Spanish Restaurants

Quality restaurants in Spain are classified in forks (from 1 to 3). The most popular ones also offer an excellent quality-price relation with economic day-menus.

There are three specialized guides, with all kinds of guarantees, to help you choose quality restaurants in Spain: Gourmetour, Campsa and Michelin. The first two ones are more complete, but the latter is more recognized internationally.

When arriving at a restaurant, it is advisable to ask about the menu of the day, the restaurant’s specialties, the more popular local recipes and wines, and specific ingredients. The wealth of the food varies much according to the zone and the dish. It is advisable to mix a lighter first dish (an appetizer), with an abundant second dish. Desserts are ordered afterwards.

The best Spanish restaurants are obtaining increasing recognition in the rest of the world. Some of the best ones are located in Catalonia, Madrid, and the Basque Country: like Arzak or Akelarre in San Sebastian; Zalacain or El Bodegón in Madrid; Can Fabes in Sant Celoní (Barcelona) or El Bulli in Roses (Girona), which, at the moment, is considered to be one of the best restaurants in the world..