Restaurants in Málaga & Marbella

Araboka used to be called Eboka and describes itself as a "casa de vinos y comidas": a house of wine and food. It sits on a quiet pedestrian street in the old centre, close to the cathedral and the Pi…

In a fully restored 17th-century building, Charo Carmona brings old Málaga recipes back to life. The restaurant is set around a covered patio. Next door is Arte de Tapear, the separate tapas bar in a …

Batik is on the fourth floor of the Alcazaba Premium Hostel, with a view of the Alcazaba. Chef Iván Bravo's kitchen blends Mediterranean cooking with influences from around the world. Examples are pra…

Hidden in the hills of Sierra Blanca, next to a waterfall and a small river. The tasting menu (€85, five courses) changes with the seasons and is available with a wine pairing for €30. Recurring highl…

A slightly more upscale option in the heart of Málaga, tucked between all the tourist restaurants. Here you dine at Michelin level. Think South American recipes with local accents — seasonal fish cevi…

Gabriel Spatz, an Argentine with a professional background in hospitality, arrived in Málaga in 2008, fell in love with the city and decided to stay — opening El Tapeo de Cervantes on the central Call…

As you walk in, fresh fish and seafood greet you straight away, and bluefin tuna takes a special place of honour: a whole section of the menu is devoted to it, in no fewer than 17 preparations. The gr…

Floren (Florentino Morillo) opened Charolais in July 1994, just a few metres from the beach in the centre of Fuengirola. It started out as a wine bar. Today it is two restaurants side by side, Charola…

Los Sardinales has the character of a classic chiringuito, but with a roof and tablecloths: fresh Mediterranean fish, espetos on the grill, rice dishes and seafood. If what you want most is a glass of…

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