Restaurants in Seville

Sevilla has thousands of places to eat. Many, including casual, unassuming bars, offer excellent cooking. Some, like the tourist traps on Calle Mateos Gago, are cynical and disappointing.

The North African influence is evident in the abundant use of almonds, lemons, and saffron, and in the crumbly traditional pastries (polvorones). Shellfish from the mouth of the Guadalquivir River features on most menus and look out for pork-based specialties like montadito de pringá and solomillo al whisky.

Calle Postigo is adjacent to Seville's Alcázar, site of the royal family's residence in Seville. Shops on this street sell churros, an unsweetened, deep-fried pastry. Royalty-watchers have, during the family's rare residences in Seville, seen el Rey buying churros at some of the shops on this street. Bus: 41 or 42.

Although there are plenty of high-end dining options, most of our recommendations favor traditional tapas, because that’s what most Sevillanos do.

Dining with river views in Seville

The Triana riverfront has some of Sevilla’s loveliest dining views, and the food is catching up. Maríatrifulca, Puente de Triana, 1 (tel. 95-433-03-47; daily 1pm–1am), has the prime spot atop the Isabel II bridge. Expect to pay 20€–30€ for grilled fish and meat entrees and add 10% for a terrace table.

Abades Triana, Calle Betis, 69 (tel. 95-428-64-59; daily 1:30–4pm and 8pm–midnight) is the most upmarket option, with golden views of the Torre del Oro. Going à la carte gets pricey, but set menus start at 60€.

La Barca de Calderon, Paseo de Nuestra Señora de la O (tel. 63-424-34-71; Wed–Sun 1:30pm to midnight), specializes in Mediterranean rice dishes, good value at around 18€, and has very friendly service.

The humbler Kiosco de las Flores, Calle Betis, 74 (tel. 95-427-45-76daily noon–4pm and 8–11pm, Sun noon–4pm, closed Mon) has been around since 1930 and is known (not always flatteringly) for its fried fish. But you can’t go far wrong with a sharing plate of vinegary cazón en adobo (18€) and a glass of manzanilla. With views like these, reservations are a must.