Here is what we recommend:

Entrebrasas
If you're in the mood for meat, this is your next port of call. Check out the 'Exotic Menu' for more unusual steak options. You'll be well taken care of by the attentive staff and they have many vegetarian options so no one is left out. 
TripAdvisor Says: "Generous portions!" "Great crowd, great drinks, great food" "Never had such a delicious steak before"
Address: Calle Navas, 27

El Trillo Restaurante
Take a stroll in the Albaicín and aim for this cosy restaurant with well-presented Spanish dishes. If you're lucky, you'll have a view of the Alhambra but the view is only part of the enjoyment; instead, enjoy a few hours with a group of friends or family sharing plates, swapping desserts and tasting wine. 
TripAdvisor Says: "Exceptionally good food with great flavours and interesting ingredients" "Good vegetarian choices" "Attentive service with lovely patio"
Address: Calle Callejon Aljibe de Trillo, 3

El Quinteto
Locals and visitors alike rave about this great restaurant run by friendly staff that go above and beyond to ensure you enjoy your dining experience. Book ahead and if you have any dietary requirements, they are great for handling gluten-free and vegetarian requests. 
TripAdvisor Says: "Our best dining experience in Granada" "Delicious desserts" "Great food and not too expensive"
Address: Calle Solarillo de Gracia, 4

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La Botillerí​a
You'll always find this place teeming with locals so best to book a table if you expect to sit down with a large group. A sister restaurant to one of our Top 5 Tapas Bars in Granada, Taberna La Tana, you can expect friendly atmosphere, large wine selection and homemade dishes made with local, fresh ingredients. 
TripAdvisor Says: "A gem of a restaurant" "Charming staff and great dishes"
Address: Calle Varela, 10
(We were so impressed with La Botillería's breaded chicken salad, we attempted it at home, with a twist. We paired crispy, warm chicken with a cool celery and green apple salad that teases all senses! Try it out and let us know how it went: La Botillería-inspired Breaded Chicken Salad)
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El Pescaito de Carmela
A more modern take this one, they pride themselves on their excellent fresh fish menu, paella selection and extremely friendly staff. A multiple-course dinner with wine comes to a very reasonable price and as a supreme vote of confidence, you'll find repeat customers here.
TripAdvisor Says: "Service was perfect" "Great value" "Generous portions" "Amazing dining experience with high-quality products"
Address: Marques de Gerona, 12

Ok...since five restaurants could never be enough! Here are some more of our favourites:

Terraza Bar-Ranco (Sit-down BBQ restaurant, Camino Nuevo del Cementerio, 17): We're so glad we were told about this place by a local friend; it's off the beaten track of the standard strolling-zone being quite far up in the hills overlooking the city and it's a totally different experience to traditional downtown restaurants. For one, you need to call at least 24 hours ahead of the time you plan to dine to place your order for their barbecued meat. (The chef only buys and cooks what's been ordered for that day so it's the freshest possible.) Get a whole rabbit or chicken or a plate of ribs to share around the table. It's obviously very meat-heavy but worth the trek up the hill to witness the views over the city and surrounding mountains. To get there, veer up behind Campo del Principe and it's a straight shot ahead. In the summer, it's open Wednesday evenings through Sunday for dinners only - I'd recommend booking a table for 10pm or later as you'd be dining alone if you sat any earlier!

We didn't list our favourite Italian spots previously as we wanted to showcase the local fare. However, the following establishments cannot go unmentioned as they serve the most delicious Italian food I've had outside of that boot-shaped country:

• Cacho y Pepe (Calle Colcha, 6): Takeaway café with lasagnas (classic beef and various veggie options) or fresh pastas and sauces with traditional desserts to round it off. There are two tiny 2-person tables you could sit at but it's more expensive to dine-in and you'll probably be disturbed by all the hungry patrons dashing in for their fix of of Italian. So we recommend grabbing a classic lasagna and moussaka-type veggie option each for €6 and finding a bench in the sunshine in nearby Plaza Nueva to watch the comings and goings of the Granada courthouse and surrounding hotels. 
• VidaXtra (also Calle Colcha, 6): A sit-down Italian restaurant this time, the friendly team at VidaXtra will make sure you're made to feel welcome at the few indoor or outdoor tables, and serve up some incredible dishes by the Sicilian chef. Try the bruschetta to start and each grab a generous portion of pasta for main. We recommend the traditional Spaghetti Amatriciana for a real taste of Italy. 
• Grazie Mille (Calle Gran Capitan, 15): No seating at this place, it's pure takeaway fresh pizza and pasta and how delicious it is. With massive pizzas and loads of choices of toppings, join the queue of people here to get your share (don't worry, the queue moves quickly but make sure you keep your place amongst the hungry crowd). They close Saturdays and Mondays so better check before showing up and risk getting disappointed. 
• Restaurante Yamato (Calle Colcha, 7): (Yes, this is a goldmine of a street!) If you're on the lookout for something other than tapas or (gasp) even Italian, across the alleyway from Cacho y Pepe and VidaXtra is our absolute favourite Japanese restaurant. Obviously as fresh fish as you can imagine (coming in every day from the coast 30 minutes away), tasty sushi rolls, dim sum, gyoza, it's all there and mouthwateringly good when you've been eating tapas for months at a time... ;) 

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