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José Carlos García

★ Michelin€€€€Creative, Andalusian

This restaurant, overlooking the luxury yachts in the Muelle Uno dock, stands out for its contemporary dining space that is both elegant and informal. Here, cutting-edge trends and industrial design combine with exquisite vertical gardens and a chillout zone in a space that still remains completely in tune with the style and bright feel of the Mediterranean. Chef José Carlos García, a native of this delightful city, does not offer an à la carte option, instead focusing exclusively on two extensive tasting menus (one features three more courses than the other) that are constantly evolving. Demo

Kaleja

★ Michelin€€€Contemporary

The name of this restaurant is particularly apt (Kaleja is the Sephardic word for “alley”) given its location in Málaga’s Jewish quarter, just a few steps from the city’s Picasso Museum. The first thing that will strike you as you walk through the door is the subtle aroma of smoke, a key feature that sets this restaurant apart. Here, chef Dani Carnero has gone for a modern take on dishes of old, working with the heat of his wood-fired grill to create what he calls “candle cooking” – a style of cuisine that revives tastes and flavours from his childhood, in many cases connected to traditional A

🕐 Tu-Sa 13:30-15:15,20:30-22:30

Blossom

★ Michelin€€€€Contemporary

Boasting a prime location on the 4th floor of the Palacio de la Aduana, an 18th-century neoclassical building that has been completely renovated and now also serves as the headquarters of the Museum of Malaga, this restaurant is dedicated to an interesting contemporary cuisine that combines creativity with some South American touches or culinary traits that evoke notes of Peru, Mexico, Argentina. etc. This is due to the fact that chef Emi Schobert, who says he draws his inspiration ‘from the sea, the mountains and local produce’, is a native of Buenos Aires and has twice represented his countr

Palodú

★ Michelin€€€€Contemporary, Traditional Cuisine

This attractive restaurant, just a few steps from the legendary Atarazanas market, is one of those restaurants you’ll love visiting thanks to its constant desire to improve. The couple in charge of the kitchen (Cristina Cánovas and Diego Aguilar), both of whom have trained in leading restaurants, have used the initials of their first names to come up with the concept of “Dual Cuisine” (this sense of duality can also be seen in Palodú’s dining rooms – one, with an open kitchen, decorated in black tones, the other dominated by the colour white). Their cooking is focused on two tasting menus call

Sollo

★ Michelin€€€€Creative, Modern Cuisine

In this stylish restaurant at the Reserva del Higuerón resort, you’ll find an open kitchen and superb views of the coast, which provide a delightful backdrop for innovative cuisine that is resolutely focused on aquaponic production as an alternative production system for the future, combining the rearing of freshwater fish in its R&D laboratory with the growing of vegetables in a symbiotic environment (90% of Sollo’s ingredients are home produced). Here, Diego Gallegos, the so-called “caviar chef”, creates a tasting menu (Caminho) with a sustainable focus, featuring modern, balanced dishes bas

Faralá

★ Michelin€€€Contemporary

This unique establishment in the old town, whose name pays tribute to the colourful ruffles that adorn the typical flamenco dresses, is located on the first floor, as El Quejío Wine-Bar, a more informal space where they also organise live singing and dancing exhibitions, is at street level. The restaurant, as such, focuses on chef Cristina Jiménez's updates to the traditional recipes of Granada, offering three very interesting tasting menus (Susurros del Sacromonte, La magia del Albayzin and Alborán) and proposing a gastronomic journey through the flavours of the province to discover the Salad

El Chiringuito

必比登€€Andalusian

Located around 60km from Málaga, in the Axarquía region, this is a restaurant that continues to gain a loyal following. It is situated in a mountain village where it occupies an unpretentious bar popular with locals. At the helm in the kitchen is young chef Víctor Hierrezuelo who has returned to his roots after studying hospitality and working in leading restaurants such as Arzak and Bardal. In this modest setting with a rustic and homely ambience that, for many years, was run by his grandparents, he has developed a local and regionally inspired à la carte that he has cleverly brought up to da

La Taberna de Mike Palmer

必比登€€Traditional Cuisine

A rustic-cum-contemporary restaurant that oozes tranquillity, simplicity and a sense of calm – virtues that largely stem from its location within an equestrian club on the outskirts of Málaga, behind the hills that frame the city. Here, you can enjoy updated traditional cuisine that will leave its mark and linger long in the memory thanks to its focus on ingredients sourced from the soil and sea which maximise Mediterranean flavours in simply prepared slow-cooked dishes, mainly on the open grill. If possible, book a table on the delightful terrace.

Base9

必比登€Contemporary

It is located in the central neighbourhood known as Perchel Sur, near the Málaga-María Zambrano train station, and reflects the dream of a young pair of chefs (Cristian Fernández and Pablo Zamudio) who have brought the final degree project they jointly presented at the Escuela de Hostelería de Morón de la Frontera to fruition. They offer a small menu with tapas and dishes designed for sharing, with a modern style and a strong traditional base. What to order? Don't miss the Canelón de gallina vieja or the curious Spanish tortilla, made in the Japanese omurice style and served with wasabi mayonn

El Chaleco

必比登€€French

A restaurant with a long history, now run by the daughter of the previous owners, who has managed to maintain its essence but with an exquisite professional touch. In the attractive dining room, divided into two separate spaces, guests can savour French-inspired cuisine which is somewhat unusual for this region. The cooking is mainly focused around two menus: a short 3-course option and a 5-course tasting menu (with good artisan breads and traditional dishes, like ravioli stuffed with prawns). Keep your eye out for regular themed menus (lobster, seafood special, anniversary, Belgian, etc.).

Albidaya

必比登€€Farm to table

If a fusion of Andalucian and Arabian flavours appeals to you, this simple restaurant, located beneath an arcade providing access to a residential building could be a good option. Albidaya, an Arabic word that could be translated as “the beginning”, is the first stand-alone personal venture for Ismael Abderrahaman (in the kitchen) and Jorge Seco (front of house and sommelier), both of whom have extensive experience in the restaurant sector. Their cuisine is centred around a market-inspired seasonal menu that changes weekly and features contemporary dishes that showcase interesting influences f

La Cantina de Diego

必比登€€regional

A family-run restaurant located in the town’s old quarter, where you can choose between the summer terrace and two attractive dining rooms, both with a rustic, regionally inspired ambience. In the kitchen, owner-chef Diego Higueras focuses on technically uncomplicated traditional cooking that remains faithful to local, seasonal ingredients and is increasingly focused towards a “zero miles” philosophy (as an example, he produces his own olive oil and many of the vegetables are sourced from his own kitchen garden). The chef’s specialities include scrambled eggs with Monachil black pudding, fried

🕐 Tu-Th 20:30-22:30; Fr-Su 13:30-16:00,20:30-22:30

La Cosmo

必比登€€Andalusian

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Ménade

€€Contemporary

This establishment surprises both for its spaciousness and its quiet location, as it is situated within the Clubhouse of the Baviera Golf course. Behind this name, which refers to the beautiful mythological nymphs, followers of Dionysus, the Greek god of wine, we find the proposal of two chefs, the ‘Pablos’ (Pablo Vega and Pablo Domínguez), who complement each other perfectly to offer a current Mediterranean cuisine, with some international touches (especially French and Asian), in which there is no lack of creative nuances. The à la carte is supported by two tasting menus: Aristeo (three cour

Chinchín Puerto

€€€Seafood

This maritime-inspired restaurant, which takes its name from the nickname given to the family that owns it, has based its success on its top-quality ingredients (the superb fish and seafood in its display cabinet are sourced directly from the fish auction) and its respect for flavour. Don’t miss the shrimp (quisquillas de arrastre), clams (coquinas), the popular “borriquete” fish, plus the divine Russian salad, which was voted the best in Spain in 2020. The terrace boasts a view of the marina.

Oliva

€€Mediterranean Cuisine

An attractive, contemporary-style restaurant with an impressive setting on Plaza de España plus a delightful terrace. It is run by a charming couple (Carlos and Kim), with the former in the kitchen and the latter front of house. Choose between a Mediterranean-influenced à la carte that includes seasonal dishes, and an impressive tasting menu. We particularly enjoyed and can recommend one of its starters, the dish entitled Prawns / Kataifi / Foie Gras Sauce.

Aire

€€Contemporary

Aire is a restaurant with plenty of soul thanks to its setting in a century-old property close to the Playa de La Malagueta and, above all, the couple behind this project, with Pepo Frade in charge of the kitchen and María Schaller running everything front of house. Their attractive cuisine approaches Andalucian recipes and flavours from a contemporary perspective, with some dishes available in half-portions. They also offer an unusual section entitled “Sin Cubiertos” (literally “without cutlery”) as well as a GastroMenú (a six-course exploration of their à la carte).

Mi Niña Lola

€€Modern Cuisine

This restaurant boasts an outstanding location on the slopes of Gibralfaro hill, once home to the La Coracha district, from where its terrace enjoys one of the best views of both the city and the Mediterranean. The chef at the helm in the kitchen, Pablo Rutllant, showcase a culinary concept that combines a global outlook and local cuisine in his small plates because, in his eyes, Málaga is a city “teeming with foreign influence” that has adopted gastronomic ideas from everywhere. The à la carte, featuring dishes such as black corm empanada with squid, leeks with Payoyo cheese, and mango with y

Promesa

€€Contemporary

Located on the ground floor of the MS Maestranza hotel, conveniently located between the bullring and the ever-busy Muelle Uno. You'll find a contemporary menu, with a tapas option, which revisits dishes from the local gastronomy, such as its reinterpretation of the Ensalada Malagueña or the wild sea bass in miso and camomile gazpachuelo. Tip: Don't miss the cocktail that gives the restaurant its name, made with gin, red vermouth, banana liqueur, lime and angostura (with this cocktail, in 1967, the founder of the hotel chain was Spanish champion and runner-up in the World Cocktail Championship

Clómada

€€International

Fancy a distinctly-feminine international experience? Here you can have one, as the Ecuadorian chef Claudine Paulson, well accompanied by a team that is made up entirely of women, brings to the table the different flavours that she has come to know around the world during her time as a professional tennis player (she was the number one tennis player in Ecuador), a career that she combined with her hotel and catering studies. Within the proposal, with numerous international influences that evoke her nomadic lifestyle, dishes such as the fish ceviche or the crispy sea bass stand out. The logo an

Beluga

€€€mediterranean

Nestled in a central square, run by a couple who are committed to what they call 'meridian cuisine', representing the southern Mediterranean culture, with dishes of great delicacy and flavour with no shortage of technical details. The menu, with a tasty and comprehensive selection of rice dishes (Shell-free rice with monkfish and white prawns, Alicante-style rice cooked in fish stock, served with wild-caught fish, Rice with Angus beef cheek and chickpeas...) which can be enjoyed individually, is rounded out with two tasting menus (Meridiano Cero and Virazón). We recommend booking, especially i

Tragatá Málaga

€€Contemporary

Located in the heart of Malaga, a stone’s throw from the popular Plaza de la Marina, this restaurant has become a must-visit in the city as it reflects the more casual cuisine of famous chef Benito Gómez, a gastronomic gem in Ronda. Here, you can savour dishes such as his award-winning Russian salad, the popular squid sandwich with aioli and salsa brava, and the delicious grilled bone marrow with beef tartare. It offers a change from the more creative proposals because it goes all in on traditional cuisine.

Alaparte

€€Modern Cuisine, Andalusian

Located in the heart of the city centre, just a few steps from the Atarazanas Central Market. This bistro with a contemporary atmosphere, with the kitchen visible behind the bar, is run by Fran Rascado, a young chef who, with the name of the restaurant, seeks to pay a small tribute to his grandfather and the trade he had separating discarded fish. He offers a modern and varied cuisine, based on produce from the local market and market garden, which incorporates both French and Asian touches. A standout dish? The well-balanced cured scallop and lemon cascarúo de Benamocarra, with beurre blanc s

Cávala

€€€Creative

A contemporary restaurant that stands out for its open-view kitchen and striking wine cellar, with more than 1200 references. The cuisine of Miguel Ángel Mayor, a Barcelona-born chef with Andalucian roots, is centred around two surprise tasting menus (Recuerdos and Influencias) that aim to add a modern perspective to typical Málaga dishes, with a nod to his childhood, while at the same time retaining the full essence of their flavour.

Elysium

€€€€Contemporary, Creative

In the heart of Valle de Lecrín, housed in a restored mansion overlooking the beautiful surroundings of Melegís in Granada, this restaurant adds a gourmet touch to the elegant boutique hotel of the same name. The couple at the helm, with chef Michael Sandoval (an American with Mexican roots) in the kitchen and Dutch-born Jasmijn Saft managing the front of house, have travelled halfway around the world through their work, but... fate brought them here to make their dreams come true! Michael, who sees the kitchen as his personal creative escape, trained under famous chef Thomas Keller, who has s

Asador de la Reina

€€Traditional Cuisine

Utterly unique, as it occupies an old mansion located at the entrance to the Reina Isabel campsite, north of the town, this restaurant operates completely independently. The bar is dominated by two evocative maturing chambers and has two dining rooms with a regional feel, where chef Sergio Lara, known to everyone as ‘the crab’, offers a traditional grill menu, with select grilled red meats and a wood-fired oven where they roast with olive wood. Its extensive wine cellar helps you to choose the perfect pairing!

Cala

€€€Contemporary, Regional Cuisine

Located in the area known as the Forum, near the Parque de Las Ciencias, this restaurant is definitely worth a visit as it is intimate (just four tables) and boasts a meticulously contemporary interior. The cuisine here is an updated take on tradition that always pays homage to French (the chef, Samuel Hernández, is of French origin), Portuguese (because of his mother) and Spanish (because of his father) recipes. The concept revolves around a single tasting menu, with wine pairing options, which changes with each season and prioritises the use of seasonal and locally sourced produce, as well a

Atelier Casa de Comidas

€€Contemporary

This cosy restaurant, not far from the Palacio de Exposiciones y Congresos de Granada, conveys closeness, freshness and luminosity most of all, but all within an eclectic style that proudly leaves the kitchen in full view behind the service bar. Chef Raúl Sierra, who also takes the orders and is very present in the dining room, is committed to a contemporary gastronomy that continues to showcase Andalusian flavours based on modern techniques, with a few nods to other countries and extremely careful presentations. The set menu, which incorporates the house classics (such as the Croissant stuffe

María de la O

€€€Modern Cuisine, Creative

In this restaurant with a contemporary ambience and occupying an attractive 19th-century mansion, his modern cuisine that usually revolves around seasonal ingredients from the Granada region, with plenty of focus on presentation and contrasts, particularly his acidic touches that are showcased in sauces that highlight the past of this former vinegar-producing property (this is particularly true of his delicious escabeches). The proposal revolves exclusively around a comprehensive tasting menu which, if requested by the customer, can be reduced by two courses. Interesting dishes? We enjoyed the

Espacio IME

€€Modern Cuisine

Located in a residential area of Motril, this is one of those restaurants that just might surprise you! The young chef at the helm, Iván Mateo, demonstrates expert technique, delicacy and personality when proposing a unique tasting menu (Aromas de la Costa). In it, through small and tasty bites, he wants to lead us by the hand through the seasonality of the environment, the Tropical Coast of Granada, with a special emphasis on seafood and subtropical fruits. Looking for a recommendation? We loved their Arroz de quisquilla, a superb dish that conquers palates for its flavour, with a potent fume

FM

€€seafood

Authentic fresh quisquilla from Motril, cañaíllas, baby whiting, octopus, and John Dory... If you have never tried these spectacular dishes, you are in for a treat; This neighbourhood bar is famous in Spain and beyond for the quality of its food! The renovated premises, decorated with photographs of the great chefs who have passed through it, has a good bar where you can eat and a well cared for display, with catch of the day and seafood (almost everything arrives daily from the Motril fish market). You must book in advance!

🕐 Tu-Sa 13:00-16:30,20:00-23:30; Su 13:00-16:30

Charolais

€€Traditional Cuisine

Located in the centre of Fuengirola, but just a few metres from the beach, Charolais is a restaurant serving traditional cuisine with a nod to the Basque country on a menu featuring tapas, “raciones” and dishes for sharing. In fact, you’ll find two adjoining and interconnecting restaurants (Charolais and Charolais Tapas) here, as well as a pleasant terrace. Standout options include the Huelva shrimp “al ajillo”, the tartare of avocado and Carabinero prawns, as well any of its meat or fish dishes.

Lila

€€Fusion

Working under that name, a small nod to the chef's mother and grandmother, we find Omar Ben Hammou, a Peruvian-born chef who, after discovering his vocation, has not stopped travelling and working all over the world. Here, in this cosy contemporary bistro we find a truly different cuisine, which, starting from a clear Japanese base, acquires a certain personality by adding different notes of fusion with other cultures. Top dishes? Try their wild-caught fish ceviche or the roasted cauliflower, served with kombu, yellow chilli, yuzu kosho and Riviera herbs.

Ta-Kumi

€€€japanese

日本料理

Marisquería Los Marinos Jose

€€€Seafood

海鲜

Le Bistró by El Conjuro

€€Contemporary

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