These Are Some of the Best Restaurants In Spain According To The Repsol Guide 2025

Mendi Goikoa Bekoa

This restaurant has been around for a long time. Located in an old Basque farmhouse that was first constructed at the foot of Mount Anboto in 1745, chef Job Yurrebaso has revitalised this restaurant with a brand-new menu and atmosphere. Mendi Goikoa Bekoa specialises in serving traditional Basque dishes, but with a modern twist. Local produce is presented without fuss. This is hearty, well served, authentic cuisine. Well-known dishes such as Guernica peppers, and hake "kokotxas" are well worth trying here. The average price for dinner per person here is 60+ euros.

Casa Rubén

Casa Rubén is located in the heart of the Aragonese Pyrenees and is a highly regarded family restaurant that's been open since 1987. It is now operated by Rubén Coronas, the second generation of the family to run the restaurant. Traditional dishes, local produce, and unique twists bringing the unexpected to the expected all make this restaurant stand out from the crowd. The dishes not to miss here include veal stews and the sturgeon cannelloni. The average price for dinner per person here is 60+ euros.

Narea

Narea is known for two things: the food and the views. This restaurant is famed for offering the best views over Vejer de la Frontera. But the food stands out from the crowd too. Couple and renowned chefs Jaime Batista and Alejandra Gnisci create authentic Cádiz dishes, but present these with a modern and international feel. Some of the best dishes on the menu include the skate fish in coloured lard, or the Cádiz-style venison. The average price for dinner per person here is 60+ euros.

Marmurio do Río

It is a running theme of the restaurants on this list that they offer authentic Spanish cuisine served in creative ways. Marmurio do Río specialises in modern takes on Galician cuisine. Head chef Luis Moreno is at the helm here, and the dishes not to be missed include the caldeirada de arroz, a rice stew, and hare cannelloni. The average price for dinner per person here is 60+ euros.

La Casa de Manolete Bistró

La Casa de Manolete Bistró is a restaurant housed inside a Córdoban palace. The luxurious setting was once the home of famous bullfighter Manolete, and now it's an elegant, sophisticated space. Owned by Juanjo Ruiz and Reme Romero, this is a fusion restaurant serving a delicious blend of Córdoban and French cuisine. Dishes of note include the red prawns, octopus, red tuna, tail and pigeon. The average price for dinner per person here is between 30-60 euros per person.

Silbo Gomero

Silbo Gomero is highly regarded as one of the best restaurants in the Canary Islands. It serves locally grown produce presented by locally grown chef Braulio Simancas. Food quality is high but menu prices are affordable, which means the restaurant can attract a varied crowd. Some of the most renowned dishes on the menu include the roasted peppers with coriander and pil-pil of salted wreckfish, beans with chorizo and cured dewlap or cod confit, red mojo beurre blanc and coriander mojo. The average price for dinner per person here is up to around 50 euros per person.

Cocina con Mimo

Located in the Plaza de San Marcelo in León, you'll find an unassuming but highly regarded restaurant. Headed by chef Javier del Blanco, this is considered one of the most iconic restaurants in the city thanks to its combination of creativity and culinary expertise. Some of the stand-out dishes not to miss are the cecina of tomato from Mansilla and classic recipes such as cocido or trout soup. The average price for dinner per person here is up to around 35 euros per person.

Alberca

Alberca is a restaurant that sits in the heart of Trujillo, Cáceres, and has been open since 1997. This is a landmark for Extremadura's culinary scene and serves dishes that are both innovative and nostalgic at the same time. Chef Mario Clemente sits at the helm of this rich menu and specialises in creating dishes that remind him of his mother's cooking. The average price for dinner per person here is between 35-60 euros per person.

Estirpe

The final restaurant we want to draw your attention to is Estirpe, which is based in Yecla, Murcia. If you're not familiar with this town, it sits at the crossroads between Castilla-La Mancha, Murcia and Valencia. The restaurant is operated by self-taught chef Juan Azorín and his partner Ana Sánchez, and prides itself on serving fresh, locally sourced dishes. The menu changes regularly to match what's available from the local market each season, so you'll never have the same meal twice. The average price for dinner per person here is between 40-60 euros per person.

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