Gastronomy on the Costa Del Sol

Spanish

With so many tantalising Spanish restaurants along the coast, it is hard to choose some of our favourites. The tradition of sampling a number of small plates of various types of snacks, over a couple of glasses of wine or beer with friends is synonymous. For tapas with a modern twist you must visit La Casa Del Rey in Estepona, which also offer main plates and homemade desserts. Be sure to book to avoid disappointment. In Marbella and Puerto Banus is Taberna Casa Blanca, which offers tapas and also pinxtos, where the food is served on a small piece of bread. Our all time favourite restaurant not to be missed in Benahavis is Los Abanicos. They offer a varied menu including some of the finest steaks, fish and suckling pig. Be sure to go there hungry as the portions are generous!

La Casa Del Rey – 0034 951 965 414

Taberna Casa Blanca Puerto Banus – 0034 951 132 494

Taberna Casa Blanca Marbella – 0034 952 772 478

Los Abanicos – 0034 952 855 022

Italian

Officially the most popular cuisine in the world is Italian and we aren’t short of mouth watering Italian restaurants on the Costa Del Sol. A hidden gem on the Casares road is Don Giovanni, inside the Finca Cortesin 5* hotel. The Sicilian chef Andrea Tumbarello continues to receive awards for the authentic flavour of Italian cuisine and is not to be missed. In Marbella the beautiful Serafina at Puente Romano offers interpretations of authentic Italian flavours and it can almost feel like your sat in a Tuscan vineyard whilst sat in their outdoor garden or terrace. A family favourite in Estepona would be El Rincon Toscano. Sat outside in the middle Estepona you can enjoy home made pasta, which they make every day or enjoy a wood fire oven pizza.

Don Giovanni – 0034 952 937 882

Serafina – 0034 952 771 798

El Rincon Toscano – 0034 952 795 914

Argentinian

Argentina is home to world-class beef and some of the tastiest dishes in South America, which have been bought to the Costa Del Sol. Firstly, in Estepona is restaurant Sur, who have been offering some of the worlds finest meats since 1994. Inside is a cosy open fire for the winter months and for the summer you can enjoy a meal in the square outside. In Marbella we have Origen Asador, who cook all the meat on an open fire grill and with different woods, it really is a taste explosion. Then a little further along is Leña by Dani Garcia, in Puente Romano. The interior is simply beautiful and makes you feel like you could be sat anywhere in the world from New York to London, whilst most importantly eating the most superb porterhouse steak. For Sotogrande, off the beaten track is Cancha II. In a unique location, overlooking the polo fields, this restaurant offers a relaxed atmosphere whilst you enjoy hand cut empanadas and entrecote steak with home made sauces.

Sur – 0034 952 792 876

Origen Asador – 0034 951 352 164

Cancha II – 0034 618 568 368

Leña – 0034 952 764 252

French

Located in Puente Romano hotel is Babette restaurant by Dani Garcia. Transporting you to a world where the atmosphere and staging play an important role during your visit, Dani Garcia has recreated his classic dishes that he learnt in hotel school. Another favourite would be Le Chateaubriant in Marbella who offer delicious home made dishes and 3 course set menus.

Babette – 0034 951 551 987

Le Chateaubriant – 0034 952 836 085

Thai

In Estepona port you will find Thapa Thai which offer amazing traditional dishes from pad Thai to Massaman curry, whilst over looking the yachts. Be sure to book in advance as its always busy. For probably the most authentic Thai food we recommend Koh Thai Marbella. Founder and head chef Anee is a third generation Thai cook and most of the dishes they offer are family secrets. The mixed platter starter is worth a visit alone. A little further down the coast you have Thai Gallery, located in Puente Romano with outdoor terraced seating and a beautiful interior. Located in the heart of plaza village, it is not hard to see why it has been a favourite for the last 30 years.

Thapa Thai – 0034 951 318 445

Koh Thai Marbella – 0034 952 191 945

Thai Gallery – 0034 952 818 392