748 Best Restaurants in Spain

A fixture in the neighborhood for over 30 years, Canet is a cozy (just 12 tables, seating about 40) little hideaway with a retro decor vibe, much enjoyed by the locals. The menú del dia (prix-fixe lunch) is a bit pricy, at €12.95, but the deft touch here, with variations on traditional Catalan cooking, makes it well worthwhile.  

This excellent pocket of authentic Costa Brava cuisine serves everything from snails to wild boar in season. Wild mushrooms scrambled with eggs or stewed with hare are specialties.

Dine on fresh seafood and paella on the terrace, enjoying fabulous views of the sea and the castle beyond.

Come for a coveted spot on the sun-kissed patio and the spread of so-called tapas, which are far larger than the average and sourced from the neighboring farmers’ market held every Tuesday and Sunday. The patatas bravas with housemade aioli and chili oil are a must, along with the creative take on escalivada and a cachopo (breaded and fried beef, cheese, and ham) that could feed a crowd.

Chef Jose Antonio Moyano takes traditional Málaga cuisine and gives it an innovative twist in all his dishes. Go for local favorites such as the fideos tostados con alioli de pimientos asados (baked pasta with pepper aioli) and the daily stew, or the beetroot carpaccio with smoked eel or the calamar con crema de apio (squid with celery puree). Finish with the "salmon sandwich with chips" for dessert, one of the best culinary "deceptions" in the city. Many dishes come as halves or wholes, so you can share and try a variety of dishes. There are also two value tasting menus (€40 or €55), with wine pairing options available. The venue is small, so be prepared for an intimate dining experience.

Local cooking meets Moroccan cuisine in one of the best fusion menus in the province at this venue with small dining spaces and an Arabian theme. White prawns, tuna croquettes (fig and goat cheese salad), and wild boar with quince sit perfectly next to pastela (game pie), lamb tajine, and chicken dishes. Make your dessert Moroccan with mint tea and traditional sweets. 

This rustic spot in Anciles is ingeniously constructed of glass, wood, and stone and specializes in local Benasqué and Aragonese dishes, such as civet de jabalí and perdiz guisada con setas de temporada (partridge stew with seasonal wild mushrooms). The latter is a perennial house favorite—the meat is cooked to perfection. The restaurant is sometimes closed unexpectedly on weekdays and out of season, so check before you go. Memorable and exuberant holiday meals are served at Christmas and Easter; reserve well in advance.

Run by Basque chef Álvaro Arriaga, this restaurant sits on the top floor of the Museo de la Memoria de Andalucía just outside the city (it's well worth the taxi drive) and has panoramic views of Granada with the Sierra Nevada behind. Choose from two tasting menus (€80 for six dishes and €100 for nine dishes), both with one surprise after another and available with Andalusian wine pairing.

As the name suggests, this cozy restaurant offers art in cooking, and its take on typical local dishes is one of the best in Málaga province. The menu is seasonal with an emphasis on local produce; it might include a selection of porras (thick, cold soup) and choto malagueño (kid goat in spicy sauce). Don't miss the delicious desserts, including the local bienmesabe (made from honey, egg yolks, and almonds, it translates to "it tastes good to me"). Next door Arte de Tapas does excellent, inexpensive tapas.

This upscale, glass-enclosed dining room, housed in what was once Gijón's fish market, overlooks the harbor and serves imaginative seafood and meat dishes, including a variety of raw, grilled, smoked, foamed, and roasted options, all plated with panache. Tasting menus (€75) are a good value.

This mom-and-pop lunch-only staple has paper tablecloths, walls hung with ceramic plates, and a chalked menu. The ever-rotating prix fixe menu is the move here—for €15 (or €18 on weekends), choose from, say, rustic bean stew, a huge T-bone steak, or a wild-mushroom scramble, followed by homemade chocolate cake.

A Trujillo institution conveniently located on the Plaza Mayor, Bizcocho specializes in Extremaduran cuisine—think local jamón, cheese, and migas—and the stone-and-tile dining room is cozy and cool even in the summer. The prime location means menu prices are a tad higher than usual.

Tucked into the elbow of a narrow street near the main church square, this restaurant serves up superb local dishes, including alcachofas salteadas con jamón y langostinos (braised artichokes with ham and shrimps), tartar de salchichón de Málaga (cured sausage), and berenjenas con miel (eggplant with sugar cane syrup). The three-course daily menu with a half bottle of wine (€19.50) offers a wide range of choices. The interior is warm and rustic, with lots of dark wood and beamed ceilings. The tapas bar comes with a tempting display of light bites (from €4), and the wine selection is well conceived and extensive.

Exquisite Andalusian food with a contemporary twist is served at this somber yet elegant restaurant with three small dining rooms, all with cherrywood-paneled walls and dramatic contemporary artwork. Try the arroz de cigala y espárragos verdes (rice with crayfish and asparagus) or bacalao con crema de espinacas y garbanzos fritos (cod with spinach and fried chickpeas).

In an old house on the pleasant Plaza de la Constitución, this restaurant is run by a Basque family that's been in the Costa del Sol restaurant business since 1968. The cozy indoor dining room, with a log fire for cooler days, is welcoming and intimate, with original and noteworthy artwork interspersed among the arches, hanging plants, and traditional white paintwork. Outdoor dining takes in views of the square from the lovely rooftop terrace, perfectly shaded by grapevines in the summer. Good choices here are Basque specialties such as txangurro and bacalao a la vizcaína (cod in a tomato and pepper sauce), plus roasted meats, particularly the lamb. And don't miss the sensational Grand Marnier soufflé for dessert. There's a long gin list too.

Maspalomas is an unlikely place to find some of the best Ethiopian food in Spain, but make no mistake—Etiopico Afrika is worth going out of your way to visit. Every entrée—from lentil stews and split pea purees to doro wat (berbere-spiced braised meat)—comes atop a spongy round of injera, a pliable Ethiopian flatbread made from teff flour. There are bountiful vegan- and vegetarian-friendly options.

Slow cooking with familiar flavors form the basis of the cozy restaurant around 10 minutes’ walk from Puerta de Purchena. Chef Ginés draws on his decade of cooking in Amsterdam to bring about a unique fusion of local produce with Asian touches. For example, his bullabesa almeriense soup comes with coconut milk instead of mayo, plus a hint of garam masala. Two tasting menus are available: the Almería focuses on traditional, local dishes (six courses, €59) and the house menu (five courses, €49). Wine pairing is available from the extensive list that includes a dozen local labels. The small venue has austere decor, but the dishes bursting with vibrant color more than make up for the plain surroundings.

The menu at this award-winning restaurant in the heart of the Parte Vieja hinges on chef Daniel López’s clean, innovative cuisine, which plays on traditional Basque and Spanish flavors and often adds an Asian twist. Opt for a market-driven degustación or López's signature tasting menu, which includes dishes like whole langoustine with Navarrese white beans and Sichuan-spiced squab in liver ragout.

Creative cooking with Canarian roots is the philosophy behind the dishes at this 10-table restaurant east of the San Ginés lagoon. In the white-tablecloth, blue-walled dining room—or, if you're lucky, on the outdoor terrace—feast on creamy croquetas with a variety of fillings and local fish spooned with nontraditional sauces.

On one of the town’s main squares, this busy, smart-casual restaurant decorated in whites and grays serves local cider, fine Spanish wines, and honest regional dishes. In 2024 they were awarded the best cachopo in Spain.

This local hangout serves Astorgan dishes that incorporate wild game, foraged mushrooms, and regional meats. For a break from carnivorous Castilian cuisine, tuck into house-made pasta dishes or chickpeas stewed with fresh octopus, a house specialty.

Despite its Mediterranean name, this traditional family-run restaurant serves up Castilian specialties like garlic soup, partridge salad, local river trout, white asparagus, and suckling lamb. The tiny front bar is decorated with black-and-white photos of local bullfighters and is usually packed with locals (as is the back room). The most privileged place to dine is under the awnings on the square.

Seafood lovers, look no further: This Galician restaurant serves some of the most pristine fish and shellfish on the island, from monkfish cooked in wine and garlic and zarzuela de pescado y marisco (fish and seafood stew) to various rice dishes. It's a well-established favorite with islanders—many travel all the way here from Las Palmas just for dinner. It's been run by the same Galician family since 1986 that also owns Las Rías, in Meloneras, to the west of Maspalomas.

Tucked away in the far corner of Placeta de Manuel Ribé, Barcelona’s award-winning coffee roaster has opened its very own cafe. Floor-to-ceiling windows create an open, airy atmosphere that draws coffee-lovers through its doors. Roasts rotate monthly. 

Housed in a restored stone farmhouse, Rita Porta's menu is classic Catalan with a few subtle twists. The beef tenderloin is served raw tableside on a hot slate for you to sear to your liking, along with homemade frites and padrón peppers. But don't sleep on the braised rabbit with mustard or the cheese flan for dessert. Three large courses, including drinks, will set you back only 25 euros. If the weather is nice, a table outside in the courtyard by the 500-year-old walnut tree is a must.  

Not your average ice-cream parlor, this theatrical to-go spot is the brainchild of master confectioner Jordi Roca, of El Celler de Can Roca fame. Exquisite helados, fanciful toppings, and popsicles in the shape of Girona's famous climbing bear are just some of the treats you'll find here. Expect long lines.

A polished dining spot with a garden terrace, Roig Robí ("ruby red" in Catalan, as in the color of certain wines) maintains a high level of culinary excellence, serving traditional Catalan market cuisine with original touches directed by chef Mercé Navarro. Top-value prix fixe menus of seasonal specialties are available at both lunch and dinner. 

A charming surprise nestled at the foot of the Albayzín by the Darro, this sleek contemporary space in the shadow of the Alhambra offers a selection of specialties. The diverse menu includes Spanish omelet with yellow chili, char-grilled avocado with fresh tuna, and grilled meats. There's also an extensive rice menu, including a vegetarian paella. The outermost tables on the terrace have stunning views of the Alhambra and its foothills, particularly at night. 

At the foot of the steps that lead down to the port, this iconic restaurant has a café--terrace out front that's perfect for people-watching, drinks, and tapas. Fresh seafood is a sure bet: try the local John Dory, baked, grilled, or fried with garlic—or splurge on the caldereta (€56 per person). The wine list is impressive, with local labels and rich reds from Priorat, Montsant, La Rioja, and Ribera del Duero.

On Sóller's busy central square, this friendly and informal restaurant specializes in traditional local cooking, with a nod to touristic expectations. Skip the inevitable paella, and opt instead for the sopas mallorquines, thick vegetable soups served over thin slices of bread, or the Mallorcan pork loin, stuffed with nuts and raisins. Sa Cova has great people-watching: the tram to Port de Sóller passes right in front of its outside tables. In the summer high season, service can be spotty.