Best Lunch in Seville: Our 5 Favorite Lunchtime Spots

Start off with the ensalada de ahumados, a seafood salad served cold, before diving into generous plates of tortillitas de  camarones (shrimp fritters), garlic shrimp, caracoles (snails) and crowd-pleasing chocos fritos. You’re sure to get a bona fide Spanish dining experience.

Close up of a plate of fried anchovies with several other dishes in the background.
Despite its inland location, Seville still enjoys some of the freshest fish in Spain, such as these boquerones fritos.

International dining options

If you fancy a change from Spanish cuisine, don’t worry—we’ve got you covered there, too. Dig into finger-licking-good tacos at Mano de Santo, the city’s best burger at Atticus Finch, homemade pasta that will make you forget you’re not in Italy at La Locanda di Andrea, and the generous menú del día of Japanese cuisine at Hiyoki.

 

Update notice: This article was updated on August 18, 2023. 

You know how and where to enjoy lunch in Seville like a local. Now it’s time to step up your game and head out to lunch with a local. On our Tastes, Tapas & Traditions Tour, you’ll spend the morning exploring the Andalusian capital with a foodie guide who knows the city like the back of their hand—as well as a small group of fellow curious travelers who will soon start to feel like lifelong friends. Come hungry!

 

In a city with another bar around every corner, how will you ever decide where to have lunch in Seville?

From charming traditional bars with handwritten menus hung up behind the counter to chic, modern establishments with a flair for interior design, your options for lunch in Seville are limitless. To help narrow down your search, we’re here to give you the lowdown on lunch in the city and insight into our top five spots to grab a bite.

Grilled tuna on a bed of chilled tomato soup.
Keep reading to discover 5 spots for lunch in Seville that locals love.

How to lunch like a local in Seville

Want to blend in with the locals during mealtime? Lunch in Seville is typically from 2 p.m. to 4 p.m., although most bars and restaurants will open their doors by 1 p.m. so guests can sneak in a caña or two before their meal. Make sure to prep for this later lunchtime by embracing the Spanish meal schedule, including a leisurely breakfast and a post-breakfast, or pre-lunch, snack to tide you over. 

Most places in Seville don’t take reservations, so you’ll want to check the restaurant’s hours beforehand. Try not to arrive right in the middle of their lunch schedule unless you’re prepared to wait a little bit at the bar or outside the restaurant, albeit drink in hand, for a table!

If you look around you at other diners, most will have either a small beer, a tinto de verano, or a glass of wine in hand, but it’s just as common to order a soft drink or sparkling or still water. 

Person's hand holding a glass of a red wine cocktail garnished with a lemon slice.
Nothing hits the spot better than tinto de verano on a hot Seville summer day
Insider’s Tip: Ask for a vaso de agua, or tap water, if you don’t want to pay for a bottle. When it comes time to order, you’ll usually have the option of either handpicking an array of local tapas to share, or the menu del día, which is a daily set menu with a wallet-friendly price that usually includes two different dishes, a dessert and a drink.

Our 5 top picks for lunch in Seville

Bodeguita Antonio Romero

A Seville mainstay through and through, Bodeguita Antonio Romero is where you’ll find a perfect sampling of all of the city’s most traditional dishes, including their two most renowned montaditos, or small sandwiches: the pringá and the pirípi. While you playfully argue over which is better, be sure to also order a tapa of tortilla al whisky and espinacas con garbanzos, as well as a plate of the chocos fritos (fried cuttlefish). 

Heads up: They’ve got multiple locations, but we prefer the one tucked away into a corner on Calle Harinas, with its jovial waitstaff and authentic ambiance.

Seville food
Espinacas con garbanzos, or spinach and chickpeas, is one of the tastiest ways to get your veggie fix.

Las Golondrinas

The neighborhood of Triana is essentially a city inside of the city—with enough restaurants of its own to be worthy of an article dedicated to it—but if you can only eat at one place, go to Las Golondrinas

The bar’s specialty is its punta de solomillo, a thin slice of pork atop a piece of fresh bread. While it sounds simple, it will delight your taste buds in ways they’ve never known. (You’re going to want to order more than one per person, trust us.) 

To accompany it, grab a tapa of the mushroom caps topped with a flavorful green garlic sauce, and the chipirones a la plancha (grilled squid), too.

Grilled squid with salad on a white plate
It’s hard to pick a favorite tapa in Seville, but the chipirones at Las Golondrinas are definitely up there.

Salsamento

Your trip to Seville wouldn’t be complete without trying a variety of quesos, chacina, and conservas—or cheeses, cured meats, and preserved seafood—at Salsamento

Veritable experts on charcuterie and wine, this stylish restaurant’s menu has something for every type of palate, from tame to adventurous. Our favorites include the cured payoya cheese with rosemary, the chili-spiced goat’s cheese, the chicharrones de Cádiz (slow-roasted pork belly), and the spicy preserved sardines.

Small dishes of mussels and green olives on a wooden table
Salsamento is our go-to spot for classic tapas with a gourmet twist.

Al Ajibe

The feel of an upscale dining experience, but with bargain prices, Al Ajibe is the place to go for Spanish food with a twist. This restaurant, located in Seville’s bohemian Alameda neighborhood, is home to the city’s tastiest risotto and barbecue ribs. But we also love the tataky de atún, grilled salmon with avocado mayonnaise and pork shoulder served with potatoes, mojo picón, and pimientos del padrón

Local’s Tip: They have an upstairs terrace, but you can’t order tapas if you sit there, so grab a seat outside or inside on the main level to get to taste more of what they have to offer.

Two square white plates of small green peppers
Classic Spanish dishes like pimientos de padrón are a must at Al Ajibe.

Blanco Cerrillo

If you’ve come for for seafood, look no further than Blanco Cerrillo.

This no-frills spot serves up big plates of fried and grilled seafood at modest prices that will have you rubbing your eyes in disbelief. Given that you can order individual tapas, half portions, and heaping full portions, this family-style restaurant is great for groups – everyone can order what they like!

Start off with the ensalada de ahumados, a seafood salad served cold, before diving into generous plates of tortillitas de  camarones (shrimp fritters), garlic shrimp, caracoles (snails) and crowd-pleasing chocos fritos. You’re sure to get a bona fide Spanish dining experience.

Close up of a plate of fried anchovies with several other dishes in the background.
Despite its inland location, Seville still enjoys some of the freshest fish in Spain, such as these boquerones fritos.

International dining options

If you fancy a change from Spanish cuisine, don’t worry—we’ve got you covered there, too. Dig into finger-licking-good tacos at Mano de Santo, the city’s best burger at Atticus Finch, homemade pasta that will make you forget you’re not in Italy at La Locanda di Andrea, and the generous menú del día of Japanese cuisine at Hiyoki.

 

Update notice: This article was updated on August 18, 2023. 

You know how and where to enjoy lunch in Seville like a local. Now it’s time to step up your game and head out to lunch with a local. On our Tastes, Tapas & Traditions Tour, you’ll spend the morning exploring the Andalusian capital with a foodie guide who knows the city like the back of their hand—as well as a small group of fellow curious travelers who will soon start to feel like lifelong friends. Come hungry!

 

4 Comment

  1. E says
    January 13, 2020 at 3:18 am

    Heading to Seville at the end of May 2020. I can’t wait to try these places out. Thank you for all the information.

    1. Devour Tours says
      January 13, 2020 at 9:00 am

      Thanks for reading and see you soon!

  2. Tara says
    February 29, 2020 at 3:54 am

    Atticus Finch truly is an amazing burger. As good if not better than in the US!!

    1. Devour Tours says
      March 2, 2020 at 8:24 am

      Couldn’t agree more—so many great lunch spots here in Seville!

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