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El Ronqueo del Atun - 19 August 2016 
A "Ronqueo del Atun" is a traditional Spanish spectacle, where chefs prepare a whole tuna for cooking, delighting guests with the almost choreographed …

Introduction to the World of Wine - 1 Day Course 
Whether you are a complete beginner or a seasoned wine drinker, this is your opportunity to explore the world’s main regions and grape varieties, all in …

Hungry On The Go 
THIS BUSINESS HAS CLOSED Hungry On The Go is an exciting food delivery service in Marbella which delivers the freshest, healthiest meals and snacks …

Ristorante Fantasia 
Ristorante Fantasia is a refreshingly understated family Italian eatery in the San Pedro de Alcantara neighbourhood of Marbella that has been delivering …

Alfredo San Pedro Restaurant 
First class food and service. Price and quality are a perfect match.

Recommendations for a British Butcher in Marbella? 
Hello, I'm looking for a British butcher who uses English cuts, specifically silverside. I can't seem to find it anywhere. I found a British butcher …

Tchin Tchin French Bistro 
Tchin Tchin French Bistro is one of the few places in Marbella where you can put all of your misconceptions of French cuisine aside and truly enjoy outstanding …

Bistrobar Ambrosia 
Continuing with my reviews of the restaurants, on, and surrounding the Boulevard in San Pedro de Alcantara, I came across Ambrosia when walking along …

Hanuri Korean Restaurant 
If your family likes to experiment with fun, new food, Hanuri Korean Restaurant needs to be on your list! This is the place that many say is the …

Marbella Golf Country Club 
I haven’t eaten at this delightful venue for about 15 years. Back then it was run by that well known restraunteur, Gary Waite, and it became one of the …

Boardwalk 
The Boardwalk on Marbella's Paseo Maritimo is one of those restaurants that are open all day and half the night and, unless you want an Indian, a Chinese, …

La Fontina Restaurante 
La Fontina Restaurante is a family-run restaurant with over 30 years of experience delivering high-quality culinary experiences for individual guests …

Mr. Gourmet Burger 
Within every genre of eating houses there is bound to be those that are just mediocre, and others that are faultless, and a whole range in between. Not …

Great Tapa Deal 
With 18 different great tapas to choose from you'll be sure to find something you love at the Edición Via de la Tapa. Every Thursday and Friday from …

Noa Gastro Bar 
After reviewing El Guino and Boulevard 171 , the third and last eatery on the Boulevard in San Pedro de Alcantara is NOA’s GastroBar . It too …

Boulevard 171 
There are so many words that denote ‘A PLACE TO EAT’, many within them are self descriptive of what one should expect, ranging from Fine Dining to a …

Carisma 
Open for just 8 months, the word has spread about this restaurant, and all that I have heard was good. The pleasant dining room was both comfortable, …

El Guino 
El Guino is the creation of serial restauranteurs Anthony and Pete, and is the last of the three restaurants on the San Pedro de Alcantara Boulevard …

Cooldeals Sunday Lunch Challenge 2015 
Yes, something a bit different from Cooldeals as we are announcing the 2015 Sunday Lunch Challenge. Over the next ten weeks we will be promoting 10 …

Dinner at Barrocco Marbella April 2015  
Just outside Marbella port on the Paseo Duque de Ahumada is the well known Tapas bar of Barrocco, which is where we did NOT eat, because el patron, Rocco, …

La Ola Marbella 
In a pleasant row of chiringuitos, squeezed in between La Red and Basilio on Marbella beach, just off the Paseo, is La Ola. I give these details because …

El Oceano 
You may well ask, why I have waited nearly three months to write about a New Years Day Lunch at El Oceano restaurant. The answer is that they were closing …

Which restaurants in Marbella offer a discount with SEVA Card? 
In England, there is a discount card called 'Tastecard' which can be purchased for about £79.00 per annum (free with Natwest Platinium Bank Account holders). …

El Ranchero 
This is one of those 24-seater restaurants in San Pedro de Alcantara that seem to have been there forever, but it must be 15 or so years since we last …

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La Catarina Craft Beer Bar 
We were attending an art exhibition in Benahavis where, on one of the stands was a Guitar and lute maker, producing the most beautiful instruments. …

Restaurant Casa Tua 
Another cool deal recommendation, that, because of the yummy details in the menu, we couldn't resist, was Restaurant Casa Tua in Marbella old town. …

Chill Sea Lounge 
New to the Costa del Sol, barely open for 4 weeks, is another fusion restaurant, this time with Japanese and Mediterranean influences. Run by Brother …

La Villa Mexican & Grill 
La Villa Welcomes Families Back to Marbella! La Villa Mexican & Grill is a warm and friendly family restaurant situated in the famous San Pedro …

Aloha Golf Restaurant 
Those of you with fond memories of Cipriano’s, the prestigious reastaurant in Puerto Banus, may recall the owner’s son, Fermin. In 2007 he took over the …

Fabulous caterers in Estepona 
We stayed in Estepona and Foodies and More came to cater for us. They are wonderful. Find them on facebook, small or large parties. The food is incredible …

Lunch at La Sidreria San Pedro de Alcantara February 2015 
We had been living in a fools paradise with lovely sunny days more akin to Spring than winter, but at the end of January we are pulled up with a jolt into …

Sukhothai Marbella 
If you want to dine at Sukhothai on a particular day at a particular time then you are well advised to book ahead. We have been going to this eatery …

La Culinaria Restaurant 
La Culinaria Restaurant Review - January 2015 Being impressed with the consistently good reviews (particularly with respect to their Tapas) on Tripadvisor, …

Ristorante Regina 
Ristorante Regina, located in Puerto Banus near the H10 Hotel, is a family owned-and-operated restaurant offering fine Italian cuisine. The owner is particularly …

Tempora Restaurant 
Tempora Restaurant, Old Town Marbella Restaurant Review, December 2014 It was a very chilly evening which precluded us from eating outside, and they …

Noa Gastropub 
If you're looking for a casual place where you can have a wrap, gourmet burger or a salad while giving the kids a fantastic place to play, try Noa Gastropub …

Sunday Lunch at the Bel-Air Tennis Club 
When I saw a Cool Deal offer for Sunday roast in the restaurant at Bel-Air Tennis Club, it brought back memories of 12-15 years ago when last we ate there. …

Boulevard 171 Gastroterrace 
If you're looking for a casual place where you can have a wrap, gourmet burger or a salad while giving the kids a fantastic place to play, try the new …

Lunch at El Pozo Viejo Marbella old town December 2014 
Over a half a millennium ago, the first Mayor of Marbella built his house, and excavated the one and only well in the then village of Marbella. The house …

CHRISTMAS BRUNCH/ BUFET DE NAVIDAD 
Come and celebrate with family and friends in a unique house in the old town of Marbella, and enjoy our Christmas Brunch, on the 24th and 25th of December. …

Lunch at Nomo San Pedro de Alcantara November 2014 
Open for just a few weeks, Nomo is not your ordinary run of the mill restaurant. Decorated tastefully, comfortably furnished, and equipped with a couple …

A Delightful Evening at Lima by Momo, Marbella Old Town November 2014 
Rarely, when all the elements that make up a pleasurable dining experience , with each part exceeding ones expectations, does it become, both a delight, …

Christmas Day lunch 
Does anyone know of restaurants open for lunch on Christmas Day, apart from the hotels? Any suggestions or recommendations will be appreciated.

Ben’s Il Ristorante , Nueva Andalucía, November 2014 
What a transformation Ben Ashir has made to what was the budget restaurant that preceded it on this site. Now, they aspire to be a ‘fine dining’ eatery …

Great Live Music at YAMAS Greek Fusion Restaurant  
We love blues and jazz and it is not easy to find in Marbella so we like to share with you the dates this blues jazz singer is at one of our favorite restaurants, …

Traditional Greek Smashing of Plates in the Heart of Marbella at YAMAS Restaurant 
New restaurant, hang out and party and function locale... Wonderful ambience with stylish yet always informal court yard luncheon and candle light …

El Yoyi Pizzeria 
This is where you go for a pizza with locals! Great oven-fresh pizzas and pastas in a relaxed environment and very reasonable prices. You won't …

Dinner at Bollywood Indian Restaurant Nueva Andalucia October 2014 
It seems that like every other person that I had been in conversation with recently has asked if I had tried Bollywood - so eventually we get around to …

Top Thai Restaurant 
Always enjoy the food and great service at Top Thai, located in Centro Plaza in Puerto Banus. They offer a kids menu and the space around the restaurant …

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Victors Beach Chiringuito 
Fun place to combine an afternoon of beach time with the family with steaks, seafood and mojitos. Have been to Victor's numerous times with the family. …

Marbella Family 
Cafe de Ronda offers one of the best breakfasts in town. My family eats there often and we LOVE the Eggs Benedict selections! Fast Wi-Fi and a secure …

Taj Mahal Restaurant 
The Taj Mahal is consistently among our favourite Indian restaurants in Marbella. Fantastic cuisine, outstanding customer-service and also free delivery! …

Dinner at the ’NEW’ Nueva Campana October 2014 
Gastropreneure Garry Waite emailed all his regular customers, inviting them for drinks, and to see what He, and his staff have been up to refurbishing …

The Marbella American Club’s Lunch at Garum October 2014 
Approaching his first decade of serving a mixture of eclectic and traditional food, albeit with a twist, Timo Hamalinen has consistently pleased his diners, …

Restaurant Zayni, Puerto Banus October 2014  
This fusion restaurant has a lot to live up to! Open for barely four months, it has very quickly gained a reputation for excellence in all departments. …

Lunch at Lucia Fuengirola September 2014 
Lucia’s is a Scandinavian restaurant approaching the silver anniversary of their opening. Norwegian Lena, and Anders, who hails from Denmark, founded this …

Lunch at Taberna Miguel Estepona September 2014 
One from our party of five, suggested a visit to Taberna Miguel, and from the outset, the friendly and helpful staff made us feel at home. The dining …

El Pozo Viejo Restaurant 
Hellow! You will find us located in Marbella’s Old Town. The Old Well Constructed over 500 years ago is used today as a gastronomic house. Enjoy the harmony …

Aragona Italian Restaurant 
Aragona’s Restaurant is placed in Marbella’s City Center, at Avenida del mar, also known as Dali’s Square, since it is full of statues inspired by Salvador …

PAELLA'S y mas Restaurant 
PAELLA’S y Más is your contemporary urban neighborhood taverna serving Chef Javier Ponte’s Soul-satisfying Spanish cuisine. Best paella and fideau (thin …

The Playwright Bar and Restaurant 
We are endeavouring to bring something new and unique in gastronomy and socailising to Elviria. The ex-patriate community in Marbella influenced our …

Beckitt's Restaurant and Bar 
Beckitt's Bar and Restaurant is favourite amongst Marbellans. Infused with an International flavour and a selection of Specials every evening, there …

Le Box Restaurant Nueva Andalucía May 2014 
The new girl on the block is Magdalene, proprietor of Le Box, Nueva Andalusia, she opened this, her second eatery about 4 months ago. The original of …

Restaurant SUR in Estepona 
SUR is in a pleasant Plaza just off the main road within a stones throw of the beach with 20 seats outside and about 50 in the Quirky dining room, full …

Tikitano Beach Restaurant April 2014 
I have been dining at Tikitano on and off ever since it was opened by Gary Wait some 10 years ago, It is an unsurpassed location, not only for the vista, …

Restaurante La Red Marbella Beach - April 2014 
A friend who we had not seen for over 2 years arrived in Marbella for week and asked to go to a typical Spanish fish restaurant. Thus started a most enjoyable …

Gala Restaurant Marbella  
The first thing that strikes you about Gala is its minimalistic modernity. Decorated and furnished to a very high standard by Anna , the owner, who …

San Rafael Restaurante Manilver Costa  
In a pleasant enough dining room seating about 40, run by Matra’D Juan and Chef Antonio, we lunched on a chilly April day. One needed to study the diverse …

Restaurant Ban Thai Marbella 
Restaurant Ban Thai Marbella March 2014 I must admit, Thai cuisine is one of my favorites, so, when another ’Cool deals’ offer for a Thai restaurant …

Gio’s Cafeteria Nueva Andalucia March 2014 
Yet another Cool Deals offer, this time for Gio’s Cafeteria. This is one of those eateries that ‘opens early. closes late’ and serves breakfast, lunch, …

Restaurant Ban Thai Marbella 
Restaurant Ban Thai Marbella March 2014 I must admit, Thai cuisine is one of my favourites, so, when another ’Cooldeals’ offer for a Thai restaurant …

Lovely Cafeteria in Unexpected Place in Benahavis 
Hello, I would like to give a big "thumbs-up" recommendation for the cafeteria at the new Ayuntamiento building in Benahavis. It's run by a lovely young …

C'est la Vie Restaurant in San Pedro de Alcantara 
C'est la Vie Restaurant in San Pedro de Alcantara February 2014 After just 5 months. TANINO ’s, the restaurant that I reviewed in September 2013 …

Restaurante La Trattoria Nueva Andalucia 
“I Love your shoes” A couple of days ago, by pure chance, we were amongst a group of people waiting for a lift in El Courte Ingles, when my wife noticed …

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GASTROBAR KNUT'S in San Pedro de Alcantara November 2013 
I will have to think about what adjective best describes the cuisine of Knut’s, for the moment, suffice to say, in the nicest way, that it’s different …

" Le Boujolais Nouveau est arrive!" at Cafe Comptoir, Nueva Andalucia. 
-ARCHIVE- WhenThursday, 21 November 2013 Time 19:00 until 02:00 Rejoignez nous au Café Comptoir a Nueva Andalucía pour fêter une soirée traditionelle …

Restaurante Los Sardinales Playa Alicates 
Restaurante Los Sardinales Playa Alicates 9th. November 2013 It must be eight or so years since we last ate at Los Sardinales , and …

*ART CAFÉ * new opening  
BOHEMIAN WELCOME SPOT AT THE PORT Savor the moment and take pleasure in our art gallery and culinary offerings from salad to sushi. Perfect for …

Restaurante Alfredo San Pedro 
I am somewhat reluctant to use the phrase “Horses for Courses”, and can promises you that this particular protein is definitely not on the menu, but we, …

CHOWKA a new experience  
RESTAURANT CHOWKA CLOSED IN FALL 2014. About a month ago, Chowka opened its doors to an unsuspecting public as to what would replace the Polo Club on …

Umami Bar Restaurant and Grill San Pedro de Alcantara 
Umami Bar, Restaurant, and Grill San Pedro de Alcantara March 2013 This is one of San Pedro’s newest eateries that friends had said to me “you must …

Restaurant Nuevo Reino 
Restaurant Nuevo Reino San Pedro de Alcantara Where better to celebrate a birthday in late December than by the Mediterranean in gorgeous sunshine in …

Restaurant Albert and Simon 
A MENU OF THE DAY AT ALBERT & SIMON’S!! We were lunching at El Rincon de La Sala one Sunday, where, by chance, who should be there but Albert Benesty, …

Restaurant Arroyo Hondo 
Located near the village of Casares (45 minutes from Marbella) is the charming restaurant Arroyo Hondo specializing in Mediterranean cuisine with a touch …

ARETUSA Restaurant 
Selected Italian cuisine, in an intimate and casual atmosphere. In the front line of Puerto Banus, you find a cozy dining room with a sweet terrace, …

Nueva Campana 
Gastro-prenour Garry Wait (until recently ‘el patron’ at El Rincon on Rodeo Beach) has put together a team of professionals to deliver food, ambiance, …

MezzaNotte Restaurante 
MezzaNotte Restaurante is a family run restaurante at the Paseo Maritimo in Fuengirola. We serve Lebanses food and tapas, Italian pasta and pizzas, and …

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