Ferrán Adrià’s Gazpacho
“Gazpacho is a work of art; It is the best dish to sell Spanish cuisine” -Ferrán Adrià Ferran Adrià i Acosta is a Spanish chef. …
Bodegas Burgo Viejo
Bodegas Burgo Viejo in prominent wine region La Rioja is recognised by some of the most prestigious international competitions, such as Decanter, International Wine Challenge …
Viña Sastre
Bodegas Hermanos Sastre was established in 1992 as a small winery with their first 23 hectares of vineyards. Since then, they have gone on to ...
Bodegas Habla
Bodegas Habla is housed in a sublime avant-garde architectural building, especially designed with essentially functional criteria to allow a flow of work optimal for creating their ...
Casa Lucio’s Huevos Estrellados
Even a small dish made from just the humble potato and the elementary egg can be big; a simple plate made with such finesse that it shows …
Iberian Bellota Ham
The Spanish Jamón Ibérico de Bellota, is a gastronomic delicacy that can easily be described as the finest ham in the world. Spanish Jamón Ibérico, or Iberian …
Mercat de la Boqueria, Barcelona
The Mercat de Sant Josep de la Boqueria, often simply referred to as La Boqueria, is Europe’s biggest food market in the Ciutat Vella district …
Cal Pep, Barcelona
Cal Pep’s reputation as one of Barcelona’s top tapas inspired restaurants is well-deserved for their light, exquisite and extremely varied dishes. The restaurant concept is …
Hisop, Barcelona
Awarded with a well deserved Michelin star, Hisop serves creative contemporary Catalan cuisine, using only seasonal fresh local produce. Chef Oriol Ivern Bondia aim is …
Dstage, Madrid
Dstage is a two Michelin star restaurant housed in a red brick former brewery which has an urban and industrial look yet relaxed feel reflecting chef Diego …
1912 Museo Bar, Madrid
Editor’s note: “At the Westin Palace in Madrid, I have been fortunate to be served in the elegant 1912 Museo Bar by Antonio for more than 20 years.” …
Dry Martini Bar, Madrid
Javier de las Muelas is one of the world’s most talented cocktail specialist and his popular bar, where people come to enjoy Tom Collins, Cosmopolitans or Caipirinhas, occupies the …
Ramses, Madrid
Philippe Starck-designed Ramses is a multi functional venue with a lounge-bar, a club and two restaurants – Ramses Bistro and Ramses Petit with a sprawling terrace. Stunningly dramatic with silver …
Museo Chicote, Madrid
Arguably Madrid’s most famous cocktail bar. Museo Chicote serves great cocktails at a landmark location with a cosmopolitan, glamorous and charming ambiance attracting locals and celebrities …
La Gabinoteca, Madrid
Opened in 2009 and now one of the most fashionable gastrobars – a term invented by restaurant critic José Carlos Capel which means a haute-cuisine …
El Landó, Madrid
Some major places to visit for a bite to eat in traditional but top quality Madrid-style are El Landó and Casa Lucia. El Landó is a …
DiverXO, Madrid
Diverxo, one of tv personality, chef and writer Anthony Bourdain’s favourites, serves sublime Spanish-Asian fusion food. Young genius chef David Muñoz has perfected his oriental kitchen …
El Paraguas, Madrid
El Paraguas is one of the finest haute cuisine Asturian restaurants in the city. Chef Sandro Silva serves up the classics such as fabada, an Asturian …
Botin, the World’s Oldest Restaurant in Madrid
Restaurant Botin, founded in 1725 in Madrid, is the world’s oldest restaurant and thus has quite a story to tell! This is an amazing place …
Casa LHardy, Madrid
Opened in 1839 by its founder, Frenchman Emilio Huguenin Lhardy, this restaurant is considered one of the earliest and oldest restaurants in Madrid. The place …
La Viña, San Sebastian
La Viña offers an enticing dessert tarta de queso; besides pintxos and main meals, the restaurant bakes some of the best cheesecake in the country. …
Hidalgo 56, San Sebastian
Hidalgo 56 is one of San Sebastian’s more modern bars whose chef already had one Michelin star when he opened it. Signature creations include a volcán of spicy …
A Fuego Negro, San Sebastian
A Fuego Negro is modern in decor and menu, i.e. bold colours and creative, experimental pintxos respectively. With modern decor and trendy music, A Fuego Negro is hip …
Bar Txepetxa, San Sebastian
Bar Txepetxa has a penchant for anchovies and if you didn’t like these little delicacies already, you’ll learn to love them here. Recipes for the preparation …
La Cuchara de San Telmo, San Sebastian
La Cuchara de San Telmo is small and charming and usually very busy. It does not have its pintxos displayed like other bars do – they …
Borda Berri, San Sebastian
Another small top-class San Sebastian bar is Borda Berri; authentic and charming with the menu written on chalkboards on the wall. Apart from superb pintxos, Borda Berri’s …
Ganbara, San Sebastian
A good place to start your evening in San Sebastian is one of the town’s most popular pintxos bars; Ganbara. Jose and Amaia’s bar is a charming sight …
Kokotxa, San Sebastian
Another upscale restaurant, less pricey than San Sebastian star Arzak, yet awarded a Michelin star is Kokotxa. This smart establishment serves Daniel López’s signature cuisine: Regional …
Arzak, San Sebastian
This one will set you back financially but you will be enriched with an incredible gastronomic experience:Arzak. Arzak has earned three Michelin stars during its …
Bodegón Alejandro, San Sebastian
Located in San Sebastian’s old town, like so many pintxo bars, the more upmarket Bodegón Alejandro focuses on the authenticity and classic flavours of local dishes, but …
Gandarias, San Sebastian
Gandarias is a popular pintxo bar and restaurant, located in the heart of the old town of San Sebastian, serving some of the best pintxos and …