The stretch comprising Amparo, José Gestoso, Javier Lasso de la Vega, Trajano, Amor de Dios, and Jesús del Gran Poder streets can be covered in just 15 minutes and is, in fact, Seville’s definitive gastronomic golden mile.
These two streets practically delimit a perimeter within which some of the city’s best restaurants can be found.
It’s no longer a secret, and you don’t even need to leave these four streets. This quadrant is home to the city’s most promising culinary talents.
Perhaps it is no coincidence, and in any case, this handful of restaurants have the virtue of being on the crest of the wave.
They arrive like rain in May, they are diverse, they have room for evolution, and yet they experience absolute quality, popularity, and feasts. Literally a prophetic journey that you should not miss.
The journey begins on Calle Amparo, where La Casa del Tigre (which, incidentally, is launching its first tasting menu) exudes personality from every corner.
Chef Luis Plaza is behind this project, which has been delighting palates with delicious bites for six years now.
A concise menu featuring around twenty dishes, a seasonal menu that embraces the history of the tiger and Sevillian tradition, and an atmosphere that makes you feel like you’re not just anywhere, even though everything seems familiar. Tapas and dishes are cheerful yet refined.
Taberna Zurbarán
Spacious terrace, friendly service, more than reasonable prices, and traditional cuisine capable of making a difference in a city where, fortunately, you can still eat well in many places in the center.
At Taberna Zurbarán, you’ll eat meatballs to die for, Russian salad, a remarkable tortilla, and other small and medium-sized dishes that will delight anyone without breaking the bank.
Cañabota
The sea is the backbone of Cañabota’s offering, which is a kind of haute cuisine fishmonger’s. Juan Luis Fernández created this inspiring and distinguished concept in Seville, which earned him a Michelin star in 2021.
Marcos Nieto and Rafa García are at the helm of this delicate cuisine that is prepared in front of the diner. They offer several excellent tasting menus and wine pairings. The products are masterfully prepared and well worth the substantial expense.
The bar at Cañabota
The Cañabota bar, the little brother of its counterpart, is located right next door and captures the essence of the former, offering its dishes at more affordable prices. Small portions of fish and seafood without sacrificing unquestionable quality.
La Cayetana
Lasso de la Vega kicks off a string of gastronomic establishments. At number 9, La Cayetana is an unpretentious Andalusian bistro serving classic recipes. Dishes with rich flavors that are imbued with personality and meaning.
It is as warm as its service and food, and it is a restaurant that is more than convenient in terms of value for money.
Barra Baja
Barra Baja is one of my favorite restaurants for a reason. Rafa Liñán and Patricia Moliner may not be prophets of anything, but they are still blazing a trail that we would follow to the letter.
This infallible duo exudes the honesty and humility of those who perhaps know they are doing a wonderful job but with no other pretension than to provide good service.
Seville’s four hands are a spectacle. Cooking in front of the diner (if you choose the right bar) is a continuous display of tongs, blowtorches, and small ladles full of sauces. The dance is hypnotic; it tastes even better.
Is this your first time? Don’t miss the grilled oysters with sherry butter, the roasted leeks with egg yolk vinaigrette, honey, and portobello mushrooms, or their incredible steak tartare.
Hiyoki
Hiyoki is next door to Barra Baja and one of the best Japanese restaurants in Seville (if not the best). It opened its doors in 2018 and its menu includes the most essential dishes from Japan.
Top-quality fish and seafood that you can enjoy in tataki, tartar, nigiri, maki, sashimi, and other forms. The possibilities are extensive and outstanding. The menu also includes gyoza, tempura, noodles, and ramen.
Essential premium meats, such as wagyu or Argentine beef, make the dishes at Hiyoki a delight that will captivate you from start to finish.
Contempt
Desacato is another of the restaurants in this Seville gastronomic quarter. Pablo Carrasco and Guillermo Prado are behind the stoves of this “irreverent cuisine.” Their offering combines Andalusian recipes with Basque influences and an extensive wine list.
An industrial-style dining room welcomes diners, who will find colorful dishes, a good number of seafood options (there is even a section dedicated to mussels), fish of the day, and tempting off-menu options.
Last October, it celebrated its entry into the Michelin Guide. The guide points out, and we can confirm, that “it is normally based on seafood, which is constantly changing.”
Chila
A good Chinese restaurant in Seville was a rare find until relatively recently. CHILA arrived in the city in 2024 to introduce us to the flavorsome, smoky, and spicy cuisine of Hunan.
The crowd that gathers here is diverse, although there is no shortage of Asian profiles that anticipate possible success. And so it is.
Adventurous palates (even those reluctant to try chili) will find paradise waiting for them. The favorite dishes so far are Mao’s pancetta, Yuxiang-style eggplant, and pork ear with cilantro.
Leartá
Seville’s gastronomic golden mile reaches its zenith in one of the city’s most recent additions. Leartá consists of just a few tables and an 11-course tasting menu that perfectly captures the spirit of Andalusian cuisine.
Manu Lachica and Rita Llanes are behind this promising project that combines roots and haute cuisine.
Leartá claims to be a “meeting place for trades with Andalusian roots, where the accent, the hands, and the manners are reflected upon.”
Marabunda
Marabunda is the opposite of a sterile restaurant. It has a lively team and atmosphere, cocktails and dishes that will have you coming back for more. Jesús del Gran Poder celebrates this space that lavishes guests with powerful dishes.
Some of them are reminiscent of elevated street food, others take you to countries you’ve never even visited, and all of them definitely share a common denominator: care, good taste, and powerful flavors. Francis Balongo leads the kitchens of this vibrant restaurant that will shake your senses between bites.
Espacio Eslava
In the vicinity of the Alameda, continuing to the end of Jesús del Gran Poder, there is a corner whose flavors continue to conquer all appetites.
Its reputation precedes it: it is one of the highest-rated restaurants in Seville on the internet, and it’s no wonder: its tapas are incredible.
While there are many reasons to visit this classic restaurant, we would highlightits egg in boletus sponge cake or the Bécquer cigar.Although the restaurant is now run by Ovejas Negras, the recipes retain the rigor of those who ran this space for so many years, Sixto Tovar and Rosa María Borja.
