The 27 Repsol Suns that the restaurants in Málaga have: from Ronda to Málaga via Marbella or Fuengirola

The Teatro Guimerá in Santa Cruz de Tenerife will become the epicenter of Spanish gastronomy on March 17, 2025, with the celebration of the anticipated Soles Guía Repsol gala. For the first time in the history of these prestigious awards, the Canary Island will host an event that recognizes culinary excellence at a national level. Before finding out who the new and emerging gastronomic spots will be, let's review the Soles distributed throughout its province, Málaga, totaling 21 restaurants across the province and 27 Repsol Soles after last year's gala, where Areia and Palodú joined the list.

The Guía Repsol continues its search and discovers restaurants exploring various culinary facets, from creativity in the kitchen to embracing tradition. Out of the 21 restaurants spread throughout the province of Málaga, six of them have the honor of not just having one, but two Soles: El Lago, Kaleja, José Carlos García, Sollo, Bardal and Los Marinos José.

Bardal (Ronda)

«Everything in 'Bardal' is Ronda and everything in Ronda is 'Bardal'. An Andalusian restaurant through and through, with its own pantry at Rabadán estate, it boldly defends a cuisine abundant in recognizable and beautiful dishes. Chef Benito Gómez firmly believes in showcasing products straightforwardly, without surprises or strange shapes on the plate. The entire menu honors the daily efforts of local producers, with respect, essence, and authenticity. A must-visit to understand the potential of Málaga, leading the "New Andalusian Cuisine" movement».

El Lago (Marbella)

«'El Lago' proves that the much-touted local or zero-kilometer product and responsible use of what the environment offers are not at all at odds with high cuisine. Thus, seasonal vegetables and more plant-based products from areas near Marbella take center stage in a gastronomic proposal where labels and tags like vegan, organic, and sustainable frequently appear. Touches of meat and fish complete an elegant and tasty offering in a distinguished space located on a golf course by the lake that inspires its name».

José Carlos García (Málaga)

«The care and craftsmanship, well inherited from his father, makes this beautiful restaurant also beautiful in its culinary creations. José Carlos, along with his wife Lourdes, who manages the dining room, meticulously oversees everything, evident both in the dining area and in the sublime creations that surprise with creativity and flavor combinations. It features a terrace overlooking the sea and various spaces. It is a major reference in Málaga».

Kaleja (Málaga)

«Dani Carnero, chef and owner also of 'La Cosmopolita', advocates in 'Kaleja' for the relevance of stews and broths, the full contemporaneity of a traditional cuisine that harvests modernity labels for dishes like gazpachuelo, maimones, and roasted peppers on the flame. Also for ingredients as popular as chard, puchero pringá, and zurrapa. The Malaga Jewish quarter serves as the setting for this minimalist-looking proposal where memory is stimulated with the grill as a fundamental pillar, where tables coexist with a bar overlooking the kitchen, and where the flavor of grandma's dishes is pursued».

Los Marinos José (Fuengirola)

«A classic on the Costa del Sol. The Sánchez family boasts a spacious indoor dining room and a pleasant terrace on the promenade. Specializing in top-quality fish and seafood, they display their extensive offer to the public who can choose the pieces directly».

Sollo (Fuengirola)

«The so-called caviar chef, Diego Gallegos, continues to reel in his fetish product and introduce river fish into haute cuisine: sturgeon, trout, tilapia... Thus, creations like a catfish cooked in ash or a seasonal cold soup with freshwater crustaceans emerge. All in a glass-enclosed, bright restaurant connected with the landscape and the kitchen».

The 15 restaurants in Málaga with one Sol in the Guía Repsol

1. Areia (Marbella)
2. Arte de Cozina (Antequera)
3. Cávala (Málaga)
4. Don Giovanni Finca Cortesín (Casares)
5. Godoy (Málaga)
6. Kava (Marbella)
7. La Cosmopolita (Málaga)
8. La Milla (Marbella)
9. Leña (Marbella)
10. Lobito de Mar (Marbella)
11. Messina (Marbella)
12. Palodú (Málaga)
13. Rei (Casares)
14. Ta-Kumi Marbella
15. Ta-Kumi Málaga