Hotel Villa Ceuti

A restaurant, with plenty of character, which extols the virtue of Mediterranean cuisine without closing its eyes to influences from elsewhere and which pulls out all the stops to ensure an authentic gourmet experience. Behind its floor-to-ceiling windows, the impression is of a young and contemporary eatery on two floors with a focus on market-inspired cuisine, featuring classic food pairings with an unfettered global approach. Chef Juan Guillamón allows himself full licence to introduce flavours acquired on his travels: for six seasons he worked as a chef for the Ferrari motor racing team, a

This centrally located restaurant opposite the church of San Lorenzo, in an attractive venue that catches the eye with its towering arch and exposed brick walls, gastronomy is viewed as its own language and each of its dishes as a sentence ('frase' in Spanish) that tells a story which, where possible, is connected to personal memories and local history. The project is headed by María Egea and Marco Antonio Iniesta, with the former in charge of the front of house and the latter the kitchen. The elegance with which the concepts of roots and tradition are brought up to date comes as a pleasant su

María José and Pedro are the tandem behind this unique restaurant, located next to the Madina Mursiya Interpretation Centre. In fact, it looks out onto it through an interior window. Here, in a refurbished space that surprises both for its design and its irregular puzzle-piece shaped wooden tables, the menu is steered towards simple yet well-executed Mediterranean cooking supported by top-quality ingredients. The dishes, designed for sharing, reflect their work in an à la carte that evolves with the season and is delivered in an envelope (they recommend choosing 5 to get a complete experience)

If you’re looking for something different you’ll find it here, as the focus of the couple in charge (María and Miguel Ángel) is on fusion cooking that combines the flavours of India, Morocco, France, Japan etc. The spacious restaurant, in the central Plaza de San Juan, as well as an unmistakeable appearance thanks to a striking yellow door that provides access to this relaxed bistro. The à la carte, with its strong focus on sharing, is surprising for its so-called “Bocados del Mundo”, which are complemented by a section entitled “Algo más Serio” (Something More Serious, featuring some of their

This highly unusual restaurant occupies an old paprika mill in the Espinardo district of Murcia, where the basement is home to an attractive private dining space and a themed museum dedicated to paprika (the fascinating and colourful collection of old containers is particularly impressive). The cooking here has its roots in tradition and the local region, albeit with a fun, imaginative and modern makeover, with no little technical skill. Head chef Rodi Fernández showcases his cuisine on an à la carte (the “panigiri” of red tuna and guacamole with a citrus and guacamole cream presented on an ho

Well known across the city, this centrally located restaurant boasts an informal bar perfect for tapas plus a stylish, classically furnished dining room with a central section that can be converted into a private dining space. The chef, who describes himself as “pure Murcian stock”, creates traditional, market-inspired cuisine that is showcased on an impressive à la carte (including a choice of stews and rice dishes for a minimum of two guests – the latter need to be pre-ordered), plus an “executive” menu at lunchtime.

Located at the foot of the tower of the cathedral, Demo’s contemporary ambience comes as a pleasant surprise in this historic quarter of the city, thanks to its white decor and glass ceiling with wood beams that resemble the branches of a tree. Chef Pepe Morales’ cuisine is very much inspired by market availability and the traditional flavours of Murcia, as evidenced by dishes such as the hake salad, the torrezno (fried pork belly) with a sweet potato parmentier, Demo’s artichoke, and cod pilpil. The chef is also more than happy to provide advice on the best wine pairings for you.