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The most romantic restaurants in Santander
Start with El Serbal, Bodega del Riojano and La Vinoteca in Puertochico / city center (near Paseo de Pereda) for lasaña de bogavante. Here are all 4, with why each one is worth it.

El Serbalmodern CantabrianSantander fine dining restaurant known for refined Cantabrian cuisine and a polished, formal dining room experience.
- Bodega del Riojanotraditional Cantabrian
Classic Santander tavern decorated with old wine barrels, serving hearty traditional Cantabrian home cooking.
La VinotecaPuertochico / city center (near Paseo de Pereda)Get: Lasaña de bogavante (lobster lasagna), steak tartar made tableside, gambas a la sal, bacalao (cod)
- Casona del Judíomodern Cantabrian
Elegant Santander restaurant in a restored manor house, known for creative modern Cantabrian tasting menus.
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What are the romantic restaurants in Santander?
Chef Amazing’s picks start with El Serbal, Bodega del Riojano and La Vinoteca (Puertochico / city center (near Paseo de Pereda)). All 4 places are on this page with what to get, where they are and a map.
How does Chef Amazing pick these?
From Chef Amazing’s city guide and lists for Santander: the places critics, chefs and locals keep recommending, checked and kept current, with what to order at each. Nobody pays to be on them.
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