Must-see restaurants in Murcia

  • La Pequeña Taberna

    Murcia

    Look for the cascade of market vegetables outside the door when locating this quality restaurant, which isn't quite as small as it claims. Excellent…

  • Vacanal

    Murcia

    Smart, spacious and modern, this Argentine restaurant focuses on meat. There are some great mixed-grill specials, but the real highlights are the sizeable…

  • El Pasaje de Zabalburu

    Murcia

    It's difficult to imagine tastier tapas than the inventive, exquisite creations at this bar on the west side of the centre. Grab a pew at the long bar and…

  • Alborada

    Murcia

    Not particularly noteworthy from outside, this high-ceilinged minimalist dining space offers reliably excellent cuisine using carefully selected natural…

  • Pura Cepa

    Murcia

    Though the menu is full of typical Spanish ingredients, there's always an innovative kick to the dishes here, which shine out for their quality…

  • Salzillo

    Murcia

    Favoured by well-heeled conservative Murcians, this elegant but comfortable spot has a lively bar and truly excellent eating in its split-level restaurant…

  • La Tapa

    Murcia

    A fixture in the middle of a very lively tapas zone a short stroll west of the old town, this has been around for years but is handsomely modern inside…

  • Los Zagales

    Murcia

    Handy to stop by after a cathedral visit, old-style, traditional Los Zagales dishes up superb, inexpensive tapas, raciones, platos combinados (mixed…

  • Estrella de Mar

    Murcia

    The quality of the seafood is sky high at this traditional marisquería across the river from the old town. Munch some prawns at the sociable bar or take a…

  • La Lechera de Burdeos

    Murcia

    This sweet little place is a shop selling a range of delicious cheeses. In most civilised fashion, you can also sample them in-store, with a glass of wine…

  • Salmentum

    Murcia

    Near the cathedral, Salmentum has a great selection of salted-fish products. Sit down and try the delicious mojama (dried tuna) with a glass of wine.

  • El Sitico

    Murcia

    Run by three animated young partners, El Sitico does a pleasing line in deli tapas, with fishy snacks, cheeses and tasty creations on toasted bread. It's…

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