Here are a selection of our favourite restaurants around the area. We would be delighted to hear from you of your experiences and to add any new restaurants you feel should be included. (Click on the cards for more info if available)

       (Tel 952818961) Avda del Prado s/n. Five minutes walk. By no stretch of the imagination can this be classed as a restaurant but you can get snacks. It is however the nearest thing to a bar around here and is open between 16:00 > 03:00. Garth has a good selection of drinks including Guinness

   (Tel 952818858) Avda del Prado s/n. A good 30 minute walk, a taxi is better. This    is a classic high quality Spanish restaurant. Classic Spanish interior and a nice ranch style covered terrace for dining outside. The buey (do it yourself same as Chateaubriand) is the house special and you have to try it if you visit. An excellent selection of good wines are available.                   

                (Tel 952818262) Avda Del Prado 4, Aloha (Five minutes walk from La Maestranza). The owners Money & Miriam have been here 12 years now and have established a well deserved reputation for quality food, perfectly cooked at reasonable prices. Money specialises in spicy food but also turns out excellent steaks and other European dishes. All food is cooked in an open kitchen and nothing is too much trouble. The Bistro enjoys absolutely stunning views over Las Brisas golf course from the terraces.

      (Tel 952814719). C\ Jazmines, 17 (near the post office in La Campana). 20 minutes walk. Without doubt the best Indian food in the area. Prices are excellent and staff are always friendly. One draw back is the size of the restaurant so it´s always good to book. The restaurant is not set in solubrious surroundings so it is a place to go for the food. If you do, you wont be dissapointed. They also have a small take away / home delivery situated outside Maestranza so why not sample on your own terrace. The take away number is 952811545                

(Tel: 952818861)  Typical high quality American style diner. Excellent burgers, wraps and quick food. Spacious restaurant and terrace, easy walking distance (10 mins) located in Centro Plaza. Ideal for a relaxing long afternoon or quick dinner.

 (Tel 952906070) An ideal place to meet friends, relax on the terrace and watch the world go by. Pasta Caffe is part of a chain here and you can find other branches in the area. Excellent Pizzas and a range of Pastas that wont break the bank.

 (Tel: 952813859). Avda del Prado 6, Aloha (5 Minutes walk from La Maestranza). If you want something a little bit special during your holiday then you have to visit El Girasol. Impecable service and good food.

     (Tel: 952905021). C/. Miguel Cervantes in La Campana (15 mins walk from Maestranza).   If you like meat  this is the place for you. The best Chateaubriand and Sirloin in the area without doubt. Recently moved premises to the old "Rubys" bar allowing al fresco dining in summer. Food is excellent. Try the lunch time "Menu del Dia" for about 8€ for 3 courses

  (Tel 952814529) Edif. La Ruleta, behind the casino. (15 mins walk from Maestranza). Very classy and very good quality Italian restaurant but with an international menu. The service is impeccable with occasional live music. (click on card) Features in the Michelin 2008 guide. An excellent venue for a special occasion or an enjoyable place to relax over a traditional Sunday, lunch ~ winter only (approx 50€ p/head with wine). Definitely worth a visit.

(Tel 952789921) El Gamonal is situated just off the Ronda road / AP7 junction in the direction of La Quinta (10 minutes by car). Traditional Spanish Kitchen, superb cuisine good prices and if you enjoy fish cooked in salt this is the place for you. The staff are extremely friendly, helpful and knowledgeable. Well worth a drive or taxi ride.

 (Tel 952811740) La Barraca is situated on the Campana road Avda. Los Girasoles 101, opposite Open Cor. Again Spanish cuisine specialising in Paella. You can order a take away Paella for 3 for about 35Euros but you need to give at least 1 days notice. About 15 minutes walk.

(Tel 952817989) Peggottys is a traditional British fish and chip shop and believe me these are the best fish you will ever have tasted. They are located near to the large old hotel in La Campana (Torre Andaluz) click on the card for a menu and map. You can either eat in or take away but they do not deliver (yes I know it's an old joke) and close at 11 pm.

(Tel 952811722) Patio Andaluz. Traditional Spanish, very good food at competitive prices. An old Villa on the main Campana road (Avda. Los Girasoles 341, same as La Barraca) again 15 minutes walk. Excellent patio for summer evenings. Set back a little so look carefully.

(Tel 951968110) We did not really intend to cover restaurants other than in close proximity to La Maestranza however this restaurant just has to be the best place to go for lunch in Marbella. You get 3 excellent quality courses for only 9 Euros. It can not be beaten for value for money. German run and owned and quality. Easy to find, near the sea, near El Fuerte Hotel and near Avda del Mar. Take the water taxi to Marbella spend the morning there and enjoy lunch here. Can't praise it enough.