From Casual To More Formal Dining
The only historically preserved grand romantic cafe in Andalusia (1912) can be found in the Plaza de la Candelaria. Completely restored in 2008 after decades of being used as a wharehouse and bazaar. Excellent cocktails, wine list and tapas. Serves breakfast.
Tel: (+34) 956 078 065 – (+34) 618 593 283
Restaurante Sonámbulo
Also located in the Plaza de la Candelaria at No. 12, serving locally sourced produce and traditional Cádiz cuisine. Recommended in the Repsol Guide. Open daily for lunch from 1:00 until 4:00 pm and for dinner from 8:00 to 11:00 pm.
Tel: (+34) 661 770 790
El Faro de Cádiz
This classic is located in the Barrio de la Viña at San Félix, 15, and is one of the city’s best traditional restaurants for seafood and the famous tortillitas de camarones (baby shrimp fritters). One can also dine on tapas informally at the high tables behind the bar. Offers a 55€ menu. Recommended in the Repsol Guide.
Tel: (+34) 956 211 068
Mare Restaurante
Opened in the heart of Cadiz at Plaza de la Candelaria in 2021, this is a small restaurante for only 12 diners. Barbate born chef Juan Viu offers traditional Cádiz cuisine inspired by the chef Juan Viu’s mother and deserts from the family pasty business in Barbate. Offers an 80€ menu plus a wine paring for 50€. Closed Mondays and Tuesdays. Open for lunch and dinner Wednesday-Saturday and lunch only on Sundays. Recommended in the Macarfi, Michelin and Repsol guides.
Tel/WhatsApp: (+34) 628 688 030
La Marmita de Ancha
The La Marmita Cádiz Group opened this restaurant/gastrobar in 2017 in the heart of the historical quarter in a former 18th-century palace, El Armador Casa Palacio, at Calle Ancha, 7. Locally sourced menu and wines by the glass. Specializing in Almadraba tuna, with eleven different dishes. Recommended in both the Michelin and Repsol Guides 2024.
Tel/WhatsApp: (+34) 956 044 346
Restaurante Salicornia Cadiz
Opened in 2006, you’ll find chef Juan Höhr’s gastronomic experience in the center of the city at Calle Plocia, 2. Open daily for lunch at 1:30 pm and dinner at 9:00 pm. Excellent wine selection. Recommended in the Repsol Guide 2024.
Tel: (+34) 652 126 987
Ettu Restaurante
‘Ettu’ means time in Phoenician. The restaurant is in a hidden courtyard in the Hotel Olom, Plaza de la Catedral, 9. Chef Álvaro Vela offers a 60€ tasting menu. Open daily for lunch at 1:00 and dinner at 8:00.
Tel: (+34) 956 920 193
Aplomo – bistró Atlántico
This small restaurant/tapas bar is located at Calle Fernández Ballesteros, 3, a couple of steps from Playa de la Victoria. Owner/chef Carlos Martínez offers two tasting menus; Discovery Menu for 43,90€ plus a wine paring for 21,90€, and the Aplomo Menu for 53,90€ plus a wine paring for 34,90€. Closed Tuesdays. Recommended in the Repsol Guide 2024.
Tel: (+34) 856 071 057
Almanaque Casa de Comidas
Chef Juan Carlos Borrell’s small restuarant with half a dozen tables and a terrace, can be found at Plaza de España, 5, in the Casa de las Cinco Torre. Open for lunch Tuesday-Sunday from 1:30 to 4:00 pm, and dinners Thursday-Saturday from 9:00 to 11:00 pm. Market driven menu changes daily. Repsol recommended and a Michelin Bid Gourman 2021.
Tel: (+34) 956 808 663
Atxuri Restaurante
This Basque family restaurant at Calle Plocia, 7, originally called Pontevedra-Atxuri, opened its doors in 1947 and is now in the hands of the 3rd generation; Marián and Julen Monasterio. Offers a classic menu for 49€, drink included. The wine list includes a Bizkaiko Txacolina from Gorka Izagirre. Open for lunch only on Sundays, Mondays and Tuesdays, and for both lunch and dinner Wednesday to Saturday. Recommend in the Repsol Guide 2024.
Tel: (+34) 956 253 613
Restaurante La Chancha y los 20
Red meat lovers will find this Agrentinian restaurant down the street at Calle Plocia, 19. Has outdoor seating. Closed Wednesdays.
Tel: (+34) 689 437 219
Código de Barra
Chef León Griffioen’s gastronomic oasis is located at San Francisco 7, with one Michelin star and a Repsol sun. Open for lunch at 1:30 and dinner at 8:30. Offers two menus; one for 95€ and one for 120€, VAT included. Closed Sundays and Mondays.
Tel: (+34) 635 533 303
Contraseña by Código de Barra
Opened in late 2020 by chef León Griffioen and Paqui Márquez (maître d’ and sommelier), it can be found at Calle San Francisco, 33. Offers a classic menu for 45€, VAT included. Closed Tuesday and Wednesday. Recommended in the Repsol Guide 2024.
Tel: (+34) 655 188 917
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