The local take
People graze standing at the bar or on a crowded terrace, ordering cured ham, cheeses, montaditos, fried fish, salmorejo and slow-cooked stews like pringá, with a small cold beer or a glass of wine. Many classic bars keep their old tiles, barrels and chalkboard menus, and meals tend to run late. El Arenal, near the river, is thick with traditional taverns, while Triana across the water and Alfalfa in the center mix old favorites with newer kitchens doing tapas with a modern twist.
For a longer sit-down meal, there are seafood counters, garden patios and tasting menus that reimagine Andalusian cooking. Each pick has a note from the local guide behind it, and the chips switch between tapas, casual spots, fine dining and food markets.
Fine DiningRestaurante Cañabota
If you like seafood and want a Michelin dining experience in Sevilla, Cañabota is the place to go.
Seville, ReginaRecommended by Adriana M.
Fine DiningAbades Triana
Abades Triana is on the lively Calle Betis right on the Guadalquivir River and offers incredible views of the Torre del Oro.
Seville, TrianaRecommended by Adriana M.
TapasCasualAjo y Agua Taberna
This tavern in the heart of Seville is tiny, with just a handful of tables, but is a place where locals love to stop in for a bite and a drink.
Seville, AlfalfaRecommended by Lola R.
TapasCasualBar Casa Morales
Casa Morales is a classic tapas bar next to the Cathedral that first opened in 1850.
Seville, El ArenalRecommended by Adriana M.
TapasCasualBar Casa Ruperto
Bar Casa Ruperto is a casual tapas bar in Triana.
Seville, TrianaRecommended by Lola R.
TapasBar Picalagartos
Bar Picalagartos is in the historic center of Seville.
Seville, CentroRecommended by Javier G.
CasualBarra Baja
Barra Baja, near Las Setas, is in the heart of the city.
Seville, ReginaRecommended by Javier G.
TapasCasualBar Yebra
Bar Yebra is a bit outside the historic center and a popular spot with locals for tapas and traditional Andalusian cuisine.
Seville, MacarenaRecommended by Lola R.
TapasCasualBodega Santa Cruz “Las Columnas”
Bodega Santa Cruz is one of the most famous tapas bars in the Santa Cruz neighborhood near the Cathedral.
Seville, Santa CruzRecommended by Adriana M.
TapasCasualBodeguita Antonio Romero Origen
This tapas bar has been a local favorite for decades, serving traditional Andalusian appetizers.
Seville, El ArenalRecommended by Javier G.
TapasCasualBodeguita Casablanca
El Arenal is famous in Sevilla for its watering halls and tapas bars.
Seville, Santa CruzRecommended by Javier G.
TapasCasualBodeguita Romero
Bodeguita Romero is a well-known tapas bar in El Arenal that serves traditional Andalusian cuisine.
Seville, El ArenalRecommended by Adriana M.
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