Cambridge’s Spanish and tapas scene is compact but well-regarded, with restaurants spread from Mill Road’s Petersfield cluster to Market Hill and Rose Crescent in the historic centre. Here are five worth seeking out.

Tu Casa – ‘your house’ – sits on Mill Road in Petersfield, a Spanish tapas restaurant among the street’s wide mix of independent, international kitchens.

A 4.6-star average across 675 reviews makes it one of the best-reviewed Spanish restaurants in Cambridge.

Tu Casa Tapas Restaurant — 8 Mill Rd, Petersfield, Cambridge CB1 2AD, UK | tucasatapas.co.uk

Solea, named after a style of flamenco song, combines a cafe, bistro and restaurant format on Norfolk Street, just off the Grafton Centre.

A 4.7-star average across 121 reviews reflects a strong early reputation for its Spanish-leaning small-plates menu.

Soleá Cafe & Bistro — 5-7 Norfolk St, Cambridge CB1 2LD, UK | soleabistro.com

Mercado Central sits on Green Street, a snug Spanish restaurant serving seasonal tapas and seafood from an open kitchen in the city centre.

A 4.3-star average across 496 reviews shows consistent popularity in one of Cambridge’s busiest small side-streets.

Mercado Central — 24 Green St, Cambridge CB2 3JX, UK | mercadocentral.co.uk

La Raza occupies a spot on Rose Crescent, a relaxed Spanish-leaning tapas restaurant by day that turns into a live-music venue after dark.

A 4.1-star average across 601 reviews reflects its dual identity, with reviews covering both the food and the venue’s evening events.

La Raza — 4-6 Rose Cres, Cambridge CB2 3LL, UK | laraza.co.uk

Pinchito – Spanish for ‘skewer’ – sits on Market Hill in the historic market square, a tapas bar built around small, shareable Spanish plates.

A 4.9-star average across 73 reviews makes it one of the highest-rated Spanish restaurants in the city, even with a smaller review base than some of its competitors.

Pinchito — 84-99 Market Hill, Cambridge CB2 3NJ, UK | pinchitoltd.com