Seville is one of the most beautiful cities in Spain, and the city truly reflects the best of Spanish culture and life. All across the city, in between the iconic landmarks that Seville is so well known for, small streets and large open squares lay host to hundreds of small tapas bars, local cafes, and fine restaurants. The home of tapas in Spain, Seville’s gastronomy scene is a celebration of Spanish cuisine and food culture, and come lunchtime and evening, tables fill up across the city both inside and outside the restaurants in Seville. As a city so well known for its food, it’s no surprise that Seville has around 3000 restaurants, all offering their unique take on Spanish tapas, traditional Spanish food, and global cuisine. While our list is by no means reflective of all the amazing restaurants in Seville, it’s a guide to some of the best restaurants that we found while searching for the best food in Seville, Spain:
Where To Eat In Seville For Paella
Gusto – ($$)
Spanish, Traditional, Paella, Tapas, Mediterranean
Located in the heart of Seville’s old quarter, Gusto serves up some of the best paellas in Seville. Alongside the selection of paellas are tapas so you can mix a smaller paella with tapas dishes if you’re in a group. The service is excellent and the paella delicious, we highly recommend eating here as it’s one of the best restaurants for food in Seville.
- Opening times: Wed-Mon 09:00-16:00 and 20:00-23:00, closed Tuesdays
- Address: C. Alemanes, 23, 41004 Sevilla
- Website: https://gustosevilla.com/
Where To Eat in Seville For Meaty Tapas
El Paseillo – ($$)
Traditional, Grill, Tapas, Spanish
Located just off Plaza San Francisco, El Paseillo has a large menu that offers customers the opportunity to choose the portion size of many dishes from tapas, medium or large. Alongside many traditional tapas dishes is a large selection of grill dishes including delicious stewed pork cheeks, which were our favourite. A great place for a relaxed vibe, plenty of choices, and something to suit everyone.
- Opening times: Open everyday from 09:00-00:00
- Address: Calle Gral. Polavieja, 4, 41004 Sevilla
- Website: https://www.facebook.com/pages/category/Restaurant/El-Paseillo-Sevilla-103759191679572/
Where To Eat Traditional Spanish Food In Seville
El Cairo – ($$)
Spanish, Traditional, Fish and Seafood
El Cairo has been serving up Spanish dishes to Seville since 1977. It’s no doubt that its friendly service is one of its draws, but its menu specialising in seafood and fish is also what sets it apart from many other restaurants in the area. We recommend ordering anything from the fish section of the menu to taste the best of what El Cairo has to offer.
- Opening times: Open daily from 08:00-01:00
- Address: C. Reyes Católicos, 13, 41001 Sevilla
- Website: https://elcairorestaurante.com/
The Oldest Tapas Bar In Seville
El Rinconcillo – ($$)
Spanish, Tapas, Traditional
El Rinconcillo is the oldest bar in Seville, possibly even the oldest bar in Spain, but this is not confirmed. While this has led to the tapas bar becoming a little touristy, it is still one of the restaurants in Seville that you should go to if you’re in town for a few days, as it has retained some of its old-world charm and authenticity. The interior setting is atmospheric, with traditional Spanish tiling, hanging hams, and high ornate ceilings, making it a scenic backdrop for a glass of wine and a plate of tapas or two.
- Opening times: Wed-Mon 13:00-17:00 and 20:00-00:00, closed Tuesdays
- Address: C. Gerona, 40, 41003 Sevilla
- Website: http://www.elrinconcillo.es/en/home/
The Best Japanese Restaurant In Seville
Hiyoki – ($$)
Japanese, Sushi
While tapas and Spanish food are amazing, we all like to change things up now and again. Hiyoki has a varied menu of Japanese cuisine including fresh sushi and small Japanese plates such as okonomiyaki, teppanyaki, and tempura. The interior is sleek and modern and the service is exceptional.
- Opening times: Open daily from 13:00-16:00 and 20:00-00:00
- Address: C. Javier Lasso de la Vega, 14, 41002 Sevilla
- Website: https://hiyokirestaurante.com/
Where To Eat Tapas On A Budget In Seville
Casa Morales – ($)
Spanish, Tapas, Traditional
Casa Morales feels about as authentic as any tapas bar can, and has been serving up some of the best Spanish food in Seville for the last 170 years. The simple Spanish interior with plastered walls and rustic tables and chairs gives way to a simple but delicious tapas menu, hand-written on a blackboard. All this adds to the atmosphere in the small family-run bar which is often frequented by locals. Top it off with the exceptional prices, Casa Morales is a must-visit for foodies interested in exploring some of the more local tapas bars in Seville.
- Opening times: Mon-Sat 08:00-16:00 and 20:00-00:00, Sundays 12:00-17:00
- Address: C. García de Vinuesa, 11, 41001 Sevilla
- Website: https://www.facebook.com/bodegacasamorales/
Best Market in Seville
Triana Market – ($$)
Market, Quick Bites, Traditional, Spanish
Located in the Triana neighbourhood, Triana market is the most vibrant market in Seville. Set in an old building, the market is full of character and houses stalls selling both ingredients, produce, and ready-made food, as well as restaurants and cafes. Step into the market around lunchtime and you’ll find many locals enjoying the delights of fresh food and regional specialties.
- Opening times: Mon-Sat 09:00-17:00, Sundays 12:00-17:00
- Address: C. San Jorge, 6, 41010 Sevilla
- Website: https://mercadodetrianasevilla.com/
Where To See And Eat Local Food In Seville
Mercado de la Encarnación – ($$)
Market, Quick Bites, Traditional, Spanish
Situated below the Setas de Sevilla, the Mercado de la Encarnación is a well-laid out and clean market with stalls selling a range of fresh local ingredients. The market is a mix of produce and ready-made foods and is a great place to sample some local food of Seville.
- Opening times: Mon-Sat 08:00-15:00, closed Sundays
- Address: Pl. de la Encarnación, s/n, 41003 Sevilla
- Website: https://mercadodelaencarnacion.es/
Where To Eat Mexican Food In Seville
La Cantina Mexican – ($)
Mexican, Laid-Back
One of our favourite things about visiting Spain is being able to sample great Mexican food, which is hard to find in the UK. El Cantina is no exception, offering authentic, fairly priced Mexican dishes in the heart of Seville. Their menu is varied and includes favourites such as el pastor tacos, as well as more specialised dishes such as the pulpa de camaron. The interior is also pretty vibrant and quirky too.
- Opening times: Tues-Sat 13:30-16:00 and 20:30-23:00, closed Sun-Mon
- Address: C. Francos, 14, 41004 Sevilla
- Website: https://lacantinamexicana.es/
Exploring tapas, traditional Spanish cuisine, and more is a must-do for anyone interested in discovering the best of Seville, and we hope that our list has given you a head start on finding some of the best food in Seville. If you want to know more about Seville including how to get into the city, where to stay, when to go and what to do, visit our Seville travel guide which gives you all this information and much more. Or, check out our Things to do in Seville post for our top picks of what to see and do in one of Spain’s most picturesque city’s.
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