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Amazing location, in front of the sea. Service was good and food was delicious. Fish is super fresh and cooked perfectly. Definitely recommend.

Excellent seafood restaurant in the heart of Marbella. The quality of the seafood is outstanding—very fresh, flavorful, and perfectly cooked. We tried the paella, several seafood dishes, salads, and fried calamari, and everything was absolutely delicious. The service was very friendly and professional, the WC was clean, and the location is one of the best in Marbella. Highly recommended. Thank you for a great experience.

I am sorry to leave this review, especially because I have been a customer of this restaurant for years and have always enjoyed the food. However, I do not think it is acceptable to be treated the way I was during my last visit. Despite the restaurant being very quiet and having very few customers, I waited quite some time without being attended to. When I politely asked if someone could take my order, I was met with a rude and aggressive attitude. As a result, I decided to leave without eating. I normally do not write negative reviews, but I believe the owner should be aware of this experience, as it does not reflect the level of service I have come to expect from this restaurant over the years.

We visited Los Mellizos Marbella quite spontaneously around 2 PM and it was a great experience. The place was busy with locals, which created an authentic Spanish atmosphere that we really enjoyed. It’s great that the restaurant specializes in seafood only, which makes everything feel very fresh and delicious. We were very happy with our meal and the overall quality of the food. Overall, we really enjoyed this place and would happily come back again.

Amazing food, stunning decor, and a wonderful atmosphere! We always come back to this place. The Paella con Mariscos is outstanding, and the calamari are fresh and delicious. The desserts are excellent as well. The service is super – very friendly and helpful. Highly recommended!

What a restaurant! We’ve been coming here regularly for the last 15 years. Our children love it. Their favourites: adobo, rosada a la plancha, calamares a la romana, pulpo a la plancha. For a big group, arroz negro is a good option to share as starter. Reserve in advance,

We’ve known this restaurant for many years and have always had a good experience, which makes this last visit even more disappointing. Unfortunately, the service was not up to standard. The staff seemed inattentive and not particularly interested in the guests. As we were dining with a small child, I had to ask for a baby seat—and even then, it was just left next to the table for me to set up myself. Not exactly what you expect. The table wasn’t properly set (no cutlery), and when it finally arrived, the knife and fork were simply placed together next to the plate without any care. The bread was dry and honestly not enjoyable. When I asked for water, the bottle was brought, but I was then asked how many glasses I wanted—as if that should have been obvious or already taken care of. At one point, my credit card was taken directly out of my hands, which felt quite inappropriate. The food has always been good here, but this time it was noticeably below the level we were used to. Overall, a real shame. After many positive years, this experience left us quite disappointed—and we don’t think we’ll be coming back.

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!

We loved every second of our visit, and it was truly made special by Miguel Angel’s exceptional service and warm hospitality. He went above and beyond to make us feel welcome, and his attention to detail didn’t go unnoticed. The food was absolutely amazing, and the atmosphere was incredibly cozy. A perfect dining experience from start to finish — we’ll definitely be back!

The Tuna carpaccio is an absolute must-try. The Tuna O’Toro tartare with caviar was minimalist, letting the quality of the ingredients shine. The tuna spoke for itself, while the caviar provided a delightful textural contrast. For our main courses, the tuna steak was delicious, but the rice with red tuna T-bone was truly incredible. To finish, the cheesecake with black truffle was perfectly balanced—not too sweet—and the ideal conclusion to our dinner.

Absolutely enjoyed the experience. Food was delightful and the venue itself and the professional service too. The fresh experience was really good and good amount of food, at the end could not eat everything and they niceñy helped to pack the left over food. Will visit again 🙂

The service, the attention to detail, and the quality of the dishes were all exceptional one of the best restaurant experiences I’ve had in Marbella. I will definitely be coming back.

Stunning restaurant! Very classy and well decorated. At the entrance a beautiful setting for the perfect pic! Service was truly brilliant, everything was well explained and always someone coming to check if everything was okay. We had and fried aubergine that’s was beautiful and what was like oysters and my hub said was good. Creamy rice was very very tasty, truly delicious but disappointing it didn’t came with much seafood as you can see in the pic. So my overall is 4⭐️ for not much seafood in the dish and also not really children friendly because it doesn’t have any kids meal in the menu. Many families around and having to pay for a full meal for a 6 year old in a nice restaurant definitely discourages a bit.

We had a nice birthday dinner at the restaurant. We ordered a lot of dishes like octopus, anchovies, hake, tuna carpaccio and everything we tried was delicious. The only downside the service was a little bit slow, but the restaurant was busy.

Great food, great service and great place. Love it every time we come. We will repeat, again.

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.

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🙏

One of the best restaurants I’ve ever been to with my girlfriends! The staff was incredibly kind and welcoming, and the food was absolutely amazing. We had the best paella in Marbella full of flavor and cooked perfectly. Everything we ordered was delicious, from the drinks to the desserts and even the shots.

I just had lunch at Dolce Vita and honestly, it was such a good experience. We started with a salad with lettuce, berries, and cheese that was surprisingly good—really fresh and nicely balanced. Then we had the parmigiana, which was excellent, proper comfort food and full of flavor. Also worth mentioning: the walnut and raisin bread, which was something different and really, really good. For the mains, we went for three different paellas. The chicken one was solid and tasty, the black rice had a deeper, more intense flavor, and the one with octopus and artichokes was probably my favorite—just a bit more special and very well done. All of them had a great socarrat, which always makes a difference. Overall, everything we tried was on point. You can tell there’s care in the cooking. Definitely a place I’d come back to.

Spot on! Great beachfront food, excellent service, and a wonderful ambience. Fair prices for Marbella standards. Will definitely be back!

Tons of Spanish and locals eating here. Chaotic and busy, you gotta love that – we didn’t mind. The waiter told us Paella would take 1 hour, considering how busy it was we thought it was acceptable. We killed time by swimming and he even came to get us when it was ready, very attentive!

Amazing service and food here. We came here for my best friends hen do and they gave us a lovely bottle of alcohol to have shots on the house which was so sweet. Bread and chips were 10/10! Would definitely recommend!! Gracias!

Very good food and service! We stayed nearby and we saw that it is highly rated on Google so came here to eat. The food was as good as advertised. All of the fried seafood was done exceptionally well. The batter was light and the seafood fresh. Would definitely recommend getting the fried seafood platter. The paella is really good as well and the portion size was humongous. It fed the 4 of us well. Definitely do order as it’s value for money. The 12 piece croquettes is good as well. I loved the variety and freshness. Overall a perfect experience.

The restaurant is good and the food is delicious, but check your receipts. We didn’t ask for bread and butter, but they brought it to us and charged us for it. THE BIGGEST DISAPPOINTMENT WAS THE YOUNG WAITER. HE WAS RUDE. HE KNOCKED MY CHAIR OVER THREE TIMES. I ALMOST FELL, BUT HE DIDN’T APOLOGISE ONCE. ONLY FOR THIS, YOU COULD REMOVE ALL THE STARS FROM THE RESTAURANT, BUT THAT WOULD BE UNFAIR TO THE OTHER EMPLOYEES, SO I’M GIVING ONE STAR LESS FOR THIS RUDE WAITER. We spent €185. For that kind of money, you can be more respectful to your customers!

The food here is amazing, the service on para, very good prices for Marbella. Jorge was very good and friendly. The only issue is when you sit outside by the front tables, and sewer stink will come and go.

Today we tried tapas at Taberna CasaBlanca and it was great, the food was amazing and we really enjoyed it. We tried pil pil, pitta pitta, the Iberian burger, and much more. It was amazing.

Jessica was amazing! Super quick service, knows the menu and was very friendly. Looking forward to coming back!

I was pleasantly surprised by how great this place was. Their sangria and croquettes were both excellent, and the rest of the menu was quite enjoyable as well! I don’t know many amazing places around here besides Picasso Pizza, but this is definitely a very good option nearby. I’ve stopped giving 5-star ratings because I feel that it makes every place look the same, so I rated it a 4 instead. The food is very good, but it isn’t among the best I’ve ever had. There are probably 10 places in the whole world that I would rate as a 5/5.

We came here because of the huge queue, thinking it must be amazing. It turns out the place is mainly famous for its ham and pork dishes. We ordered the burger, goat cheese salad, and grilled fish. The goat cheese salad was delicious, but the grilled fish was bland and lacked seasoning, while the burger was far too salty for my taste. If you don’t eat pork, I’d personally recommend giving this place a miss, as that’s clearly their specialty and the rest of the menu didn’t live up to the hype for us.

Fantastic place with an amazing atmosphere and absolutely delicious food! One thing that really impressed me was how incredibly fast the service was. The food arrived at our table almost immediately, and I was genuinely surprised by how efficiently everyone worked (especially by Spanish standards 😉). They offer a great selection of small tapas, which is perfect if you want to try a variety of different dishes. Everything we ordered was fresh and full of flavor. Combined with the great location and lively atmosphere, it makes this a place I’d highly recommend to anyone visiting Marbella!

Just found our favourite Tapas lunch spot in Puerto Banus. Bustling restaurant with excellent friendly staff. Ordered variety of fish, meatballs and chicken, lots of the dishes coming with chips. Quality and taste was excellent. Totally recommend and good shaded outdoor area or a/c indoor area to choose to sit. Thank you Jesus and the team

We have hosted our InterNations Marbella networking event at Alabardero Beach Club for the third year in a row, and once again it was a fantastic evening. The location right on the Paseo Maritimo is simply unbeatable, with beautiful sea views and the sunset as a backdrop. The team, especially Lucia, is always professional, flexible and easy to work with. The atmosphere is relaxed, the space works perfectly for a standing networking event, and our international guests love it every time. Highly recommended for any kind of event on the Costa del Sol.

This is a lovely place to enjoy lunch if you’re looking for a relaxing atmosphere. Sitting by the sea, listening to the sound of the waves while enjoying a drink, is definitely the highlight of the experience. The drinks were very good, and the staff were polite and friendly throughout our visit. We shared the paella, but unfortunately it was quite disappointing. It wasn’t bad, but it lacked flavor and felt rather ordinary. Considering the beautiful location and the overall atmosphere, we expected much more from such a classic Spanish dish. The prices are a little on the expensive side, so the food didn’t quite justify the cost. While the service was pleasant, it didn’t stand out in any particular way. Overall, this is a nice place to relax with a drink and enjoy the beautiful seaside setting. However, if you’re visiting primarily for the food, there are probably better options nearby

This is one of the best waterfront locations in Marbella, overlooking the Mediterranean Sea. The views are absolutely stunning, the vibes are incredible and the food is amazing. It’s the perfect place to chill on your holiday. We had a few starters and drinks that were served very fast. After that we ordered the vegetarian paella and the seafood paella which was one of the best. Our server was also very courteous and fun loving guy. Highly recommend this place for a great time. Great value for money too!

Made reservation a couple of days before. Paola, at reception, did an excellent job and gave us the right recommendations. She booked us a good table and the booking was fulfilled. She was very friendly

Prime location. Excellent place. Lovely wait staff. Superb cellar. Great atmosphere. The food lets it down. Good quality ingredients being either being pre cooked and re heated or left standing way too long. Something not right in the kitchen. Large tables not served all together. Mains arriving before starters. This could easily become the best place on the entire front. If it were mine, I’d fire the entire kitchen.

They squeezed us in for a last minute reservation. Overall a great experience. The baby calamari squid was light and airy. Just delious. The anchovies and chips are a must order! Beautiful view and attentive staff with great food. What’s not to like?

We were here yesterday and we were about 16 people, adults and kids. It’s a nice venue, with nice interior and it’s pretty clean. The food is ok, and the staff are ok. They all did their best. It’s not a place that I’ll have to go back to, but if a friend wants to meet here, yeah I could go back.

My husband and I first came here for our anniversary in 2024, where the food and service were absolutely impeccable. Because of that top-notch experience, we suggested it to our friends who came to visit us in Spain this year, and Breathe did not disappoint! We didn’t have reservations and had a 45-minute wait, so we walked down to Puerto Banús and took a taxi back. The atmosphere here is elegant and breathtaking. Our server, Adrián, provided outstanding service and was incredibly welcoming. He also mentioned that normally it is practically impossible to get in without a reservation, but tourism was temporarily quieter due to the World Cup in the US. The meal was well worth the wait! For starters, we had the edamame and the grilled artichoke. The artichoke wasn’t what we expected, but it was wonderful (though the portion was enough for only about three people). For mains, my friend said the seabass was delicious, and the pesto ravioli my husband ordered came with four large ravioli. The sushi I had was incredibly fresh and delicious. Our friends also loved the Scarlet Waves cocktails, which came with a beautiful chocolate rim and a chocolate curl on top—they even ordered a second round! P.S. Before leaving, we discovered their stunning rooftop bar, Air. We wished we had visited it for a drink, but I’ve included some photos of it for reference!

You almost notice this place the moment you arrive in Málaga – Breathe is heavily advertised, and people often mention it when you say you’re in the area. That naturally creates some skepticism: is it just a place for trendy people and Instagram? We decided to try it anyway – and we’re glad we did. Make sure to book in advance, especially in high season. Parking is easy in the building underneath (paid), but remember to mention it in the restaurant and you’ll get a voucher, so parking ends up being free. From the moment you arrive, you feel the level. Beautiful interior, stylish atmosphere, and guests who have clearly dressed for the occasion. We were shown to a great table, and everything feels well thought out. We chose a selection of sushi and several of their signature cocktails. The drinks were visually stunning and tasted excellent, and the food matched – both in presentation and flavour. The vibe is lounge/club with dim lighting and music, and attention to detail is everywhere – from branded water bottles to small practical touches like hooks for handbags at the table. Yes, it’s a trendy place with a crowd that likes to be seen, and prices are on the higher side. But it’s also a complete experience, and the staff deliver throughout. Definitely a place worth visiting when in Marbella 5/5 ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

We had a great culinary experience at Breathe. Their menu offers great variety of Mediterranean/ Asian fusion dishes. We shared the dim sum and the wagyu kebab as starters, and the iberico presa as a main with a side of garlic herb roasted. All dishes were presented phenomenally and tasted great! They have an interesting wine list also. We picked a Catalonian Cab Sauvignon (Abadal 3.9). For dessert we had the banana cheesecake, which was really nice. Additionally, they have an abundant cocktail list. It’s a bit pricy, but worth it for a great experience.

Great rooftop bar in Puerto banus. Definitely the best one. The staff are friendly and can’t go wrong with a classic cocktail! Nice view, great atmosphere, when they have a dj it’s great vibes especially! Very cute bathroom for the girlies who like pictures!

We were here for a private event and had a great experience. The food and drinks were really good, everything was well prepared and nicely presented. The atmosphere worked really well for the event and the whole setup felt smooth and well organised. Overall a really solid venue, would definitely come back.

We love coming here! Food is always good and good gluten free options. Always good sevice from the team – today Mateo and Francisco. The cheese balls and The cappuccino tiramisu was the highlight today!!! So good 12/10. Only thing to mention would be to put more sauce in the curry main course.

Fantastic meal at Breathe in Marbella, Mateo and Pedro were so helpful and gave excellent service and recommendations for the menu. Beautiful setting as well. We can definitely recommend this restaurant!