Los Sentidos

The stone façade in the centre of Linares gives nothing away, but step inside and the dining room opens onto an internal patio, all clean lines and quiet light. This is a modern Spanish restaurant where the chef mines the culinary past of Jaén, reworking regional recipes with contemporary technique. The Bib Gourmand recognizes the kitchen's restraint. One tasting menu is built entirely around extra virgin olive oil, which is either a gimmick or a statement, depending on how you feel about Andalusia.

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