Whether to get something hearty and filling for a fiesta, or quick bites after a siesta, Bangkok sees a growing number of Spanish restaurants, and good ones at that. Here are our picks for where to find the best Spanish food in Bangkok.
Tapas, paella, and maybe churros are normally what people think of when it comes to Spanish food, but the cuisine is so much more than that. Spain is very diverse, and thereby Spanish cuisine can vary by region. One thing is for certain: it’s homey, rustic, and never boring. Some might do a modern twist on classic recipes, but the fire and love that Spanish cuisine bestows is very distinct. This list focuses on mostly casual settings with heartwarming food, like a Spanish grandmother’s kitchen.
Here is our list of some of the best Spanish restaurants Bangkok has to offer.
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The best Spanish restaurants in Bangkok
Vaso
One of the hottest tapas bars in town is Vaso. Upon walking into the Mediterranean-inspired space, guests will see the large arch-shaped bar encircling the open kitchen in the centre. All the sumptuous dishes, like the Spanish Patatas Bravas, black paella Arroz Negro, and dry aged red grouper with white asparagus sauce, are the brainchild of the Spanish Chef Álvaro Ramos. With incoming sangrias and lots of small bites, Vaso is the perfect check-point for a small group of friends looking to have a really fun and wild time.
More info: Vaso
Opening times: Open daily, 5.30pm-1am (from 12pm onwards from Fri-Sun)
Location: Velaa Sindhorn Village, 87 Lang Suan Rd, Lumphini, Pathum Wan, Bangkok
Nearest station: Chit Lom, BTS
Google review rating: 4.3/5
el Willy Spanish Kitchen
“Fun, sexy, and happy” are the key concepts that circulate through the whole of el Willy Spanish Kitchen, and this reflects its owner’s personality, Chef Willy Trullàs Moreno. Following the chef’s other outlets in Shanghai and Hong Kong, el Willy Bangkok chooses to adapt to Thai tastes by pumping up the spice, as you will experience in the paella and other dishes. A la carte and tasting menus are available, with the latter being highly recommended for a little taste of everything.
More info: el Willy Spanish Kitchen
Opening times: Tue-Sat, 5.30-10pm (open for lunch from 12-2.30pm on Sat)
Location: 42 Ekkamai Rd, Khlong Tan Nuea, Watthana, Bangkok
Nearest station: Ekkamai, BTS
Google review rating: 4.6/5
Albricias
Albricias is the first Spanish restaurant in Thailand to receive the Restaurantes de España Award, helmed by Chef David Aparicio with two decades of experience. His delicious creations include classic tapas and main dishes, such as the slow-cooked beef cheek with truffle mashed potatoes and seasonal mushrooms, beef tenderloin with spicy red wine sauce, and red prawns in garlic. With a laid-back atmosphere and serenely romantic flair, Albricias is best for any lunch and dinner full of conversations and reminisce back to Spain.
More info: Albricias
Opening times: Open daily, 6-11pm
Location: Chatrium Residence Sathon Bangkok, 291 Naradhiwas Rajanakarindra 24 Alley, Chong Nonsi, Yan Nawa, Bangkok
Nearest station: Saint Louis, BTS
Google review rating: 4.5/5
Uno Mas
For a tapas with a panoramic view, head to Uno Mas on the 54th floor of the Centara Grand Hotel, where both indoor and outdoor seatings are available upon your request. The selections here are impressive, with loads of Mediterranean seafood and premium Iberico hams to choose from. Watch as the night turns the restaurant into an electric and mysterious tapas venue while nibbling on croquettes and Jamón cold cuts paired with Spanish wines.
More info: Uno Mas
Opening times: Open daily, 12-11pm
Location: Centara Grand & Bangkok Convention Centre at centralwOrld, Rama I Rd, Pathum Wan, Bangkok
Nearest station: Chit Lom, BTS
Google review rating: 4.4/5
Barcelona Gaudi Restaurant
Barcelona Gaudi is where you’ll get to enjoy Catalan cuisine in the atmosphere of a beautiful eatery in Barcelona. Treat yourself to a visual and colourful immersion of Catalan culture while enjoying their most-loved Paella Tradicional or Negra, loaded with aromatic saffron fragrance. Their meats and seafood selection will surely satisfy any palette, with highlights including Catalan pork meatballs, homemade pork sausages served with Pocha beans, as well as Spanish octopus served Galician-style with confit potatoes and olive oil.
More info: Barcelona Gaudi Restaurant
Opening times: Open daily, 11am-11pm
Location: 13 Soi Sukhumvit 23, Khlong Toei Nuea, Watthana, Bangkok
Nearest station: Sukhumvit, MRT
Google review rating: 4.3/5
LUZ Bangkok Tapas Bar
Located on the 33rd and 34th floor of INNSiDE by Melia Bangkok Sukhumvit, LUZ Bangkok Tapas Bar features a lounge setting to dine authentic Spanish cuisine al fresco style. They also have cocktails, spirits, and more to pair with your food. Highlight dishes include braised Iberian pork cheek with carrots and cumin purée, Australian ribeye steak with layered potatoes and salsa de carne, as well as the paella with prawn, clam, mussel and squid. It’s one of the more high-energy Spanish restaurants in Bangkok, but one not to be missed.
More info: LUZ Bangkok Tapas Bar
Opening times: Open daily, 4pm-midnight (until 1am from Fri-Sat)
Location: INNSiDE by Melia 1472 Sukhumvit Rd, Phra Khanong, Khlong Toei, Bangkok
Nearest station: On Nut, BTS
Google review rating: 4.3/5
Viva 8
If you’re looking for somewhere chill and laidback to end your week, Viva 8 is just the place to be. Located in the popular Chatuchak Weekend Market, the bar and restaurant charms both locals and visitors with great food, drinks to pair, and lively music that gives the place a super casual vibe. Be sure to get their signature dish: the paella. They cook it live in a giant pan in the middle which is very Instagrammable, and with a friendly price like that, you’ll consider going for seconds.
More info: Viva 8
Opening times: Tue-Sun, 9am-5pm (until 9pm from Fri-Sun)
Location: Chatuchak Weekend Market, 16/1 Kamphaeng Phet 3 Rd, Lat Yao, Chatuchak, Bangkok
Nearest station: Chatuchak Park, MRT
Google review rating: 4.0/5
El Tapeo
Fresh seafood, scrumptious rice, and a blend of spices cooked to perfection into a paella you can share with the ones you love. You dine as you chat over some delicious sangria under the fairy lights overhead. That’s the exact experience you get as you eat at El Tapeo. They also have monthly discounts, so every celebration comes with a bill that is more than reasonable. Highlights include the Paella Valenciana with chicken, saffron, and sofrito, their Sea Bass in Green Sauce, as well as the baby squid cooked in its own ink.
More info: El Tapeo
Opening times: Tue-Sun, 11.30am-11pm
Location: 24 Sukhumvit 61, Khlong Tan Nuea, Watthana, Bangkok
Nearest station: Ekkamai, BTS
Google review rating: 4.4/5
ARROZ
With a name that translates to “rice,” you already know what their speciality is — and they do it perfectly. Order some white anchovies boquerones to start, homemade chorizo to share, and be sure to try the Arroz Caldoso here at ARROZ. It’s the paella’s creamier, brothier cousin, and it will warm your body and soul. Other highlights include the Gambas Ajillo, grilled Carabineros shrimp, and their monkfish soup with green peas.
More info: ARROZ
Opening times: Wed-Mon, 11.30am-10pm
Location: 112 Sukhumvit 53 Alley, Khlong Tan Nuea, Watthana, Bangkok
Nearest station: Thonglor, BTS
Google review rating: 4.3/5
D’Tapas by El Tapeo
Helmed by Chef Alberto Izard, D’Tapas by El Tapeo offers the people of Thonglor both the Spanish cuisine quintessentials, along with interesting spins on classic dishes. Highlights include rum-infused Carabinero, lamb tenderloin Wellington, and lobster Timbale. If you’re eying something more on the classic side, the garlic prawns and their selection of paellas will make your experience feel complete. Be sure to end the meal on a high note with some churros or the cheesecake and pistachio tart.
More info: D’Tapas by El Tapeo
Opening times: Open daily, 11.30am-11pm
Location: Community Mall, 953, 9 Thong Lo, Khlong Tan Nuea, Watthana, Bangkok
Nearest station: Thonglor, BTS
Google review rating: 4.7/5
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Vichayuth Chantan
Digital Writer, Drinks and Dining
Writer by day, skinny legend by night, "Kook" Vichayuth works closely with Bangkok's F&B industry. His hobbies include bar-hopping, catching up with friends, and silently judging you from across the room.
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