Top 10 places where to eat in Cadiz city
Cadiz is an amazing place for foodies and anyone who loves food. Wherever you go, you will find amazing food quality made with local produce. In this blog I will be giving my food recommendations of where to eat in Cadiz city.
It is linked to all the fresh produce in the region. You will find fresh fish and seafood of Sanlucar de Barrameda, cheese from Grazalema natural park, bluefin tuna, meat and fresh seasonal veggies from Conil de la Frontera, Vejer and Barbate. Moreover, Cadiz is the oldest city in western Europe and you can see this in its gastronomy.
If you are interested in doing a quick walking tour in Cadiz then click here to see what to visit in Cadiz city.
There are so many great options to choose from, and sometimes it is hard to choose where to eat in Cadiz. Hopefully this list will help you decide, from more traditional places to high-end restaurants.
Traditional tapas in Cadiz city
1. Taberna la Manzanilla
This tavern is one of the most traditional places in Cadiz city. Jose is the third generation managing this location.
The tavern is like a tabanco from Jerez de la Frontera as they only sell sherry directly from the casks. They sell all the different types of Sherry and José still writes the prices on the bar with a chalk like in the old times.
The tapas are very typical, Iberian ham, local cheese, anchovies…But all delicious with his manzanilla served in a “gorrión” glass.
2. Taberna la Sorpresa
Another great traditional bar where you can get incredible sherries, including their beautiful amontillado. All the tapas are cold, but Juan Carlos, who worked with Gadira gets great Atlantic bluefin tuna. This beautiful tuna with a sherry is a great combination!
3. Ultramarinos Bar Veedor
It is a great place to see a local bar. Ultramarinos used to be bars where you could also buy some things to eat, like charcuterie or canned food.
Here they also offer warm Andalusian food like oxtail, cheese, kidneys, anchovies in vinegar, potato salad and more.
Some people would be shocked to see the tavern Casa Manteca is not here. It has changed a lot as it has become a tourist hotspot. Sadly the attention the last times I went has not been what it used to be. However, it is still a great place with lots of history.
Similarly, the local food market is a great place to eat fresh seafood and more traditional dishes.
Spanish or Moroccan Cuisine with local products in Cadiz
In this section I will be talking about restaurants that focus on the local produce with good presentation and some fusion, and good wine list.
4. Almanaque Casa de Comidas
This restaurant, in another beautiful location close to the plaza de España (Constitution square) is small. The attention, the local produce and the presentation is great.
The place is small so you have to book in advance. Their rices are sublime!
5. Restaurante Puerta del Edén
Here you’ll find the best Moroccon food in Cadiz city. For everyone who goes there, it ends up being one of their favourite spots.
Spanish gourmet cuisine in Cadiz
In this section I am going to put high-end restaurants in Cadiz city. These restaurants have the best value for high quality or Michelin stars.
6. El Faro de Cádiz
This restaurant is one of the most known places in Cadiz and always recommended. The service in the actual restaurants is not the best, however the tapas section in the bar is quite extraordinary.
With fresh local produce and beautiful presentation you can come here to enjoy their tapas. It fills up fast as well so better if you start early or very late.
7. Restaurante El Ciclo
Luiti Callealta is the head chef and owner of this restaurant. He worked with Berasategui, the chef with the third-most michelin stars in the world. Callealta also worked with Angel León and helped him reach the third Michelin star in Aponiente.
He decided to open this restaurant to promote the local products with everything that he has learnt in the high cuisine kitchens.
8. Ettu Restaurant
The location could not be better located. In the main plaza where the cathedral is you can find this beautiful place. It is another restaurant where, with the collaboration of the chef Luis Callealta, they created plates where they focus on Andalusian dishes and traditional dishes of Cadiz, with a modern cuisine.
9. Restaurante Contraseña
Paqui from Cadiz and Leon from the Netherlands own this restaurant. This restaurant has great value and focuses on the local cuisine of Cadiz. Together with their other more famous restaurant they are trying to promote the local gastronomy.
I must admit that it has been my best foodie experience so far in Cadiz. Their menu tasting has by far the best value.
10. Restaurante Código de Barra
Código de Barra is the best restaurant of this list of where to eat in Cadiz city. Owned by the same chef as Restaurante Contraseña. It is the only michelin-star restaurant in Cadiz city as of 2024. They won their first michelin star in 2023. It is one of the 6 restaurants in Cadiz province with michelin stars.
It is a great experience and for a very affordable price with local products and impeccable service and decoration. Some of the dishes are traditional from Cadiz but with a big twist.
DESSERTS
I can’t leave without recommending one of the top 10 best ice creams in the world here in Cadiz city. The “La Cremería Gelato Italiano” has won many prizes. Among them: The “Campeón de España” by Gelato Festival World Masters 2021; Un Solete (the Repsol version of 1 michelin star) in 2022; Best desserts 2022 by “Restaurant Guru”; and finally, the Gelato world Champion festival 2024 got the 7th place (although it says Cadize instead of Cadiz!
Full day tours from Cadiz
I hope we were able to help you to find where to eat in Cadiz city. If you are looking for Andalusian culinary food, cultural and Sherry wine experiences for sightseeing Cadiz province, then keep reading. I will now take advantage to show off to you the great food tours throughout Cadiz province that we do!
Cultural and culinary food tours
If you want to learn the whole process of the Almadraba and Bluefin tuna in Cadiz province check our Bluefin tuna tour. You will learn the history of Bluefin tuna in the area since Phoenician times. You will go in a private boat ride to visit the Almadraba (if you are lucky it may be active); visit a local food market; and taste different parts of bluefin tuna in all ways, salt-dried, grilled, raw.
If you want to do a tabanco tour with me click here! Learn about sherry, wine tastings, and how to pair it with traditional food from the area. Taste different types of Sherry and local food like bluefin tuna, bull meat, salmorejo, eggplant with honey and pinenuts, etc. The tour includes 5 wine/Sherries from dry to sweet and enough food for a meal.
If you want to visit a white town and an olive mill then click here. Visit a traditional white town within the most beautiful towns in Spain and see their landmarks. After we will head to the local olive mill and learn about the olive oil production, types of olive oils and olive trees. Finally we will taste their olive oil and wines with some tapas.
Sherry wine tours
Would you like to learn more about Sherry wine and immerse yourself in the local culture and traditions? If you want to learn and experience it with the company of a local guide and turn your visit to Cadiz or Seville into an exciting culinary adventure, book with us. Sherry wine love is very contagious, surely you will also become one!
If you have your own transport we can accompany you while learning about Sherry. Enjoy the best Sherry bodega tours, local culture and traditions and the local gastronomy. In case you do not have a car we can arrange transport, restaurant and the rest of your trip for you.
If you would like to learn all about Jerez-Sherry-Xeres D.O. then join us for our Ultimate Sherry Tasting tour. We can design a private tour just for you and your family.
If you are staying in Vejer de la Frontera or within Cadiz province or Seville we can organize a private Sherry wine tasting with local gourmet tapas for your group. We will go to your place and do a Sherry wine or Andalusian wine tasting for you privately. We can focus on premium Sherries; VORS and premium Sherries; or Andalusian wines in case you do not like Sherry wine.
Football matches and flamenco activities
If you are in Cadiz or Andalusia and want to wach Cadiz football club then click here. You can also click here to search any other football matches in Andalusia if you are interested or shows in Andalusia.
To do a flamenco course online please click here if you are interesting in learning guitar or dancing.
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