CASA VEGA
Nerja, España
The best places to eat in and around Nerja — handpicked by us.
Tapas / fish and seafood · € · Nerja
Bar Dolores El Chispa is one of Nerja's old, genuine tapas bars – a little tucked away, but loved by locals for its fresh fish dishes and friendly prices.
Tapas / Spanish · € · Nerja
Bar El Puente is a local favourite with free tapas with your drinks and a relaxed atmosphere where locals and visitors mix.
Beach restaurant / paella · €€ · Nerja
Chiringuito Moreno sits right on Burriana beach and is another of Nerja's popular beach restaurants, with a focus on paella and fresh fish.
Chiringuito de Ayo on Burriana beach is a Nerja institution – famous for its giant paella pan, cooked over an open fire right on the beach.
Italian / pizza · €€ · Nerja
Colosseo is the place to go if someone in the group is craving pizza – a cosy Italian restaurant right in the middle of Nerja's old town.
Tapas / traditional Spanish · € · Nerja
Café-Bar El Colorao has been around since 1933 and is a true Nerja institution on Plaza de la Ermita – the place where locals gather over a cold beer and a free tapa.
El Pulguilla on Almirante Ferrándiz specialises in fish and seafood, and as in many other places in Nerja, your drink automatically comes with a free tapa.
Tapas / fish and seafood · €€ · Nerja
El Rebalaje is close to Playa Torrecilla and is known for seafood cooked on the plancha (griddle) – another great tapas experience with a free tapa with your drink.
Tapas / café-bar · € · Nerja
Café-Bar El Velero sits on the corner of Avenida Pescia and Almirante Ferrándiz and has a cosy terrace where you can enjoy a free tapa with your drink in the sun.
La Marina Marisquería on Calle Castilla Pérez is known for fresh seafood and free tapas with your drink – a popular spot, so be prepared to queue.
La Piqueta on Calle Pintada is one of the most popular tapas bars in Nerja's old town, with a free tapa for every drink you order.
La Puntilla is located near the harbour and offers a wide range of tapas and fresh fish dishes – a safe choice when appetites are big and the group is large.
Spanish / Mediterranean · €€€ · Nerja
La Torrecilla is centrally located in Nerja and offers solid Spanish and Mediterranean-inspired cooking in relaxed surroundings.
Las Niñas de Motril is a cosy little café-bar, known for friendly service and delicious tapas with every drink.
Tapas / Spanish · €€ · Nerja
Mesón de Antonio is a cosy restaurant close to Balcón de Europa, where the tradition of a free tapa with every drink is still upheld.
Thai / Asian fusion · €€€ · Nerja
Numa is a small, cosy spot in the Carabeo neighbourhood with an exciting Thai and Asian-inspired menu – a lovely change from Spanish food.
Fusion / Fine dining · €€€ · Nerja
An exclusive fine-dining restaurant in Nerja with a fusion menu that blends tradition and new techniques — including nigiri, foie gras, caviar and wagyu.
Argentinian steakhouse · €€€ · Nerja
Patagonia y Ole serves genuine Argentinian steakhouse food right in the middle of Nerja – perfect if someone in the group is craving a really good steak.
Steakhouse · €€ · Nerja
A steakhouse in the heart of Nerja focused on good meat in cosy surroundings.
Spanish tapas · €€ · Nerja
Redondo Bar is pure cosiness, cheap prices and good tapas. At Redondo Bar you'll find two different concepts and moods, so there's something for both the family and friends – whether you're after a quick tapa or a proper dinner.
Gourmet / modern Spanish · €€€€ · Nerja
Restaurant 34 is one of the most romantic places to eat in Nerja – a gourmet experience with a view straight out over the Mediterranean, in the old fishing quarter of Carabeo.
Moroccan / Mediterranean · €€€ · Nerja
Mogador brings the flavours of Morocco to Nerja – spicy, colourful and a lovely contrast to the Spanish dishes.
Gourmet / creative Spanish · €€€€ · Nerja
Restaurante Oliva is one of Nerja's most acclaimed restaurants – recommended in the Michelin Guide every year since 2016, and a reliable landmark if you want gourmet cuisine close to Balcón de Europa.
Traditional Spanish / fish · €€ · Nerja
Pacomari is a traditional Spanish restaurant focused on good ingredients and classic dishes, just a short walk from Balcón de Europa.
Restaurante Sevillano sits on the corner of Almirante Ferrándiz and Calle de la Gloria, right in the heart of the tapas bar district, and follows the good tradition of a free tapa with your drink.
Tapas / modern Spanish · €€ · Nerja
La Rienda is a modern tapas spot with a terrace on Calle el Chaparil, where quality is high and the drink always comes with a free tapa.
Tapas / paella · €€ · Nerja
Rincón del Sabor is known for its seafood paella, which gets people talking – and as in many other places in Nerja, a free tapa automatically comes with your drink.
· €€ · Nerja
A fantastic small restaurant that serves food that matches and surpasses some of the more expensive options.
International / Mediterranean · €€ · Nerja
Scarletta's serves an international and Mediterranean-inspired menu right in the middle of Nerja's old town – perfect if the group has a mix of different tastes.
Sevillano Chaparil is the sister location to Restaurante Sevillano, this time in the Chaparil neighbourhood – popular among locals for the tapas displayed at the counter.
Tapas / free tapa with drinks · € · Nerja
Taberna de Pepe is one of the classic tapas bars in Nerja, where every drink is automatically followed by a free tapa – genuine Spanish bar tradition.
Freiduría / crispy fried fish · € · Nerja
Mar Bella on Plaza de Cavana is the place to go when a craving for crispy fried fish strikes – a classic Spanish fry bar with a view of the square.
Fish and seafood · €€€ · Nerja
V&As La Perla is one of the newer fish restaurants in Nerja, known for fresh seafood and a cosy, informal setting.
