The best restaurants in Málaga
The top 3 according to 7 votes from people: José Carlos García · Kaleja · La Cosmo. (Updated Sep 25, 2026.)
From Michelin-starred cooking to sardine skewers and classic taverns: the Málaga restaurants recommended by the Michelin Guide, critics and locals.
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Top 10
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1
José Carlos García
Michelin-starred fine dining on Muelle Uno.
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2
Kaleja
Dani Carnero's Sephardic and Andalusi cooking in the old town.
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3
La Cosmo
Dani Carnero's market cooking.
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4
Uvedoble
Willy Orellana's gastrobar on Calle Alcazabilla.
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5
Casa Lola
Málaga tapas in the centre.
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6
El Cortijo de Pepe
Tapas classic on Plaza de la Merced.
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7
Los Mellizos
Málaga fried-fish and seafood house.
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8
Palodú
Creative restaurant recognised by the Michelin Guide.
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9
Mi Niña Lola
Updated Andalusian cooking in the centre.
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10
El Pimpi
Iconic bodega next to the Roman Theatre and the Alcazaba.
Candidates
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11
Antigua Casa de Guardia
1840 tavern serving Málaga wines from the barrel.
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12
El Tintero
Fried fish auctioned between tables on El Palo beach.
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Comments (3)
Antigua Casa de Guardia, el vino dulce del barril y la cuenta en tiza.
El Pimpi, con las barricas firmadas por famosos, un clásico.
El Tintero, los camareros cantando los platos, espectáculo.