For all you foodies out there

Food glorious food

Where to go to satisfy all your needs

Although we're in Spain and you probably all think we eat paella 24/7, we don't. We're human and can't survive off a tomato based diet for 4 months, so here's a guide for people who are driven by their stomachs...

In the centre

• Sibarius - Although appearing very upmarket upon first glance, this Japanese restaurant is surprisingly affordable, and incredibly delicious. They have a selection of salads, meats, fish and a sushi menu after 8pm which is well worth the wait. You can tell all their ingredients are fresh and well prepared, and they're accommodating to English speakers and fussy eaters alike. We recommend the goats cheese and mango starter, it's amazing!

• Alhambra café - One word. Churros. For the ultimate churros experience, we wholeheartedly recommend this cafe. The hot chocolate is to die for! It's located in the central Plaza Bib-Rambla, just round the corner from the cathedral, so why would you start your morning off anywhere else? It does get quite crowded, and rightly so, but have your wits about you and be persistent in catching waiters' attention, or you might never get your churros.

• 100 Montaditos - You have never seen anyone quite as happy as Annie and Rebeka in 100 Montaditos. A montadito is a small sandwich and, you guessed it, on the menu there are 100 to choose from. There's plenty of vegetarian, fish and meat options so everyone is satisfied. Our personal favourites are goats cheese with pesto and tortilla with brava sauce. And the best thing? The entire menu is one euro on Wednesdays and Sundays! But don't take our word for it, come and experience it for yourself.

Our little neighbourhood - Zaidín

• Bar Porras - This typical tapas bar is a stone's throw away from our flat and, although it's a 20 or so minute bus ride if you're staying in the centre, it's really worth coming to check this one out. At this bar in particular, you can choose the free tapas that comes with your drink, which is perfect for fussy eaters as there really is something for everyone! The waiter, although not the most cheerful man, is helpful and accommodating, and eager to recommend dishes or personalise them to your needs. It's the perfect place to pass the long summer nights, or for a quick bite to eat when the fridge is empty.

• Don Giovanni - We stumbled upon this homely Italian restaurant on a walk back from the bank, and we're so glad we did. Don Giovanni has such a warm, friendly vibe to it that begs for you to come back again and again. They do all your typical pizzas, and pastas with a twist: you can choose your pasta AND choose your sauce! You'll never leave this restaurant hungry.

• Il Gondoliere - This is the second Italian we've included in this guide, but trust us, you won't want to miss it. Despite being a chain restaurant, Il Gondoliere serves up beautiful Italian food at affordable prices, and the decor makes you feel like you're a celebrity in a Michelin star restaurant. You can just about see Annie's steak behind the bottle of wine which was "the best steak she's had in Spain". However the thing that really drew us to this place were the fantastic desserts which, despite being absolutely stuffed from mains, you can never say no to! 

• Café Bar Lolo - This tapas bar will forever be known as our Spanish lifestyle baptism. One warm summers night at around 11pm, we ventured out with the Spanish, and had our tea! At 11pm! We were as surprised as you are. All jokes aside, this bar is cheap and cheerful, similar to Bar Porras you can choose from a long and mouth-watering menu, the tapas that accompanies your drink. It's well worth checking out if you're in the area and need a quick bite to eat.

These have been our regular haunts whilst living in Granada, but the city is full of amazing restaurants, cafés and bars, and we find a new one each time we go out. We hope this guide is useful, or that you've enjoyed looking at our amazing meals!

Annie & Rebeka