Restaurant
El Rinconcillo
Founded in 1670 and billed as the oldest bar in Seville, a tiled and wood-panelled tavern serving traditional Andalusian tapas at its long counter.
El Disparate
A relaxed contemporary restaurant facing the Alameda de Hércules, recommended in the Michelin Guide, with seasonal Andalusian cooking and influences from the owners' travels.
At a glance
- Type
- Contemporary Andalusian
- Area
- Alameda de Hércules, Seville, Spain
- Price
- $$ · Mid-range
Good to know
- Terrace
- Wheelchair access
- Air conditioning
Why we recommend it
El Disparate sits on the Alameda de Hércules, the long tree-lined boulevard that is the centre of Seville's most relaxed and creative neighbourhood. It occupies the ground floor of a small hotel called The Corner House, and it is listed in the 2026 Michelin Guide for Spain, where the inspectors describe it as quirky, with two contemporary dining rooms and a good terrace.
The cooking starts from local and Andalusian produce, following the seasons, and then adds touches from the owners' travels, with influences from Asia, Mexico and the United States. Some dishes are tied to the owners' own history, such as the popular huevos estrellados named after a family hen house, a version of the classic Spanish dish of fried eggs broken over potatoes. The result is a menu that feels both familiar and a little playful, which suits the character of the Alameda.
It is a good option for a long, relaxed meal, especially on the terrace on a warm evening when the Alameda fills with people. Couples, friends and families will all feel comfortable, and the dining rooms offer air conditioning for the hottest months. Prices sit in the middle range, comparable with the better tapas restaurants in the centre, and the restaurant is accessible for wheelchair users.
El Disparate keeps long hours, opening every day for lunch from 13:30 and again in the evening until late, so it works for a late Sevillian dinner. Reservations are handled directly by the restaurant, so call ahead, particularly for terrace tables at weekends. Pets are allowed only on the terrace. On a summer evening the terrace is the most pleasant place to sit, as the heat eases after sunset and the boulevard comes to life, while the indoor dining rooms are the better choice at lunchtime in July and August.
The Alameda de Hércules lies in the north of the old town, about 15 minutes' walk from the Cathedral or a short walk from Las Setas. It is lined with bars, cafés and small music venues, so dinner here leads naturally into an evening out. The Basílica del Gran Poder and the San Lorenzo quarter are a few minutes to the west, and Calle Feria, with its Thursday flea market, is a short walk to the east.
El Disparate FAQs
Is El Disparate in the Michelin Guide?
Yes. It is listed in the 2026 Michelin Guide for Spain.
Where is it?
At Alameda de Hércules 11, on the ground floor of The Corner House hotel.
What kind of food does it serve?
Contemporary cooking based on seasonal Andalusian produce, with influences from Asia, Mexico and the United States.
Does it have a terrace?
Yes. The terrace faces the Alameda de Hércules.
What are the opening hours?
It opens every day for lunch from 13:30 and for dinner from the evening until 00:30, according to the Michelin Guide.
How do you book?
Reservations are made directly with the restaurant by phone on +34 680 12 74 13.
Is it wheelchair accessible?
Yes, according to the Michelin Guide listing.
What is nearby?
The bars and music venues of the Alameda de Hércules, the Basílica del Gran Poder and Calle Feria.