We stopped here before our visit to the Alhambra. I got coffee my husband got breakfast. Food and…read morecoffee were very good. The service was fast and friendly. It was nice and cozy inside. Prices were very good. I recommend!

Completely unassuming cafe with great food and a very nice owner. The only spot we came across that…read morehas actually fresh pomegranate juice (juiced individually, the old fashioned way). Great spot to energize en route to or from the hike to alhambra.

I had walked down from the Alhambra into town on a very cold day. I was hungry, but was more…read morelooking for a place that was warm and also had something warm to drink. I walked into Via Colon on a lark, and was greeted immediately at the door. I told them that I was cold and asked if they had hot tea. The waitress ushered me over to a table by the window, and promptly brought me tea. She was so nice! I stayed for a meal, and had the BLT. It was good, and certainly satisfied the need. (Probably a 3- or 4-star meal, but I bumped the review to 5 given how accommodating and friendly the staff was. Read on.) After the sandwich, I was onto my 2nd cup of tea, and wanted a pastry to go with it. They have a good selection. The waitress ushered me over to take a look at their pastries at the counter. (Almost had a tapas feel to it, except it was a countertop full of pastries.) I wanted something with fruit in it, and she described some of the pastries they had, but thought I might find them too sweet, and suggested that I might be happier with a blueberry muffin instead. I don't know how she could possibly have known what I would like or wouldn't like, but the muffin ended up being an excellent choice for me (and went well with the tea to boot!). Note: when I was there, no one in the place spoke English. Great chance to practice your Spanish, if you're so inclined, although the dialect can be a bit challenging (but nowhere near as challenging as Malagueño).

My wife and I had been putting lots of miles on our feet, and our "American dinner time" didn't…read morejibe with the local eateries. We were getting really hungry, and afraid we'd have to capitulate and settle for a sandwich... ...and then this happened! Not only did we find a restaurant with a very pleasant ambiance and a wonderful waitstaff, but with a creative and tasty menu as well. ...and open when WE were hungry! The menu features quite a number of tapas, salads, combination plates and desserts - but we were both called to the "Specialties of the House." My wife's vegetarian lasagna was as loaded with flavor as it was with spinach. The pasta was cooked just right; the cheese was... incredible. And the sauce provided just the right amount of saltiness to round it all out. I'd give it a 95 out of 100. I opted for the "Revuelto con Esparrago Fresco y Langostinos." This was a MOUND of fresh, gently sautéed asparagus layered with large, peeled shrimp, and bound together with scrambled egg. Now, I can put away some food, but this was just HUGE. The asparagus was very tasty indeed, as was the shrimp - but there is a limit to how much I can eat, and I just couldn't finish it all! It was DELICIOUS and I wouldn't hesitate to order it again, but would prefer to share with someone. We'd read Linda C.'s review about the carrot cake, and we were sold on that, so... yeah, it was wonderfully presented, and gratefully eaten! All in all, this place merited all five stars.

This was recommended by our guide at Alhambra. It was a lively place when we arrived and I think we…read moregot the last high top table. It was a very casual bar. We ordered the broad beans with jamon, jamon iberica (awesome presentation), a salad of tomatoes with lettuce hearts and dry cured anchovies (ok), and "grilled cheese" which was grilled wedges of Brie (yummy). I was happy with the beans and jamon. I liked the atmosphere.

Some places are classics for a reason: stalwarts with great locations, the local ambiance you…read moreexpect, and requisite menu items. Yes, there are tourists, and yes, there are locals. But the former does not negate the fact that you are being steered into a great authentic experience. So make it a stop - maybe your first stop. But don't make it your only tapas experience in Granada. Stop at a lot of places, and in Granada, there are many options. Castaneda should be one of them.

Fantastic food! My friends and I had breakfast here and they did not disappoint. I will also say…read moreservice was very fast. I had my usual brunch favorites which are eggs Benedict (savory) and french toast (sweet). The eggs Benedict were some of the best I've had in Spain so far. The french toast was so fluffy and flavorful. Presentation was also excellent on both. I would highly recommend this place if you are craving American style breakfast while in Granada!

Absolutely amazing breakfast. If you're looking for a bit more American traditional, this place…read morewill take care of that, but still has traditional Spanish breakfast items. A good spot for brunch and even got a mimosa with a nice bottle of champagne and fresh juice. I got French toast, but it didn't make the snapshots because I was so hungry and it looked so good. It's safe to say it was as good as it looked. This was a great brunch before our train ride to Barcelona. Highly recommend!!

We fortunately learned of this restaurant through the other European food app, TheFork; and it was…read morein walking distance of our hotel. Friendly and efficient wait staff. The meal started with a complementary appetizer of fish croquet and tostadas. Had their special of the evening of dry rubbed barbecue octopus - - what a treat. But the highlight for us was an incredible fresh green salad with tomatoes and avocados... Something we had not had our entire last week in Spain. Finish the meal with their take on tres leches... which was more their version of a tasty French toast with caramelized sugar, raspberry sauce, and mango ice cream...yum!

Dined alone. Sat at bar. Got a glass of wine (free tapa of fried cheese and chips included!) and…read morethe eggplant app. It was good! Nothing over the top but nice that its out of the way from the touristy streets. Also recommended by my airbnb.

Nice and friendly staff but lacks in quality for drinks and food…read more El Aviso is situated in an alley with several surrounding bars to chill and relax. Drinks were reasonably price and each drink gets you a tapa, fairly standard in restaurants in the area. The tapas are fairly simple and nothing worth talking about, we got some tomato and bread dish as well as a chicken wings dish. Both were edible, but we left hungry. With some great tapas bars nearby, this was not a problem.

We tried as many tapas bars as possible in Granada and this was our favorite for the quality and…read morequantity of tapas provided with just drinks. Each round had a lot of protein. Mini burgers, roasted pork, and an egg dish were our favorites. Good service. yep, we tried every one on that corner.

We ate lunch on the patio which has a more limited menu, but we had a great meal here with stellar…read moreviews. When visiting the Alhambra, there are plenty of little shops to get snacks and sandwiches on the go. But if you want a real meal there are just a view options. This one was great for us because the patio is shaded by these beautiful trees yet still has great views of the Generalife. I tried the Spanish Omelette because I hadn't had one yet, and I loved it, everyone else at our table loved it too. My brother tried their local beer and really enjoyed that, while the rest of us had sangria which was lovely. Their olives that we shared had a great flavor as well. The waiters were attentive and accommodating. You pay at the barista stand when you're ready to go. Of course you can always eat at the restaurant inside as well, you have a better selection of food, but you don't get the beautiful views.

Somehow, Europe has not embraced the culture of Yelp and flocks by the thousands instead to Google…read morereviews. Nonetheless, this excellent establishment deserves recognition, and hopefully will catch the stray eye of an American in Granada. Located in the historic Parador hotel, this restaurant provides excellent food, an unbelievable price, and a historic ambiance that puts your meal at the crossroads of Nasrid Moor and Castilian cultures on the steps of the final fortress against the Reconquista. I want to highlight the Nasrid tasting menu (39€, $40 Jan 2025), as well as its guided printed menu (see photos). After a succulent soup amuse-bouche, this guided tour de force began with a rich, saffron and spice soup filled with meat and grains. Accompanying this was a poultry briwat filled with minced meat, dates and raisins, all surrounded by a flaky pastry. Following was a spicy crusted sea bass atop vegetables that paired perfectly and was incredible. A somewhat unremarkable stewed veal proceeded but this was cut with sour apple and aubergine for an excellent combination. Finally a boiled fruit, pastry, and myrtle-berry ice cream (made from berries harvested from the trees surrounding the Alhambra) completed the meal with a light decadence. It is criminal this restaurant wasn't filled to the brim the Sunday night we attended. This tasting menu is easily worth at least $125 - if not $200 - rather than a paltry $40 we paid. While the exchange rate and season were in our favor, this is unquestionably one of the greatest value finds in my Yelp career. A special word must also be made for the Childrens menu - where for 16€ a child can have a generous four course meal of their own - complete with two scoop ice cream sundae. Language barrier notwithstanding, the service was polite and attentive. I encourage all visitors to stroll around the historic Parador hotel as well to find amazing views of the Generalife, a well preserved cloister, and the original burial site of Isabella of Castile and Ferdinand of Aragon, founders of Spain. History beneath your feet. Restaurante del Parador, and in particular its established Nasrid tasting menu, is a tour de force and a must-visit for anyone looking for an unforgettable taste of the last morsels of Moorish Spain at an incredible price. Food: 5/5 Service: 4/5 Ambiance: 5/5 Value: 5/5

Best food I've had in Granada yet…read more New ownership has absolutely revamped this place. The hummus was some of the best I've EVER had. We loved the chicken and couscous and Chicken and Tagine. The service was so familial and fun. Abdul & Koukie are the best. The atmosphere is clean & modern.

I agree with others - decent and touristic. So it's in the very awesome-for-wandering 'hood of…read moreAlbaicin. There is indoor and outdoor seating. You have 2 main options in terms of tapas: 10 euros for buffet style and lots of food, or order one drink and get 2 tapas (instead of the usual 1 tapa). Wine is 2.50 euros and beer on tap is 2 euros. The tapas options are plentiful and all sitting out on cold, kinda sad display. If your goal is to get more quantity per dollar, then this is your place. If your goal is amazing fresh flavor, this is not for you, my friend. Service was okay, but I get the sense they are used to obnoxious tourists, which I don't blame them for, so I wouldn't say I felt welcomed by friendly service. Tapas-wise, I tried spinach tortilla, salmon croquette, red bell pepper stuffed with tuna and cheese, and the sautéed eggplant. The latter two were my faves. I did appreciate that they offered to heat up the tapas in the microwave, though again, I think that says all you need to know about what kind of place this is.