Granada has a wide and popular choice of restaurants, ranging from lively tapas bars to bistronomic restaurants and teterías, the city’s typical oriental tearooms . In this article, discover our selection of the best restaurants in Granada, which combine characterful gastronomy with traditional craftsmanship.
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Best bistronomic restaurants in Granada
1. Restaurant El Mercader(fusion)
A sure bet in Granada! The El Mercader restaurant surprises with its original decor right from the entrance: placemats in the shape of vinyl records, the Asterix comic strip as a menu, and even a dessert menu in the shape of a chocolate bar.
Take a look at one of the room’s walls, too: it’s made up of bottle tops containing recipe books. This cheerful decor extends to the dining room, where the service is warm and friendly, making for a very relaxed, bistronomic restaurant atmosphere.
The cuisine is modern, with a fusion of different culinary influences.
The menu changes regularly, and on our visit we sampled a Lebanese-inspired lamb subtly flavored with mint, served with couscous and white yogurt. A nod to star chef Yotam Ottolenghi, whose recipe book reigns supreme!
To round off the meal, we enjoyed a spiced orange cake with an original white chocolate sauce. All this is supported by a selection of carefully chosen wines.
Practical information:
- District: historic center, 5min walk from Incarnation Cathedral
- Restaurant type: casual bistro
- Capacity: less than 25 place settings
- Terrace: no
- Price range: between €30 and €50 per person (excluding drinks)
- Granada specialities: no
- Particularly suitable for children: no
- Reservations can be made by phone at +34633790440
WHERE TO STAY IN Granada
Our favorites: hotels and neighborhoods
Downtown
Hotel Luna Granada Centro – See prices, photos and availability
Hotel Corrala del Realejo – See prices, photos and availability
At the Alhambra
Alhambra Palace – See prices, photos and availability
See our complete selection of the best hotels in Granada
2. Restaurant Pimienta Rosa(open daily)
Behind the duck-blue façade lies a pleasant surprise. Restaurant Pimienta Rosa has a warm atmosphere and a tasteful decor: elegant bistro tables, bird wallpaper and hanging plants create a refined yet relaxed setting. Together, they form an elegant setting that immediately makes you feel at ease.
The menu features local specialties with a twist. We feasted onarroz seco de presa ibérica, a dish of Andalusian rice simmered in a pan with chunks of Iberian pork and artichokes. You’ll have to wait 30 minutes to taste this marvel! Vegetarians will also find plenty of tapas to choose from: fried eggplant with honey, another Granada specialty, burrata salad with tomatoes, or amazing white chocolate and cauliflower croquettes.
Practical information:
- District: historic center, 5min walk from Incarnation Cathedral
- Restaurant type: traditional
- Capacity: over 25 place settings
- Terrace: yes (shaded terrace)
- Price range: between €30 and €50 per person (excluding drinks)
- Granada specialities: yes, try Andalusian rice(arroz) or cod au gratin!
- Particularly suitable for children: no
- Reservations can be made by e-mail to: pimientarosagranada@gmail.com
3. Restaurant Betula Nana (fish specialities)
The Betula Nana Restaurant will seduce you with its intimate setting, with brick walls, small wooden tables and flowery wallpaper, all adorned with pretty frames and cacti. The menu is deliberately short, with a focus on seafood. The fresh fish is sublimated in original preparations and the particularly attentive service makes this place a delightful address!
Practical information:
- Neighborhood: historic center, 5min walk to Monastery of San Jeronimo
- Restaurant type: gastrobar, tapas bistronomique
- Capacity: less than 25 place settings
- Terrace: no
- Price range: between €30 and €40 per person (excluding drinks)
- Granada specialties: yes, tryajo blanco, a cold soup made with almonds and garlic, spiced up here with anchovies!
- Particularly suitable for children: no
- Reservations can be made by whatsapp at +34651470161 (closed on Mondays)
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Best Andalucia restaurants in Granada
4. Restaurant Avila(tapas)
Here’s a tapas bar like no other! This small, unpretentious restaurant offers an authentic standing-up dining experience, in the style of the locals who make up the bulk of the clientele. The atmosphere is particularly lively!
Did you know? Tapas are said to have been invented in Granada, where legend has it that innkeepers served a small slice of ham on top of a glass of wine to keep the flies out. The word tapa means “lid” in Spanish. Today, tapas have become a veritable culinary art form throughout Spain, but in Granada you can still find establishments serving free bites with drinks.
When it came to cuisine, we didn’t know which way to turn with all the Andalucia specialities on the menu. Special mention should be made of the wide variety of croquetas (crispy potato bites filled with different flavours) and bocadillos (small sandwiches), perfect for lunch on the go. We enjoyed a variety of meat raciones, but would have liked a small salad on the side to balance out these generous specialties.
Practical information:
- Neighborhood: historic center, near Carrera de la Virgen, lovely shady promenade
- Restaurant type: traditional tapas bar
- Capacity: less than 25 place settings
- Terrace: no
- Price range: between €30 and €40 per person (excluding drinks)
- Granada specialties: yes, try the bar’s specialty, pollo asado, roast chicken breast served with salt, herbs and cooking juices.
- Particularly suitable for children: no
- No reservation possible
5. Restaurant Versos Sueltos (contemporary cuisine)
Don’t be fooled by this unassuming storefront! Behind it lies a real nugget, ideal for a romantic dinner. In a cosy setting with exposed stone walls and wooden tables, the chef offers refined cuisine that reinvents local classics.
The plates, beautifully presented, honor seasonal products, and the attentive service adds to the charm of the place.
Practical information:
- Neighborhood: 7min walk to Parc Federico Garcia Lorca and the poet’s house
- Restaurant type: market cuisine
- Capacity: less than 25 place settings
- Terrace: no
- Price range: full menus at €49 per person (excluding drinks)
- Granada specialities: yes
- Particularly suitable for children: no
- Reservations recommended on the website here
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Best places to eat out in Granada
6. Restaurant Caféteria d’Sano(brunch)
A great place to have breakfast! Cafeteria d’Sano offers a varied menu combining the best of Spanish breakfast with American brunch classics (granola, avocado toast with poached eggs, etc.). All served with fresh juices or delicious hot drinks. The bright, pastel-toned space, with its large windows and green plants, offers a soothing atmosphere to get the day off to a good start.
Practical information:
- Neighborhood: historic center, 2min walk to Granada Cathedral
- Restaurant type: coffee-shop
- Capacity: over 25 place settings
- Terrace: no
- Price range: less than €10 per person (with drinks)
- Granada specialities: yes, try the famous tostadas, delicious slices of toasted bread topped with your choice of side dishes!
- Particularly suitable for children: yes
- Reservations can be made at +34722115876
- Vegetarian options
Bonus: Mercado San Augustín(favorite)
You can’t leave Granada without stopping off at the market! It’s a great way to discover the local culture while filling up on good food, in a typically Andalucia atmosphere. The first to arrive can take advantage of the few tables set up among the very clean stalls! Otherwise, do as the locals do: order a few tapas at the deli counter, or take your shopping for a picnic on one of the benches in the shady and charming Plaza de Trinidad.
Practical information:
- Neighborhood: historic center
- Capacity: over 25 place settings
- Terrace: no, it’s a covered hall
- Price range: it all depends on what you choose from the plethora of products!
- Particularly suitable for children: no
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Granada’s gourmet restaurants
The city of Granada is also starting to develop a top-flight culinary scene!
Below, you’ll find a list of establishments selected by the Michelin Guide that we haven’t tried, but which look tempting:
- Restaurant Arriaga: far from the city center, this restaurant is well worth a visit for its exceptional view over the city and its Andalucia-inspired cuisine, based around 2 well-thought-out tasting menus.
- FARALÁ Restaurant: at the foot of the Alhambra, this restaurant revisits traditional Granada cuisine with personality and refinement.
- Restaurant Apö: a must for meat and wine lovers. All served in a bright, modern dining room.
- Restaurant Maria de la O: in the elegant setting of a former 19th-century mansion, this restaurant invites you to travel, with multiple sequences exploring textures and flavors!
FUN in Andalucia: activities
- Cooking course in Sevilla
- Canyoning from the Costa del Sol
- Caminito del Rey guided hike
Teterias: Granada’s speciality
A real trend in Andalucia, teterías are a veritable institution in Granada, a legacy of its Moorish past. These traditional tea rooms, particularly numerous in the Albaicín district, on Calderería Nueva and Vieja streets, instantly transport you to the atmosphere of the Arabian Nights.
Colorful lanterns, chiselled copper tables, candles and soft cushions invite you to relax and enjoy a wide selection of scented teas accompanied by oriental pastries.
We singled out La Tetería El Bañuelo for its picturesque shaded terrace, and Teteria Caravan Coffee&TeaShop for its charming decor and craft corner!
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