Must-see restaurants in Andalucía

  • El Jardín del Califa

    Vejer de la Frontera

    Sizzling atmosphere and flawless cooking combine at this beautiful restaurant hidden within a cavernous 16th-century, Moorish-origin house where even…

  • Arte de Cozina

    Antequera

    It's hard not to notice the surrounding agricultural lands as you approach Antequera, and this fascinating little hotel-restaurant combo is where you get…

  • Taberna Jóvenes Flamencos

    Arcos de la Frontera

    Along with oh-so-Andalucía flamenco/bullfighting decor, tiled floors and hand-painted tables, cheerful and popular Jóvenes Flamencos has an enticing menu…

  • Aponiente

    El Puerto de Santa María

    Audacious is the word for the bold experimentation of leading Spanish chef Angel León, whose seafood-biased nueva cocina has won a cavalcade of awards,…

  • El Mesón de Cervantes

    Málaga

    Cervantes started as a humble tapas bar run by expat Argentine Gabriel Spatz, but has now expanded into four bar-restaurants (each with a slightly…

  • Cantina La Estación

    Andalucía

    The charming originality here starts with the design – three rooms with railway themes (the main dining room being the deluxe carriage). Seasonally…

  • El Gato Lounge

    Costa del Sol

    Don't expect the default sardines at this trendsetting fusion favourite across from Playamar beach's western end. Asian flavours abound in offerings like…

  • Casa Pepe de la Judería

    Córdoba

    Thoughtfully prepared classic Andalucian fare, on a sunny roof terrace or in rooms adorned with traditional and contemporary Cordoban art, keeps Pepe's …

  • Chiringuito de Ayo

    Nerja

    The menu is listed in nine languages, but the only word you need to understand at beachside Ayo is ‘paella’. They cook the rice dish every day in a huge…

  • Óleo

    Málaga

    Located at the city's Centro de Arte Contemporáneo with white-on-white minimalist decor, Óleo provides diners with the unusual choice of Mediterranean or…

  • Casa Manteca

    Cádiz

    The hub of the Barrio de la Viña fun, with every inch of its walls covered in flamenco, bullfighting and Carnaval paraphernalia, always-busy Casa Manteca…

  • Tetería Almedina

    Almería

    For a break from tapas, this welcoming little tearoom-restaurant is the answer. Hidden in a backstreet below the Alcazaba, it serves a reassuring menu of…

  • Casa Balbino

    Sanlúcar de Barrameda

    No matter when you arrive, Casa Balbino is always overflowing with people drawn in by its unbeatable seafood tapas. You’ll have to elbow your way through…

  • Corredera 55

    Vejer de la Frontera

    Exquisitely styled with boho-chic Vejer flair, Corredera 55 delivers elegant, inventive seasonal cuisine packed with local, organic ingredients and Cádiz…

  • Las Chimeneas

    Las Alpujarras

    The outstanding restaurant at Las Chimeneas guesthouse wows with its excellent Andalucian cooking, made using organic produce from the British owners’…

  • Restaurante Zuhayra

    Andalucía

    Hotel Zuhayra's excellent restaurant, open to all, serves uncomplicated but perfectly prepared versions of local and Andalucian favourites, such as its…

  • Café Azul

    Tarifa

    This long-established Italian-run cafe with eye-catching blue-and-white Morocco-inspired decor whips up some of the best breakfasts in Andalucía. You'll…

  • Los Albardinales

    Andalucía

    Los Albardinales is an award-winning organic olive-oil producer. At this, their roadside mill, you can see how the oil is pressed and sample it at their…

  • La Fábula Restaurante

    Granada

    A formal fine-dining restaurant set in a stylishly restored 1909 palacete (now the Hotel Villa Oniria), La Fábula is the domain of star chef Ismael…

  • El Arcediano

    Andalucía

    Always buzzing with locals, this welcoming spot with dangling chandeliers, grapevines painted on the ceiling and tables on the narrow pedestrian lane out…

  • Palacio de Gallego

    Andalucía

    In the atmospheric setting of a 16th-century house, with tables on the delightful patio as well as in an old wood-beamed dining room, the Gallego serves…

  • Casa Aranda

    Málaga

    Casa Aranda is in a narrow alleyway next to the market and, since 1932, has been the place in town to enjoy chocolate and churros (tubular-shaped…

  • El Pilón

    Málaga Province

    This former carpenter’s workshop is the village’s most popular restaurant – and rightly so. Dishes are created using locally sourced ingredients whenever…

  • Jovellanos 16

    Almería

    Wtth friendly service and a prime people-watching location opposite Plaza Constitución, Jovellanos 16 is a rising star on Almería's 'tapas row'. Don't…

  • Acánthum

    Huelva

    Celebrating the flavours of his native Huelva, Chef Xanty Elias's exuberant mutli-course menus have earned him Michelin star status since 2015. Reserve…

  • Asador Espadín

    Andalucía

    Long before you reach the front door, delicious smoky aromas greet you at this ever-popular Velez Rubio lunch spot. Formally dressed old-school waiters…

  • The Farm

    Marbella

    It’s not a farm, but instead an exceptionally pretty restaurant in Marbella’s old town, consisting of a patio, a terrace and a dining room furnished with…

  • La Carboná

    Jerez de la Frontera

    This cavernous, imaginative restaurant occupies an exquisite old bodega set around a suspended fireplace. Delicately presented market-based specialities…

  • Agustina

    Sevilla Province

    With its urban-style interior and alfresco seating on a lovely stone plaza, Agustina brings a dash of the contemporary to Cazalla. Its culinary approach…

  • Bodegas Campos

    Córdoba

    This atmospheric warren of rooms and patios is a Córdoba classic, and is popular with cordobeses and visitors alike. The restaurant and more informal…

  • Casa Padrino

    Andalucía

    With atmospheric dining by a brick-ring fireplace or on a sunny terrace, Casa Padrino serves scrumptious country fare loosely based on old village recipes…

  • Almocábar

    Ronda

    Tapas here include montaditos (small pieces of bread) topped with delicacies like duck breast and chorizo. Mains are available in the elegant dining room,…

  • Picoteca 3Maneras

    Granada

    Glorious fresh produce, spot-on service, chic whitewashed decor, excellent Spanish wines and a deliciously creative approach to local cuisine make…

  • Jesús Carrión

    Andalucía

    Devoted chef Jesús heads up the creative kitchen at this wonderful family-run restaurant, which is causing quite the stir with its lovingly prepared,…

  • Experience by Fuster

    Andalucía

    Aracena's home-grown celebrity chef Javier Fuster created an instant sensation when he opened this casual downtown restaurant in 2019. Sourcing…

  • Misa de 12

    Andalucía

    Grab a table overlooking the plaza or hunker down in the cosy interior to sample a succession of truly succulent platters – from perfectly grilled slices…

  • La Escollera

    Estepona

    Locals in the know – from dock workers swigging beers to families celebrating a first communion – flock to this port-side eatery to dine on arguably the…

  • Taberna Jicales

    Sevilla Province

    Grilled chunks of tuna served on a bed of thick salmorejo seasoned with roasted red pepper; pork tenderloin slow cooked in sweet Pedro Ximénez wine –…

  • Casa Puga

    Almería

    For an authentic tapas experience, make a beeline for this long-standing favourite, on the go since 1870. Shelves of ancient wine bottles and walls…

  • Restaurante Arrieros

    Andalucía

    The art of slow food is taken to the extreme here with meals normally spinning out over several lazy hours. The innovative approach to local pork products…

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