La Oliva

Top choice in Granada


By day, La Oliva sells fine Spanish wines, high-end olive oils and other gourmet treats. By night, the tables come out and multilingual owner Francisco welcomes a handful of guests to dine on his €38.50 tasting menu (bookings essential; cash only).


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