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A little gem in my old town! This tapas restaurant never disappoints. The service of Danielle & Marco was absolutely fantastic—warm, attentive, and welcoming from the moment you walk in. The food is incredible: really fresh, served hot, and full of authentic flavours. Every dish tastes like it’s been made with care.

Highly recommend this place for dinner in Marbella. The food and service was great! We were served by Marcos, who was very helpful and gave us fantastic recommendations. We had the entrecote, lamb shoulder, suckling pig, anchovies, aubergine fries, and octopus salad… everything was delicious and reasonably priced! Will definitely come here again.

We have been coming here for the past 7 years, and the food quality has remained consistently excellent- never once disappointed. Marcos and Daniel always serve us exceptionally well and make the experience even better. The Sunday paellas are absolutely delightful and a must-try.

We had the most gorgeous tapas here. Marcos and Daniela were our waiters & their service was excellent. Marcos recommended us some dishes to try and they were all delicious. We Will definitely be back again.

This restaurant is a comfort space for us and the food is incredible for the price. Our waiter Aurelio was so generous and recommended the best they had which we ate with no left overs. Thank you Aurelio for the experience. Coming back again for sure!

It is my favourite place in Marbella downtown. Very authentic. Excellent food. Marcos is a great waiter and every time he made sure we had an amazing evening with the family

Authentic Spanish Sunday lunch. Couldn’t fault it. Great service, great atmosphere, full of locals and the food was excellent. Was recommended this place by a colleague and it didn’t let down!

Great tapas bar with really delicious pinchos. Everything tastes amazing, there’s a great variety, and the prices are very fair. The service is top – friendly and attentive. Overall a fantastic experience, highly recommended!

A big variety of options. It has seefood plates and meet plates. All were good and tasty. The service was quick. We didn’t wait to be seated.

Food was lovely and fresh with lots of variety on the menu! As we ordered a bunch of similar looking tapas, they were all served on one large plate so we were confused as to what was what. When we asked the waitress, she seemed confused (maybe it’s a language barrier?) as to what was actually what. On top of that, there seemed to have been a mixup of opening times as my party arrived for lunch based on what was written on Google. However, when we arrived, the man by the door told us to come back in half an hour as they were not ready…

Service was super quick. No reservation was required, but I think that might be because it was off season? We literally didn’t have to wait at all for service. The atompasher was amazing and beautiful. It has outside seating and in the winter time it’s a little chilly but you have an amazing view of all the Christmas decor they have EVERYWHERE. Again, service was awesome and they all were quick and super friendly. One of they guys stopped and chatted with our table for a few minutes. The foooood!! So delicious. The tomato cherries were SO good. And the anchovies were so fresh and yummy!! Recommend getting a few things and just sharing between the table so you can try it all! Nothing was leftover.

A great place for a tapa with a large choice of tasty and well prepared food – all by the ladies in the open kitchen. The place is very popular and super busy but service is only let down by the failure of all the meals to arrive at the sane time. Great Spanish atmosphere and food

The location was lovely, we sat outside and really enjoyed the cool, relaxed atmosphere. Service was also a strong point; the staff were friendly, accommodating, and the food arrived quickly. Unfortunately, the food itself was quite underwhelming. It lacked flavor and presentation, which was disappointing given the setting and service. The Cherry Peppers were very inconsistent, some were cold, some warm and some were hot. The potatoes with spicy sauce had so much sauce that it wasn’t pleasant to eat.

It is quality food. A friend of mine insisted to go here, and she was not wrong. We all loved the food. The fish was perfection!

Love the concept. Just sit down, relax and wait for food to come to you. 😁 Food just average and total is pricey compare to similar quality tapa places. Enjoyed it more 2 years ago.

It’s my favorite place in Marbella, people so friendly, food is sooooo delicious, atmosphere top, I am really recommend this place, thank you so much , we will be back again and again ☺️

Absolute must try, my husband and I love to eat here when visiting Marbella. The variety and quickness of the choice brought to you with the friendliness of the staff. Can’t wait to be back.

Pintxos (tapas) are very good. I liked the concept they bring the plates to your table and you choose which one you want. Sometimes need to be a little patient waiting for the one you want. Was difficult to understand at the beginning the price as they didn’t offer to see the menu and started bringing the pintxos as soon as we arrived without any explanation. Small pintxos – 2,20 euros, big – 3 euros.

Lekune is always worth a visit, been coming here for years in a row and it never disappoints. We waited for about 20 min after arriving at 9PM, which is really ok. The pork ribs and the different salads were amazing but everything else as well. The cake was a bit too much heavy cream for my taste.

The food is good and coming fast. There are no prices, but waiter told us that there is a price for large and small stick. But we paid for large, small and extra small sticks. We were waiting 20 min for the bill. Waiter brought a bill for 2x things that we ordered. If we would not say anything, probably we would pay 150 euro instead of 80…

A must try! Absolutely! A new experience of a food restaurant. + quite a good local beer. Just come in, sit in, and wait for the offer.

A good place to stop and eat with amazing Mediterranean Sea views. The food is delicious! Spicy prawns pasta and grilled fish is what we chose and not disappointed. Service is fine, not great but good enough. Place would need some nice music to lift up the vibe a bit. Overall a good choice!

Phenomenal service, food and atmosphere. Best octopus I’ve ever tasted in my life. Shout out to our waiter John who offered spectular service. Love from Malta 🇲🇹

We had such an amazing dinner here in Marbella! The paella was absolutely incredible — one of the best we’ve ever had. The seafood was extremely fresh, flavorful, and perfectly cooked. On top of that, the view was simply stunning and created the perfect atmosphere for a relaxing evening. The staff was very attentive, friendly, and professional, making us feel truly welcome from the first minute. Everything about this place exceeded our expectations. We are so happy that we chose this restaurant for dinner — honestly, it turned out to be the best possible choice in Marbella. Definitely a place worth visiting if you are looking for delicious food, beautiful views, and exceptional service!

​⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Phenominal food and wonderful staff! I had an amazing experience here! The food was absolutely genius—perfectly cooked and full of flavor. But what truly made the evening special was the staff. The waiters are just wonderful people, incredibly welcoming, polite, and full of positive energy. If you’re looking for great food and a fantastic vibe, this is the place to go!

John – the best waiter everrrr!!! We spend amazing time here, eating delicious fried seafood and pasta bolognese with breathtaking views. I can recommend this place!!!

Everything was amazing! John absolutely made our night. The service was perfect and John made us feel like royalty. His recommendations were spot on and he really took care of me as a vegan!!!

Our waiter John was absolutely brilliant for our dinner tonight. We booked for a hen do and he was the perfect balance of professional and entertaining with making us feel invited with jokes and even taking brilliant photos of our group on request which were great quality! The food was hot, lovely and tasted fabulous. John looked after us the whole evening and could not fault his service, even gave us a shot to carry on our night in town!

Really beautiful place, service was top tier, booking is advisable but we manged to get a table after a little wait, the setting is beautiful and the food was amazing truly to die for. Price was very reasonable, I would highly recommend this restaurant. A must if you’re seeking seafood cooked to perfection.

Wonderful legendary presence,excellent service in the middle of the Old Town, magnificent seafood, highly recommend!

The freshest most delicious seafood I’ve had in a while. Super tasty food nice staff BIG glasses of wine 🍷 A must pass for seafood lovers

An absolute gem in the heart of Marbella’s old town. Hugely popular with locals (always a good sign), it serves the freshest of fish and seafood. The presentation is simple and unfussy—just quality ingredients cooked well. It was buzzing with energy, full of regulars and us soaking up the atmosphere. A must-visit if you’re in Marbella and love seafood done right. Also offered excellent value for money.

Altamirano Restaurant in Marbella truly exceeded our expectations. We tried several dishes, each bursting with flavor and prepared to perfection. From fresh seafood to traditional Andalusian flavors, every bite was a delight. The staff was friendly, attentive, and made the whole experience even more enjoyable. The charming atmosphere and central location add to its appeal. It’s no surprise this place is so highly rated — we absolutely recommend Altamirano as one of the best dining spots in Marbella. A must-visit for anyone seeking authentic cuisine and top-tier service.

Altamirano Marbella serves very fresh fish. It’s best to know what you want in advance, otherwise you’ll get the staff’s recommendations.

Good fish dishes, reccomend chipirones! Very friendly waiters also with a baby no problem. Baby changing table is also present in the toilet🙏

Not all the staff speak English so they have a menu with the translation of most of their regular dishes. It’s easier to find a table during lunch, but dinner service is recommended because their specialty dish (Spanish omelette) is only available in the evening. We were surprised by the generous portions of salad (and we had a half portion). The oxtail stew was fantastic, homemade taste but with a quality restaurant level. We also had the meatballs which were great, but they were overshadowed by the richness of the oxtail stew. I really love the authentic Spanish family restaurant vibe. It’s a rare gem in an overpopulated industry in the heart of Marbella where people usually focus on aesthetics rather than the soul food. I look forward to visiting again to try their tortilla de huevos y patatas during dinner service.

One night while strolling back to our accommodations we walked by a restaurant filled with locals enjoying dinner. We returned the next day for lunch, unfortunately there were no tables available, however reservations were offered to us. We returned 2 days later for our reservation. The wait was worth it. Our meal was amazing! The dishes were presented beautifully and the flavors were delicious. We enjoyed every dish. The malaguena salad was delicious. The cod, potato & orange combination was so unique. Service was friendly & helpful. This is truly a hidden local’s gem. Make a reservation so you won’t be disappointed.

We had an absolutely fantastic experience at Taberna Gaspar. This place truly lives up to its reputation for authentic homemade Spanish food. We started with the pisto, which was outstanding — full of flavor, perfectly cooked, and clearly made with fresh ingredients. The tortilla de patatas was one of the best we’ve ever had: artisanal, perfectly balanced, incredibly juicy and melt-in-the-mouth. You can tell they take real pride in this classic dish. The sole was also tremendous — beautifully cooked, delicate and fresh. We also tried the meatballs, which were rich, comforting and full of homemade character. Every dish felt traditional and carefully prepared. To accompany the meal we had a Louro white wine, which was excellent — crisp, elegant and a perfect match for the food. The whole experience captures what Taberna Gaspar is about: honest, traditional Spanish cuisine with a cozy, local atmosphere. A must-visit in Marbella if you’re looking for authentic flavors and unforgettable homemade dishes. Highly recommended — we will definitely be back.

Everything was absolutely delicious 💓 Service was great. Portions are huge so can definitely share the dishes between at least 2. Try and get a seat inside as it’s lovely.

My family had the best lunch in last seven days, travelling on southwest coast of Spain. The food was fresh and tasty, we had meatballs, steak, avocado salad, paella and musaca…. We cannot decide which one was better. In the end big thanks to the service and local staff… everything was on above our expectations ❤️❤️

expected a much better experience considering the high number of reviews and the rating. I have to say, the avocado salad was absolutely excellent — simple, fresh, and very delicious. The cheese, dressing, and avocado were all perfectly balanced, and the presentation was beautiful. I would definitely give the salad a 5/5. However, the service was disappointing. Most of the staff did not speak English, and although I noticed one person who could speak it well, communication was still very difficult. We ordered two drinks and had to follow up several times, but after a long wait, they brought us two dishes instead. It was clear that they hadn’t understood our order at all. The cuscus vegetal was also very interesting .it had a unique combination of flavors and was quite enjoyable.

Amazing food. Fast service. And very calm atmosphere. Sea bass is fantastic fresh summer dinner.

We had a delicious dinner here with our 19 year old son. We all loved the tasty dishes and Theo home-made sangria. The decoration inside is warm and cosy with a light music and positive energy and the staff we friendly and fast-responding. Unfortunately not possible to transfer the nice smell of the food via photos…😇😋 Strongly recommended!

Gorgeous authentic food with loads of reasonably priced tasty options. My sister and I loved this place and ate there twice. Sangria is on point too. Sea view :*

We visited this place as a group of six and enjoyed tapas and paella, along with some sangria. I can highly recommend it to everyone. The paella was perfectly prepared and absolutely delicious, and the tapas we chose were just as tasty. Overall, a great restaurant that I would definitely recommend. The terrace in particular is very cozy and worth sitting at.

Very good Tapas, friendly Personal and the food came very fast and it was delicious. And you still have a wonderful view of the sea. We recommend it!

Dont eat the cheesecake! 18/1 2026 The waiters were nice, the waitress had a indiffrent attitude. We were 5 persons and no one liked the cheesecake no respons from hir! I recomend the atmosphere and the way its decorated. I will give it a second try!

Perfect for birthday celebrations! 🥳 Great food and drink and great value. Very nice staff. Fun music. 😋

Such a lovely place, delicious food, super friendly staff, and a warm atmosphere! The tapas were excellent as always, tasty and served with a smile. Sitting on the terrace by the water makes it all the more special. One small thing I noticed: the beef tenderloin tapas, which used to be my favorite, are no longer on the menu. Maybe just temporarily unavailable? I really missed them and hope they’ll make a comeback soon!

The restaurant is located so beautifully. It feels like you found a hidden gem and you also really did find one. The people are incredibly friendly, the patio down the stairs is like a literal dream and it was so cozy. The food was good, I still think about that Burrata Salade with vigs from their own tree’s (OMG). The waiter overheard us talking about how much we love vigs and he brought us more vigs to enjoy. I absolutely recommend coming to beautiful place

This restaurant is an amazing place for anyone who loves high-quality meat. The steaks are perfectly cooked, juicy, and full of flavor. The restaurant is surrounded by beautiful greenery, creating a peaceful and relaxing atmosphere. The friendly and amazing Ana Belen service make it even better, cozy setting make the experience even better. I highly recommend this restaurant for delicious food and a wonderful dining experience.

This is a truly beautiful place, we loved the garden, the interior as well as the river. Seeing this, we had very high expectations for the food. We ordered truffle butter bread as the starter and it was very nice. Sadly, this is when our good experience started plummeting down. We ordered the leek, fish, a salad and mashed potatoes as a side. The fish was edible, but not outstanding. Unfortunately i couldn’t finish my leek, the more bites i took, the more i hated it. There was nothing special or tasty about it, eventually it became inedible for me. I was hoping maybe i can help myself with the salad. This was the worst salad i’ve ever had in my entire life, couldn’t taste anything but vinegar. At first, we’ve been hoping to order some desserts, but after our unfortunate food experience we decided not to. It’s so disappointing to see such a beautiful place having such bad food. It’s just really sad 🙁

The atmosphere is exceptional—at times, you truly forget you are in Marbella. The music is perfectly curated, creating a sophisticated and immersive ambiance. The cuisine reflects a high level of refinement, with beautifully presented and thoughtfully elaborated dishes. Dining as a group of six from different international backgrounds, we experienced a variety of impressions. The desserts, particularly the mille-feuille and crème brûlée, were visually stunning and technically well-executed, although not entirely aligned with everyone’s personal taste. The meat dishes were outstanding, and the chicken and mashed potato were well-prepared, though slightly spicy for our preference. Overall, the food is of high quality and creativity, but certain flavor profiles may lean towards the spicier side for some guests.

We visited this restaurant twice within five days. It’s a mountain restaurant with a wonderfully warm and welcoming atmosphere, where the entire staff is not only highly professional but also genuinely kind and sincere. Especially our waitress Noor was excellent. The food stands out in every way — in flavor, presentation, and visual appeal — and honestly surpasses many Michelin-starred restaurants we’ve experienced. Discovering a place that we already feel is “ours,” somewhere we’ll always want to return to, has been a real joy for us.

Fantastic restaurant in Marbella! Food is made with fresh ingredients and cooked to perfection. Every single dish we ordered was amazing. Their cocktails and wines are extremely good as well. The place itself is so cozy, nicely warm for a winter evening, plus the live jazz band completed the whole ambience. Last but not least, we were served by the friendliest and most professional staff members. Special thanks to Skender, Sara, and Diego who gladly answered all the questions we had, and who gave us the best recommendations. We were a group of 4 friends from different nationalities, and they perfectly covered every conversation in Spanish, English and French. Can’t wait to visit Cascada Cocina & Bar again!

The coziest and the most welcoming. The specialty cocktails were a delight to start our meal. Service here is impeccable. I am still dreaming of the beat roots days later. Can’t wait to come again

Loved this restaurant, the food was amazing! Me and my partner shared the BBQ platter and we think it was the best steak we have had yet cooked perfectly, the portion was great with an amazing value we enjoyed this so much we had to go back before we flew back home. The staff were always very polite and attentive.

Loved our meal here, the peppers and aubergine starters were amazing, and the meat was so tasty and cooked to perfection. Very friendly service and great atmosphere.

I live in Marbella and we’ve been regulars at this restaurant for a long time. We always came back for the excellent Menú del Día, especially the M2 option. It was a great choice for a quick lunch with really good price-quality ratio — the menu plus a drink would come to under €16, with bread and chimichurri included. Unfortunately, our last visit was disappointing. They now charge €1.30 for a few pieces of bread and another €1.30 for the chimichurri that were always included. The Coke Zero also arrived in a tiny 20-25cl bottle, barely one glass. All of a sudden the bill is around 20% higher. For a tourist visiting once it might not matter, but as a local with many options around, this changes everything. What used to be a reliable, attractive choice for a good-value menu del dia lunch is now overpriced. My advice to the owner: remove the charges for bread and chimichurri. Keeping it competitive will make a big difference in keeping regular customers coming back.

Been here a few times now and honestly such a great restaurant. The food is amazing, every time we come, Ady serves us, he is always smiling, funny and great at what he does. Highly recommend.

iberico secreto – cooked to perfection, not too fatty spicy sausage – the smoke on this was on point empanadas – not too oily, generous amount of filling burger – done just right; medium with the accurate shade of pink chimichurri – house special served upon ordering of drinks, we ended up finishing the entire container price was surprisingly decent and the servers are the best so far, in our trip around spain! those who could speak english, engaged. those who couldn’t, tried their best to provide amazing service still. my go to place the next time i’m back in Marbella!

We enjoyed the Argentinian cuisine and the different meats, which were very tasty. Desserts tasted a little bit as if they were not entirely fresh. Banofee tasted a little bit to sweet for our liking. Overall, Hacienda Patagonica is a great restaurant.

Great meat – Patagonia mix and empanadillas. Chicken milanesas and the ensalada mixta too. Banofee was delicious also. Recomendations.

Self serve tapas yes it’s new for us, but the hot tapas being offered throughout the evening was excellent. People were happily eating and conversing. Just the right atmosphere and good food. When in Marbella, experience the tapas scene and eat, laugh and enjoy life.

We were there for a drink and ordered a bottle of cava. However, the staff did not seem very focused on their work. They appeared to have poor communication with each other and did not speak English very well, which was quite surprising for a bar and restaurant located in the middle of a tourist area. That said, they were friendly and polite, and the atmosphere was pleasant. The tapas were also fresh and delicious. In the end, we were satisfied and enjoyed our time there.

Lovely place to have a taste of the Spanish food. Food was delicious tapas portions were good size, good price, I ordered a salad came in a nice big bawl. You can pay with card or cash the waiter was helpful.

Excellent tapas bar ! Hot tapasa are delivered by waiters and cold ones may be picked up directly from the buffet. Then they will count number and type of the skewers. And they served absolutely excellent wine! Place was packed so service was reasonably stumbling

Nice tapas bar with a great concept: you can see and select the tapas from a buffet and put them on a plate. You pay per tapa with differently sized tapas costing different prices. They bring warm tapas and show them around …if you like one you take it. They also have various sweet desserts. I loved the atmosphere of the deck they have outside. Nice place!

Very friendly Service, great Spanish Snacks.

Ideally located this is one of the best Pintxo tavernas in town. Close to the front near many Tapas restaurants. Be aware that most of these are generally poor quality. So it was a surprise to find this one. We came for an early lunch. The bar was stocked with fresh Pintxos, and when I asked, we were politely told to take a plate and help ourselves. They would count up the sticks once we finished. We had a nice variety, tuna, Russian salad, tuna in tortilla, to name a few. Check the pics the quality was nearly as good as Pintxos from San Sebastian! We were also served with a few dishes that the waitress walked around with, sirloin steak and spring roll. We had 4 glasses of Rioja and with 7 dishes the bill came to 32€!