Making use of the short hop to the Mediterranean, Cunini is a first-rate seafood restaurant that gives hungry patrons the choice of delicious tapas at its bar or a full meal in its restaurant. The wood-panelled dining room is a cosy retreat in colder weather, but there are outdoor tables overlooking the plaza as well.

Moroccan in both decor and cuisine, Restaurante Arrayanes provides a delicious taste of North Africa with an atmosphere to boot. Suitably close to the alternative scene of Calle Caldereria Nueva, they don't serve alcohol here, but the food is so good that you won't miss it.

Serving traditional Granada food with some creative touches, this fine Albaicín restaurant is already one of the best eateries in the area – and that's without mentioning its truly special views of the Alhambra. Book a seat on the terrace and don't miss the crab soup with mint or the veal with black pepper sauce and three mustards.

Set in a villa with a garden in front of the Alhambra, this restaurant serves up traditional Andalucian cuisine such as partridge and other dishes of Magrebi origin, all capped with amazing views. The upstairs terraces serves lighter fare, and the downstairs dining room is more formal.

The effusively friendly proprietor, scrumptious but unpretentious Mediterranean-style food and buzzy ambience help to make Meson el Cordobesone of the best casual dining options in the city. The seafood medley and the exquisitely tender beef fillets are particularly worth sampling.

El Trillo is a relaxed spot in an old carmen (an old Albaicín house with walled garden) with an outside space that's perfect for dining in warmer weather. Unusually for Granada, it serves food with a Basque twist, including some imaginative vegetarian dishes.

The food at this simple, rustic eatery is good, but what makes it really stands out is the view. Sit on the terrace to enjoy glorious vistas over the Alhambra while tucking into traditional Andalucían fare. Salads, fried fish, seafood and soups dominate the menu.

Join the locals crammed into this small but atmospheric bar for the best seafood tapas in town. There are several branches in Granada, but this is the original and best. Service is efficient, but you may need to queue unless you arrive at opening time. Culinary highlights include seafood, sherry-soaked clams and tempura aubergine.

Stop here if you're in need of a quick fix. Service may not be the friendliest but the tapas will keep you going until the evening. Paella and moussaka are the in-house specialities, but this neat little local's café is best known for its breakfasts: think giant croissants and excellent coffee.