Where to Eat in Malaga
approx. 45 min
Malaga is one of the best food cities in Spain. Here are our favourite places for tapas, seafood and a glass of sweet Malaga wine – perfect for a day trip from our apartments.
Classic tapas bars in Malaga
Antigua Casa de Guardia – the oldest wine bar in Malaga, serving sweet Malaga wine straight from the barrel – the perfect start to a tapas crawl.
El Pimpi – Malaga's most famous bodega, next to the Roman Theatre and the Alcazaba, with barrels signed by famous visitors.
Casa Lola – a classic tiled tavern with a huge range of tapas and pinchos.
La Tranca – a lively, traditional tapas bar full of character.
Mesón Mariano – a favourite for traditional Malaga tapas.
El Tapeo de Cervantes – a popular spot with a wide variety of creative tapas – call ahead.
Uvedoble – contemporary twists on traditional tapas.
Marisquería Casa Vicente – great seafood tapas.
Las Merchanas – good-value tapas in a characterful setting.
Bar Orellana – a historic tapas bar in the old town.
Cortijo de Pepe – a traditional bar on Plaza de la Merced, close to Picasso's birthplace.
El Tintero – a famous seafood restaurant by the beach in El Palo, where waiters walk around calling out the dishes.
Fine dining
Malaga has a growing number of MICHELIN-starred restaurants. Palodú received its first MICHELIN Star in the 2026 guide.
Tips from your hosts
Start your tapas crawl with a glass of sweet Malaga wine at Antigua Casa de Guardia.
Order coffee like a local: a nube or a sombra.
For seafood by the sea, head to the former fishing districts of Pedregalejo and El Palo.
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