The most iconic Spanish restaurant in the world is in Malaga

The prestigious list of '100 Most Iconic Restaurants in the World 2024/25' by TasteAtlas has placed Málaga at the epicenter of global gastronomy. El Pimpi, the emblematic Malaga winery, has been chosen as the most iconic Spanish restaurant, reaching number 10 in the world ranking.

This position makes it the top national representative, surpassing establishments such as Casa Labra in Madrid (14) and El Rinconcillo in Sevilla (20). A recognition that celebrates not only its cuisine but also its ability to be a point of cultural and gastronomic reference.

El Pimpi: a corner known to every local and visitor

There is no local –nor visitor who has passed through the city– who does not have El Pimpi among their memories. Since its foundation in 1971, this winery has become a mandatory stop to enjoy the essence of Málaga in a setting full of history. Its location, in an old 18th-century mansion built over a Roman road, adds a unique and hard-to-find charm.

The name El Pimpi pays tribute to that endearing Malaga character who assisted the crews of ships docking at the port, a figure that evokes hospitality and closeness, two qualities that still define the experience at this winery.

A restaurant full of nooks, with different rooms and patios decorated with a unique personality. A space where tradition breathes and where tapas reign supreme: from aubergines with honey to fried anchovies, the cuisine here pays homage to the most representative flavors of Málaga. The always lively bar is the ideal place to enjoy a local wine and be swept away by the hustle and bustle and joy that characterize this place.

More than a restaurant, El Pimpi is a window to the essence of the south. A place where every corner tells a story and every dish tastes like tradition. A place that, now, is consecrated as the most iconic Spanish restaurant according to TasteAtlas, and a pride for the city of Málaga.