In Torremolinos it is not difficult to find a restaurant that perfectly suits our tastes. Because the options on this Costa del Sol town are myriad, and there is something to suit everyone. There are all kinds of eateries. You will find, beach bars, basic community canteens, traditional restaurants and haute cuisine establishments. There are also countless Italian, Japanese, Lebanese, Moroccan and Peruvian options and, naturally, places offering traditional Spanish and Andalusian cuisine. There is a vast choice for both lunch and dinner in Torremolinos, so there is no problem when hunger strikes. Another good option in Torremolinos are the bars.
Which dishes are most popular in Torremolinos? Visitors to this part of Málaga absolutely must try the famous skewered sardines, which are often cooked on the beach itself, or over coals on barges. This is the land of ‘pescaíto frito’ [fried fish], and it is also worth trying other seafoods, such anchovies, red mullet, baby squid, cuttlefish, etc.
Which are the best restaurants in Torremolinos? And the cheapest? Which offer the best value for money? And how about touring the beach bars? It is worth having a glance at the general picture, around both La Carihuela and El Bajondillo, to discover the dining possibilities in Torremolinos that best suit our needs, our budget and our tastes. Let’s go!
- Best restaurants in Torremolinos
- Where to eat well, but cheaply, in Torremolinos
- Beach bars in Torremolinos
Best restaurants in Torremolinos
Recently, Torremolinos gastronomy has taken a huge leap forwards. Lots of interesting eateries have opened, with innovative and creative menus. The possibilities are endless, because there are so many good, reasonably priced places to choose from, so we can only name a few. For example:
Restaurante Casero
This establishment specialises in the most outstanding recipes to emerge from the Mediterranean region.
Restaurante La Experiencia
In addition to an extensive menu, this restaurant offers an interesting dinner experience from 8.00 p.m. onwards, that can be adapted, subject to prior booking, to the needs of guests. The minimum length of a sitting is three and a half hours.
Ibiza Style Bar Restaurant
Presided over by a Dutch couple (Patricia and Pascal), this Ibizan-style restaurant offers a creative, updated menu and excellent service. Mediterranean cooking is the speciality here.
The Carvery Company
This is a grill restaurant serving cuts of beef, pork, turkey, ham and lamb. Five succulent meats, slow roasted and carved on the spot, and served with seasonal vegetables, roast potatoes, puddings, cauliflower cheese, etc. There are also vegetarian and vegan options.
Caliu Restaurant
A restaurant serving international and Mediterranean cuisine, specialising in Spanish and European dishes. The menu is wide ranging, so there is something for every guest: fish, meat, vegetables, rice dishes, soups, seafoods, pasta, etc.
Gastrobar Restaurant Florín
This place offers a gourmet Mediterranean and European menu with Eastern influences. They have a seven-course menu that is well worth trying, but there are lost of other possibilities, all different.
Where to eat well, but cheaply, in Torremolinos
Where can you eat well but cheaply? The fact is that there are many, many restaurants, and they are all trying to beat one another to offer the best experience for guests. For this reason, establishments compete on price, and it is possible to eat well but cheaply in this Málaga coastal town. There are countless eateries where you can enjoy simple, but tasty, food. Here are some examples:
La Reserva de Antonio
Is a traditional Andalusian restaurant serving home-made dishes prepared with fresh ingredients. You can try oxtail, paella and fish dishes at very reasonable prices, in a particularly pleasant atmosphere.
La Cabaña Playa
Serves affordable lunches with sea views. It offers a Mediterranean menu, which includes seafood paella and a fried fish platter in a friendly atmosphere and at a reasonable price.
El Bodegón de Fabrice
Offers outstanding value for money. It specialises in fresh fish and seafood, but its roast pepper salad is delicious, as are its other home-made dishes.
A Casa Nostra
For lovers of Italian cuisine, this restaurant offers high quality and good service at a reasonable price. It has a terrace, so you can enjoy your food out of doors.
Las olas del Levante
Also with sea views, offers fried fish and mouth-watering grilled sardines. It also has a terrace where you can feel the gentle sea breeze.
Beach bars in Torremolinos
Torremolinos has countless beach bars, or ‘chiringuitos’, so there is plenty of choice. At these bars, you can enjoy fresh seafood, prepared in traditional style, and invariably with a view of the Mediterranean. Among the most well-known beach bars are El Sardiná, specialising in fish and seafood; El Velero, also famous for its seafood; La Caleta Beach Club, a place to eat and to be seen; La Macarena, which serves an enormous variety of fish and seafood dishes; Los Marengos, offering more good seafood; Pepe y Carmen, specialising in Mediterranean cuisine, and Restaurante Ramos, with a tempting menu that they have been offering since 1980.
