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Very nicely located Chiringuito/ Beach Restaurant. Very reasonably priced and extremely friendly service. The house wine is excellent, so is the food and the presentation of it. Our new favorite at la costa del sol.

We enjoyed a nice evening here with drinks first on the beach followed by a lovely meal afterwards in the restaurant. Service was good and there were plenty of choices to cater for all tastes. We will come again, thank you for a lovely evening.

Italian food and drinks at it’s best in the sand or the restaurant. Food is great and fresh. Excellent service from a friendly team and romantic sunsets from the beach.

If you’re looking for an authentic Andalusian beach chiringuito in Marbella, Restaurante de Sergio is a must-visit. The staff are incredibly friendly and welcoming, and Sergio, the owner, is always around making sure everyone feels at home. He’s such a kind and genuine person. The food is outstanding—fresh, delicious local Andalusian cuisine at very reasonable prices. The beachfront setting offers beautiful sea views, making it the perfect place to relax and enjoy a great meal. Highly, highly recommended. I’ll definitely be coming back!

Restaurante Da Sergio is one of our absolute favorite beach spots in Marbella! It’s the perfect place if you’re looking for a relaxed and less crowded beach day, with very comfortable sunbeds and a beautiful setting. The food is truly delicious, everything we’ve tried has been fresh and full of flavor. The price-quality ratio is excellent, which makes it even more enjoyable. Their cocktails are great, and the wine list is impressive as well. But what really makes this place special is the staff. They are always incredibly friendly, attentive, and welcoming, it genuinely feels like coming home every time we visit. A big plus for us is that our dog is welcome most of the year, which makes it even more special. Highly recommended if you’re in Marbella!

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.

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..

Loveeeed this place for all the great bites and friendly staff! We ordered their special artichoke dish which was quite lovely, mortadella with foccacia and burrata. For the mains we had the pistachio pasta and their off menu, ravioli with meat ragu. All were excellent! They also have a very nice wine selection!

We had dinner at Davero three times during our stay in Marbella, and that says everything about how much we loved it. Every meal was absolutely outstanding—the food is authentic, incredibly flavorful, and among the best Italian cuisine we’ve had. Every dish was prepared to perfection using high-quality ingredients. The staff made us feel genuinely welcome from the very first visit. They were attentive, professional, and always happy to recommend dishes and wines. Speaking of wine, their selection is excellent, and the recommendations paired beautifully with every meal. Davero was one of the highlights of our trip to Marbella. If you’re looking for exceptional Italian food, outstanding service, and a fantastic wine experience, this restaurant is an absolute must-visit. We can’t wait to come back!

As an Italian from Southern Italy, I can honestly say it had been years since I had eaten this well in an Italian restaurant outside of Italy. The place is simple and unpretentious, but the food is exceptional. Every dish was delicious, beautifully presented, and clearly prepared with care and creativity. A truly authentic Italian experience in Marbella. Highly recommended.

This was an amazing Italian restaurant we found near the water. Service was amazing and the best carbonara we have ever had. 10/10 experience.

One of the best culinary experiences in Marbella and 100% the best Italian in Costa del Sol. There’s a elevated but very generous kitchen here, every dish is simply an explosion of flavours. I really loved the service- it doesn’t happen really often now, that you have such an incredible team speaking about their food with passion and respect to every single ingredient. Such an excellent place to have a dinner – for the family or a romantic date. I hope I can come back very soon.

Wonderful restaurant. Luca, the owner, was very hospitable. He took the time to explain the menu items and offered a tasting of grilled crocodile for us to try. We started with Bao buns and fried squid. Our burgers were delicious, as was the sea bass. Portions were very generous.

Nicest meal we’ve had in Marbella! 10/10 – chicken burger & a eurogwyn steak; nicest steak we have eaten & the Hugo spritz go down a treat – also prawns a 10/10 too (so fresh & the salad with it was delicious)

DONT BUY ANY FOOD FROM THIS PLACE. I got the italian pizza which was so insanely bad. Probably the worst pizza I have ever had and I have traveled and tasted pizzas acroos the whole world… Dough was raw and toppings such as cheese tasted like chewinggum with no taste at all. I was told there was pistachio on top of it, but got some very bad tasting source with no signs of pistachio. No mortadella but some other sort of bad ham with no taste. Insane bad quality. The waiter was also negative and didn’t make up for the bad food at all. On top of all that we waited approx. 2 hours for the food which I wouldn’t even let my dog taste. Not worth your time or money

Since our arrival the welcoming help was awesome…. The guy at the entrance gave us certain recommendations that gave us that special friendly touch necessarily in these days. Food….EXCELLENT!!!!…cocktails…. EXCELLENT!!!! Our waiter, Carlos…. EXCELLENT!!! Definitely I’ll come back in the near future

Super pleasant experience: tasty food, great friendly service, cozy atmosphere. Attentive and friendly to kids. – 1 star, because the placements on the table were dirty, as well as the baby chair – which is super important to be clean. And I would prefer the waiter not to be coughing.

Beautiful food , beautiful atmosphere, great service. Duck with pistachio crust was incredible. Beautiful steak salad. Enjoyed every bite; worth every penny. Alberto was a great waiter, we will be back! Hasta luego!

We found this restaurant on the last few nights of our holiday in January. It was absolutely fabulous. The atmosphere was lovely the Christmas display outside was fantastic. I wasn’t sure what to expect food and service wise but both were excellent. I have some unusual allergies. The staff were exceptionally good re this and went out of their way including preparing special dishes to accommodate. The food was absolutely delicious. We enjoyed it so much we returned again on our last night. They remembered i had my allergies and again prepared a delicious meal for me. Thank you to all the staff including those in the kitchen to make our meal there so enjoyable. If I return to the area in the future it will definitely be on my list to return. 👍

Went on a sunday for the bottomless prosseco and roast. They had a singer for entertainment. Food, service and atmosphere were great. Not a cheap meal but worth every penny. Will deffo visit again.

The food was so delicious, we had the lasagna, pesto chicken and the tiramisu – OMG YUM. The space is so lovely and vibey and the service was all great. SUCH a fabulous dinner and experience!!

Excellent restaurant, we had a really lovely time there, the food is delicious and the portions are huge!! There was live music on a Sunday which added to the atmosphere, will definitely go again.

Tucked away in a quiet neighborhood in Marbella, this Italian place is a real gem. It’s got a lovely, stylish feel without being stuffy, which is a nice break from the busy parts of town. The service was top-notch. Even though it was packed when we went, the staff were super friendly and always on hand to help. And the food? Seriously good. There were seven of us, and every single dish was delicious and tasted like proper Italian cooking. Honestly, we couldn’t fault a thing. Definitely worth checking out if you’re in Marbella and looking for a relaxed but tasty Italian meal away from the hustle and bustle.Must ring for a reservation ..

The attention to detail shown by Antonio and team was great; one in our party has a gluten allergy and he was safely catered for without issue which was very much appreciated. Tempura prawns, pizzas and confit duck were outstanding. Atmosphere relaxed and ideal for family gatherings, as others have said, a hidden gem! We’ll be back.

The food, service and price-quality is simply amazing here. It’s a smaller restaurant, which makes it even better. Super friendly staff! 🙏🏼🤗

Really good seafood options here. Good service and great location on the beach.

Chiringuito La Ola in Marbella is a fantastic seafood spot right by the sea. The grilled bream was incredible—perfectly grilled and bursting with flavour. The oysters were also a highlight, fresh and delicious. The customer service was excellent, with friendly staff who made us feel right at home. The ambiance, with the waves just steps away, made the experience even more special. If you’re looking for top-notch seafood with a beautiful seaside view, Chiringuito La Ola is a must-visit!

A 10-10, the food is incredibly fresh, the best fish of my life! Furthermore, the warmth is unbeatable, all the staff have a smile and a very relaxed atmosphere! I would come back again and again! 🙂 Thank you for this delicious experience.

Very good and fresh food, we had Pimientos de Padron, wich were absolutly amazing, the the Carabineros, pricy but fantastic, and then we shared a hole fresh fish made on the Choarcals, also very very good. Highly recomanded!

Cosy Italian restaurant, lovely to sit outside on the terrace. We enjoyed the pizzas, and the pasta with pear was absolutely delicious! Definitely a dish to come back for! Seeing the occasional Lamborghinis driving past the roundabout tops off the experience 😉🇮🇹 Keep in mind that they charge an extra 10% tip on the bill, which they deduct from your change when you pay cash.

One of the pleasant suprises! Very well presented and managed restaurant where you feel at home and good original italian food!

Honestly we had big expectations as it was a high rated place that were crushed quickly. We ordered 2 entrees and 4 mains aside from drinks. The mozzarella avocado tomato salad was good ( honestly can’t go wrong with that). Now the beef carpaccio lacked taste and the meat wasn’t good. For the mains I would say that the most decent one was black inked fish pasta. The truffle ravioli lacked truffle taste and was unsalted, the pesto pasta was super strong on oil not taste of basil or pine nuts. Last we choose another pasta that had meat on it with mushroom which was same lacked flavour. Honestly I don’t know why the dishes lacked so much taste and flavour. Now another thing is that we waited between the entrees and mains 45-55 min.

I enjoyed a lovely evening at Fat Mama with 4 friends for my birthday. Nice atmosphere with lovely ambiance and good food. But what made our night really fantastic was the service and attention from our waitress Sonia! Thank you handling all our wishes and requests about wine with a smile and great service. Bravo Sonia!

Fat Mama is a fantastic spot if you’re craving authentic Italian comfort food. The pizza was excellent, but the lasagna was definitely my favorite rich, flavorful and perfectly cooked. The fresh orange juice was also very good and refreshing. And the tiramisu at the end was amazing the perfect way to finish the meal. The service was outstanding as well. Pbaul took great care of us and made the whole experience even better. Friendly, attentive, and very welcoming. Definitely a place I’d happily come back to.

⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Authentic Italian Experience in Elviria If you’re craving a true taste of Italy, Trattoria La Bella Fiastra is the place to go. The pizza was absolutely amazing—perfectly cooked with fresh, high-quality ingredients that made it feel like I was dining in Italy. The pistachio tiramisu was the perfect way to finish the meal: creamy, rich, and full of flavor. The atmosphere is warm and welcoming, the service is friendly, and every dish is prepared with care. I highly recommend this restaurant to anyone looking for authentic Italian food in Marbella. I’ll definitely be coming back! 🇮🇹🍕🍰

I’ve been coming to this pizzeria at least once every summer holiday for the past five years, and it’s become one of my favorite places in Elviria. The pizzas are huge, so I always skip the starter because one pizza is more than enough for me. I order this time the Genovese pizza with ham, goat cheese, aubergine and pesto. It’s a little more expensive than the standard pizzas, but absolutely worth it. Such a great combination of flavors, and I’ve never been disappointed. The restaurant is located on one of the busiest squares in Elviria, so it can get quite crowded, especially in the evening. I’d recommend arriving early or reserving a table by phone. We were lucky this time and got a table straight away. The staff are always friendly, attentive and incredibly quick. Our food arrived within just a few minutes. I’ve never ordered anything other than pizza here… and honestly, why should I? It’s a pizzeria! 🍕

Excellent service from the beginning as Manuel brought us to our table with a great attitude. The food was prompt and delicious, great penne arrabiata, and cheesecake. Wonderful staff and atmosphere. Great prices too.

Wow, this was the busiest restaurant I’ve seen in Elvira. Every table full. And I see why. The food was amazing. The Prawns Divaolo were excellent. Worth a visit.

Food and service were absolutely amazing! Best pizza we’ve had, and the sea bass was so fresh and delicious, the pistachio tiramisu was incredibly light and amazing 😋