphere
- Pairing tapas
