Carmela is a modern andalusian restaurant in Centro Sagrario, Granada.
Carmela on Calle Colcha in Granada is a tapas-first Mediterranean kitchen with two terraces near Plaza Nueva, winner of the citys tapas contest in 2012.
Signature dishes: Creative croquetas, Tuna tataki, Berenjenas con miel
Tip: The covered terrace stays open year round with heaters; sit on the open one in May for the best people-watching on Calle Colcha.
Address: Calle Colcha 13, 18009 Granada
Restaurante Mariquilla in Granada is the family-run Lope de Vega kitchen where owner Mariquilla works the dining room, plating ajo blanco and market cooking.
Signature: Ajo blanco, Monkfish with almond sauce, Morcilla in puff pastry
Tip: Reservation needed for weekends; the room is small and locals book a week ahead for Sunday lunch.
Fogon de Galicia on Calle Navas in Granada has plated Galician octopus and lacon for the tapeo route since 1998, the citys longest-running pulperia.
Signature: Pulpo a la gallega, Lacon con cachelos, Pimientos de Padron
Tip: The pulpo a la gallega is the order; ask for the pimientos de Padron as your free tapa.
Hannigan and Sons in Granada is the Cetti Meriem Irish pub running all-day breakfasts, Friday live music and Thursday karaoke for English-speakers.
Signature: Full Irish breakfast, Sunday roast, Beef and Guinness pie
Tip: The Irish breakfast runs all day; the kitchen quietens after dinner but the bar pours late.
La Riviera on Calle Cetti Meriem in Granada is the heart of Centro tapeo, with cocina casera tapas the size of starters arriving free with every drink.
Signature: Free tapas with every drink, Cocina casera plates, Vegetarian tapas selection
Tip: The bar wraps around the room; stand at the front for the fastest tapa rotation.
La Botilleria on Calle Varela in Granada is a quiet Realejo tapas room with wine pairing tapas, set on a side street off the busier Centro tapeo routes.
Signature: Iberian acorn-fed ham, Goat cheese tapa, Sauteed artichokes
Tip: Walk-up at 13:00 and you get a table; after 21:00 the room is reservation-only for dinner.
Restaurante Mariquilla in Granada is the family-run Lope de Vega kitchen where owner Mariquilla works the dining room, plating ajo blanco and market cooking.
Signature: Ajo blanco, Monkfish with almond sauce, Morcilla in puff pastry
Tip: Reservation needed for weekends; the room is small and locals book a week ahead for Sunday lunch.
Fogon de Galicia on Calle Navas in Granada has plated Galician octopus and lacon for the tapeo route since 1998, the citys longest-running pulperia.
Signature: Pulpo a la gallega, Lacon con cachelos, Pimientos de Padron
Tip: The pulpo a la gallega is the order; ask for the pimientos de Padron as your free tapa.
Ruta del Azafran in Granada works a Mediterranean and Arab-Andalusian menu on the Paseo de los Tristes, with a terrace directly under the Alhambra.
Signature: Arab chicken pie with carrot salad, Sea bass with courgette and coconut sauce, Saffron paella
Tip: Halal and vegan options on the same carte; the riverside terrace fills fast on warm evenings.
Hannigan and Sons in Granada is the Cetti Meriem Irish pub running all-day breakfasts, Friday live music and Thursday karaoke for English-speakers.
Signature: Full Irish breakfast, Sunday roast, Beef and Guinness pie
Tip: The Irish breakfast runs all day; the kitchen quietens after dinner but the bar pours late.
La Riviera on Calle Cetti Meriem in Granada is the heart of Centro tapeo, with cocina casera tapas the size of starters arriving free with every drink.
Signature: Free tapas with every drink, Cocina casera plates, Vegetarian tapas selection
Tip: The bar wraps around the room; stand at the front for the fastest tapa rotation.
