Must-see restaurants in Málaga Province

  • Vino Mio

    Málaga

    This Dutch-owned restaurant has a diverse menu that includes dishes such as kangaroo steaks, vegetable stir-fries and crocodile with chutney; they hit the…

  • Bakus

    Nerja

    On a sunny day – ie almost any day in Nerja – head straight for this sprawling terrace overlooking pristine Playa Carabello. The menu abounds in…

  • Restaurante El Pampano

    Málaga Province

    At the top end of town, Pampano does both traditional and more ambitious international dishes. The menu lists duck à la orange, ajoblanco (traditional…

  • Charolais

    Fuengirola

    This place covers three venues: a modern tapas bar, a terrace and a rustic-styled restaurant. In the restaurant the emphasis is on expertly prepared meat…

  • La Alternativa

    Costa del Sol

    A short walk from the Benalmádena-Arroyo de la Miel train stop, this large multiroomed place in an old-fashioned mall exudes a year-round feria atmosphere…

  • Casanis

    Marbella

    Situated on one of the prettiest streets in town, Casanis will transport you to a Tintin fantasy world: its dining-room walls are covered in cartoon-style…

  • La Piqueta

    Nerja

    There are two good reasons why this is the most popular tapas bar in town: first, the house wine is excellent; second, you get a free tapa with every…

  • Lew Hoad

    Costa del Sol

    Founded in 1964 by Wimbledon champion Lew Hoad, this elegant restaurant is surrounded by mature gardens, plus tennis and padel courts (available for…

  • Gorki

    Málaga

    A more modern open tapas bar with pavement perches and an interior full of wine-barrel tables and stools, Gorki serves tangy cheeses and an extensive list…

  • Thai Thapa

    Estepona

    Somehow you expect to pay more at a place in this front-line position overlooking the harbour, but the dishes here are reasonably priced and authentic:…

  • Yate El Cordobés

    Costa del Sol

    One of the better beachside chiringuitos (snack bars), this place attracts a loyal Spanish clientele. Specialities include a delicious salmorejo (thick,…

  • La Zoca

    Costa del Sol

    Families, take note: this seaside restaurant has a playground across the promenade. The emphasis here is on seafood such as gambas pil-pil (prawns in a…

  • Citron Bar & Restaurant

    Málaga

    A loud echo in the local grapevine, Citron on ebullient Plaza de la Merced in what they're now calling Málaga's barrio Picasso is a sophisticated spot…

  • Dulces Dreams Cafeteria

    Málaga

    Located in an intimate traffic-free square, one of Málaga's great breakfast spots offers muesli, fruit juice, coffee, homemade yogurt and fresh-baked…

  • La Cepa Playa

    Fuengirola

    In business since 1959, when Fuengirola inhabited a different universe (both politically and economically), La Cepa is a chiringuito near the harbour…

  • El Camerino

    Málaga

    An understated sense of style pervades this casual resto with stool and couch seating and a canopy of wine glasses dangling above the bar. The French chef…

  • Lan Sang

    Nerja

    The owner and chef are from Laos, so the dishes here are a subtle combination of Thai and Lao cuisines. As well as curries, stir-fries and soups, there's…

  • El Estrecho

    Marbella

    Estrecho (narrow) perfectly describes the tiny back alley that conceals this great little tapas bar, in business since 1954. Traditional tapas are the big…

  • Tomillo Limón

    Costa del Sol

    Great for a glass of wine and a tapa or three, the 'Thyme and Lemon' is one of the better options in Mijas' array of mainly tourist-oriented eating stops…

  • Restaurante Garum

    Málaga

    Despite its location next to the ancient Roman amphitheatre, Garum specialises in refreshing new-age food, dousing Málaga's signature seafood in some rich…

  • Casa Juan

    Costa del Sol

    The business dates back to the 1950s, but the fish is fresh daily at La Carihuela’s most famous seafood restaurant, attracting shoals of malagueños on…

  • Aroma Cafe & Secret Garden

    Costa del Sol

    The house dates to 1872, but the real charmer here is the secret garden out the back: a divine dining space under mature orange, fig and olive trees with…

  • Restaurante Albacara

    Ronda

    One of Ronda’s best restaurants, the Albacara is in the old stables of the Montelirio palace and teeters on the edge of the gorge. It serves up delicious…

  • Taberna-Tetería Hierbabuena

    Málaga Province

    Though it has its share of low-slung tables, shapely lampshades and silver teapots, the Hierbabuena isn't your average tetería (teahouse): it offers…

  • Santiago

    Antequera

    This multifaceted place serves as bakery, cafe, bar and ice-cream shop all in one. It's particularly good for breakfast and popular with churros addicts,…

  • Casa Antonia

    Málaga Province

    Set in Gaucín's square, with its sprawl of tables and views over the rooftops to the coast, the Antonia is a classic. It has barrel tables outside and…

  • Pepa y Pepe

    Málaga

    Come to snug P&P just to watch the hard-working wait staff run athletically around the tables like skilled prizefighters. It’s almost balletic. Adding to…

  • Restaurante El Mirador

    Málaga Province

    Close to the tunnel entry to the Caminito del Rey, El Mirador is raised a little above the road and, as the name implies, affords good views, in this case…

  • Café Central

    Málaga

    Come here for your morning tomato on toast, best enjoyed alfresco so that you can admire Málaga's main pedestrianised square as it shrugs off the previous…

  • La Esquina del Arte

    Estepona

    This place may be right in the historic centre, but there's nothing old-fashioned about the creative tapas and pintxos (Basque tapas). Expect satisfying…

  • Noviembre

    Málaga

    With its purposefully aged wood, mismatched furniture, and high-ceilinged interior, hip Noviembre offers excellent breakfast choices made with organic…

  • Caserío de San Benito

    Málaga Province

    This is a good place to stop for a quality lunch. A beautifully converted farmhouse, San Benito is stuffed with antiques and serves up exquisitely…

  • Nuevo y Sur

    Málaga

    The delicate range of 'street tapas' with various international influences are as well executed as the whimsical murals at this candlelit cocoon on the…

  • El Calafate

    Málaga

    Squeezed into a corner in a tangle of narrow pedestrian streets, this austere-looking vegetarian restaurant has a menu that encompasses veggie favourites…

  • Cafe Fresco

    Fuengirola

    This breezy restaurant is popular with the health conscious for its menu of homemade soups, salads and wraps (including curried chicken and Greek salad),…

  • Taberna-Restaurante Casa Paco

    Málaga Province

    One of three restaurants with alfresco seating under a cluster of umbrellas in the main square, Paco – the one nearest to the church – is the best, with…

  • Bodega San Francisco

    Ronda

    This is one of Ronda’s cheapest and most Spanish tapas bars, with a remarkable variety of dirt-cheap tapas, plus a full lineup of grilled meats and…

  • Skina

    Marbella

    A tiny Michelin-starred restaurant with small portions of unconventional dishes (lobster and strawberries, carrot ice cream) aimed at foodies. The tasting…

  • La Galería Gastromercado

    Fuengirola

    This clean, enclosed food court with communal seating has a selection of stalls selling tapas, coffee, pastries and specialist snacks. Great for budget…

  • Mia Café

    Marbella

    Tucked into a pretty old town square, this friendly newcomer wins accolades for its reasonably priced homemade tapas (six for €10), including vegan,…

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