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Best Dining Bets
Ega?a Oriza (Seville; tel. 95-422-72-11): Seville's best and most fashionable restaurant, set in a restored mansion near the Murillo Gardens, serves a savory mix of Basque and international specialties. Many of the ingredients, notably the wild game, originate in Andalusia. Try the woodcock flamed in Spanish brandy.
Bodegas Campos (Cordoba; tel. 95-749-75-00): Not particularly elegant or grand, this restaurant has another allure: It serves the best food in Cordoba, with both Spanish and Andalusian dishes on its menu. Going strong since 1908, it uses market-fresh ingredients to concoct an array of the tastiest food in town.
Los Santanderinos (Granada; tel. 95-812-83-35): In the newer part of Granada, this is a genuinely wonderful dining choice, serving the finest cuisine -- a mixture of Spanish and Andalusian dishes -- within the city proper. Chef Jesus Diego Diaz is a media darling of the Spanish gastronomic press, and he deserves his acclaim. His tapas are among the tastiest in Granada.
La Meridiana (Marbella; tel. 95-277-61-90): Sophisticated and fashionable, this deluxe restaurant in a romantic setting with a garden terrace delights the most discerning palates of the Costa del Sol. In a swank setting, with top-rate service, the chefs turn out the best Italian and international cuisine to be had in Marbella and beyond. Yes, foie gras, Beluga caviar, and freshly caught lobster -- all those high-end favorites -- are routinely dished up here.
Tragabuches (Ronda; tel. 95-219-02-91): High in the mountains, chef/owner Daniel Garcia turns out modern Spanish and Andalusian cuisine with sublime flavors from his inventive menu. His cooking technique is impeccably sharp and refined.
El Ventorillo del Chato (Cadiz; tel. 95-625-00-25): In the ancient port city of Cadiz, this Andalusian restaurant has origins going back to 1780. But on the culinary front, it's stayed ahead of the times, turning out a virtual celebration of regional dishes. Sometimes, for added flavor, flamenco shows are also presented. Chefs have finely turned their time-tested recipes.
Note: This information was accurate when it was published, but can change without
notice. Please be sure to confirm all rates and details directly with the companies in question before
planning your trip.
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