Granada's Most Unique Restaurants: Setting Themselves Apart from the Rest

Granada offers a rich and diverse gastronomic experience, with a a large number of interesting restaurants with culinary influences from various cultural origins, offering a wide range of cuisines.


Most restaurants in Granada offer a special lunchtime set menu priced around 12-15 euros, providing a budget-friendly option for a three-course meal. However, there is a small group of expensive restaurants in Granada that do not offer this option.

Additionally, there are restaurants in Seville that provide group and corporate menus, along with dinner accompanied by live flamenco shows: Flamenco Tablao Jardines de Zoraya.


Deciding where to eat in Granada can be a challenge. That's why we've put together a curated selection of original restaurants in Granada. Here, you can enjoy the most delicious cuisine while sitting outdoors, often surrounded by unique views.


These restaurants offer something special and unique: exquisite cuisine, terraces or gardens with stunning views, traditional yet modern dishes, all in a calm and elegant atmosphere.

1. Los Jardines de Zoraya - Restaurant with Flamenco

Los Jardines de Zoraya is situated in the oldest and most distinctive neighborhood of Granada, the Albaicín.

The restaurant features an interior dining room with a capacity for 100 people, an outdoor patio accommodating 130 people, and a delightful bar where you can enjoy delicious tapas.

Los Jardines de Zoraya is located adjacent to the church of El Salvador, just two minutes away from Mirador de San Nicolás.

Here you can enjoy a relaxed meal in the beautiful garden surrounded by plants, trees and fountains. Here, you can savor a leisurely meal in a stunning garden setting, surrounded by lush plants, trees, and soothing fountains.

It is one of the few restaurants in Granada that offer both quality food and flamenco shows.

What makes Jardines de Zoraya special?

Type of Cuisine and Average Price

Kitchen Type: it offers a wide range of typical dishes from Granada, Andalusian and national cuisine.

Specialties: stewed oxtail, remojón granadino (salad made with oranges and cod), roasted turbot or segureño lamb (mountain lamb of the region).

Prices: Mid-range prices. Starters: between 4 and 15 euros. Meats: between 15 and 19 euros. Fish: between 17 and 19 euros. Desserts: between 4 and 7 euros.

Opening Hours and Contact Details

Opening Hours: from 13:00 to 16:00, and from 20:00 to 23:30.

Contact Details: Address: Los Jardines de Zoraya, Calle Panaderos 32, 18010, Granada. Telephone: 958 206 266.

Two daily flamenco shows: at 20:00 and 22:30. On Saturdays and Sundays there is another show at 15:00.

2. Hicuri Art Vegan - Quality Vegan Cuisine

Finding a good vegan or vegetarian restaurant in Granada can be challenging since the vast majority of establishments specialize in meat and fish.

Hicuri Art Vegan is a space where you can satisfy your hungry belly with tasty and imaginative vegan food at affordable prices.

Located in the heart of the Realejo neighborhood, an important Jewish quarter, Hicuri Art Vegan offers innovative, high-quality international and Spanish vegan cuisine with a variety of flavors and textures.

It is a cozy and charming place adorned with beautifully painted walls featuring art by Granada's most famous graffiti artist.

What makes Hicuri Art Vegan special?

Type of Cuisine and Specialties

Type of Cuisine: vegetarian, vegan, Mediterranean, international.

Specialties: oriental seitan, tofu with teriyaki sauce, whole grain couscous with vegetables, vegan burgers, spinach croquettes, oatmeal with pine nuts and raisins, lasagna, vegetable pizzas, and more.

Prices

Starters: 5-9 euros. Main dishes: 9-11 euros. Daily menu 14.50 euros.

Opening Hours and Contact Details

Opening Hours: open from Monday to Saturday 11:00-23:00, closed on Sunday.

Contact Details: Address: calle Santa Escolástica Esq. Plaza Girones (Realejo), 18009 Granada, Spain.

Telephone: 958 987 473.

3. Carmen Verde Luna - Restaurant with Views of the Alhambra

This restaurant is located just below the Mirador San Nicolas in the emblematic neighborhood of the Albaicin, known for its whitewashed houses and narrow cobbled streets.

Here you will have the chance to enjoy the fabulous panoramic view of the Alhambra palace and the city.

It's a charming place with a very nice and inviting interior and a shady terrace adorned with flowers, potted plants, and a fountain, offering a picturesque view of the Alhambra.

The restaurant offers nicely presented local dishes with generous portions and quality service.

What makes Carmen Verde Luna special?

Type of Cuisine and Prices

They offer a variety of Andalusian and Mediterranean dishes with a signature touch.

Some of the options include grilled Iberian pork, duck magret in wine accompanied by Andalusian oranges, pork cheeks in red wine, bed of stuffed eggplants with veal and vegetables, and more.

It offers good value for money, with prices that are lower compared to other restaurants in the area that also boast views of of the Alhambra.

The menu includes oxtail for 17 euros, Albaicin-style cod for 16 euros, tropical salad for 12 euros, chicken skewers for 13.50 euros, and more enticing options.

They also offer a daily menu, which includes a three-course meal comprising an appetizer, main course, and dessert, priced at 17.50 euros, with drinks not included.

Contact Information

Telephone 958 291 794.

Address: Carmen Verde Luna Restaurant, Camino Nuevo de San Nicolás, 16, 18010 Granada.

4. Palacio Andaluz Almona - Excellent Moroccan Food

If you're in Seville, trying Morrocan cuisine is a must. Palacio Andaluz Almona is one of the best restaurants in Granada, offering authentic and delicious food reminiscent of what you would find in Marrakech.

Centrally located in the old town, this charming and tranquil restaurant features calm North African music playing softly in the background.

Nicely decorated with an elegant and modern touch, the restaurant boasts beautiful seating areas including cushioned benches, distinguishing itself from other Arabic restaurants typically filled with fabrics.

The staff is very friendly and helpful, reflecting the hospitality values that Morocco is well known for. They can provide advice on suitable menu choices for you.

What makes Palacio Andaluz Almona special?

Type of Food and Prices

Typical Moroccan dishes are prepared and presented with great professionalism.

Good quality-price ratio with decent portions.

Vegetable briwat is priced at 9.50 euros, falafel at 9.50 euros, harira soup at 8.50 euros, 5 lamb skewers at 16 euros, and beef couscous at 14.50 euros.

Opening Hours and Contact Information

Opening Hours: Monday to Sunday from 13:30 to 16:30 and from 19:00 to 22:00.

Telephone: 958 949 353.

It enjoys a very central location, right next to the Granada Cathedral.

Address: Calle San Jerónimo, number 5, 18001 Granada.

5. Negro Carbón Neptuno - The Best Meats in Granada

This restaurant is perfect for meat lovers, offering quality food and providing a perfect place to enjoy a meal in peace.

Negro Carbón Neptuno specializes in all types of steak cuts from different regions of the country. All steaks are meticulously aged in a clean, dry environment.

It offers a wide selection of meats and starters, along with delicious desserts. Additionally, they feature some interesting vegetable dishes.

The place is spacious and cozy, featuring soft music and decorated with tasteful elegance. The staff is very attentive and helpful.

What makes Negro Carbón Neptuno special?

Prices and Specialties

The prices are high, ranging from under 25 euros to over 100 euros.

Additionally, the menu includes some non-meat dishes, along with high-quality wines.

Veal tenderloin is priced at 25 euros, steaks range from 5 to 18 euros per 100 grams, vegetables from the garden are 12 euros, Iberian pork pen costs 18 euros, and Alhambra special beer is priced at 3 euros, among other options.

Opening Hours and Contact Details

Opening Hours: Monday to Thursday: from 13:30 to 16:30 and from 20:30 to 23:30.

Friday to Sunday: from 13:30 to 16:30 and from 20:30 to 00:00.

Telephone: 958 176 300.

Address: Located just outside the city center, the restaurant is close to a small Neptuno commercial center. Calle Neptuno 10, Granada. They also have another restaurant with the same name in the Albaícin.

6. El Molino Restaurant - Typical Spanish Food of the Area

It's a typical family-run traditional restaurant and tapas bar adorned with original ceramic tiles. While not fancy, it's clean and welcoming, offering delicious authentic Spanish food.

It's a very simple, small place, yet full of positive surprises - the kind of place where you'll feel right at home.

You can also sit outside on a small terrace overlooking the Realejo neighbourhood.

Totally recommended if you're in the area. There are impressive historic photos on the walls inside.

What makes El Molino Restaurant special?

Prices and Specialties

They offer typical Andalusian cuisine at reasonable prices. Salads range from 5 to 8 euros, croquettes from 6 to 10 euros, salmorejo is priced at 6 euros, and omelettes at 5 euros, among other options.

You should definitely try the casserole with noodles, oxtail, pig's hands, shrimp croquettes, shellfish, and snails. Additionally, don't miss out on the salmorejo, broad beans with ham, and the migas.

They use fresh products and offer homemade desserts such as Sacher cake, cheesecake, and more.

Opening Hours and Contact Information

This restaurant located in the Realejo neighborhood, right in the heart of the historic city center.

: Tuesday to Sunday from 12:00 to 16:30 and from 19:00 to 1:00. Closed Monday.

: Address: Calle Molinos, 8, 18009 Granada. Telephone: 958 04 98 52.

7. Prado Negro Tavern - Nestled in Huetor Natural Park

At Taberna Prado Negro, you can enjoy the warmth of the fireplace or soak up the sun on a terrace while savoring good traditional food.

It's a cozy and unpretentious restaurant located in a privileged place: Prado Negro, just 30 minutes from Granada.

Tavern Prado Negro is surrounded by wonderful trails in Huetor Santillan natural park.

The restaurant also offers guided scenic horseback rides and bike tours of the park.

What makes Prado Negro Tavern special?

Type of Cuisine and Specialties

Cuisine: Mediterranean, homemade. Variety of dishes: A wide range of top-quality grilled meats, homemade desserts, and an extensive wine cellar.

Specialties include Segureño lamb, choto al ajillo, Alpujarreño plate, veal from Avila, acorn-fed Iberian pork, and more.

It offers affordable prices without compromising quality. For example, Grilled Acorn-Fed Iberico Secreto is priced at 15 euros, Black pudding, Potatoes, and Egg at 10 euros, and Black Meadow Style Mushrooms at 12 euros.

Opening Hours and Contact Details

It's suitable for people who have rented a car, as you need to drive to reach it.

Opening Hours: they are open Thursday to Monday from 12:00 to 18:00. Additionally, for dinner, they are only open in July and August.

Telephone: 677 648 514.

Address: Prado Negro, 25. 18183 Huetor Santillan, Granada.

There are no buses to reach the resaurant, so you'll need a car to get there.

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