La BrunildavsEl Rinconcillo
Both establishments are rated very highly by professional reviewers. On balance, La Brunilda ranks marginally higher than El Rinconcillo. La Brunilda comes in at #7 in Seville with recommendations from 3 reviewers including Lonely Planet, Travel + Leisure and Frommer's.
La Brunilda
Travel + Leisure
Frommer's
Galera 5 (El Arenal), 41001 Seville
From $0/night
Travel + Leisure "Day or night, a queue forms down a narrow street in central El Arenal for La Brunilda, a cozy tapas bar specializing in elevated versions of traditional flavors." Full review
Frommer's "The dishes are called "tapas," but they are pretty substantial...the ambience is busy and buzzy, with simple tables and chairs and the menu on a wall-mounted chalkboard." Full review
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Right now it's very popular, so arrive early to make sure you get a table.
El Rinconcillo
Fodor's
Lonely Planet
Michelin Guide
Afar Magazine Michelin Guide Frommer's
40, Gerona St. and 2, Alhondiga St, 41003 Seville
From $25/night
Fodor's "Founded in 1670, this lovely spot serves a classic selection of dishes all in generous portions. The views of the Iglesia de Santa Catalina are unbeatable." Full review
Lonely Planet Top Choice
"Seville’s oldest bar first opened in 1670 and has been dishing out the goods since before many countries were even a twinkle in someone’s eye." Full review
Michelin Guide 0 Stars
"El Rinconcillo occupies two premises, one a former grocery store. This is a compulsory stop on any tapas tour with its authentic charm and sense of tradition." Full review
Afar Magazine "You want a taste of Seville? El Rinconcillo practically invented it." Full review
Michelin Guide 0 Stars
"Run by two brothers, this restaurant comprises of an attractive bar on the ground floor and two rustic dining rooms on the upper floors." Full review
Frommer's "The lights are dim, and hams and sausage dangle from the heavily beamed ceilings...we usually stand at the bar where the bartender runs our tab in chalk. " Full review
