El Rincon De Rafa

This Spanish restaurant is a hidden gem - literally. Located just off Deansgate down a backstreet, El Rincon de Rafa can be difficult to find if you’re not sure where to look, but it’s certainly worth persevering. On the menu here you’ll find salads, Spanish broths and a few main course dishes, but the main focus here is tapas, with 60 different dishes to choose from. The friendly, relaxed ambience creates the perfect atmosphere for a casual dining experience - tapas dishes arrive to your table as they are ready, giving you the opportunity to order more throughout the evening. This restaurant can get very busy, so book ahead if you really want a table.

El Rincon de Rafa was named as a winner in the Best of Europe category in the North West in The Skinny Food and Drink Survey 2014. Check out the other winners as voted for by The Skinny readers and read our feature on all of the winners of our international food vote.

[Charlotte Davies]