Marbella is renowned for it's many outstanding dining options and experiences. From live shows while you dine to elegant five star dining and casual breakfast and lunch hotspots, there is something for every tastebud.
As Breakfast is the first order of the day, let's start with the best breakfast and brunch stops in the area:
Pan y Mermelada
Just a stone's throw from our Golden Mile office, Pan y Mermelada offers a wide range of coffees, juices, and breakfasts. Their menu caters for all diets, and includes many vegetarian options.
Urb. Marbella Real, Marbella Golden Mile
La Sala Banus
Close to the famous Puerto Banus, La Sala offers a vast choice for breakfast, lunch and dinner.
C. Juan Belmonte, s/n, 29660 Marbella, Málaga
For Lunch & Dinner the list goes on:
Da Bruno's
There are various Da Bruno restaurants scattered around Marbella. They are a great spot for a casual lunch or special occasion. They have a warm and welcoming atmosphere and serve very good quality Italian cuisine.
La Sala Banus
Located in Nueva Andalucia, just a stone's throw from Puerto Banus, La Sala is a great spot for breakfast, lunch and dinner. There's entertainment here most evenings and their menu covers everything from a light lunch to Surf and Turf.
Troccadero
One of the many wonderful restaurants you will find along the beach, Troccadero is a great place to have a lazy, relaxed morning followed by a wonderful lunch. They even do weddings!
Location: Santa Petronila beach, Marbella esplanade
Los Farolillos
Super popular (by both locals and holiday makers alike) restaurant where you will find something for every member of the family. The design is simple but the quality is excellent all within very reasonable pricing. A definite must visit!
Calle Tirso de Molina, 23, 29660 Marbella
MOSH Fun Kitchen
A very funky and cool crowd place to go and watch the glitz and glad of Marbella's finest. Be prepared for dancing around (and on!) the tables and loud live music. A great place to spend an evening.
Av. del Prado, 2, 29660 Marbella
OCCO Marbella
With Lebanese cuisine and live entertainment Occo is great for dinner or drinks and the entertinament here goes on late into the evening.
Av de Manolete, Local 7
VIVO BY Conrad’s Ristorante
This restaurant is owned by a couple, the chef has created a wonderful Italian menu with a slightly different twist. It is located in La Campana – Av. Miguel de Cervantes 64, 29660 Marbella , Malaga
Casa Tua
This restaurant in the heart of Marbella serves wonderful Italian food and is one of the best (In our view) restaurants to be found in Marbella. Calle Virgen del Pilar 17, 29 602 Marbella
Breathe Gastro Bar
Enjoy good food in a lively atmosphere or just drop in a sample one of their delicious cocktails in the rooftop bar. Calle Los Lirios S/N
If you're looking for something a little less formal:
Astral Cocktail Bar
Located at the entrance of Puerto Banus and serves some of the most amazing, fruit-filled cocktails in Marbella! A must-do for pre-dinner drinks.
Pizzeria Picasso
A great busy buzzy restaurant which (apart from the queueing) is a favourite for all ages
Puerto Banus
La Sala by the Sea
Located on the beach between Puerto Banus and San Pedro. This place is great for lunch, dinner, or spending the day on sunbeds around the pool. There is often live entertainment during the day also.
Cappucino
A fabulous place to sit on the Paseo and watch the world go by, we enjoy the snacks and cocktails! (Head down the Paseo Maritimo towards Marbella and you will find it)
José Meliá S/N (Hotel Gran Meliá Don Pepe).
La Milla
A gorgeous beach restaurant located right on the beach in front of the Puente Romano. They have live jazz and chill out music throughout the summer and excellent food and drinks with a great atmosphere.
Urbanización Los Verdiales (Between Hotel Marbella Club y Hotel Puente Romano)
For those really Special Occasions:
Puente Romano Plaza
The Puente Romano hotel now boasts a complex of restaurants and a bar called Plaza Village, which is a lovely place to chill out with a great choice of food from all over the world including Japanese (Nobu), Thai Gallery and Serafina Italian. It also houses two of Dani Garcia’s top restaurants Leña and Bibo and booking well in advance is necessary. On the beach is the Sea Grill, offering fresh, locally caught fish.
The whole area boasts elegance and oppulence. Most of the restaurants here are open year round.
The Marbella Club
This location is special every day of the week, but on Sundays, the buffet lunch is outstanding. Be warned it is a little pricey, but worth splashing out on for a special occasion!
Messina
One of our favourites for a special night out. Beautifully presented and utterly delicious food from an eclectic menu. They have a Michelin star!
Mamzel
Great for if you are celebrating in a group. Mamzel is reknowned for their live dinner show, making it much more than just a meal out, this is an evening of experience