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Where to eat in the Axarquía: 34 hand-picked restaurants
Restaurante El PámpanoMediterranean · Cómpeta · 8 minRestaurant in Cómpeta with a spacious air-conditioned dining room and a large terrace that is adapted for summer and winter. The official si
Taberna Restaurante Casa PacoAndalusian · Cómpeta · 9 minTapas restaurant on Plaza Almijara beside the Iglesia de la Asunción, combining traditional dishes with more creative options. Its terraces
Restaurante El ParaísoMediterranean / French fusion · Cómpeta · 9 minA welcoming garden restaurant in the former Buddha on the Rock premises. Its frequently changing seasonal menu combines Andalusian tradition
Restaurante HierbabuenaInternational · Cómpeta · 9 minModern tavern and tearoom in Cómpeta with an international menu, including brunch and dishes inspired by several cuisines. Current menus and
Tapas Mesón El RecreoTapas & Bar · Cómpeta · 9 minTraditional restaurant and tapas bar with meat, fish, portions and homemade pizzas. Its official website states that all dishes can be prepa
Adriano's Cocktail BarTapas & Bar · Cómpeta · 9 minCocktail bar on Plaza Almijara with a rooftop terrace overlooking the mountains and sea. The official site also features sharing platters an
La Carpintería BarTapas & Bar · Cómpeta · 10 minCocktail bar in central Cómpeta with live music, themed nights and private-event options. It has an informal, international atmosphere in a
Restaurante Cortijo PacoFine Dining · Cómpeta · 11 minMediterranean restaurant specialising in grilled meats, with a restored terrace and an indoor dining room with fireplace. The official site
Restaurante El PilónMediterranean · Cómpeta · 11 minSet in a former carpenter's workshop built into the rock in Cómpeta, El Pilón describes itself as a relaxed restaurant focused on fresh
Mesón MoriscoAndalusian / Traditional · Sayalonga · 17 minPopular restaurant on Sayalonga's central square, known for grilled and matured meats, alongside fish, seafood and Mediterranean dishes
El Ruano Restaurante AsadorAndalusian / Traditional · Sayalonga · 18 minGrill restaurant at the entrance to Sayalonga, specialising in charcoal-grilled and matured meats, with Mediterranean dishes, a panoramic te
Venta El CurroAndalusian · Árchez / Corumbela · 18 minAuthentic Argentine grill cooked over wood charcoal. Must-try: MIXED GRILL for 2 (morcilla, chorizo, ribs, chicken, beef, entrecôte — biblic
Restaurante El Chiringuito (Bib Gourmand)Fine Dining · Sedella · 33 minMICHELIN Bib Gourmand in the mountain village of Sedella. Chef Víctor Hierrezuelo focuses on Málaga and Andalusian produce with a contempora
Restaurante El AcebuchalAndalusian · El Acebuchal (Cómpeta) · 34 minRestaurant in the restored hamlet of El Acebuchal, known for traditional cooking, game dishes and homemade bread in a rural setting. It is l
Mesón Casa PalmaAndalusian · Torrox Costa · 38 minFamily-run restaurant at Calle Almería 92 in Torrox Costa. Casa Palma describes its cooking as home-style food inspired by ‘grandmothers’ co
Restaurante La FarolaSeafood / Fish · Torrox Costa / El Morche · 39 minSeafront reference. Friendly service, fresh fish without Nerja crowds. Avocado and tuna timbale: the Axarquía's star product in modern
Chiringuito Ayo (Playa de Burriana)Seafood / Fish · Nerja (Playa Burriana) · 41 minIconic beachfront chiringuito founded in 1969 on Playa de Burriana. Its signature is wood-fired paella cooked in large pans beside the beach
Restaurante Oliva (Guía Michelin)Fine Dining · Nerja · 41 minMediterranean restaurant in Plaza de España, Nerja. Oliva says it first received a MICHELIN Guide recommendation in 2016 and has retained th
La Fuente da PaoloItalian · Nerja · 42 minFamily-run Italian-Mediterranean restaurant near Balcón de Europa. It has a dedicated gluten-free menu with more than 90 dishes and strict p
Restaurante El PulguillaSeafood / Fish · Nerja · 44 minLong-established Nerja bar-restaurant a few metres from the Balcón de Europa, specialising in Málaga-style fried fish, seafood, tapas and Me
ChinChin PuertoSeafood / Fish · Caleta de Vélez · 44 minSeafood-focused restaurant in Caleta de Vélez harbour. ChinChin Puerto won Spain’s National Russian Salad Championship at San Sebastián Gast
Restaurante The GardenMediterranean · Frigiliana · 46 minMediterranean restaurant in upper Frigiliana with a creative international touch and broad views from its terrace. The menu follows seasonal
Marisquería El Radar desde 1981Seafood / Fish · Torre del Mar · 47 minFresh seafood from the Bay of Málaga since 1981. Pescaíto frito (also GLUTEN-FREE with rice flour and separate fryer), paellas, fideuás, tun
Chiringuito El BoquerónSeafood / Fish · Torre del Mar · 47 minBeachfront chiringuito on Paseo Marítimo de Poniente, Torre del Mar. Specialists in ESPETOS DE SARDINAS (typical Málaga sardine skewers gril
Restaurante La SociedadAndalusian · Canillas de Aceituno · 48 minA Canillas de Aceituno classic known for chivo lechal roasted in a wood-fired oven. Traditional local cooking also includes Canillas morcill
El Chambao de JoaquínMediterranean / Wood-fired rice / Fresh fish · La Herradura (Granada) · 50 minPAELLA cooked over olive-wood fire and ESPETOS DE SARDINAS (sardine skewers grilled on the beach). Mediterranean cuisine with focus on rice
Chiringuito Marina PlayaSeafood / Fish · Torre de Benagalbón · 51 minBeachfront chiringuito at Torre de Benagalbón specialising in fresh fish, seafood, espetos and rice dishes. The official site also offers a
Bodega Bar El PimpiAndalusian · Málaga · 69 minHistoric Málaga bodega founded in 1971, set between Calle Granada and Calle Alcazabilla. Known for Málaga wines, Andalusian food, traditiona
Bar Antigua Casa de GuardiaTapas & Bar · Málaga · 70 minHistoric Málaga wine bar founded in 1840. Its own Málaga wines are served directly from the traditional barrels, with simple accompaniments
Restaurante La CosmoFine Dining · Málaga · 71 minMICHELIN Guide-listed restaurant beside Málaga Cathedral. Chef Dani Carnero’s casual concept focuses on Andalusian and Málaga flavours, loca
Cafetería Casa ArandaBreakfast / Café · Málaga · 73 minHistoric Málaga churrería founded in 1932, close to Atarazanas Market and Calle Larios. Best known for freshly made churros served with thic
Taberna Andaluza LolitaTapas & Bar · Málaga · 75 minAuthentic Andalusian tavern in the heart of Málaga, on Calle Granada. Homemade tapas with generous portions. Must-try: salmorejo, croquetas
Restaurante MatizFine Dining · Málaga · 77 minContemporary Mediterranean cooking in central Málaga with a strong focus on local products. Matiz offers tasting experiences, wine-led optio
Restaurante Ultramarinos BenjamínMediterranean · Málaga · 77 minCharming restaurant near Calle Larios. Elegant décor in a historic building. Must-try: seafood paella, fideua, ensaladilla rusa, burrata wit