Costa del Sol:  Javier Feijoo.

Costa del Sol: Javier Feijoo.

1) Costa del Sol Restaurant

901 Wethersfield Ave.
Hartford
(860) 296-1714

costadelsolrestaurant.net

The secret to great Spanish cooking is simplicity: highlight the freshest ingredients possible and don’t hide them in sauces. "A lot of our cuisine is simple and to the point," says chef Javier Feijoo. "Our concept is the classical cuisine of Spain, plus taking some of the classical dishes and putting on a modern twist." The modern stuff, he says, adds the influence of French and Northern Italian cuisine. "It’s all about fusion. Knowing how to fuse is the ultimate goal."

2) Barcelona Restaurant

971 Farmington Ave.
West Hartford
(860) 218-2100

barcelonawinebar.com

63 North Main St.
South Norwalk
(203) 899-0088

15 Temple St.
New Haven

4180 Black Rock Turnpike
Fairfield

3) La Casona Restaurant

681 Wethersfield Ave.
Hartford
(860) 296-9929

casonarestaurant.com