Where to eat European food in Marbella: The Best Restaurants and Bars

March 26, 2020 Kelli Reichel

Discover Restaurants offering the best European food in Marbella, Province of Malaga, Spain. In the chic, sun-drenched Costa del Sol town of Marbella, hints of its former Moorish occupation mingle with modern-day resort amenities. Bask on the sands of famous La Fontanilla beach or ricochet among the area's family-oriented water, wildlife and theme parks. Experience the Andalusian charm of the historic quarter, filled with whitewashed buildings, remnants of a ninth-century Arab fortress and fragrant orange trees. End a relaxing day with a dish of the cold almond soup ajoblanco and some of the region's excellent dessert wine.
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10. Bistro Paloma

Calle Ortiz de Molinillo 1, 29601, Marbella Spain European, Spanish, Mediterranean Lunch, Dinner, Late Night Reservations, Outdoor Seating, Seating, Wheelchair Accessible, Serves Alcohol, Full Bar, Table Service +34 952 77 72 47 http://www.facebook.com/pages/Bistro-Paloma/122963857786274
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4 based on 486 reviews

Bistro Paloma

Reviewed By matt_28242reviews

We walked past this place and it looked so good we stopped for more. In a city of meat, we found a couple of veggie options on the menu and were delighted! Scrumptious! Lovely atmosphere too, in a quiet but beautiful little street. Staff were very friendly and helpful. Highly recommended!!

9. Cascada Cocina & Bar

Urb. Montua 39, 29602, Marbella Spain Mediterranean, Barbecue, European, Spanish, International, Contemporary Lunch, Dinner, Drinks Reservations, Outdoor Seating, Seating, Parking Available, Highchairs Available, Wheelchair Accessible, Serves Alcohol, Full Bar, Free Wifi, Accepts Credit Cards, Table Service, Street Parking, Wine and Beer [email protected] +34 951 56 78 49 http://www.cascadamarbella.com
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4 based on 171 reviews

Cascada Cocina & Bar

To relax, laugh and have a good time. To eat and drink in good company. To share some tapas with friends or to enjoy a romantic meal with your loved one. An oasis away from the bustle of the coast, but only a minute from the La Cañada shopping mall. Come

Reviewed By 519arthura

Very high ratings on Trip Advisor are totally deserved.We had an unusual request....birthday lunch for 16. We ordered a birthday cake and flowers as well as the usual stuff.Joy (who communicated with us to plan details by email) was excellent - both responsive and flexible on menu. So that was ahead of actual visit.Visit itself was excellent - the wait staff were friendly and efficient, the chef? (Dutch gentleman) was very friendly also. And the food was very good - particularly the starters ....beef carpaccio and goats cheese salad were both top notch. Finally the atmosphere is nice also with inside and outside spaces (outside under shade).A really good experience overall. Would highly recommend for special events but also we’d recommend visit for a more ‘standard’ type lunch or dinner. Food and service I’m sure would be same high quality.First of all many thanks for choosing Cascada Cocina & Bar to celebrate this very special occasion. Great to hear that you have had such a great time and that you enjoyed the setting as well as the service and the food so much. Reviews like this are very rewarding and motivate us to keep going. We hope we can be a witness of many more birthdays to come for your lovely mum! We cannot wait to welcoming you back again.

8. Pasta y Basta

Avenida de Miguel de Cervantes 20, 29660 Nueva Andalucia, Marbella Spain Italian, Mediterranean, European Dinner Takeout, Reservations, Outdoor Seating, Seating, Street Parking, Free Off-Street Parking, Highchairs Available, Wheelchair Accessible, Serves Alcohol, Full Bar, Accepts Mastercard, Accepts Visa, Free Wifi, Accepts Credit Cards, Table Service [email protected] +34 626 72 76 32 http://www.pastaybasta.es
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5 based on 548 reviews

Pasta y Basta

Fresh pasta made daily on the premises. We are a family run business and look forward to welcoming you soon.

Reviewed By sarahm334

Went here for a meal as it had been suggested to us.We were given a table by the door but there was an overpowering smell of drains. We ordered a drink but the smell made my husband feel sick, so we had to leave.I hope they can get it sorted as it would have been impossible to eat with that smell....!Hi. Please could you tell me when you came to us? We don’t remember that happening. If you could please confirm it was our restaurant in la campaña as some people mistake us for a restaurant in puerto banus with a similar name, that does have a drainage problem

7. Restaurante DOM

C/ Mario Vargas Llosa sn Next to Melia Marbella Banús Hotel, 29660, Marbella Spain Mediterranean, European, Spanish Dinner Reservations, Seating, Parking Available, Street Parking, Free Off-Street Parking, Highchairs Available, Wheelchair Accessible, Serves Alcohol, Wine and Beer, Accepts American Express, Accepts Mastercard, Accepts Visa, Free Wifi, Accepts Credit Cards, Tab [email protected] +34 952 76 02 00 http://www.facebook.com/Restaurante-DOM-193565721131405/
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4 based on 325 reviews

Restaurante DOM

Andalusia is a benchmark in gastronomic terms of innovation and elaboration, also well-known because of their local people and service. Denominación de Origen Málaga – traditional gastronomy of Malaga recipes using exclusively high quality local products

Reviewed By 67kayea

I always tell myself I will write a review when I go to a good restaurant and I never end up doing it but this time I just had to. This is the third or fourth time that we have been to DOM and it really is exceptional. The food decor and service are all genuinely world class. We are very regular visitors to Marbella and have many many favorite places but in terms of quality dorm is head and shoulders above the rest. Go- you won’t regret it Dear Kayea,First of all thank you for visiting us, specially knowing you came four times! We also want to thank you for this nice review. It is a pleasure for us reading comments like yours; we always try hard to make our guests feel as good as possible.We hope to have you back soon with us.Kind regards from the entire D.O.M. team.

6. The Playwright Marbella

C/ Manzana, Local 8-11 Pueblo Los Acros, km 191, 29604 Elviria, Marbella Spain Mediterranean, European, International, Contemporary Dinner, Drinks Seating, Street Parking, Highchairs Available, Wheelchair Accessible, Serves Alcohol, Full Bar, Accepts Visa, Free Wifi, Reservations, Parking Available, Accepts Credit Cards, Table Service, Live Music [email protected] +34 952 83 08 68 http://theplaywrightmarbella.com/playwrightreservations/
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4 based on 1034 reviews

The Playwright Marbella

The Playwright Marbella, located in Elviria, serves a wide selection of dishes to a very high standard, with a variety of cuisines to suit all diners. Restaurant – Bar – Live Entertainment Established since 2011 in Elviria, Marbella, The Playwright has de

Reviewed By Bishlin_Guide

My principle incentive to dine at the Playwright was that the very talented Joffrey Charles is now the head chef there and I admire his flavoursome originality, and beautiful culinary presentations very much. Notwithstanding that, the dining room is also a pleasant place to be, with all the staff having been well schooled by Maitra ‘D Lynn, and with the promise of entertainment by a vocalist later, we settle in and peruse the manageable menu. (a tad more light would have been helpful)Our choice for mains was: Galician Fillet Steak and Mash with a pepper Sauce - a Wok fried Tempura Lemon Sole with Vegetable accompanied by a chilli, Lime and Ginger Butter Sauce – a buttered crusted Rack of Lamb with a Red Wine and Rosemary Jus. – Pan Fried Lambs Liver with caramelized Onion, Crispy Bacon and Mash.- A selection of al dente vegetables that should have been served warmer than they were. The Pinot Grigio worked well for the three carnivores. We preceded the mains by an amusing appetiser of Liver Pate disguised as a Plum complete with stalk and leaves, with Berries and toast that was warm, unlike the plates that the mains were served on!, To finish we shared a Sherry Trifle. Not only was the whole meal of the highest culinary standards but in taste and texture was a melody of flavours that few achieve. Unlike the vocalist who turned up the amplifier reverberation to such an extent that none of the lyrics were discernible, and this just became an aggravating noise that we hastened to depart from! The V.S.The easiest way to find Playwright when approaching from Marbella is to exit N340 at the Don Carlos exit, go over the bridge to the north side), go round the round-about until you take the slip road to re-join the N340 but immediately fork right (do not go back on to the N340) - the restaurant is half a Km on the right. They open for Dinner only 6 days a week with Tuesday being their day of rest. Average 3 course meal with wine £60. Street parking in service road outside the restaurant. Bishlin Guide marks out of 5 Ambience:4.5 Food:5 Menu:5 Service:5 Value:4.5 O/A:4.5Thank you for taking the time to leave us a 5* review. Customer feedback is extremely important to us and we can see you took the time to breakdown your whole experience.We strive daily to ensure we work towards offering the highest level of friendly service whilst serving the highest level of quality food, so to receive 5 starts for this makes us very proud.We are delighted Joffrey has joined our team and that Lynn looked after you so well. We again our proud of our staff.With regards to the music, weekends are our live entertainment nights and we do like to create a party style atmosphere to get you up dancing after your meal. We do apologize if on this occasion it wasn’t suited.We truly hope to welcome you again soon.Kindest regards

5. Hermosa

Local 1A Puerto Cabopino, 29604, Marbella Spain Mediterranean, International, European, Grill, Fusion Dinner Reservations, Outdoor Seating, Seating, Street Parking, Highchairs Available, Wheelchair Accessible, Serves Alcohol, Full Bar, Accepts Mastercard, Accepts Visa, Accepts Credit Cards, Table Service [email protected] +34 952 83 74 83 http://www.hermosabistro.com
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4 based on 526 reviews

Hermosa

Hermosa is a Southern Californian style bistro & grill that serves progressive international cuisine. We prepare our dishes using local seasonal and sustainable produce where possible and our menus will often change to accommodate the availability of such

Reviewed By thefrankreview

In a previous review I think it is clear this is my favourite restaurant on the Costa Del Sol. I do not usually give multiple reviews however Hermosa's once again delivered such high quality I simply had to. Front the moment I landed multiple people has asked me if I had been and if I had tasted the ribs. I was too excited to wait so made my way down the second night I was in the area. Wow was that a good choice. The ribs are without doubt the best small morsels of meat that I have ever tasted. So tender and so flavoursome. They are even part of the Red menu which you can get 2 or 3 amazing courses for 20 or so Euro incredible value. For main I decided to switch it up as the meat here is the best I have ever had so I wanted to try the fish. I am not a big fish fan so but like to try it in places where it's is fresh and done properly. Wow was a happy with my decision. The sea bass I can literally taste now as I am writing this. Two lovely fillets of absolute devine succulence. My partner had the Indian cottage pie which she has had before and it was as good as ever. Another dish many people I know rave about. My mum and dad also took friends here before we came out and they too are still raving about this place. It really is an absolute must. The Frank ReviewThank you so much for taking the time to leave your lovely review. We are glad you enjoyed your food. Thanks for all the family support, it’s much appreciated.

4. Truffles

Centro Comercial Los Pinares Local 18B, Elviria, 29604 Elviria, Marbella Spain International, European Dinner, Late Night, Drinks Reservations, Outdoor Seating, Seating, Parking Available, Highchairs Available, Wheelchair Accessible, Serves Alcohol, Full Bar, Free Wifi, Accepts Credit Cards, Table Service, Street Parking, Free Off-Street Parking, Wine and Beer [email protected] +34 951 56 91 73 http://truffleselviria.com/
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5 based on 209 reviews

Truffles

Truffles Elviria can be found on a busy square in the heart of Elviria, Marbella. This is a unique, boutique-style restaurant, offering worldwide cuisine, fabulous interior, candlelit tables and, of course, a warm welcome. At Truffles, we pride ourselves

Reviewed By byrdseye62

May wife and I ate here two of our three dinners while staying at Marriott’s Marbella Beach Resort. The two servers handle the entire restaurant with ease, and were very helpful and engaging. The beef dishes were perfectly done, and the wine list was excellent and well served. In all, an excellent value.Hi there, Thank you so much for the review, it is amazing to hear that you visited us three times while you stayed in Marbella. That is the best compliment a restaurant can get.

3. Gastrobar Pikaro

Puerto Deportivo Marbella Local nº4, 29602, Marbella Spain International, European, Spanish, Contemporary, Fusion Dinner, Late Night, Drinks Reservations, Outdoor Seating, Seating, Television, Highchairs Available, Wheelchair Accessible, Serves Alcohol, Full Bar, Free Wifi, Accepts Credit Cards, Table Service, Wine and Beer, Digital Payments [email protected] +34 674 25 08 41 http://www.pikaro.es
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5 based on 484 reviews

Gastrobar Pikaro

New concept restaurant on the front line of the harbour, with stunning Sea views. Three different menus in line place. From light and healthy breakfast to gastrobar dinner. From fresh grilled wild fishes and modern salads and colourful poke bowls to low t

Reviewed By Jeremy B

We had a most enjoyable evening here for my daughter's birthday, The interesting food lived up to the hype and the knowledgeable staff were friendly and helpful. The restaurant is attractively located in the port. What let it down was the lack of customers and the consequent loss of atmosphere. However some of the food eg steak tartare was extraordinary.Thank you very much for the visit. We are glad to know that you did enjoyed your visit and that we were able to surprised you. We will be delighted to see you back again.Regards from the Pikaro team

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2. Gioia Plant Based Cuisine

Avenida Bulevard Principe Alfonso De Hohenlohe, S/N Junto Al Hotel Guadalpin, 29602, Marbella Spain Italian, Contemporary, Mediterranean, European, Healthy Lunch, Dinner Takeout, Reservations, Outdoor Seating, Seating, Street Parking, Wheelchair Accessible, Wine and Beer, Accepts Mastercard, Accepts Visa, Free Wifi, Table Service, Parking Available, Highchairs Available, Serves Alcohol [email protected] +34 630 44 18 34 http://gioiaplantbasedcuisine.com/
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5 based on 95 reviews

Gioia Plant Based Cuisine

Gioia is a fully plant-based (vegan) restaurant in Marbella. Our food is mainly organic, gluten-free and we offer many raw food dishes as well as delicious sweet treats. Fresh juices and smoothies.

Reviewed By OnThRo

Poor service from cold and aloof waitress, no smile simply said "ready?" Food is very over priced for what it is - especially the raw dishes which are the first 3 on the mains section. Location is on a busy road with car horns being a problem here. Not a pleasant atmosphere. The only thing stopping me giving a poor review is that it is entirely plant based.Waitress also kept sneezing loudly which was also off putting.If you want plant based food go to Manuka, you will not be disappointed and it is on Beach front too.Hi there!I'm really sorry to hear that the service wasn't up to standard during your visit. Unfortunately our waitress (who normally gets beautiful reviews) had a bad flare-up of seasonal allergy - causing low energy and sneezing - that day. Again, our sincerest apologies that this disrupted your meal.In regards to the traffic noise there is unfortunately not much we can do about that. Regarding the pricing we'll have to agree to disagree on that one. We carefully select the best quality and organic ingredients we can find and all food is made in house which is reflected in the prices. The raw dishes we have are very popular with our customers but of course everyone has different preferences. Fantastic to hear that you've found a restaurant better suiting your taste and perhaps Manuka appreciates that you use your reviews of other restaurants to spread the word.Thanks for supporting the plant-based concept!Kindly,Patricia

Where to Eat in Marbella: The Best Restaurants and Bars

1. Pan & Mermelada

Urb. Marbella Real # 16av. Bulevar Principe Alfonso de Hohenlohe Marbella, Malaga, 29601, Marbella Spain International, European Breakfast, Lunch, Brunch, Drinks Takeout, Outdoor Seating, Seating, Street Parking, Free Off-Street Parking, Highchairs Available, Wheelchair Accessible, Serves Alcohol, Full Bar, Wine and Beer, Accepts American Express, Accepts Mastercard, Accepts Visa, Digital Payments, Free Wifi, Acce [email protected] +34 952 86 63 23 http://www.panymermelada.com
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4 based on 486 reviews

Pan & Mermelada

Our goal at Pan & Mermelada is to bring to create a place where no matter where you are from you feel right at home. A place where you can get together with the family for a great North American breakfast, brunch or lunch. We are the the perfect spot to m

Reviewed By 50cents

Great menu with lots of variety. Really big portions you will not come away hungry.Service can be a bit slow but it is a busy restaurant so that's normally why!Have been several times for both breakfast and lunch would recommend!Thank you very much for your kind review, in the summer months especially we are incredibly busy so we do recommend reserving in advance especially if you are a larger group but we hope you agree the food is worth the slightly longer than normal wait! We look forward to seeing you again

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