# The best restaurants in Málaga

From Michelin-starred cooking to sardine skewers and classic taverns: the Málaga restaurants recommended by the Michelin Guide, critics and locals.

- 7 votes · 12 items
- Sep 25, 2026 · Álvaro Mendoza
- https://even.best/en/l/1480/the-best-restaurants-in-malaga

## Top 10

1. **José Carlos García** (1 · ▲1 ▼0) — Michelin-starred fine dining on Muelle Uno.
2. **Kaleja** (1 · ▲1 ▼0) — Dani Carnero's Sephardic and Andalusi cooking in the old town.
3. **La Cosmo** (1 · ▲1 ▼0) — Dani Carnero's market cooking.
4. **Uvedoble** (1 · ▲1 ▼0) — Willy Orellana's gastrobar on Calle Alcazabilla.
5. **Casa Lola** (1 · ▲1 ▼0) — Málaga tapas in the centre.
6. **El Cortijo de Pepe** (1 · ▲1 ▼0) — Tapas classic on Plaza de la Merced.
7. **Los Mellizos** (1 · ▲1 ▼0) — Málaga fried-fish and seafood house.
8. **Palodú** (0 · ▲0 ▼0) — Creative restaurant recognised by the Michelin Guide.
9. **Mi Niña Lola** (0 · ▲0 ▼0) — Updated Andalusian cooking in the centre.
10. **El Pimpi** (0 · ▲0 ▼0) — Iconic bodega next to the Roman Theatre and the Alcazaba.
11. **Antigua Casa de Guardia** (0 · ▲0 ▼0) — 1840 tavern serving Málaga wines from the barrel.
12. **El Tintero** (0 · ▲0 ▼0) — Fried fish auctioned between tables on El Palo beach.

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