Best Tapas in Seville | Price, Quality, Atmosphere
Discover the BEST tapas in Seville! These are my absolute favorite restaurants that serve stellar food at low prices in a great atmosphere!
Seville is hands down my favorite city in Spain. Not only is it the cultural gem of the Andalusia region with breathtaking and colorful architecture, lively Flamenco shows, and picturesque streets…it also has some of the best food in Europe.
The tapas game is on point and the prices are dirt cheap at many outstanding restaurants. I still wonder how a city this magical can be this affordable.
Meals will be a fraction of the cost compared to Barcelona and Madrid and a joke when compared to London and Paris.
The number of tapas bars in Seville can be overwhelming, especially for a first-time visitor. This post is here to help narrow down the options.
These are my favorite spots that I find myself returning to again and again. You won’t be disappointed, I promise!
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- Blue - TOP 5 tapas in Seville
- Red - honorable mentions
Photo: Eslava
Boletus cake
1. Eslava
The best tapas in Seville for award-winning dishes with a creative flair
Eslava serves some of the best tapas in Seville. It didn’t take long to become a hotspot with locals and tourists alike. The fact that several items on the tapas menu have won 1st prize at Seville’s annual tapas contest, Sevilla en Boca de Todos, probably helps.
This is the perfect option if you want both creative and traditional menu items.
Order authentic tapas like croquettes, razor clams, and deep-fried anchovies. Go for something a bit more exciting like Yema sobre bizcocho de boletus y vino caramelizado…have you ever seen a longer dish name? This tapas recipe won 1st place in the 2010 tapas contest. It’s a boletus cake topped with a slow-cooked egg and a caramelized wine reduction.
Or go for my favorite, the Un cigarro para Becquer. A brick pastry shaped like a cigar filled with cuttlefish.
A few of my other favorites are the artichokes with fried garlic and cod shavings and the pork ribs with rosemary honey.
Eslava is both a tapas bar and a restaurant. Skip the restaurant and head to the tapas bar. The prices are lower and the dishes are smaller so you can try more items.
The tapas bar does not take reservations and people start lining up before the doors open. Go early and sip sangria as you wait…it’s worth it!
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2. La Brunilda
One of the best tapas bars in Seville for fair prices and filling dishes
This is easily one of my favorite tapas restaurants in Seville. I make a point to go at least twice each time I visit. The sangria at La Brunilda is excellent and a steal at €2.50 a glass. I heartily recommend the duck confit over carrot cream (€5.50), burrata salad (€6.90), and the scallop black linguini (€5.90).
If you aren’t super hungry, the duck could easily be enough to fill you up. Otherwise order two tapas per person. The portions here are big…for tapas that is.
The menu has the option to order a full portion of pretty much every item. Stick with the tapas size so you can try a variety of dishes.
La Brunilda does not take reservations. Arrive about 15 minutes before opening and join the line that has already formed. As a solo diner I’ve been able to squeeze in and get a spot standing up at the bar every time. If you have two or more people in your party, definitely arrive early.
3. Bar Sal Gorda
One of the best tapas bars in Seville for inventive croquettes and my preferred lunch spot
Most of the Seville tapas bars on this list have been favorites of mine for years. Bar Sal Gordo is a recent find that really impressed.
You'll find both traditional and inventive menu items at surprisingly low prices for the quality.
My favorite menu items are the carbonara croquettes and the salmón con ajoblanco. The Iberian meats cannelloni and the truffle shrimp risotto are also delicious. Packed with flavor, fresh, and unique.
Bar Sal Gorda is open for both lunch (1:00 to 4:30 pm) and dinner (8:00 to 10:30 pm). You can make a reservation during the week but on weekends you'll have to arrive early and wait for a table.
I usually visited for a very late lunch (around 3:00 pm) and never had a problem getting in.
4. La Bartola
One of the best tapas bars in Seville for all day dining and solo travelers
La Bartola is another gem that I visit multiple times whenever I’m in Seville. The prices are very affordable and sized just right so you can try about three tapas and leave feeling good, not stuffed.
There's plenty of counter seating along the windows and at the bar which makes this the perfect Seville tapas bar for solo diners.
As with many tapas restaurants in Seville, La Bartola does not take reservations. It helps that their hours are 12:00 pm to 12:00 am. Try to avoid prime time from 8:00 pm to 9:30 pm if you have a party larger than two.
I appreciate that La Bartola has a lot of healthy and interesting tapas dishes. The salmon tataki with beet sauce, tuna tartar, and the zucchini noodles with shrimp are refreshing dishes. The vegetable tempura sushi is unique and delicious and the grilled calamari is always spot on. I also recommend the pork cheek stew and the cod and cauliflower fritters.
Photos: Petit Comite
5. Petit Comite
One of Best tapas restaurants in Seville for a romantic atmosphere
Petit Comite is top of the list for best tapas in Sevilla when it comes to atmosphere. It seems to be a favorite with the locals and in-the-know tourists.
Dim lighting, gorgeous interiors, nooks and corners…this spot is perfect for a romantic dinner…or if you want a break from the loud and lively Seville tapas bars. The prices are higher at Petit Comite, but the whole experience is worth the price, not to mention the food quality.
The dishes are bigger here than other tapas restaurants in Seville. Stick with two dishes per person and you should leave feeling full. You really can’t go wrong with what you order as everything is fantastic.
The octopus with truffle whipped potatoes is out of this world. As is the duck, pumpkin, and foie grois risotto. The salmon carpaccio with mango caviar and parmesan is fresh and light and the anchovy fillets on focaccia bread with tomato jam is quite tasty.
The dishes range from €8 to €13. The wine list is also notable, and the desserts are worth saving room for.
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Petra
One of the best Spanish tortillas in Seville
I didn't expect this going in, but Petra makes one of the best Spanish tortillas (or Spanish omelets) in Seville. The flavor was on point.
Spanish tortilla aside, Petra offers a casual, cozy vibe.
You'll find a nice mix of traditional Spanish fare. Items to note are the croquettes, cheese plate, beetroot tartar, pumpkin cream, wood-fired camembert cheese toasts, and duck risotto.
Petra also features table-side stone-cooked meat. This isn't my thing, so I can't comment on that.
I recommend ordering the half portion (most dishes come in full and half portions) so you can try more things!
Photos: Duo Tapas
Duo Tapas
The best tapas in Seville for a bargain
Duo Tapas is located in the Feria neighborhood which tends to feel more local and less touristy. These are some of the best tapas in Seville at an incredibly low price point.
The atmosphere is very casual and the place is always full.
Try local favorites like the papas bravas (€4.20), croquettes (€3.90), duck (€5.90), risotto (€4.90), and fried eggplant (€4.70).
This is one of the few places that takes reservations. Call or Facebook message them to reserve your spot. If you decide to chance it and walk in, don’t worry if there’s a line. The place is big and they can seat people pretty quickly.
Bodega Santa Cruz Las Columnas
The best tapas in Seville for a fun time and cheap prices
I can’t list the best tapas in Seville without mentioning Bodega Santa Cruz. Located in the heart of Seville just steps from the cathedral, this tapas hot spot is entertainment at its finest.
The owners and servers always wear a smile as they pile your plates high with croquettes, fried anchovies, and Spanish cheese.
The food is unpretentious, basic, and cheap. Most items are €2 to €6 and the sangria is excellent. Expect to stand sandwiched between the crowds.
Bodega Santa Cruz Las Columnas gets an honorable mention because the other tapas restaurants listed above have better food. This is more of an institution that deserves a visit before you head to dinner.
I will often come to Bodega Santa Crus Las Columnas for a sangria and maybe one or two small tapas around 5:00 or 6:00 pm to tide me over until a late dinner.
This is worth the stop just to enjoy the lively atmosphere and to people watch.
In Summary
I hope this list of the best tapas bars in Seville, Spain helps narrow down your choices. I can guarantee you will want to come back to Seville for the food alone after you’ve dined at some of these incredible restaurants!
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