In Seville, you can hop from one traditional tiled tapas bar to the next, trying out small plates of baby clams with artichokes, or wafer-thin slices of jamon iberico. Alternatively, you can slide into a chic velvet booth and dine on crab tacos and tuna ceviche. Instead of sangria, an over-priced tourist cliché, order like a local and go for tinto de verano (red wine with soda water) – or else sample the sherry selection, available in most restaurants. Be aware that you often pay more at an outside table.
All our recommendations below have been hand selected and tested by our resident destination expert to help you discover the best restaurants in Seville. Find out more below, or for more Seville inspiration, see our guides to the region’s best hotels, bars, things to do and things to do for free. If you’re planning a longer trip, discover our ultimate itinerary in Andalucia here.
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Best all-rounders
La Azotea
With three establishments – a restaurant in San Lorenzo (on Calle Conde de Barajas), a tapas bar opposite, and another in Santa Cruz (Calle Mateos Gago) – La Azotea has blazed the trail for the new gastro-tapas scene since it opened 16 years ago. Décor is simple, with the focus on the food, and the place is always packed.
There are four or five daily specials, such as oven-baked rice with rockfish, on top of staples from the menu like filo parcels with cheese, leeks and prawns or the homemade croquettes. Local winery Colonias de Galeon makes a balanced, fruity red, Pinchaperas, which is very much worth trying. The Santa Cruz branch is open all day from breakfast to dinner.
Area: Centro
Website: laazoteasevilla.com
Price: ££
Reservations: Essential
Seis
This sophisticated restaurant on central Plaza Nueva has a lush, green feel – the ground-floor bar is under a massive tree canopy, and plants hang from the ceiling. Food is confidently global: chicken gyozas, prawn tacos or Iberian ham croquettes. The downstairs area with sexy curved booths is buzzy, while upstairs is quieter. Service from the young wait staff is impressively knowledgeable and attentive.
Area: Centro
Website: tuhogarfueradecasa.com
Price: ££
Reservations: Essential
Eslava
One of Seville’s most popular eating spots, Eslava on Plaza San Lorenzo has a tapas space with a long bar and tables at the back, and a more formal restaurant next door. It’s usually packed, so squeeze your way in and nab a spot at the bar, or sit outside at a tall table with stools.
You’ll want to taste award-winning, finger-licking honey pork ribs, and boletus mushroom cake topped with a poached egg and caramelised wine reduction; the more adventurous might try “Becquer’s cigar”, a filo roll filled with squid in its ink, seaweed and bechamel. Venture north to Extremadura with rich red wines from high-tech Habla winery.
Area: Centro
Website: espacioeslava.com
Price: ££
Reservations: There are two areas, one with reserved tables and one for walk-ins
ConTenedor
In the boho area of Macarena, this slow food place uses 0km (i.e. local), seasonal, organic ingredients. The duck with rice is justly famous, and the salads are creative, which is unusual for Seville. There’s an impressive selection of Andalucian wines – try elegant Univers, an organic biodynamic palomino from Sanlucar de Barrameda. Their smaller restaurant in Alfalfa, Espacio T, serves ConTenedor’s hit dishes plus new creations, at a large circular table seating 18.
Area: San Julián
Website: restaurantecontenedor.com
Price: ££
Reservations: Essential
Besana
This Seville outpost of the renowned Utrera restaurant, in a quiet street in Triana, brings beautifully presented, imaginative dishes in a light-filled interior. Signature creations include waffle-like patatas bravas with intensely-flavoured sauces, succulent tuna and truffle mayo brioche, and kimchi gazpacho with prawn tartar. I was less impressed by the carrillada (pork cheek) donut. Ask for the daily specials.
Area: Triana
Contact: instagram.com/besanasevilla; 00 34 621 01 20 32
Price: ££
Reservations: Recommended (especially at weekends)
Best for families
Bar Santa Ana
Situated in the shadow of the eponymous church, this place is a perennially popular meeting spot for trianeros – the terrace is perfect for wedding-watching at weekends. The charming new owners (he’s a Londoner, she’s from Barcelona) have cleverly complemented the classic Sevillano interior – neo-Mudejar tiled horseshoe arches, Semana Santa posters – with novel takes on classic tapas. The star dish is the crispy layered patatas bravas.
Area: Triana
Contact: facebook.com/barsantaanatriana; 00 34 954 239 265
Price: ££
Reservations: Recommended
Vineria San Telmo
A varied, global menu with contemporary touches, from creative salads (quinoa, salmon, avocado and beetroot) to well-executed classics (squid ink spaghetti with seafood) and deliciously indulgent desserts (flourless chocolate cake, lemon meringue pie) has won this restaurant a deservedly loyal following. The buzzy terrace next to Jardines de Murillo is packed in warm weather. Reliably good service; open all day, every day.
Area: Santa Cruz
Website: instagram.com/vineriasantelmo; 00 34 954 41 06 00
Price: ££
Reservations: Recommended
Mamarracha
This slick joint, steps from the cathedral, is a favourite with groups of friends; the industrial chic vibe – with its vertical garden and concrete walls – appeals to the more forward-thinking sectors of Seville society. The speciality here is charcoal-grilled meat (presa ibérica, or shoulder of acorn-fed Iberian pork flank) but there’s plenty for fish lovers such as charcoal-grilled bluefin tuna with sweet potato puree and fried kale, while lucky vegetarians get grilled provolone with chimichurri.
A short but select sherry list includes crisp Lustau Papirusa Manzanilla sherry, while Petit Ocnos is a golden, fresh chardonnay from Colonias de Galeon winery, north of Seville.
Area: Centro
Website: mamamarracha.es
Price: ££
Reservations: Recommended
Casa Román
This family-run restaurant, open since 1864, boasts a fabulous location: Plaza de los Venerables, with a terrace shaded by orange trees, as well as smaller tables outside the restaurant. Sharing plates of prime quality cold meats – especially jamón ibérico de bellota (oak-fed Iberian pork), and hearty stewed pork cheek will delight carnivores, while tomato salad and grilled vegetables show off Andalucia’s superb produce. Smooth, efficient service.
Area: Santa Cruz
Website: casaromansevilla.com
Price: ££
Reservations: Recommended
Best for cheap eats
Casa Morales
Founded in 1850, this is the oldest bar in Seville still owned by the same family. Bask in the historic interior, complete with wood façade, flagstone floor and vast clay tinajas (wine jars) in the rear area, and pretty neo-Mudejar shelves in the lighter front part. Try the stews; tapas of chacinas (cured meats), cheese and smoked fish also come as montaditos (small grilled sandwiches). In autumn to spring, drink mosto, a light and refreshing unfermented wine.
Area: Arenal
Contact: casamoralessevilla.es
Price: £
Reservations: Walk-ins only
Casa Moreno
From the outside this looks like a typical abaceria (grocery), with its wood-framed display window packed with jars of chickpeas and artichokes. But inside, tucked away at the back, you’ll find a small bar that feels very hidden, with walls plastered in scores of handwritten notes. The menu consists largely of delicious montaditos (small toasted sandwiches) – spicy chorizo with cabrales cheese or caña de lomo (pork loin) - served on waxed paper. With no tables, and not much space, the lively atmosphere is ideal for a pre-dinner snack and glass of Cruzcampo beer, Seville’s own brew.
Area: Centro
Website: casamorenosevilla.com
Price: £
Reservations: Walk-ins only
Bar Estrella
Quintessential Seville tapas bar – a wide choice of tapas to suit everyone, fast service, beautiful, tiled interior. It’s just enough off the beaten path, although still very central (next to the Museo de Baile Flamenco), with popular shaded pavement seating. I recommend the grilled baby squid, solomillo al whisky (grilled pork loin), and aubergine with cane syrup, although everything here is good.
Area: Santa Cruz
Website: barestrellasevilla.com
Price: £
Reservations: Walk-ins only
Bodega Santa Cruz
This classic bar, handily close to the cathedral, is constantly busy from breakfast till closing time. A mixed crowd of locals and visitors crowd round the shelf-tables which encircle the eponymous stone columns and nibble little grilled sandwiches of tortilla or spicy chorizo; tapas such as clams and pistou (vegetable stew), washed down with ice-cold beer, are best eaten at one of the tables inside. Excellent value.
Area: Santa Cruz
Contact: facebook.com/BodegaSantaCruzSevilla; 00 34 954 21 86 18
Price: £
Reservations: Walk-ins only
Best for fine dining
Eneko Basque
At one of Seville’s finest upscale options, Basque Country chef Eneko Atxa brings strong flavours and innovative presentations along with smooth and attentive service at this restaurant in the Radisson Collection hotel on Plaza Magdalena. The chic moss-green curved velvet booths are perfect for intimate dinners.
Each course is perfectly executed, but especially recommended is the tuna tartlet, with rich, juicy bluefin tuna tartare, as well as typical Basque dishes like hake with green sauce, which pairs nicely with the region’s fresh white wine, Txakoli. It offers two tasting menus of seven or 10 courses.
Area: Centro
Website: radissonhotels.com
Price: £££
Reservations: Recommended
Barra Baja
This small place on a hidden-yet-central street punches well above its weight. Sit at the black granite bar and watch chefs Patri Moliner and Rafa Liñan prep, sauté and plate your dishes. Recommended are the charcoal-grilled little gem lettuce with payoyo sauce and retinto beef steak tartare. Heed sommelier Ana’s suggestions, such as Cercado del Pozo Bueno – a fruity garrido fino from a tiny family-run Seville winery.
Area: Centro
Website: barrabajarestaurante.com
Price: ££
Reservations: Recommended
El Limon
In an enticing patio suffused with natural light from its glass roof, bright geometric wall tiles, pretty fabrics, and of course lemon trees, attentive service complements the Moroccan chef’s imaginative cuisine. I recommend his seasonal tasting menu; for permanent fixtures, watermelon, feta and roast chickpea salad, and leg of baby lamb with confit piquillo peppers. There’s a great wine list – go local with Liberi (Zalema and Listán grapes) and sparkling bottle-aged Lumé (Zalema) from Huelva.
Area: Centro
Website: hoteldonramon.com/restaurante-el-limon
Price: £££
Reservations: Recommended
Tribeca
Crisp white table linen, elegant cutlery and close attention to detail (the Águra olive oil is exceptional) tell you that this establishment in Nervion district, open since 2002, is a cut above. The fish is especially good: for a pescatarian celebration, dive into the tasting menu – citrusy grouper with ginger and kumquat, perfectly seasoned bullabasa (bouillabaisse), and tender prawn tartare with sea anemone bread. Don’t expect the buzz of a tapas bar in this sophisticated gastro-temple.
Area: Nervión
Website: restaurantetribeca.com
Price: £££
Reservations: Recommended
Cañabota
Seville ended a long dry patch without new Michelin stars in December 2021, when fish speciality restaurant Cañabota won a well-deserved gong. Located close to the main shopping area, the small, tiled space focuses on the freshest Andalucian seafood, mostly grilled. Pick yours from the Instagram-worthy display (think grouper, squid and prawns), but be aware that daily specials are priced by weight, which can confuse.
Alternatively, try the omakase menu, where the chef chooses dishes (literally, “I leave it to you”) using the day’s top market picks, which might feature grilled amberjack. Sit at the bar and watch the chefs in action, at a high table, or outside on the terrace. If it’s full, try their excellent sister tapas bar next door.
Area: Centro
Website: canabota.es
Price: £££
Reservations: Essential
Best for walk-ins
Las Teresas
This is still one of Seville’s most authentic bars, with walls covered in Semana Santa (Holy Week) and Feria posters, and hams hanging from the ceiling. Yes, it’s a visitor’s favourite, but has lost none of its uncompromising charm. Stand at the bar, order a tapa of cheese with a glass of chilled Tio Pepe sherry, and you’ll feel like a local.
Be sure to watch the jamon being finely sliced behind the bar – the master carvers are highly skilled. Eat inside to get the full experience (although you can order tapas at outside tables, unusual for Seville). There’s an annexed dining room opposite with less character, but the same efficient service.
Area: Santa Cruz
Website: lasteresas.es
Price: £
Reservations: Walk-ins only
Taberna Zurbarán
In a central yet quiet (pedestrianised) square lined with orange trees, a few steps from the Setas, this new “tavern” nails the traditional with a dash of minimalism vibe – wooden bar; high tables with stool-seats; chic, plain walls dotted with colourful Virgin images; tiled exterior. The tortilla, spicy lamb pincho moruno (Moorish kebabs), and enormous juicy sardines are spot on. In spring, when the orange blossom is out, the large terrace is a heavenly spot for a fino.
Area: Centro
Contact: facebook.com/Tabernazurbaran
Price: £
Reservations: Walk-ins only
Las Golondrinas
With a succinct, un-flouncy menu that has barely changed in decades – think grilled pork loin (said to be the city’s best) or swordfish, garlic mushrooms, and spiced carrots – this little place is bursting with Triana character (the larger version nearby is less atmospheric). Locally made tiles decorate the walls and the curved L-shaped bar is the ideal spot to eat; even the paper serviette bins are cute ceramic.
Area: Triana
Contact: facebook.com/barlasgolondrinastriana; 00 34 954 33 82 35
Price: £
Reservations: Walk-ins only
Bodeguita Romero
Get to this iconic tapas bar 20 minutes before opening time to nab your spot at the V-shaped metal bar. The aliño de papas is rightly famous: chunks of floury potato drenched in the finest golden EVOO with sherry vinegar, onions and green peppers. Everything here is reliably well-done; montaditos of pringá (slow-cooked pork and cured sausage) and of piripiri (pork fillet, bacon, cheese, and tomato) are also both renowned. Fish features heavily on the daily specials.
Area: Arenal
Contact: facebook.com/BodeguitaRomero; 00 34 954 22 95 56
Price: £
Reservations: Walk-ins only
Best for views
Alfareria 21
Housed in a converted factory (the exterior gives clues) in Triana’s ceramics neighbourhood, this place is worth a visit just for the maze of pretty patios, adorned with a crazy, colourful hotchpotch of pieces. Head to the rooftop on a warm evening – not for the view, but for the animated Andalucian alfresco ambience. Standouts are the cod, honey and pepper fritters and deboned chicken wings with kimchi – served on eye-catching tableware, naturally. Note that few tapas are served – it’s mostly raciones (full portions).
Area: Triana
Contact: facebook.com/alfarera21Triana; 00 34 955 83 48 75
Price: ££
Reservations: Recommended
Recoveco
Perch atop this smart hotel next to Plaza Cristo de Burgos in a glass cube (or outside on the terrace). You’ll enjoy 360-degree views, from the domes of San Pedro and El Salvador churches to Las Setas; sliding doors let in cooling breezes. Tear yourself away to study the impressive wine list, with 20 wines and sherries by the glass. Tasting menus feature steak tartar, sea bass with prawns, or duck bao, and there’s a generous brunch spread.
Area: Alfalfa
Website: recovecorestaurante.com
Price: £££
Reservations: Recommended
El Disparate
With a plum people-watching spot on the Alameda de Hercules, this place offers innovative takes on fabulous Andalucian produce: tuna tartare with chilled coconut and almond soup; Iberian pork shoulder with walnuts, pears in wine, and blue cheese: and the star dish huevos estrellados (eggs with potatoes and onion). From the superb wine list, extending from Spain to France and Portugal, our pick is Tio Pepe Fino Dos Palmas, an exquisite limited-edition sherry.
Area: Alameda
Website: somoseldisparate.com
Price: ££
Reservations: Recommended
Best for vegetarians and vegans
Condendê
Inside the boho-hip Macarena district’s buzzy Feria food market, with its cobbled floors and albero yellow archways, is this stall specialising in bread and dough-based delicacies. You sit on a high stool and nibble on tasty morsels spanning the globe, from gyozas and samosas to focaccia. Vegetarians are very well catered for, with Brazilian cheese dough balls, Venezuelan aubergine arepas, and focaccia with Sicilian caponata. Wash down your tasty pastries with organic Kombucha-T, locally made fermented tea flavoured with natural orange.
Area: Feria
Contact: facebook.com/condende; 00 34 623 03 55 30
Price: £
Reservations: Recommended
VEGA 10
This small, cosy neighbourhood restaurant in Triana, with welcoming staff offers a short, select menu embracing global cuisines: zingy salmon, mango and coriander tataki; Moroccan chicken pastry, as well as plenty of vegetarian and vegan options – goat’s cheese and jalapeño croquettes, wakame and peanut salad. Wine, craft beer and food specials are listed on boards, as well as calorie-packed, irresistible desserts by Seville’s Cookie Love Love bakery.
Area: Triana
Contact: facebook.com/VEGA10; 00 34 955 23 77 48
Price: ££
Reservations: Recommended
La Tizná
Dedication to organic regional produce shines through at this welcoming restaurant. Simple, healthy and bursting with vibrant flavours, lunch dishes (they close at 8pm) to try include muhammara (roast peppers with walnuts, chickpeas and mint); cod, orange and red onion salad; and seasonal veg with a truffle sauce. There’s also an extensive wine list. It’s located in the Nervion neighbourhood, a quick journey by metro.
Area: Nervion
Website: latizna.es
Price: ££
Reservations: Recommended
La Beirutina
Satisfy your za’atar urges at this friendly café serving home-cooked Lebanese dishes in the central shopping district. Sit under the olive tree in the patio, and order mutabbal (roast aubergine), fattoush salad with labneh balls, or safi (cauliflower steak). Manoush (Lebanese pizza) will cover everyone’s dietary preferences – cheese, chicken or meat. Umami ice-cream with pomegranate and homemade lemonade with orange blossom water complete the Middle Eastern offering. Open for breakfast and lunch only.
Area: Centro
Website: beirutina.es
Price: ££
Reservations: Recommended
How we choose
Every restaurant in this curated list has been tried and tested by our destination expert, who has visited to provide you with their insider perspective. We cover a range of budgets, from neighbourhood favourites to Michelin-starred restaurants – to best suit every type of traveller’s taste – and consider the food, service, best tables, atmosphere and price in our recommendations. We update this list regularly to keep up with the latest opening and provide up to date recommendations.
About our expert
Fiona Flores-Watson
I have lived in the historic, flamboyant Andalucian city since 2003. As a city guide, I revels in visitors’ reactions, jaws dropping in wonder at its delights, such as the world’s largest Gothic Cathedral and the resplendent Plaza de España.