Best Restaurants in Marbella
approx. 25 min
Marbella is one of the best places to eat in southern Spain – from Michelin-starred tasting menus to relaxed tapas in the old town. Here is our guide, about 25 minutes from our apartments.
Michelin-starred restaurants in Marbella
For a special occasion, Marbella has several restaurants with MICHELIN Stars. Book well in advance.
Skina – Two MICHELIN Stars. A small, elegant restaurant in the old town with modern Andalusian cuisine.
Messina – One MICHELIN Star. Creative cuisine with tasting menus.
Back – One MICHELIN Star. Chef David Olivas's bold, contemporary take on traditional flavours.
Nintai – One MICHELIN Star. Exclusive Japanese cuisine.
Recommended in the MICHELIN Guide
These Marbella restaurants have been selected in the MICHELIN Guide:
Candeal – on Plaza Blas Infante in Marbella.
Casa Eladio – in the centre of Marbella.
Kava – close to the old town.
TA-KUMI – Japanese cuisine.
Lena – at the Puente Romano hotel on the Golden Mile.
Areia Marbella – in Marbella.
La Milla – a beachfront restaurant on the Golden Mile.
Where to eat by area
The old town. The lanes around Plaza de los Naranjos are full of tapas bars and restaurants with terraces – perfect for lunch after exploring.
The seafront and Golden Mile. Beachfront restaurants and beach clubs serve grilled fish, rice dishes and international cuisine with sea views.
Puerto Banús. From casual cafés to upmarket restaurants with yacht views – lively in the evening.
Tips from your hosts
Dinner in Marbella usually starts from around 20:30–21:00.
Reserve popular restaurants, especially on Friday and Saturday nights in summer.
Take a taxi, Uber or Bolt if you want to enjoy the wine.
Book food experiences
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