Gabriella's Guidebook
Food scene
The talented Benito Gomez of Tragata won his first Michelin star in December 2017 and just 18 months after Bardal first opened its doors and his second in 2019.
Tragata is his diffusion restaurant and an essential part of your visit to Ronda
30 locals recommend
Tragatá
4 C. NuevaThe talented Benito Gomez of Tragata won his first Michelin star in December 2017 and just 18 months after Bardal first opened its doors and his second in 2019.
Tragata is his diffusion restaurant and an essential part of your visit to Ronda
In the barrio San Francisco the restaurant El Zucio never fails to have tables outside in the charming square . ( closed Wednesday)
It is the sister restaurant of Casa Ortega in plaza Socorro and brings an understated elegance to the square .
The menu is traditional and simple however the ingredients are excellent and fresh. The tomato salad is presented skinless and with a quality single variety olive oil pressed just for them .
Artichokes or asparagus, when in season are a delight and the fish baked in salt a perfect lunch.
Restaurante El Zucio
19 Pl. Ruedo AlamedaIn the barrio San Francisco the restaurant El Zucio never fails to have tables outside in the charming square . ( closed Wednesday)
It is the sister restaurant of Casa Ortega in plaza Socorro and brings an understated elegance to the square .
The menu is traditional and simple however the ingredients are excellent and fresh. The tomato salad is presented skinless and with a quality single variety olive oil pressed just for them .
Artichokes or asparagus, when in season are a delight and the fish baked in salt a perfect lunch.
The best local bar/restaurant you could rush for ; friendly , professional , authentic and local recipes.
Cerveceria El Bandolero
29 Pl. Ruedo AlamedaThe best local bar/restaurant you could rush for ; friendly , professional , authentic and local recipes.
Quirky bar with a toy train circling above diners heads .
Good tapas , corner street spot next to the convent . A local Ronda institution
9 locals recommend
Bar El Convento
140 c/ San FranciscoQuirky bar with a toy train circling above diners heads .
Good tapas , corner street spot next to the convent . A local Ronda institution
Tropicana, featured in the Trip Advisor’s top ten everyday restaurants in Spain has moved to a new location in the centre of Ronda.Beautifully decorated with exposed 18 th century stone walls contrasting with soft terracotta paint, hanging plants and pendant lamps. Reminiscent of a stylish city restaurant and quite unlike anything else in Ronda! A family run restaurant concentrating on local ingredients with modern touches to classic combinations and including some fusion dishes. Friendly and very professional staff .
11 locals recommend
Tropicana Ronda
11 C. Virgen de los DoloresTropicana, featured in the Trip Advisor’s top ten everyday restaurants in Spain has moved to a new location in the centre of Ronda.Beautifully decorated with exposed 18 th century stone walls contrasting with soft terracotta paint, hanging plants and pendant lamps. Reminiscent of a stylish city restaurant and quite unlike anything else in Ronda! A family run restaurant concentrating on local ingredients with modern touches to classic combinations and including some fusion dishes. Friendly and very professional staff .
For a little contemporary glamour, the extraordinary rooftop views into the bullring ( the oldest in Europe) and the mountain range behind do try the bar restaurant of the Hotel Catalonia, the sister hotel to the Reina Victoria.
7 locals recommend
Catalonia Ronda
16 C. Virgen de la PazFor a little contemporary glamour, the extraordinary rooftop views into the bullring ( the oldest in Europe) and the mountain range behind do try the bar restaurant of the Hotel Catalonia, the sister hotel to the Reina Victoria.
Traditional , essential Authentic Ronda.
Sheet and ibérican ham , or even their signature tapas fried quail’s eggs on fried toast and Serrano ham ( off menu!)
El Porton
7 Calle Pedro RomeroTraditional , essential Authentic Ronda.
Sheet and ibérican ham , or even their signature tapas fried quail’s eggs on fried toast and Serrano ham ( off menu!)
Just have a drink to savor this view. Probably one of the best in the world . Particularly at sunset
El Morabito
4 Pl. de María AuxiliadoraJust have a drink to savor this view. Probably one of the best in the world . Particularly at sunset
A packed tapas haunt . Famous for its tapas if a lettuce leaf … cheap, popular and very, very Rondeñan.
40 locals recommend
Restaurant Bar El Lechuguita
35 C. Virgen de los RemediosA packed tapas haunt . Famous for its tapas if a lettuce leaf … cheap, popular and very, very Rondeñan.
The talented Benito Gomez of Tragata won his first Michelin star in December 2017 and just 18 months after Bardal first opened its doors and his second in 2019.
There are two tasting menus and the slightly shorter one is perfect for evenings.
Definitely a very expensive option. Menus start at 150€ per person
12 locals recommend
Bardal
1 C. José AparicioThe talented Benito Gomez of Tragata won his first Michelin star in December 2017 and just 18 months after Bardal first opened its doors and his second in 2019.
There are two tasting menus and the slightly shorter one is perfect for evenings.
Definitely a very expensive option. Menus start at 150€ per person
Excellent host, extensive menu, sunset views and a chance to meet the charming Frank, owner of this extraordinarily popular restaurant In Arriate. Reserving beforehand is essential since it is the most successful country restaurant in the area.
17 locals recommend
El Muelle de Arriate Restaurant
Excellent host, extensive menu, sunset views and a chance to meet the charming Frank, owner of this extraordinarily popular restaurant In Arriate. Reserving beforehand is essential since it is the most successful country restaurant in the area.
Great food , charming hosts , riverside terrace. The perfect lunch spot
8 locals recommend
El Molino Del Santo
Calle BenaojánGreat food , charming hosts , riverside terrace. The perfect lunch spot
Restaurante Bar Josefi
s/n Plaza V CentenarioHotel la Casa Grande de Alpandeire
76 C. barrancoRestaurant Bar El Lechuguita
35 C. Virgen de los RemediosAuthentic tapas
Taberna El Almacén
7 C. Virgen de los Remediosup and coming
Sightseeing
Banos Arabes
s/n C. Molino de AlarcónPalacio de Mondragon
s/n Pl. MondragónBullring of the Royal Cavalry of Ronda
15 C. Virgen de la PazIglesia de Nuestra Senora de la Merced
2 C. Carlos Cobo GómezThe nuns of a silent order sell cakes
Cueva de la Pileta
s/n Cueva de la PiletaCueva del Gato
The Andalucian Lake District near Ardales is amazing. Head for El Chorro for breathtaking scenery and some great lakeside restaurants.
15 locals recommend
El Chorro
The Andalucian Lake District near Ardales is amazing. Head for El Chorro for breathtaking scenery and some great lakeside restaurants.
Beautiful hilltop village .Breathtaking scenery . There are also kayaking possibilities on the lake . Restaurant Al Lago for meal with lake views
33 locals recommend
Zahara de la Sierra
Beautiful hilltop village .Breathtaking scenery . There are also kayaking possibilities on the lake . Restaurant Al Lago for meal with lake views
El Tajo Gorge
3 C. Armiñán
Hostel Los Molinos
S/N Ctra, Los molinos del TajoYou can have a drink here before climbing up the river to waterfalls
Setenil De Las Bodegas
Cafes and houses built into the caves. Overhanging rocks.
City advice
Getting around
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