Restaurants in Malaga
64 spots across 9 neighborhoods, curated by locals.
Finding a genuinely good restaurant in Malaga shouldn't mean scrolling past hundreds of tourist menus. We filtered Malaga's dining scene down to 64 restaurants locals actually book — spread across 9 neighborhoods and averaging 4.7★. The filter is deliberate: solid ratings, real review volume, and none of the overexposed spots that survive on foot traffic alone.
La Trinidad is the neighborhood to start with — it has the strongest bench of kitchens in this guide. If you only have one evening, Al-Manar is the safest great choice; book ahead where you can.
All 64 restaurants spots in Malaga — open them in the free iOS app for live distances and directions.
Al-Manar
LA VENTANA Take Away Food & Bakery
Illari Vinos y Tapas
Ultramarinos Benjamín
New Mariano
La Cabrera
Tatanegro
La Grillera Malaga
Doña Inés - Parrilla Contemporánea
Marisqueria "Liñan"
Caravana - Cocina Viajera
Alita
El rincón de Lily
Restaurante Esquina Granada
Restaurante Futotta
Romancero Restaurante
La ristobottega
Restaurante María
Aire Gastrobar
Balcón de las Flores
Restaurante Mesón Antonio
Restaurante La Trastienda
Local GuideThe local guide to Malaga
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Comparte
LOS MARANGOS PLAZA LA MERCED
Buga Ramen Málaga
ZURY
Mi Niña Lola | Restaurante en Málaga
El Lugá de Málaga Centro
Bar restaurante El Redondeo
Mamay malaga
La Alacena de Francis
Base9
Restaurante José, Herencia de Cocina
El Amarre
Candamil
La Marca - Refugio Gastronómico
El Tapeo
ALMIJARA CASUAL BAR | RESTAURANTE | MÁLAGA
Cafetería Sushi Manilva
Mesón El Regreso
Marisquería Las Niñas
Asador Rahma
La Ñora
Araboka Plaza Restaurante
Tercer Acto
LaGuernica Asador Málaga
Marisquería Moya
Los Reyes Málaga
Restaurante Esquina Padilla
Restaurante Emilio José
Cafeteria Pablo's taperia
Cafetería-Restaurante Puente Alameda Comidas Caseras
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Frequently asked questions
What are the best restaurants in Malaga?
Polomaps has curated 64 restaurants spots in Malaga, rated 3.5+ stars by real visitors. Top picks include Al-Manar, Caravana - Cocina Viajera, Comparte. All recommendations come from locals, with tourist traps filtered out.
Which neighborhoods in Malaga have the best restaurants?
The best neighborhoods for restaurants in Malaga include La Trinidad, El Limonar, Lagunillas, El Perchel. Each has its own character and local favorites — this guide groups every spot by neighborhood so you can explore one area at a time.
How can I find these restaurants spots near me in Malaga?
Download the free Polomaps iOS app to see every spot in this guide on a live map around you, get walking distances, and save your favorites. You can also search anything specific — the app finds local, well-rated places for any craving, in Malaga or anywhere else.
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