Some people call Ronda the “city of dreams”. But without drifting off into reverie, we are indeed talking about one of the most beautiful towns in Andalucia, where Bardal, not far from the impressive bridge over El Tajo de Ronda, is now a flagship of the local restaurant scene. Here, chef Benito Gómez, a Catalan by birth who has made the region his home, cooks up creative cuisine, steering clear of gimmickry and labels, while the recognisable flavours in his cooking have a connection to local tradition and are transformed into a subtle interplay of contrasts and textures. Diners are given a ch

14.2km

Platero & Co

regional · Bib

€

This village in the heart of the Serranía de Ronda could be described as the archetypal picture-postcard “pueblo blanco” given its setting nestling between mountains and its swathe of whitewashed houses. Run by a Dutch couple (Hellen Blott and Barry Smit, the latter in the kitchen), the restaurant is a vision of perfection with its rustic ambience providing a backdrop for international cuisine that has taken a much more traditional twist (such as in the smoked ajoblanco with Payoyo cheese, olives and anchovies), but always based around the very best local and seasonal products (chestnuts, cher

16.9km

Tragatá Ronda

Traditional Cuisine

€

Discover the more affordably priced and informal cuisine of famous chef Benito Gómez (who also runs the two-starred Bardal), who showcases his culinary repertoire here through an array of small plates and tapas designed for sharing. A traditional proposal with modern touches and a hint of fusion, including dishes such as Mollete de panceta confit (confit pork belly sandwich), cabbage, chipotle mayo and coriander or, in the main courses, a delicious fried sea bass in adobo, with pico de gallo lettuce and adobo mayonnaise. The quality of the raw ingredients is top-notch!

14.2km

Venta El Refugio

Restaurant

14.9km

El Atíco

Restaurant

17.2km

Venta La Serranía

Restaurant

17.4km

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Restaurant

18.6km

Alferini Golf Club

Restaurant

Bar

18.6km

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