Nerja guide
Where to eat in Nerja: our favourite places
From churros at breakfast to paella on the beach and a Michelin Guide dinner: these are the places we go back to. [Evelijne: one personal sentence]
In short
- Paella on the beach: Chiringuito Ayo on Burriana
- Tapas: Bar Redondo, El Pulguilla and La Puntilla
- A special dinner: Oliva and Sollun, both in the Michelin Guide
- Breakfast with a view: Anahí
- Churros: Bar Las Cuatro Esquinas
Tapas
Nerja is a tapas town: order a drink and something small, then move on to the next bar. [Evelijne: what you order where]
Bar Redondo
El Pulguilla
El Sevillano
Sublime
La Puntilla
Bar El Fuego
Tapas at Burriana Beach.
Paella & seafood
For paella, go to the beach; for fish and seafood, the marisquerías in town.
Chiringuito Ayo
Famous for paella, at Burriana Beach.
Marisquería Puerta del Mar
Seafood.
Marisquería La Marina
Seafood.
Restaurants for a special night
Book ahead for these, especially in summer and at weekends.
Oliva
Listed in the Michelin Guide Spain.
Sollun
Listed in the Michelin Guide Spain.
Origen
Oculto Night Restaurant & Club
Breakfast, coffee & churros
Anahí
Breakfast with the best sea view.
Mena Garden
A beautiful garden with a fountain.
Good Stuff Café
Vegan options and homemade food.
Kafunè Specialty Coffee
Specialty coffee.
Nybakat Bakery
Bakery at Burriana Beach.
Bar Las Cuatro Esquinas
The best churros in town.
Tetería Zaidín
Tea and sweets.
World food
When you fancy something else: Italian, Japanese, Asian and Indian.
L’antica Nonna Mia
Italian.
Naturale Restaurant Pizza Bar
Italian.
Restaurante Pinocchio
Italian.
Yutaka Teppanyaki
Asian.
SomSom Delicias Asiáticas
Asian.
Yuu Taley
Asian.
Sekai
Sushi.
Mum
Indian.
Goa Town
Indian.
Taste of India
Indian.
Drinks with a view
Cochran’s
Drinks with a sea view.
Buddha Lounge Bar
Rooftop terrace.
Plaza Tutti Frutti
The popular bar street.
Atrévete Cerro Gordo
Terrace with a view.
Good to know
- Lunch is from around 13:30, dinner from 20:00 or 20:30.
- Many restaurants close one day a week; check before you go.
- Tipping is appreciated but not expected: round up, or leave 5–10% for great service.
Our local tip
“[Our favourite dinner in Nerja is …, order the … – Evelijne]”
Evelijne & Bas
Stay with us
Or cook at home, with the market around the corner
A fully equipped kitchen and a big table, a short walk from town.
Eating out: FAQ
Do you need to book restaurants in Nerja?
For the popular restaurants and the Michelin Guide addresses, yes, especially in summer and at weekends. Tapas bars and beach bars work fine without a booking.
What time do people eat in Nerja?
Later than you might be used to: lunch from around 13:30 to 16:00 and dinner from 20:00 or 20:30. Many places in tourist areas open earlier.
