We spent a few days in Alicante City in October to discover where to eat in Alicante - tapas, seafood & rice. Arriving late on Saturday night, we checked into our hotel and then headed to GASTROBAR DISTRIKT 41 Michelin Guide Calle de Navas, 41, 03001, Alicante +34 965 181 426 www.distrikt41.es Gastrobar Distrikt41 opened in October 2021 in Calle Navas, in the heart of Alicante, created by two Dutch chefs, Danny van Vliet and Joris Bruurs. The pair had met several years ear

NOU MANOLÍN Michelin Guide Nou Manolín Alicante has been a landmark on the city’s food scene for more than 50 years, earning an international reputation for its outstanding tapas and traditional Mediterranean cuisine. The restaurant was founded in 1971 by Vicente Castelló and his wife, Vicentina Such. Their families ran rival bars near Alicante’s bullring, called Manolín and Ponoch. After marrying, the couple decided to open their own establishment and named it Nou Manolín

MANERO ALICANTE - MANERO MOLLÁ The History of Bar Manero Alicante Bar Manero opened in 2017. It was founded by Carlos Bosch and chef Sergio Sierra, the team behind the successful El Portal restaurant, which opened in 2009. Their idea was to reinvent the traditional Spanish tapas bar, combining the charm of an old-fashioned neighbourhood establishment with top-quality ingredients, sophisticated surroundings and a touch of luxury. The original Bar Manero opened at Calle Médic

MIRADOR DE LA VICTÒRIA RESTAURANT The restaurant has been run by the Fontclara family since 1984, with Salvador Fontclara establishing it as one of Alcúdia’s best-known restaurants for traditional Mallorcan cuisine. The restaurant stands beside the historic Ermita de la Victòria, a fortified sanctuary with medieval origins. The building dates largely from the 17th and early 18th centuries and still retains its defensive appearance, a reminder of the days when Mallorca's coast

Explore the traditional tapas bars of Triana, Sevilla, from Bar Salomón’s famous pinchitos and Casa Ruperto’s fried quail to Las Golondrinas, Puratasca and other local favourites. Discover authentic Andalusian food, historic bars and hidden gems in one of Sevilla’s most characterful neighbourhoods.

BARRA BAJA RESTAURANTE Barra Baja Sevilla opened in October 2019 on Calle Javier Lasso de la Vega, in the city’s historic centre, just a short walk from Plaza del Duque. The restaurant was created by chefs Rafael Liñán, originally from Sevilla, and Patricia Moliner, from Badalona, near Barcelona. The couple met while working at Dani García’s two-Michelin-starred Calima restaurant in Marbella and subsequently gained experience in several prestigious kitchens, including Zaranda

ROSARIO VARELA Rosario Varela Granada is a relatively recent addition to the city’s lively tapas scene, located on Calle Varela in the historic Realejo neighbourhood. The company behind the restaurant was established in January 2016, and Rosario Varela soon developed a reputation for its contemporary approach to tapas, combining traditional Andalusian ingredients with more adventurous, internationally inspired dishes. Its varied menu, interesting wine selection, excellent ver

TABERNA LA TANA Taberna La Tana is a family-run Granada institution that first opened its doors on 3 March 1993, when Ana Martín Cáceres and her sister María Ángeles took over a tiny 28-square-metre taberna in the historic San Matías neighbourhood. The business quickly established a reputation for its excellent wines, traditional tapas and friendly atmosphere. In 1998, the family expanded into the adjoining premises, which had previously housed a woodturner’s workshop. Ana’s

MARABUNDA FOOD Marabunda Food Sevilla opened in July 2022 in Calle Jesús del Gran Poder, in the city’s historic San Lorenzo neighbourhood. It was founded by chef Francis Balongo and his friend and business partner, Pablo Gabella. The premises have an interesting gastronomic history, having previously housed the original La Azotea, which opened around 2009 and became one of the pioneers of Sevilla’s modern tapas scene. Francis Balongo is an experienced Sevillian chef who spent

VAMOR’ A VER Vamor’a Ver is a relatively new tapas bar in Alicante, opened by Sheila, originally from Cuba, and her Spanish partner, Dany. After many years as a waitress in Spain, Sheila fulfilled her ambition to open her own establishment with Dany, who brought 14 years of hospitality experience. We recently visited Vamor’a Ver (which roughly translates as “Let’s see”), located just a couple of blocks from the Explanada in Alicante city. We stopped by to sample a few tapas.