Málaga
Cervantes started as a humble tapas bar run by expat Argentine Gabriel Spatz, but has now expanded into four bar-restaurants (each with a slightly…
Must-see restaurants in Costa del Sol
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Costa del Sol
Don't expect the default sardines at this trendsetting fusion favourite across from Playamar beach's western end. Asian flavours abound in offerings like…
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Nerja
The menu is listed in nine languages, but the only word you need to understand at beachside Ayo is ‘paella’. They cook the rice dish every day in a huge…
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Málaga
Located at the city's Centro de Arte Contemporáneo with white-on-white minimalist decor, Óleo provides diners with the unusual choice of Mediterranean or…
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Málaga
Casa Aranda is in a narrow alleyway next to the market and, since 1932, has been the place in town to enjoy chocolate and churros (tubular-shaped…
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Marbella
It’s not a farm, but instead an exceptionally pretty restaurant in Marbella’s old town, consisting of a patio, a terrace and a dining room furnished with…
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Estepona
Locals in the know – from dock workers swigging beers to families celebrating a first communion – flock to this port-side eatery to dine on arguably the…
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Málaga
Fronted by traditional blue-and-white tiles, this ever-bustling spot serves a luscious range of pinchos (Basque-style tapas), accompanied by vermouth on…
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Fuengirola
The Italian-inflected food at this spot on Fuengirola's restaurant row is fresh as the decor. Expect artfully presented starters – from handmade ricotta…
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Málaga
You’ll have to elbow your way through the melee to get served in La Tranca, a slim, old-fashioned bar with a rock-band-like following where discarded…
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Málaga
A seafood lover's dream, this white-tiled shoebox of a tapas bar is fantastic place to indulge your 'try-everything-on-the-menu' fantasies, with tapas…
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Marbella
Chiringuito restaurants are usually on the beach, but if you're a well-known chef called Dani Garcia with several Michelin stars to your name you can…
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Málaga
Set on Málaga’s scruffy but increasingly trendy Calle Carretería, Brunchit, despite the name, is open all day ready to serve freshly made sandwiches, melt…
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Nerja
Impeccable service, single orchids, a drum-and-bass soundtrack and a charcoal-grey-and-green colour scheme: in short, this place has class. The menu is…
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Málaga
A newish tapas bar that draws on old traditions, this boisterous, crowded place evokes the tiled taverns of yore – though you’ll likelier see modern art…
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Estepona
Venta Garcia specialises in superbly conceived dishes using local produce, complemented by sublime countryside views. There's an emphasis on meat like…
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Nerja
There's a truly gorgeous setting here, both indoors and outside in the garden, which is gently stepped to its furthest section overlooking the sea…
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Málaga
The original Cervantes bar-restaurant (there are now four) is a little more boisterous and crowded than the Mesón around the corner, although the menu is…
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Marbella
Finnish owned and set in a dreamy location right on the 'Golden Mile' across from the beach, Garum has a menu that will please those seeking a little…
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Marbella
Marbella is replete with restaurants of all shapes and sizes, but if you just want a quick fix of something sweet, head to this newcomer bakery just off…
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Málaga
It’s hard to imagine there’s a better bakery in Málaga than Julia’s. Fresh bread, flaky scones and strong coffee form a holy breakfast trinity. You can…
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Málaga
Trendy cafe with affiliated bike shop where you can enjoy a 'Wiggins' salad or exceedingly cheap cakes, coffee and breakfasts. Old bikes adorn the walls…
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Málaga
La Cosmopolita dependably draws a crowd with its sophisticated mix of time-tested classics (cured cheeses and Iberian meats, Gillardeau oysters, squid…
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Málaga
If this jam-packed bar with floor-to-ceiling shelves conjures up visions of a vintage grocery store, well...that's exactly what it once was. Nowadays the…
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El Balneario de los Baños del Carmen
Málaga
Enjoying front-row views of the beach at La Malagueta, El Balneario is a wonderful place to sit outside on a balmy evening and share a plate of prawns or…
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Málaga
Moroccan restaurants are less common in Málaga than in Granada, but Al Yamal, family-run for four decades in the heart of the Soho district, serves the…
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Málaga
With Málaga's Alcazaba posing like the Alhambra in the background, this classy but not-too-posh restaurant (you can opt for stools rather than chairs) is…
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Málaga
A tejeringo is a malagueño take on Andalucía's popular churros: it's a deep-fried doughnut, curled into a wheel and usually dipped in coffee (or chocolate…
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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…
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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…
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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…
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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…
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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…
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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…
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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…
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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…
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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:…
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Costa del Sol
One of the better beachside chiringuitos (snack bars), this place attracts a loyal Spanish clientele. Specialities include a delicious salmorejo (thick,…
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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…
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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…
