Guide to know where to eat in Nerja

A cozy place to try different hams, cheeses, wines and quality meats, all freshly cut by proffesionals. Located in the centre of Nerja, it’s the perfect addition to your stroll through town. You can also take their products with you, in a vacuum-sealed bag, so you can enjoy them at home.

Address:
47, El Barrio street
Tel. 600 02 19 33

This is the perfect place in Nerja to eat good tapas. Perfect because the price is very affordable and the quality is excellent. When I visit this restaurant at lunch time or dinner time I usually order some tapas and also a “ración” (sort of a larger version of the tapa). With each beer, wine or soft drink that you order you will be given a tapa. My favorites are the croquettes or the cod filled red peppers. The chicken curry is also good. All the “raciones” are good, but my favorite is the “Granaina tosta with Secreto” (a pork dish that will blow you away!)

Address:
16, Antonio Millón street
Tel. 952 96 62 00

This is the perfect place to eat in Nerja if you wish to have an explosion of flavors in your mouth. They have a great variety of tapas with a minimalist touch and the staff is very friendly. You will find something different every time, with your family, partner or friends. The “pinchitos” (meat skewers) are some of the best you can find in Nerja.

Address:
27, Andalucía street
Tel. 952 52 00 32

Also known as “the round bar” is a quite unique bar in town because it’s round and the staff is inside the ring. Along this ring, you can find a wide variety of tapas. You can eat inside or outside. For me the best dish is the fried camembert. The staff is very friendly, making eating here a good experience every time.

Address:
14, de la Gloria street
Tel. 658 39 95 38

A good restaurant for tapas in Nerja. A very charming place close to Tutti Frutti (the late night area of town) making this place a perfect stop before your big night out. They have a great serrano ham rosca (big donut like bread) and a pork fillet with peppers and mayonnaise rosca.

Address:
15, Chaparil street
Tel. 952 52 19 55

For me this is one of the best beach bars in Nerja. They always have good quality food and the fish is so fresh. You can order either fish or meat and they will cook it on their barbecue. You can watch them cook your food before it arrives at your table. My favorite is the squid, although the sardines are also excellent. The staff is friendly and efficient.

Address:
Burriana Beach
Tel. 95 252 69 27

Address:
Playazo Beach
Tel. 653 10 72 02

Easily the most popular beach bar in town and probably the most popular restaurants overall in town. Most of the “Verano Azul” tv series was recorded here and the actors had lunch here every day. It’s a peculiar restaurant (which still maintains the charming old beach bar look) where you can order a plate of paella and then have as many plates as you like, don’t be shy! The paella is cooked with wood and served in very large paella pans by the popular Ayo, a man who has helped those in need many many times.

Address:
Burriana Beach
Tel. 952 52 22 89

A very good place to eat fried fish in Nerja. Here you can order tapas with each drink or order “raciones”. They have an area for eating tapas full of bar stools and an outdoor area for eating “raciones” with tables and chairs.The seafood here is to die for! It’s the perfect restaurant to have lunch in with your family or friends. Also, the food is served quick, which is always a bonus! That said, there is a catch and on the weekends and in the summer months this place can get very very busy.

Address:
26, Almirante Ferrandiz
Tel. 952 52 13 84

A very traditional bar, great for eating easy and traditional food. Málaga tasting food, local products. Don’t let the presentation and decoration of this place fool you, it may seem like it’s not good but you will be very surprised. Quality is assured and prices are most affordable. And it’s also very clean, always a bonus!

Address:
12, San Pedro street
Tel. 952 52 36 97

A very popular restaurant in Nerja to eat fish and seafood. All at the right price. This restaurant is also close to Tutti Frutti the late night area of town making it another good stop before your night out. They also have plenty of tapas and tables and chairs (if you want tapas you must eat at the bar). Their pil-pil is to die for! Parking here can be quite complicated and the nearest car park is at the Verano Azul park (a short walk away, less than 10 minutes).

Address:
20, Castilla Perez street
Tel. 952 52 12 99

Restaurant with a scandinavian touch. Great ambiance and an exceptional variety of drinks, cocktails and meals. Anything from a simple snack to a juicy steak or tangy BBQ ribs.

Great for groups thanks to the huge variety on offer.

Very good prices, and excellent quality. By the way, the BBQ ribs are to die for.

Address:
Av. Mediterraneo, 2
Tel. 95 183 33 63

Perfect restaurant for dinner in Nerja. This is a new restaurant in town but their menu is already very large and very good. The presentation is always excellent and the quality of their products is also excellent. It’s very modern and the menu has a lot to offer, their chef Sergio Paloma is always thriving to invent new meals for his customers. The staff is fantastic, fast, friendly and professional. This doesn’t surprise me because they have moved from the old Patanegra restaurant (also recommended).

Address:
57, Almirante Ferrandiz street
Tel. 95 252 02 26

This restaurant is also a hotel and it can be found on Carabeo street which is where it gets its name from. They have a small area for tapas and a larger area for eating meals. The terrace is perfect and the views are literally jaw-dropping. Eating a nice steak or leg of lamb while looking over the Mediterranean sea is priceless.

Address:
34, Carabeo Street
Tel. 952 52 54 44

Possibly the best seafood restaurant in Nerja. Here you can eat the best seafood and also enjoy the beautiful views of the sea and the Balcón de Europa. Prices are what you would expect to pay for the quality of the food. I recommend trying the rice with lobster or the clams in a delicious sauce. A great place to revisit.

Address:
Puerta del Mar street
Tel. 952 96 60 87

Haveli is an Indian Tandoori restaurant that has been set in the very heart of Nerja for over 30 years. Using those years of culinary experience, you are provided with the choice of a variety of popular dishes from all over India, culminating in an excellent dining experience.

Haveli stands 3 stories tall, with it’s feature piece being a rooftop terrace. From here you can enjoy dining al fresco in Nerja’s perfect evening temperatures, and even enjoy a bit of people watching, gazing down on passers by below.

Haveli’s staff are friendly and accommodating, speaking multiple languages, and are all ready and waiting to help you have a fantastic meal.

Address:
44, Almirante Ferrandiz (C/Cristo)
Tel. 952 52 42 97

In my opinion, this is the best Indian restaurant in Nerja. It’s a charming little restaurant found close to the town center where you can enjoy flavors directly from India at a good price. Service is very good and the staff is very helpful. My favorite is the chicken Tikka Massala, easily the best one in Nerja.

Address:
51, Carabeo street
Tel. 952 52 00 43

If you fancy a good fresh pasta dish then this is your place. Quite possibly the best Italian restaurant in Nerja. Fresh pasta and wood oven cooked pizzas, what’s not to like? The prices are very reasonable but the star of the show is their terrace, a typical Andalucian terrace that will help you enjoy a great meal.

Address:
24, Castilla Pérez street
Tel. 952 52 37 29

If it’s Japanese food that you are looking for then this restaurant is your place to be. The restaurant offers a mix of Mediterranean and Japanese meals making it quite unique. If I had to fault anything, it would be the price but I understand that these meals are not cheap to prepare. It’s not the biggest restaurant in Nerja so I advise you book in advance. A great place to revisit.

Address:
Avenida Castilla Pérez, 24
Tel. 952 52 37 29