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The 10 best traditional restaurants in Andalusia

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The best olive oil, creative tapas with every drink and coffee with a twist: Andalusian cuisine has some interesting discoveries in store. Roman, Arabic and Berber influences—to name just a few—are what make southern Spanish cuisine so diverse. Falstaff recommends the best places to savour the traditions of Andalusia.

Gourmet cuisine in all its colourful glory and perfection. Noor's gastronomic offering is inspired by the history and culture of Andalusia. With bravura and creativity, Paco Morales knows how to transfer the most refined aromas and flavours of Al-Andalus into our time. Each season, he changes the century and dedicates himself to a different historical era. His gastronomy tells a story, which he masterfully incorporates into his gastronomic creations in his own avant-garde style.

Calle Pablo Ruiz Picasso 8, 14014 Córdoba, Spain

Chef Benito Gómez has made Ronda his home and focuses entirely on authenticity and the product in its best form. The flavours of his creative cuisine have recognisable roots in the local tradition, the essence of which he respectfully presents in a sophisticated interplay of contrasts and textures. The two tasting menus "Bardal" and "Gran Menú Bardal" can be seen as a tribute to the cuisine and products of the region.

Calle de José Aparicio 1, 29400 Ronda, Spain

Calle de Pablo Casals 8, 29602 Marbella, Spain

In the heart of Jaén, Juan Aceituno pays tribute to his family. He has dusted off old local recipes to successfully revive them, combining tradition with avant-garde touches. His cuisine reflects the experiences, anecdotes and flavours of the region's traditional cuisine and is a journey to the gastronomic roots of the region.

Calle de Melchor Cobo Medina 7, 23001 Jaén, Spain

The Palodú in the centre of Málaga offers reinterpreted traditional dishes with a focus on local produce. The dual cuisine of Cristina Cánovas and Diego Aguilar focuses on the two tasting menus "Alcazul" and "Palodú", both of which are offered with wine pairings.

Calle de Sebastián Souvirón 7, 29005 Málaga, Spain

In the hills of Sierra Blanca, not far from the centre of Marbella, you can dine exquisitely in nature. The innovative cuisine offers traditional dishes with an avant-garde touch, based on seasonal, local produce, some of which comes from the restaurant's own fruit and vegetable gardens in Marbella and Istán. This imaginative touch can be found in almost all the dishes, which are a delight to the palate. Traditional and innovative cocktails and a wine list with a focus on Spanish and French wines.

Urbanización de la Montua 39, 29602 Marbella, Spain

Miguel Palma's rustic yet modern cuisine combines Spanish tradition with innovative influences. He takes his time preparing his creations. The dishes are mainly prepared on the grill at a low temperature. An honest cuisine with a strong personality, where product, taste and Mediterranean flavours prevail.

Camino de los Almendrales, 29013 Málaga, Spain

The restaurant in the Coto de Doñana National Park boasts a particularly beautiful terrace with a wonderful view of the lagoon and the flamingos for which the park is so famous. The rustic restaurant serves traditional cuisine with typical dishes from the region.

Avenida de la Canaliega 1, 21750 Almonte, Spain