Best italian restaurants in Marbella: find options near you

What a place! Food was divine, huge portions, reasonably priced. Cocktails bigger than my head. Staff are fantastic. The vibe when its someone’s birthday is great! Huge queue later in the evening so we came earlier (about 5) and had no problem getting a table.

We had a wonderful experience at Picasso Marbella! The food was fresh, delicious, and beautifully presented. Every dish was full of flavor, and the seafood was excellent. The location right by the beach creates a fantastic atmosphere, especially in the evening. The staff were friendly, attentive, and made us feel very welcome. Great food, beautiful views, and excellent service make this a place we would happily visit again. Highly recommended!

We are greeted by a friendly and professional waiter, which creates a positive first impression. Ordering is smooth, and we are seated with a view of the open kitchen, where it is clear that the staff are engaged and working with real energy. There is a strong sense of pulse in the restaurant. The place is busy, with many guests and a constant flow of dishes leaving the kitchen. Despite the high volume, the waiting time is short, which speaks to an efficient and well-organised operation. I ordered a pasta dish. It was good, but I would have liked a bit more acidity to lift the flavours. It is not bad by any means, but it does not quite reach a top level either. We also ordered a pizza, which was tasty, but with such a thin crust, the amount of cheese felt slightly excessive, making it a bit heavy. There are a lot of people, and the restaurant clearly has high demand. At the same time, the staff seem to enjoy their work, which contributes positively to the overall experience. A lively and popular restaurant with engaged staff and efficient service, with some dishes that could benefit from minor adjustments.

The food was extremely good and reasonably priced for a high end locatio We pasta and rossetto were cooked perfectly with fresh, high-quality ingredients. The service was warm and attentive without being overbearing. An absolute must-try in Puerto Banus. We’ll definitely visit again

Cannot find a thing wrong with this place. Excellent in all respects. The tables by the road get a marvelous car show. Caesar Salad was superb, as was the Picasso pizza. Staff friendly and attentive. Also very good value.

This meal was so outstanding we didn’t want it to end. The view was great, the service amazing but the food – out of this world. The flavours, the creativity, the depth were mind blowing. Our waiter Nikita was knowledgeable, kind and considerate (especially to non Spanish speaking visitors). The pace of the meal was perfect – we started with just entrees and that was more than acceptable by Nikita, then he helped us with the mains and then desert. There was never any rush or over salesmaney tactics. Just incredible food done incredibly well. A must if you are in Marbella or Spain for that matter.

There are evenings you simply want to relive. Last night was definitely one of them. The Tuna Cut Show was truly exceptional. The freshest tuna, beautifully crafted dishes, a wonderful atmosphere, live music, and impeccable service came together to create a truly memorable experience. Every detail was thoughtfully executed—from the professionalism of the team to the outstanding cuisine and the impressive variety of dishes. It was an unforgettable evening. Thank you for such a wonderful experience. We will definitely be back! ✨🍣

The view, the portions, the prices, the service and the live music is just perfect. Among all these tourists traps, this one is worth a visit and definitely a remarkable example for a great restaurant. Also no long waiting times even though it was quiet busy. We definitely would pay it a visit again if we are in Marbella again!

Awesome ecperience. Ordered a Beef tartar as starter and Pizza Margerita bufala as Main. The Service is 10/10 Great, very polite and on point. Food is amazing. I can only recommend! Enjoy!

Ending our trip at Luini Sea View in Old Marbella was the perfect decision. This is one of the best Italian restaurants I’ve experienced. The food stays true to authentic Italian flavors while adding a refined modern twist. It’s the kind of restaurant that deserves to expand across Europe and the Middle East. A special thank you to Daria, whose warm hospitality and genuine friendliness gave us a wonderful first impression. She made us feel welcome from the moment we arrived. The chicken pizza completely changed my opinion of chicken pizza, it was perfectly balanced and absolutely delicious. The garden salad had a beautifully balanced dressing, the Pil Pil was spicy and full of flavor, the Paccheri “Cacio e Pepe” was an absolute must, and the lemon sorbet was the perfect finish with its refreshing balance of sweet and sour. An unforgettable dining experience and the perfect way to end our Marbella trip. Highly recommended!

A disappointing diner experience. Overall the service was good; we had two waiters and they were polite and professional. The food is not bad, but it is not great either, and it is very overpriced for what you get. We ordered a few starters to share and the cordon bleu. The starters were nice, presentation well-thought-out, however the flavours were rather underwhelming. But the biggest let-down was the cordon bleu. The meat was raw inside, and the so-called brie cheese looked more like a cream cheese “coulant” with mild brie flavouring. I couldn’t finish it as it was quite sickening. Also, priced at around €80 for two (€40 a plate), it is served with a single tiny spoonful of purée. A rather comical sight of a dish that almost hurt my eyes! For dessert we shared the large peanut and lime cookie. It was very cold straight from the fridge, which completely masked the textures and the peanut flavour. I took it home and had it for breakfast the next day; at room temperature, it tasted significantly better. For a 28€ dessert, you expect a lot more care in how it’s served. The bill came out to around €280 for two, with a cocktail and a glass of wine each. But a beautiful atmosphere cannot make up for average, poorly executed food. Definitely not worth the price.

Probably so far our worst dinner of our trip, which is disappointing as we’ve dined in Lena Dubai and had a great evening. We sat on the terrace which was lovely and we much preferred it to the restaurant. Went to order and the waiter pushed to upsell twice. I understand it’s part of the role but there is a way to do so and when we say no.. we mean no. We ordered the steak tartare which says on the menu made at the table.. it wasn’t. We also ordered chicken empanadas which were nice. Main we ordered the Angus rib eye (medium), with mash potato and green beans. The beans were quite dry but the steak and mash were so greasy. No one came over to see if everything was okay. We didn’t eat probably half of the steak. We were done then asked for the bill. Waiter asked if everything was good and we were very honest, then shocked by his attitude saying it was the steak and if we said something if would have done something about it. Not a way to speak to a customer especially one who wasn’t overly happy. Anyway he never returned.. someone else came with the bill which we felt like he was avoiding us. Not great. €300 for dinner for 1 mocktail, 1 cocktail, 1 glass of red, 2 small bottles of water, 2 starters, 1 main and 2 starters. Very expensive for what it was, despite it being Marbella and in such a nice resort. Especially given the service was 👎🏽

We had Pedro as a server and we sat on the terrace overlooking the plaza. He was OUTSTANDING! I have a severe peanut and all nut allergy and he took such great care of me. When I eat at restaurants, especially overseas, someone understanding how severe my allergy is is a serious concern. He was incredible and I highly recommend him and this fantastic establishment. Worth every penny! Definitely sit overlooking the place.

I had a truly disappointing experience at Lena in Marbella. The food was absolutely not what I expected. The burrata salad, which should come with tomatoes, was served with roasted peppers and onions — a bizarre and unpleasant combination that completely ruined the dish. As for the ribeye, it was honestly one of the worst pieces of meat I’ve ever had: tough, flavorless, and downright unpleasant to eat. To make things even worse, the dessert was just as bad — a rose dessert that tasted like stale sliced bread with vanilla ice cream. Completely uninspired and frankly unpleasant. Overall, the salad, steak, and even the dessert were so bad that I left wondering how such a place could have any reputation at all. Definitely not worth the visit.

We came for dinner at LENA and chose the terrace area, which is priced about 15% higher than the regular seating. We were the first guests to arrive, yet we were seated at a table that was noticeably uneven and tilted. We asked the waiter if we could move to a nearby table, but were told they were all reserved. There were around eight empty tables at the time. We arrived at 7:00 PM, and the first guests for those “reserved” tables only started arriving closer to 8:00 PM—and in fact, only one of those tables seemed genuinely reserved. The rest of the guests who were seated there appeared to be walk-ins, which made the situation very obvious and confusing. It’s unclear why we were not allowed to move. We ordered two steaks with the same level of doneness. Instead, we were served one medium and one well-done. On top of that, the meat had an unpleasant smell and a bitter taste. We informed the staff that we didn’t like the steaks and were willing to pay, but asked for them to be replaced with a ribeye for sharing, cooked medium-well. What we received next was rare. When we pointed out again that the doneness was incorrect, the steak was taken away. After some time, they brought back what was clearly the same steak, just further cooked in the oven. It was obvious because the juices had already leaked onto the plate and baked onto it, and the texture of the meat hadn’t changed—just overheated. We showed this to the waiter, who insisted it was a completely new steak. Later, another staff member came and admitted that they had simply re-cooked the original one. Another sign of unprofessional service: we were served two hot appetizers first, and only after that a cold one. This is not the correct sequence, especially for a restaurant that positions itself as high-end and charges premium prices. This is definitely the worst “steakhouse” I’ve ever been to. The quality of service is terrible. If you hate your job this much, I would strongly recommend finding a place where you can actually be happier. They also served us a pate appetizer shaped like an apple with bread — and the bread was literally soaked in oil.

Nice place, good food, nice staff. I recommend it. The pizza is not crispy though, so if like crispy pizza, don’t come here.

Very good Italian pizza. We really enjoyed it. The dough and topping were fresh and tasty

If you fancy pizza this is the place. The best we had outside Naples. We had typical Sicilian one, with pistachio pesto, and one with mortadella and pistachio. Both exsided our expectations. Very good service. Never mind 30km distance we need to drive, we will be back.

We went here because a friend recommended it to us and it was definitely worth it. We ordered an off the menu pizza with pesto, burrata and sundried tomatoes and one with salame. Both were great, the dough has a lot of flavor and the ingredients were fresh. Prices were also great, specially knowing it’s close to the beach where a pizza can range from 15-20 euros. I’d recommend it to anyone that’s looking for somewhere good to eat, near the beach and with a good price.

Today i want with my girlfriend for a pizza place what she found trough ChatGPT, it is the most delicious pizza i ever had in my life. My girlfriend tried also the Tiramisu and said to me that it was nr 1 what she eat in her life. So happy wife, happy life 😊 We where on the way to visit friends who came over from Austria and took 2 vegetable Pizza and they where also verry happy. Keep on doing the good job!

Ate there few more times in between, the review still stands, all impeccable! We have ordered many times on Glovo and the pizza was always very good, but when you eat on the terrace it’s perfect because you get it right out of the oven and it tastes 100 times better

Came here for our evening meal as it was high rated and wasn’t far from our hotel. They had a table available right away (but not many so maybe book if peak season) and the pizza’s were tasty, authentic and wasn’t priced bad at all. For an Italian style pizza I’d definitely recommend it. The spicy chorizo was my fav

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!

One of the best meals we’ve had in all of Europe. Started with pizza bread appetizer, wife had pear filled ravioli and I had the seafood spaghetti, all were outstanding as was the service. Sat outside with a beautiful view of the sea. Highly recommended!

Oh my gosh, I just had the most amazing pasta dish! It was this incredible penne with a rich, meaty sauce. Honestly, I could eat it every single day. The flavor was so deep and satisfying, you could just tell it was made with love. It’s definitely one of the best pasta experiences I’ve had in a long time. Seriously, if you’re ever in the area, you absolutely have to try it. It’s a must-have on their menu, and I’m already planning my next visit just for that. You won’t regret it, I promise!

Very nice Italian food by the beach, good for families singles and big companies, they have a large menu with everything. Don’t miss the Pil Pil also carbonara good!

I had a really disappointing experience at Da Bruno Sul Mare and honestly would not recommend it. We ordered a wide variety of dishes hoping to enjoy a proper Italian meal, but nothing really stood out as good. The food was bland and lacked the richness and freshness you would expect from Italian cuisine. Instead of authentic flavours, everything tasted more like mass-produced fast food rather than something prepared with care. On top of that, the service made the experience even worse. Orders were mixed up several times, dishes we did not ask for came to the table, and what we did order took a long time to arrive. When the food finally came, it was either lukewarm or simply tasteless. The staff did not seem very attentive or organised, and there was no effort to apologise for the mistakes or delays. The atmosphere was also underwhelming. For a restaurant in such a location, you would expect something lively, warm and inviting, but it felt flat and uninspired. Nothing about the setting made up for the poor food and service. Overall, Da Bruno Sul Mare felt more like a fast-food chain than an authentic Italian restaurant. For the prices charged and the reputation it tries to carry, the quality and service were far below expectations. There are far better places around that actually deliver real Italian food and a pleasant dining experience. I will not be returning.

We had a wonderful time. Atmosphere was good, food really tasty and kudos to the staff. They were really professional.

Lovely restaurant right by the sea with a lively and elegant atmosphere. We visited for dinner during our holiday and really enjoyed the evening. Service was excellent, Ayoub in particular was very attentive and friendly, making sure everything went smoothly. The food was very good and really delivers on value for money, especially considering the prime location by the sea and the high level of service. Portions were generous, well prepared and nicely presented. Tip, make a reservation if you want to sit on the terrace, as those tables are the most popular and fill up quickly. Overall, Da Bruno Sul Mare combines good food, great service and a beautiful seafront location, an excellent choice in Marbella that I would happily return to.

We went to Da Bruno Sul Mare for my mom’s birthday. The experience was not bad overall. Staff were clumsy and kept dropping things, which didn’t feel very professional. The outdoor area looked a bit cheap, but inside was really elegant. The food was a mix of Italian and Spanish, with a big menu full of options. The menu was available in many languages like Russian, English, Spanish, and more. The best part was dessert — the brownie was amazing!

This restaurant became our favorite place for dinner during our vacation in Marbella. It’s a very modern, stylish Italian restaurant with outstanding service. The staff are incredibly attentive and friendly — it’s always a pleasure to place an order and exchange a few words with them. I also really loved the menu. As someone who lives in Italy, I especially appreciated the wide selection of pizzas, including some varieties that you surprisingly can’t even find in Italy — which is a real shame because they are absolutely delicious. I also loved the keto version of the Caprese salad with avocado. The desserts were fantastic as well — the pistachio tiramisu deserves a special mention. Overall, this is an incredibly elegant restaurant and I can only give it the highest rating. I can’t wait to come back again!

What a great hidden gem Cibo is! Perched on a quaint roundabout in the shade of ‘la concha’ you can eat and dine until your heart is content. Chris and his highly trained team are the stars of the show, if you’ll pardon the pun. I had the Cibo pizza, an experience I will cherish until I’m old and long in the tooth.

I really enjoyed my experience at Cibo Italiano overall. The prawns were excellent — fresh, well cooked, and full of flavor. The meatballs were also a standout, rich and comforting, and easily one of the best dishes we ordered. The service was friendly and attentive, and the atmosphere made it easy to relax and enjoy the meal. That said, I was a bit disappointed with the steak. It didn’t quite match the quality of the other dishes and felt underwhelming in comparison. Even with that, the strengths of the menu really shine, and I’d definitely come back — just sticking to the Italian specialties next time.

Great experience! We went for a quick lunch, and i was pleasantly surprised. The service was great – thank you Marsela for your great attention to detail and positive service 👍🏼🤍 Atmosphere and overall design of the restaurant had great vibes – 10/10 recommend, will come again.

We love Cibo! The food is always excellent and the staff are so lovely and accommodating. Marsela our server was so nice and helpful with the menu. The pasta dishes were great and the sea bass was perfect. We can’t wait to come back!

Absolutely loved our experience at Florentine. The pizzas were genuinely outstanding and we even had the chance to thank Jacky personally for preparing them so perfectly. I ordered the Prosciutto Dolce and the combination of prosciutto with fig jam was simply next level — sweet, salty and perfectly balanced. My partner had the Spicy ’Nduja pizza and the spice level was just right: flavorful without overpowering the rest of the ingredients. Santy and Jacky both gave us such warm and attentive service throughout the evening. The interior design deserves its own mention as well. The restaurant is beautifully maximalist in the best possible way — rich textures, elegant finishes, layered lighting and so much personality without feeling overwhelming. The music selection also added so much to the atmosphere and made the whole experience feel relaxed and special. Definitely a place we would happily return to.

An absolutely beautiful restaurant!! Service was absolutely amazing our waitress Ada was so incredibly kind and helpful. We were served complimentary homemade focaccia straight off the back which was delicious and baked fresh in house every day! We had a margarita pizza(not on menu but available when asked for) and a Caesar salad. The pizza was delicious and the Caesar salad was delightful, it had kale in it which I loved and the dressing was amazing! Adda absolutely made our visit. Would definitely recommend.

Lovely Italian restaurant in Marbella 🍕 I had a really delicious pizza, and even the olive oil served with the bread was amazing. I arrived alone without a reservation, and they still managed to find me a little spot, which I really appreciated. The service was very warm and welcoming. I had such a nice experience there 🤍

We had a great time here! First of all, the service was incredibly warm. Our server was super pleasant, attentive without being pushy and everything just flowed smoothly from start to finish. I also really loved the overall style of the restaurant, you can tell they pay attention to every detail. I was especially impressed by the tableware — the dishes themselves are beautiful and add a special touch to the whole experience. The atmosphere is lively but not too loud, which makes it perfect for having a proper conversation. We ordered two different pasta dishes and both were good and satisfying. At the beginning of the evening, they brought us olives as a starter, such a nice gesture. The olives were fresh and delicious. The desserts were good as well: nicely made and enjoyable, just nothing particularly extraordinary. Looking forward to visiting again!

Absolutely lovely atmosphere. Chic, but not ‘too much’. The staff was so kind, especially our waiter Santi, appreciated the open and attentive mindset. The food was delicious. The ‘Holy Wheel’ was one of a kind. Never had a pasta that ‘on point’. Also really nice live music, perfect evening! Would absolutely recommend.

A lovely restaurant in the middle of Marbella Golden Mile. The overall vibe of the place is really good. Best time for dinner is 7:30 and later. The menu is fancy, and the prices match the quality of the food.

Great ambience and atmosphere, very nice interior and the food was good especially the lamb. The waiters were also very nice, positive energy. Only small down side is that bread which is put on the table without asking is charged, but that might be common practice in Marbella..

Great pizza , good wine. Service ok. The location a little boring but the food is great. There is a parking garage . Aprox 4 € hour.

HUGE portions of fresh pasta & pizza! I absolutely love this place, so much so I stayed in a job for an extra 2 weeks so I could keep eating here 🤣🤣 The pasta is super tasty and could feed me 3 days! The garlic pizza bread is very fresh and well flavoured! The staff are friendly and there’s plenty of seating inside and out! Highly recommend!

Very thin crust pizza. It was alright, but I wouldn’t get it again. We were helped by four different servers. One nice, one grumpy, and two normal ones.

Nice place, good service, good food and good price. Very regular everyday restaurant with that feeling of homemade everything. The service is fast and appropriate. The pizza it’s delicious. Big in size and thin crunchy crust… just amazing! The pasta or the salads are for share. Give it a try! Seriously, you won’t regret it!

Just amazing!!! Probably the best pizza joint in the city. Didnt try the pastas but the pizza and service was top notch

Great atmosphere. Very popular. Great food. Very big portions. Friendly staff.

Absolutely unfriendly welcome, condescending waiters. Although I felt that this was more due to indifference and fatigue. He slammed the drink on the table without a word. The pasta was good, but nothing extraordinary. It was better a few years ago, now it’s better to avoid.

Here’s my honest review of Dolce & La Cabane Marbella. When we arrived, I found the reception staff a little cold and somewhat haughty. I understand that it’s a very upscale beach club, but in my opinion, being luxurious doesn’t mean the welcome can’t be warm and friendly. A more welcoming attitude would have made a much better first impression. Another thing that disappointed me was that my small professional camera was taken at the entrance because of the club’s policy. I understand that the staff was simply following the rules, so this wasn’t their fault. However, I think it would have been more reasonable to simply let me keep it and ask me not to use it inside. That said, everything else about the experience was excellent. We shopped in the boutique, and the staff there was incredibly kind. Our server was also fantastic we never had to wait long for anything, and the service was attentive throughout the day. The beach club itself is beautiful, elegant, and has a very relaxed atmosphere. It’s not a loud party destination; it’s more of a sophisticated place to unwind, whether you’re with friends or enjoying a day with your partner. Overall, despite a couple of negatives at the beginning, I still had a great experience and would recommend it if you’re looking for a chic and relaxing beach club in Marbella.

La Cabane Beach Club is simply outstanding and one of the most beautiful beach clubs in Marbella. The atmosphere is elegant, relaxing, and truly luxurious. The setting is absolutely breathtaking, with stunning views of the Mediterranean and a beautifully designed beach club that creates the perfect place to spend the day. The food is exceptional, the service is professional and attentive, and every detail is carefully thought out to create a first-class experience. I highly recommend La Cabane Beach Club to anyone visiting Marbella. Whether you’re looking for a relaxing day by the sea, amazing cuisine, or a special place to celebrate, this is an unforgettable destination. I will definitely be coming back!

An outstanding dining experience from start to finish. The service was excellent, and the staff were incredibly friendly and attentive, making us feel truly welcomed. The restaurant itself is beautifully designed, with a stylish and comfortable atmosphere that adds to the overall experience. Its location by the sea makes it even more special, offering a perfect setting to relax and enjoy the meal. The food was absolutely delicious. I highly recommend the Portofino pizza and the burrata as starter both were exceptional. And don’t miss the dessert: the tiramisu was stunning in presentation and even better in taste. In short, a fantastic experience that is definitely worth repeating.

We loved spending the day at La Cabane at our cabanas! We were 7 ladies who booked 3 beach beds and they were super accommodating for us to have our beds near each other. The location is beautiful! Not sure what it’s like on other days, but there was barely anybody on the beach in front of the club and it was a serene area. The food is overpriced, but that is honestly to be expected with places like these, in my experience in Mykonos, Positano, Lisbon etc. It was still enjoyable and we knew we had a minimum to meet anyway. The service we received all day from Jaime was fantastic! He even filled my wine glass multiple times while I was in the pool. He did a great job being attentive to all of us. We received great service for our entire day and stayed until they closed. The vibe here is less party, but we were totally fine with it after having a terrible experience renting a beach bed at another more party vibe beach club prior to this for the same cost. Not that we are against the party vibe, but this was way more in line with the cost. The women’s locker room had changing rooms as well as restrooms, straighteners and blow dryers with a sitting area with mirrors, and portable phone chargers (those you had to pay to use). Overall recommend! (Edited this review to add photos)

Review is covering two visits in less than a week to La Cabane. First visit was a Saturday. My partner and I had booked two single beds by the pool. Our waiter Killian aka Kiki was phenomenal – true friend hospitality. He explained the menu, what we had included (1 water each and a small fruit platter each) and was very attentive. The vibe was good, music was playing and the crowd was very nice. It was also very busy for lunch in the restaurant. For lunch and what’s included in the bed price, we had two pizzas. Would be nicer to see smaller bites and salads to have around the pool ie beef was on the menu it’s not great to eat around the pool. Overall we had a great day on the Saturday. We returned the following Tuesday. We came off our boat and to the restaurant just for drinks and nibbles. We only had an hour. Staff took ages to come over, so long to take the order. Finally we followed up for drinks – 1 drink never came and when it did we had to leave. They brought the bottle of water and no glasses.. simple things. The Restuarant wasn’t even busy! Food still didn’t show and I said we have to go in less than 30 minutes, how can small bites take so long? Staff just didn’t seem bothered or attentive that day which was disappointing. It was our friends first time and after our previous experience we really wanted them to try. We removed the service charge as frankly there was no service.. Disappointing. Would return and recommend but hesitant as our two experiences were both completely different- one amazing and one a disaster