The 'Gold Medal' of the National Gastronomy Awards 2025 Goes to Málaga: This is the La Antxoeta Restaurant

The Antxoeta Art Restaurant, located in the Soho neighborhood in the heart of Málaga, has been awarded the prestigious Gold Medal of the National Gastronomy Awards 2025, solidifying its position as one of the most prominent culinary landmarks not only in Málaga but also at the regional and national levels. The award to the restaurant of chef Pablo Caballero will be presented on September 30 at the Hotel Alfonso XIII in Cartagena (Murcia), during the Annual Gala organized by Radio Turismo, which has been promoting these awards since 1985.

This award adds to a series of recognitions that reinforce the uniqueness of La Antxoeta. It is worth remembering that last year it was honored with the 'Golden Plate' at the same awards, which also named it the best restaurant in Andalusia according to The Fork, and its head of service, Cristina Socorro, was recognized for her work in the awards given by Club de Gourmets in 2023.

A Recognition of Gastronomic Authenticity

Founded in 2016 by chef Pablo Caballero, La Antxoeta Art Restaurant has built its own identity based on a balance between market cuisine and the most current culinary techniques. In the words of the chef himself, this new award "recognizes the entire gastronomic experience a restaurant can offer... and it seems we are making an impact!" The restaurant's culinary proposal stands out for its commitment to local products, authentic flavors, and a carefully selected wine list.

Each dish that comes out of their kitchen is the result of a precise combination of technique, seasonality, and creativity, always with the ingredient as the protagonist. Far from masking flavors, the cuisine of La Antxoeta seeks to enhance them with a respectful and approachable focus. "We take care of every detail to offer a special experience," the restaurant states, describing itself as "rebellious and cozy" where "market cuisine merges with the best Rock & Roll."

The Jury Awarded the Complete Experience

The Gold Medal of the National Gastronomy Awards recognizes much more than brilliant cuisine. According to the organizers, the jury values various aspects such as the menu, dining room service, customer care, product quality, wine cellar, table linen, and even glassware. In this edition, the recognition of La Antxoeta was the result of its ability to offer a coherent, original, and carefully detailed overall experience.

The award ceremony will be held at a gala where a menu prepared by restaurant Magoga, holder of a Michelin Star, will be served, reinforcing the level of excellence of the event and the prestige of the awarded recognition.

A Venue with Lots of Soul and Identity in Soho

La Antxoeta Art Restaurant has not only contributed to revitalizing the gastronomic scene in Málaga but also to the development of Soho, a neighborhood that in recent years has transformed into one of the city's cultural and creative hubs. Its urban aesthetic and motto —"gastronomy and market with #RockandRoll"— encapsulate a philosophy that goes beyond the dish.

Ascending Trajectory in the National Scene

The awarding of the Gold Medal 2025 confirms an upward trajectory that has placed La Antxoeta among the big names in Spanish gastronomy. Since its opening, the restaurant has committed to a model that defends respect for the product, emotional cooking, and close treatment. All this, without losing sight of the innovation and dynamism required by a constantly evolving city like Málaga.

This new recognition is also seen as a validation of the growing relevance of Málaga as a top gastronomic destination, not only in Andalusia but across the country. In this context, La Antxoeta represents a balance between authenticity, technique, and personality that, on this occasion, has deserved one of the most valued awards in the sector.