Andalusian seafood€€camino-de-rondaMon-Sun 12:00-16:30, 20:00-23:30
Los Diamantes Neptuno on Camino de Ronda in Granada is the western branch of the citys fried-fish institution, taking reservations and easier to seat.
Order: Pescaito frito mixto and a tinto de verano.
Tip: Unlike the original branches this one takes phone reservations; useful on weekends or for groups over four.
Andalusian seafood€€camino-de-rondaMon-Sun 12:00-16:30, 20:00-23:30
Los Diamantes Gran Parque opposite the Federico Garcia Lorca park in Granada is a roomier modern branch of the citys fried-fish chain with a covered terrace.
Order: Bacalao frito and chopitos as the free tapas.
Tip: Bigger room than the Centro branches, often the easiest to seat without a queue on weekend lunches.
Neapolitan pizza€€centro-sagrarioTue-Sun 13:00-16:00, 20:00-23:30
Ditaly Pizzeria in Granada works contemporary Neapolitan pizzas with imported DOP ingredients, the citys best pizzeria for the long-fermented dough style.
Order: Margherita DOP with San Marzano tomato and buffalo mozzarella.
Tip: Closed Mondays; the Margherita DOP is the order, not the more elaborate gourmet specials.
Spanish tapas€albayzinTue-Sun 12:30-16:00, 20:00-00:00
Bar Aliatar Los Caracoles on Plaza Aliatar in the Albayzin of Granada is the traditional caracoles bar, working snail broth, fried fish and flaming chorizo.
Order: Caracoles en caldo (spiced snail broth) as the free tapa.
Tip: Closed Mondays; the spiced snail broth runs from October through March only, so save it for the cold months.
Spanish€€camino-de-rondaMon-Sun 12:30-16:30, 20:00-23:30
Casa Encarna in Granada is the Pedro Antonio de Alarcon sister of the Diamantes group, a formal table-service option for Motril seafood classics.
Order: Cocido granadino and a glass of Calicasas.
Tip: Phone reservations only; the dining room sits 60 and books out on Sunday lunches with locals.
Andalusian seafood€€centro-sagrarioMon-Sun 12:30-00:00
El Pescaito de Carmela in Granada is the Marques de Gerona seafood sister of the Carmela group, working fritura andaluza next to the cathedral.
Order: Fritura andaluza with boquerones and chopitos.
Tip: Two tapas-tasting menus on the carte; the seafood option is the better value at lunch.