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If you would like to eat in a really special setting, book a table at Casona del Judío, as it’s not every day that you get the chance to enjoy a Michelin-starred experience in an authentic 19C colonial-style property. Here, chef Sergio Bastard impresses guests by shining the spotlight on local ingredients as well as algae and herbs from the Cantabrian coast. He offers two tasting menus (Festival and Chef’s Table) on which guests can savour dishes influenced by the sea, with a fusion of textures and a constant focus on pinpoint presentation (we especially enjoyed the starters, such as the Verdi

If you’re on the lookout for a restaurant with plenty of charm, make sure you book a table at El Nuevo Molino! This delightful restaurant on the banks of the River Pas will delight guests with its setting in an 18C water mill adorned with mill wheels, as well as its garden, home to a deconsecrated chapel and a large old granary. Nowadays, the latter provides a relaxed bistro-style setting for the daily Le Hórreo menu. In the attractive, rustically inspired dining rooms in the main building, chef José Antonio González conjures up traditional Cantabrian cuisine, bringing local recipes right up t

An aristocratic property that will charm guests thanks to its attractive colonial/mountain-style decor and various terraces. In its classically styled dining space, one of which is inside the library, explore a traditionally inspired à la carte specialising in meat, including premium options such as Macharra aged beef and ox. We recommend taking the advice of owner César before ordering.

A modest, friendly and authentic restaurant with no luxurious frills but plenty of charm. Its simple façade on the street corner conceals a welcoming dining room decorated in French bistro style and dominated by shades of green and white, with an old open-view bar, bare marble tables and other intimate and attractive details, such as the bright candles which add a romantic touch. The traditionally inspired contemporary cuisine (with the option of half-plates throughout) is not lacking in boldness thanks to the addition of exotic flavours, mainly Asian but also from Central and South America (s

A restaurant with an abundance of character, history and authenticity, plus a unique museum (Museo Redondo) teeming with works of art. This business, which first started out in the 1930s selling agricultural items and wines, is nowadays a classic address in the city. The traditional menu features dishes such as the popular Rioja-style braised snails, as well as hake with a velouté cream and peppers. We recommend booking a table in advance and enjoying an aperitif in the bar before moving on to the dining room.

Very few people who known Santander well are not familiar with Cañadío, a true institution in Cantabrian hospitality. The restaurant, which boasts two attractively arranged dining rooms (one with a bar and the open kitchen at its centre), has built its reputation on carefully selected ingredients as well as unpretentious yet honest cooking. Dishes you won’t want to pass up include the traditional fried squid (rabas), cuttlefish (cachón) in its own ink with a creamy risotto-style rice, and the spectacular hake fillet. The “Cañadío” lemon tart provides a fitting climax.