Your Guide To The Best Restaurants In Marbella & Surrounding Areas

Marbella has always boasted a great choice of restaurants and has something to suit the majority of tastes and budgets.

Over the past few years some of the finest dining establishments have opened, so we can now say with confidence that there are some of the best restaurants in Marbella from around the world.

Newer restaurants to grace the area include the fine dining and world famous Nobu, the internationally renowned Harry’s Bar brand ‘Cipriani’ and the Asian / South American fusion brand COYA.

These sit along side some of Marbella’s established and favourite restaurants such as Sea Grill, Thai Gallery, Da Brunos and Tai Pan. There is also a choice of Michelin star restaurants from Dani Garcia’s Leña to the newly acclaimed Back Restaurant in central Marbella.

Here at Celebrities in Marbella we love our food! We enjoy eating out and trying new restaurants as well as the old favourites too.

Below is a guide to the best restaurants in Marbella (according to us and what we have heard or tried so far). Dining out is a very personal experience and we all like different foods, settings and styles. So trying to show the ‘best restaurants in Marbella’ is purely a matter of opinion.

As well as fine dining restaurants we also showcase establishments at the other end of the scale in terms of cost. Food is about the preparation, not the price!

San Pedro de Alcantara is part of the municipality of Marbella and is the next town west of Puerto Banus. It is a more authentically Spanish town with some amazing restaurants and bars.

Over the last few years it has become a very popular holiday destination. As a result, lots of new restaurants have opened up from traditional tapas bars to modern trendy dining establishments.

San Pedro has become a bit of gastro centre now offering an incredible array of different types of cuisine.

Kala Kalua located on San Pedro Beach, Marbella (literally) – This restaurant is extremely popular as soon as the sun comes out. People literally flock to eat there and drink until dusk. You cannot pre-book a table so you might have to wait around at the bar for 20 minutes until one becomes available, which to be honest is no hardship. It has also recently undergone a total refurbishment making more popular than ever!

For us this is one of the best beach restaurants in Marbella!

Phone number: +34 952 78 75 58
Address: Urb. Cortijo Blanco, 29670 Marbella, Málaga

This trendy Marbella Italian restaurant is located between the town centre and the beach in San Pedro (virtually opposite the famous restaurant Albert & Simon). It is just like being in a trendy city Italian complete with many traditional and many modern inspired dishes.

Phone number: +34 952 78 59 43
Address: Urbanización Nueva Alcántara Edificio San Pedro del Mar, Av. Salamanca, 14, 29670 San Pedro Alcántara, Málaga

A personal favourite and certainly, in our opinion, one of the best restaurants in Marbella. This eatery is located on the beach-side opposite the main road that leads up to the pedestrian area. This is a very trendy restaurant with a fantastic menu and wine list and very reasonably priced. It certainly gives some of the upmarket Golden Mile restaurants a run for their money

Phone number: +34 951 89 99 38
Address: Edf. Los Arqueros, Av. del Mar Mediterráneo, 7, 29670 San Pedro Alcántara, Málaga

This is a well established restaurant that has been a favourite for people coming to Marbella for many years. Sadly Albert passed recently so it is now Simon Bensity continuing to carry the torch for this highly recommended eatery.

Expect great service and delicious food. Anything from fresh fish to gorgeous steak.

Style is very much the focus in this much loved restaurant. It is located on the ‘strip’ walking up from the beach before you get to the main roundabout by the bridge.

The food is certainly a fusion of many South American, Spanish and Asia influences. A personal favourite of ousr is the chicken satay wings!!

They also have a great cocktail and wine list.

Puerto Banus is not only famous for its magnificent designer boutiques and luxury yachts, it also has some incredible top class restaurants around the marina and within the busy commercial areas.

Nueva Andalucia is basically the other side of the main A7 motorway and has numerous restaurants and cafes that have become very popular with locals and holidaymakers.

Within these two areas you can find some of the best restaurants in Marbella in locations like Aloha, Centro Plaza and places in-between.

Below are a few of our favourites!

This is an extremely popular restaurant and nightspot. It is a trendy ‘brassiere’ style restaurant serving very modern cuisine and is open for breakfast, lunch and dinner. Their recent expansion provides even more room to party the night away and it has become a Marbella institution. The menu is varied and recently they have added a vegan section to the choice as well.

Keep an eye on their social media as they often have live acts on both within the main bar and in the live lounge.

Address: C. Juan Belmonte, s/n, Nueva Andalucía, 29660 Marbella, Málaga

Phone: +34 952 81 41 45

Located frontline Puerto Banus, this restaurant used to be a Tex-Mex style eatery simply called Jacks. But having undergone a major refurbishment it is now a trendy restaurant serving all types of smoked food as well as having an open-air VIP cocktail terrace upstairs overlooking the port.

When it comes to venues for people watching they don’t get much better than this.

Address: c/Muelle Ribera Casa H Local 48/49 Puerto José Banus, 29660 Marbella, Málaga

Phone: 952 81 36 69

Located frontline Puerto Banus, this restaurant used to be a Tex-Mex style eatery simply called Jacks. But having undergone a major refurbishment it is now a trendy restaurant serving all types of smoked food as well as having an open-air VIP cocktail terrace upstairs overlooking the port.

When it comes to venues for people watching they don’t get much better than this.

Address: de Ribera, C. Mlle. Salman, 22-24, Nueva Andalucía, 29660 Marbella, Málaga

Phone: 952 81 36 25

This Indian restaurant is in Aloha area of Nueva Andalucia and people travel from all over Marbella to enjoy their amazing food. It is at the top of the ‘strip’ where you will find an array of different restaurants, just as you head towards Aloha Gardens.

Over the years it has built up a cult following, including Erling Haaland. They offer a takeaway service too.

Address: Av. del Prado, 4, Nueva Andalucía, 29660 Marbella, Málaga

Phone: +34 952 90 67 48

Located in Central Plaza in Nueva Andalucia, just up from the bullring, this is a well established and hugely popular café / restaurant serving amazing burgers and Texan food.

It has always kept true to its origins and is extremely popular with both locals and tourists. There is always ample parking in the Centro Plaza car park.

Address: Centro Comercial Plaza, 13, Nueva Andalucía, 29660 Marbella, Málaga

Phone: +34 952 81 88 61

Located in the former D-Wine location between Cortijo Blanco and Puerto Banus is this new addition to the Marbella restaurant scene. Tragabuches in Ronda was where a very young Dani Garcia wowed diners with his culinary talents. He has now brought the brand down to the coast.

This is a newcomer to the area between Cortijo Blanco in San Pedro and Puerto Banus. It is where rhe old D Wine used to be. You can have main dishes or tapas. When we went we opted to share a selection of upmarket tapas dishes that were quite simply delicious.

The setting is stylish and the food superb.

Address: C. Ana de Austria, 2, 29670 Marbella, Málaga

Phone: +34 952 81 44 46

When it comes to central Marbella visitors are spoilt for choice as there are so many fantastic restaurants to choose from. But even before you get to the centre of Marbella there is a stretch of road called the Golden Mile. This is where you will find some of the most luxurious hotels, beach clubs and the best restaurants Marbella has to offer.

The Puente Romano Resort is home to some of the most famous names and brands from the culinary world such as Cipriani, Nobu and El Chiringuito.

Marbella Old Town is also famous for its Orange Square where there are many great traditional and international restaurants. As you walk around town you will be tempted by many other fantastic places to eat.

The majority of regular visitors to Marbella would have most likely dined at one of the Da Bruno Italian restaurants at some stage. Very popular the whole year through Da Bruno serves traditional Italian food from pizzas to a selection of pasta dishes. There are Da Bruno restaurants located in central Marbella on the golden mile, another on the Marbella promenade, one in San Pedro de Alcantara and one in Cabopino.

Thai Gallery has for many years been a very popular restaurant for upmarket Thai food. It used to be located next door to the old Dreamers nightclub opposite Puerto Banus. However, when the Puente Romano Hotel Resort created the ‘Plaza’ it moved to within the complex.

It is still hugely popular and having eaten there on a few occasions, we can say that the food, service and setting are all superb.

Address: Hotel Puente Romano, Av. Bulevar Príncipe Alfonso de Hohenlohe, s/n, 29600 Marbella, Málaga

Phone: +34 952 81 83 92

Located within the grounds of the five star Puente Romano Hotel right next to the beach and overlooking the sea and the swimming pool is the famous Sea Grill restaurant.

Fresh fish and seafood and succulent steaks in a five star setting, what more could you want? As lovers of fish and seafood we do consider this as one of the best restaurant experiences in Marbella, but it is at the upper end of the price scale.

Address: Bulevar Principe Alfonso von Hohenlohe, s/n, 29602 Marbella, Málaga

Phone: +34 682 11 22 33

This famous Italian brand which originated in Venice as Harry’s Bar, has now arrived on the Marbella fine dining scene under the name of Cipriani and is located at the Puente Romano Hotel & Resort.

There are some classics from the Harry’s Bar menu and a mix of local and Italian cuisine, and of course don’t forget to they their famous cocktail invention of the peach Bellini made with peach juice and Prosecco.

Address: Av. Bulevar Príncipe Alfonso de Hohenlohe, s/n, 29602 Marbella, Málaga

Phone: +34 952 76 82 77

Created by the internationally acclaimed chef Nobu Matsuhisa he created a fusion of Japanese cuisine with Peruvian ingredients known a ‘Japaruvian’.

Now an international brand, NOBU Marbella is an experience you will never forget. Their world famous Miso Cod was as good as you could hope for. The setting is stylish and it feels like you are part of something very special.

It is located within the five star Puente Romano hotel and is highly recommended and definitely one of the best restaurants in Marbella.

Address: Bulevar Principe Alfonso von Hohenlohe, s/n,, 29602 Marbella, Málaga

Phone: +34 952 77 86 86

This is another one of the restaurants that are part of the group that own Thai Gallery and Tai Pan on the Golden Mile of Marbella. Sukho Thai is a little nearer to the centre of Marbella and as you would expect from a group that specialises in Asian cuisine, it offers mouthwatering Thai dishes in a smart yet laid back atmosphere.

Address: C.C. Marbella Mar, Av. Bulevar Príncipe Alfonso de Hohenlohe, L-3A, 29600 Marbella, Málaga

Phone: +34 952 77 05 50

Bringing you information on all the best Marbella restaurants and places to eat is quite a task so we will keep adding to this page so it becomes a comprehensive guide to eating out in Marbella.