A sale, a seafood restaurant, and four restaurants that you must try as soon as possible in Malaga if you are a food lover

Málaga is a land of gastronomic contrasts. From the most traditional seafood cuisine to the most sophisticated signature menus, the Andalusian province offers a culinary map where centuries-old establishments coexist with avant-garde proposals. This selection highlights six key names that define, each in their own way, the richness and diversity of the Malaga gastronomic offer: a traditional venta, a seasoned seafood restaurant, and four uniquely branded restaurants that have earned a spot among the essentials.

Areia

• Address: Edificio Marbella House II, C. de Ramón Gómez de la Serna, 23, Local 1, 29602 Marbella, Málaga

One of the newest names in high Malaga cuisine is Areia, a restaurant in Marbella that earned a Repsol Sun in just a few months. At the helm of the project is Carlos García Mayoralas, while currently leading the kitchen is chef Samuele Sodano. The concept revolves around two principles: product and seasonality. These dictate the experience in its dining room, a true gastronomic journey. Among its most notable dishes, according to the Repsol Guide, are the Rossini tenderloin with perigourdine sauce, veal shank, steak tartar, and the striking Alaska pie.

La Cosmopolita

• Address: C. José Denis Belgrano, 3, Centro District, 29015 Málaga

Signature cuisine also has its more relaxed expression at La Cosmopolita, one of the projects by Dani Carnero, the Malaga chef who already has a Michelin Star at the restaurant Kaleja. At this restaurant, as well as at La Cosmo, Carnero offers a cuisine rooted in tradition with avant-garde touches, always maintaining respect for tradition. One of the most emblematic dishes at La Cosmopolita is its reinterpreted Russian salad, a deconstruction that transforms the everyday into a surprising and delicate bite. Carefully crafted tapas and dishes make up the menu of this establishment located in the heart of Málaga.

La Pérgola del Mediterráneo

• Address: P.º de la Farola, 18, Málaga-East, 29016 Málaga

Overlooking the bay of Málaga, La Pérgola del Mediterráneo is one of the latest ventures by Grupo Tercer Acto, linked to actor Antonio Banderas. Located on the terrace of the Club Mediterráneo, its menu combines Mediterranean flavors with Asian touches, with a special emphasis on rice dishes, fish, and seafood. A menu designed to enjoy the surroundings and a cuisine that blends creativity and tradition without haste.

Marisquería Godoy

• Address: Puerto de Málaga, P.º del Muelle Uno, Centro District, 29001 Málaga

Talking about Marisquería Godoy means referring to one of the great seafood temples in the capital of Malaga. With a Repsol Sun and recognition from platforms like Opinionated About Dining, this restaurant stands out both for the freshness of its fish and seafood and for the solidity of its traditional cuisine. At the helm of the kitchen is Natalia Godoy, responsible for a menu that includes dishes such as rice with lobster, monkfish stew with seafood, wild lobster, and grilled turbot. The fry-ups are also meticulously prepared, achieving a balance between technique, product, and flavor.

Sarmiento

• Address: Carretera de Casares, KM 12´5, 29690 Casares, Málaga

In the town of Casares, Sarmiento is an undisputed reference for those seeking traditional cuisine with a touch of excellence. It was chosen as the 'Best Traditional Cuisine Restaurant' in the province in 2022 by the Malaga Gastronomic Academy, and has been recommended by the Repsol Guide for years. The culinary direction is led by Juan Diego Hernández Sarmiento, while Miguel, his brother, manages the establishment. The menu gives a special nod to meats, with a carefully selected range and a wine cellar to match. A place where rural becomes culinary art.

Venta Galwey

• Address: Carretera Los Montes s, 29193, 29193 Málaga

On the Carretera del Colmenar, Venta Galwey represents the essence of Malaga ventas. More than a restaurant, its interior is a veritable ethnographic museum, with antique items such as transistors, irons, pitchers, and farming tools that speak of a peasant and endearing past. The Repsol Guide has recommended it for its authentic character. Its menu features dishes like migas, pork with tomato, shredded meat, wild boar in sauce, and the mountain dish. Robust flavors and spoon dishes continue to bring generations together around the table.