The back story 1
The Marbella table.
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The back story
Tapas, fried fish and MICHELIN stars: the Marbella table, the back story
From fried fish on the beach and tapas in the Old Town to some of the most celebrated tasting menus in Andalusia.
44 of the best · Marbella, Spain
43 of the Best Restaurants in Marbella
From fried fish on the beach to two-MICHELIN-star tasting menus in the Old Town, these are the places to eat in Marbella.
Our 44 favourites, listed A–Z · Updated 2026-10-19
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Insiders' picks
Three of our favourites from this list, vetted by people who know and love Marbella.
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Two MICHELIN stars
Skina
A tiny, intimate dining room in the lanes of the Old Town, holding two MICHELIN stars for its modern Andalusian tasting menus.
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Dani García’s seafood house
Lobito de Mar
Chef Dani García’s Mediterranean seafood restaurant, opened in Marbella in 2017.
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A garden bistro in the Old Town
Casanis Bistrot
A Mediterranean bistro with French and Belgian influences on Calle Ancha in the Old Town.
Calle Ancha 8Explore View on map
The full list: Restaurants, A–Z
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Fine dining 6
Tasting menus and special nights.
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Haute cuisine with a sense of fun
Back
High-end technique served with playfulness and surprise, alongside an alternative wine list.
Calle de Pablo Casal 8Explore View on map
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A lakeside classic since 2000
El Lago
A fine-dining restaurant beside a lake on a golf course in Elviria, east of town, open since 2000.
Avenida de las CumbresExplore View on map
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Chef Fernando Alcalá
KAVA
Chef Fernando Alcalá’s contemporary restaurant near the seafront in central Marbella.
Avenida Antonio Belón 4Explore View on map
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Tasting menus since 2003
Messina
Chef Mauricio Giovanini and Pía Ninci’s personal restaurant, founded in 2003, known for refined, creative tasting menus.
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An intimate Japanese counter
Nintai
A very small Japanese restaurant built around the counter and the chef’s omakase menu.
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Two MICHELIN stars
Skina
A tiny, intimate dining room in the lanes of the Old Town, holding two MICHELIN stars for its modern Andalusian tasting menus.
Seafood 4
From the Mediterranean.
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By the sea
La Barca
A seafront restaurant a few metres from the shore, serving local fish, shellfish, rice dishes and grilled meat.
Avenida Duque de Ahumada 15, MarbellaExplore View on map
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Fish and shellfish
La Lonja
A fish and seafood restaurant in the centre, near the seafront, known for fish, paellas and shellfish.
Avenida Miguel Cano 1, MarbellaExplore View on map
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Dani García’s seafood house
Lobito de Mar
Chef Dani García’s Mediterranean seafood restaurant, opened in Marbella in 2017.
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A seafront classic
Restaurante Santiago
A long-established seafood restaurant on Marbella’s seafront promenade, known for fish, shellfish and rice dishes.
Andalusian 1
Regional cooking.
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Andalusian produce, Dani García style
Tragabuches
Dani García’s Andalusian restaurant, built around produce from the region.
Grills 1
Cooked over fire.
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Fire-cooked meat at Puente Romano
Leña
Dani García’s fire-and-grill restaurant at Puente Romano on the Golden Mile.
International 6
Japanese, Peruvian and Italian.
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The Cipriani style
Cipriani Marbella
The famous Venetian name’s Italian restaurant at Puente Romano.
Av. Bulevar Príncipe Alfonso de HohenloheExplore View on map
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Peruvian cooking and a pisco bar
COYA Marbella
Peruvian fusion cooking, a pisco bar and a lively atmosphere at Puente Romano.
Av. Bulevar Príncipe Alfonso de HohenloheExplore View on map
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The Nobu signature menu
Nobu Marbella
The Marbella outpost of chef Nobu Matsuhisa’s restaurant group, at Puente Romano.
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New brasserie
Nota Blu
A modern brasserie that reworks the French brasserie with a Mediterranean, cosmopolitan touch, plus music and design.
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Japanese
Ta-Kumi
A Japanese restaurant in central Marbella, a long-standing address for sushi and Japanese cooking.
Beach restaurants 7
Lunch on the sand.
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Paellas by the sea
Alabardero Beach Club
A Mediterranean beach restaurant with paellas and sea views at Urbanización Castiglione in San Pedro.
Urbanización Castiglione s/n, San Pedro AlcántaraExplore View on map
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Toes in the sand
Chiringuito Puente Romano
A beach restaurant on the sand in front of Puente Romano.
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Sunbeds and sea views
Salduna Beach
A beachfront restaurant with sunbeds between Marbella and Estepona, serving Mediterranean cooking.
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Refined beach dining
The Beach House
A white, airy beach restaurant and lounge on the coast east of Marbella.
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Beach dining west of the centre
Trocadero Playa
A beach restaurant and beach club on Santa Petronila beach, between the centre and Puerto Banús.
Old Town dining 4
Among the lanes.
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Since 1985
Bar Altamirano
A family-run fish and seafood bar on Plaza Altamirano, cooking from the grandmother’s recipes since 1985.
Plaza Altamirano 3, MarbellaExplore View on map
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A garden bistro in the Old Town
Casanis Bistrot
A Mediterranean bistro with French and Belgian influences on Calle Ancha in the Old Town.
Calle Ancha 8Explore View on map
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Since 1978
El Balcón de la Virgen
An Old Town restaurant on Calle Remedios, serving Andalusian dishes and continental cooking since 1978.
Calle Remedios 2, MarbellaExplore View on map
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Plaza Altamirano
Zozoï
A restaurant with a lovely outdoor terrace on Plaza Altamirano, one of the prettiest little squares in the Old Town.
Plaza Altamirano, MarbellaExplore View on map
Tapas bars 4
Small plates, the local way.
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A classic Old Town tapas bar
El Estrecho
A narrow, traditional tapas bar on Calle San Lázaro in the Old Town.
Calle de San Lázaro 12Explore View on map
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Pintxos on the go
La Taberna del Pintxo
A busy pintxos bar near the seafront, where the small plates come round on trays.
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Since 1996
Taberna Gaspar
A popular tapas tavern near the Old Town, serving since 1996; booking is recommended.
Calle Notario Luis Oliver 19, MarbellaExplore View on map
Cafés & casual 2
Breakfast and brunch.
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All day
Cappuccino Grand Café
The Marbella-born café group with terraces by the sea, open from breakfast to evening drinks.
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Gluten-free baking
Celicioso
A gluten-free bakery and café at Puente Romano, good for breakfast and brunch.
Cafés, churros and ice cream 3
Breakfast, coffee and something sweet.
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Since 1941
Churrería Ramón
Marbella’s first churros shop, founded in 1941, on Plaza de los Naranjos.
Plaza de los Naranjos 8, MarbellaExplore View on map
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Gelato
Gioelia Cremeria
An Italian gelato maker with shops on Marbella’s Paseo Marítimo, in San Pedro and along the coast.
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Specialty coffee
Morning People
A specialty-coffee café with a plant-based brunch menu in central Marbella.
Calle Virgen del Pilar 6, MarbellaExplore View on map
San Pedro and Guadalmina 5
Local favourites west of Puerto Banús.
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Since 2002
Asador Guadalmina
A Spanish grill house (asador) in Guadalmina, serving roast and grilled meat since 2002.
Centro Comercial Guadalmina III, local 3, San Pedro AlcántaraExplore View on map
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Since 1994
Bodeguita La Agüela
A family tapas bar in the centre of San Pedro Alcántara, opened as a bodega in 1994.
Calle Lagasca 24, 29670 San Pedro AlcántaraExplore View on map
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On the beach
El Ancla
A quiet beachfront restaurant at Linda Vista Playa in San Pedro, with fish, seafood and a pool.
Avenida Carmen Sevilla, Linda Vista Playa, San Pedro AlcántaraExplore View on map
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A country house
El Cortijo de Ramiro
A Mediterranean restaurant in a cortijo-style house in Guadalmina Baja, with music on some evenings.
Urbanización Guadalmina Baja, Calle 11, San Pedro AlcántaraExplore View on map
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Since 1980
La Pesquera
A seafood group serving “cocina marinera” since 1980, with several restaurants around Marbella, including San Pedro.
Price guide per person, without drinks: € budget, €€ moderate, €€€ upmarket, €€€€ top end. Service is usually included in Spain; leaving 5–10% for good service is appreciated.
