The Ultimate Seville Food Guide: Where to Eat and What to Order
My foodie friends, rejoice because you are going to eat so well in Seville! Food is delicious and inexpensive – unless, of course, you go to super fancy places, but it will still be all worth it. I usually include my restaurants' recommendations in the travel guide, but there are so many great restaurants in Seville that I thought it needed its own blog post. So, here it is, my foodie’s guide to Seville. Some places are very well known, some are locals, some are traditional, but they are all oh-so-delicious. Buen provecho!
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Where to eat in Seville
El Rinconcillo
Calle Gerona, 40, 41003 Sevilla | Site
Photo provided by El Rinconcillo
El Rinconcillo is the oldest bar in Seville established in 1670 – that in itself deserves a visit! It can get hectic, so be prepared to wait if you go during rush hours. You can stand by the bar area and enjoy delicious tapas and wine or table sitting for full-size plates.
La Chunga
Calle Arjona, 13, 41001 Sevilla | Site
Tapas with a modern twist! I really enjoyed this restaurant as it was a nice break from the traditional tapas bars in the old town. I went with a friend, and we split everything. We ordered the risotto, duck (of course), squid, and Torrija for dessert.
Arrocería Criaito
Plaza Altozano | Triana Market, 41010 Seville | Site
Arrocería Criaito serves a wide variety of delicious rice dishes in the heart of Triana – rice dishes? You mean Paella? More of that later. Make sure you don’t arrive hungry as delicious-made-to-order-rice takes time. I was told that you could make reservations a day before and let them know in advance what you are ordering. They can have the rice ready by the time you arrive, saving you 20-40 minutes.
Torres y Garcia
Calle Harinas, 2, 41001 Sevilla | Site
Torres y Garcia is one of my favorite restaurants in Seville. The food is super delicious, and the décor + ambiance is hip. I usually don’t repeat restaurants as I like to try as many restaurants as possible. But I couldn’t resist returning to Torres y Garcia. Also, they have the best Patatas Bravas! It can get pretty busy, so make sure to arrive early. The kitchen opens at 8:30 pm but arrive at around 8:00 pm to secure a table. Grab a local wine while you wait!
FILO
Calle Hernando Colón, 19, 41004 Sevilla | Site
Paseo Catalina de Ribera, 5 41004 Sevilla
Filo is a super cute coffee shop where you can grab delicious breakfast or a quick lunch. There are two locations in town, but both equally boho-chic. The website doesn’t show the complete menu, so stop by for refreshing smoothies, delicious sandwiches, or a well-deserved break.
ON - Ovejas Negras
Calle Hernando Colón, 8, 41004 Sevilla | Site
ON or Ovejas Negras, located a few steps away from the Catedral de Sevilla, is a modern tapas bar that serves delicious food amid a great atmosphere. The restaurant is trendy, so don’t be surprised to find a line. If you go for dinner, the kitchen opens at 8:30 pm, but make sure to arrive around 8:00 pm to grab a table.
Mercado Lonja del Barranco
Calle Arjona, s/n, 41001 Sevilla | Site
I found the Mercado Lonja del Barranco by accident after getting stuck in the area because of a military parade. It’s a cute food hall where you can discover Andalusian dishes. It’s an excellent place for a break if you are around the area or a quick bite in between meals. But I would reserve the main meals at another eatery.
La Linterna Ciega
Calle Regina, 10, 41003 Sevilla | Site
La Linterna Ciega is a hip no-fuss bar that serves tasty fusion tapas – and if you love beer, this is your place. It’s a great place to give your palate a break from the traditional tapas. It can get jam-packed, so arrive a few minutes before they open to secure a table.
Mamarracha
Calle Hernando Colón, 1, 41004 Sevilla | Site
Mamarracha is another incredible restaurant in Seville that serves inventive and flavorful tapas. Make sure to try their famous beets salad. They get super busy, so make reservations or arrive early to secure a table – even before the kitchen opens.
Al Wadi
Calle Jimios, 32, 41001 Sevilla | Site
Al Wadi serves super delicious Moroccan food in the heart of Seville. If you feel overwhelmed by the options, ask for recommendations. The staff is super friendly. Whether you need a break from tapas or not, you need to try this restaurant.
Maquila Bar
Calle Delgado, 4, 41002 Sevilla | Site
Maquila Bar is a hip brewpub that serves delectable fusion cuisine. This is a fantastic place for craft beer lovers as they serve a wide range of microbrews and beers, including their own brand, SON. If you are not into beer, don’t worry. Their food is as impressive too.
Ispal Restaurante
Plaza San Sebastián, 1, 41004 Sevilla | Site
Photo provided by Ispal Restaurante
It is an innovative restaurant touted as “a gastronomic tour through the province of Seville.” It’s a great place to experience the local gastronomy in its elevated form. Definitely, a must if you love trying food that pushes boundaries.
Abantal
Calle Alcalde José de la Bandera, 7, 41003 Sevilla | SIte
The restaurant is the only Michelin Star restaurant in town – which I found very surprising. Headed by local chef Julio Fernandez Quintero, Sevillian chef combines traditional Andalusian ingredients with creative techniques to bring tradition re-imagined to the table – adequately described as “Andalusian cuisine with a cutting edge.”
El Pinton
Calle Francos, 42, 41004 Sevilla | Site
Photos provided by El Pinton
Dine in a patio-like terrace at El Pinton. The restaurant is beautifully decorated and with equally photogenic food to match the aesthetic. But it’s not all about the looks, the food is also delicious. It’s a great place to grab lunch after visiting the Cathedral or if you are around the area.
Seville Food You Cannot Miss
Salmorejo: The Gazpacho cousin only creamier, thicker, and – in my humble opinion – more delicious. I couldn’t get enough of the soup and ordered it at several restaurants across Andalusia. I also got to try different variations made of garlic and almond instead of tomato. But the original Salmorejo remains as my favorite.
Espinacas con garbanzos: Spinach with chickpeas
Solomillo al Whiskey: Pork in whiskey sauce
Tortilla Española: Or simply Tortilla, a delicious Spanish omelet made with potatoes and other ingredients.
Carrilleras: Carrilleras de Cerdo o Ternera is basically Pork cheeks or Veal cheek, usually served in a delicious wine sauce.
Caracoles: Snails, France is not the only place that enjoys snails on their menu.
Jamon Iberico de Bellota: Super delicious cured ham made from acorn-fed, free-range Iberico pork.
Cazon de Adobo: Marinated fried fish
Pringa: It is technically a mix of meat – that usually includes pork, beef, chicken, sausages, and morcilla (blood sausage) – finely chopped. There are many different versions of Pringa as each person has their own recipe, but it’s generally eaten stuffed in bread – The montadito or a “sandwich.”
Pulpo a la Gallega: Although Pulpo a la Gallega (Galician style octopus) is not a “traditional Sevillian” food, you will still find it in many restaurants. It’s also super delicious so you have to try it.
Lomo con tomate: It’s a delicious beef stew you have to try – not because I’m biased and love beef stew.
Patatas bravas: Scrumptious fried/roasted potatoes served with a thick sauce.
Empanada: Empanadas is not a tapas food or even something you will see on the menu of a tapas bar, but you will find it at the local bakery. If you are familiar with the South American version of Empanadas, the Spanish version is completely different. Although different regions make their own version of Empanadas, they are traditionally stuffed with beef, tuna, ham, etc. They make great breakfast food or afternoon snacks.
Seville dessert and sweets you cannot miss
There’s an abundance of sweets for you to choose from in the Andalusian region. But here are a few that you cannot miss.
Torrijas: Spanish take on French toast. Some restaurants may serve it yearlong, but it’s usually served during Semana Santa or Holy Week.
Pionono: The small treat originated in a small town near Granada, but you could easily find it all over the region. Pionono is a small roll of pastry, drenched in syrup, and topped with a toasted cream.
Torta de Aceite: It’s a crispy and flaky biscuit made with flour, olive oil, sugar, and other ingredients. The Torta de Aceite come in different flavors, my personal favorites are orange and cinnamon. You can find it at a specialty store, but they also sell it at the local supermarket for like a euro a pack - if I remember correctly. Look for the brand: Ines Rosales. They make great road-trip snacks!
Seville Food Tips
Adjust to the local dinner time – Locals eat very late, and some restaurants’ kitchen won’t even open until 8:30 pm – 9:00 pm. I learned this the hard way when I arrived at a restaurant hungry, only to find out I have to wait 30 minutes before I could order.
Bread may not be complimentary - Some restaurants may serve you bread without asking, and you may think it is complementary, but is not! You can tell the waiter to take it back if you don’t want it. It’s usually mass-produced and not good at all.
Don’t order Paella, instead get Arroz - Restaurants serving Paella in Seville are, more often than not, tourist trap. They will try to entice you with photos of delicious Paella, but you will most likely be served reheated mass-produced Paella. The famous Spanish dish is originally from Valencia, and not all too common in Seville unless of course, they are targeting tourists. Instead, look for restaurants serving Arroz or Arroz del Dia, which translates to rice or rice of the day. It’s not technically the same but is close enough and as delicious. I recommend leaving the famous dish for when you visit Valencia.
Skip the Sangria - Sangria tends to carry a premium price tag because it is a “tourist drink” when ordered in bars or restaurants. Instead, try local wines or Tinto de Verano – a similar version of Sangria that’s part soda part wine.
Drink all the orange juice - Oranges in Andalusia are special. They are super sweet, delicious, and aromatic. The best part is, it’s super inexpensive - compared to the U.S. where one small glass could easily cost $15. In Seville, a glass can cost 2-3 Euros. Go to the local supermarket and get a bottle from the self-service orange juice machine for a Euro. That’s ONE EURO for a big bottle of orange juice.
Seville Food Tour
I highly recommend taking a food tour as you get to learn more about the culture and the origins of some of the most popular Seville foods!
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