***Udo Heimer
Completely recreated in 1998/99 to celebrate it's 25th year in Nerja,
Restaurante Udo Heimer now serves the most imaginative and eclectic selection
of food, applauded for its integrity and variety. Fresh ingredients professionally
prepared and cooked make this an absolute favourite!
Interesting well executed menu. From excellent spit roasted lamb to
large prawns wrapped in bacon with curried banana sauce and fruit rice
- there is plenty of choice and a few pleasant surprises. This is a smart,
even somewhat minimalist restaurant where seasonal flowers adorn the windows,
making the detached purpose built resaurant stand out in its residential
location. The elegance of its table settings and impeccably courteous service
have made it a magnet for discerning diners.
Now HIGHLY recommended. Just mention that you are a Client of Inter-Sol
and Udo Heimer will wish to offer you all a complimentary drink to welcome
you. 952 52 00 32
*****Restaurante '34'
In the heart of Nerja, just a few minutes stroll from the Balcon de
Europa, this is a beautiful and sympathetically restored Andalucian house.
The British owners have gathered together, over the years, a remarkable
collection of fine art and antiques which furnish the sitting room and
restaurant. The wood panelled dining room overlooks a beautiful garden
with elevated views over the Mediterranean and along the coastline. Fresh
Mediterranean seafood, meats from the heartland of Spain and seasonal game
are found on the concise menu with clear English translation. There is
also a fine selection of digestifs, ports and fine Brandy. Service is friendly
and informal and children are welcome. Everyday prices for a real evening
out.
Very popular with locals and visitors alike so it is essential to book....
952 52 54 44.
****Pata Negra
Small very typically Spanish. Sound cooking of fresh food is the order
of the day here. Share the platter of Serrano ham and Manchego cheese to
start, or enjoy the specialty large prawns in puff pastry with leek sauce.
Many local restauranteurs and business people eat here. Starts quite late.
Friendly and English spoken. In the square (Plaza Marina), top of Ave.
Castilla Perez.
***Restaurante Miguel
Wide ranging menu and slightly 'kitch' decor. International cuisine
and professional service but can be slow at very busy times. Can look a
bit of a 'clip-joint' but isn't really. Miguel is known as 'Captain Peacock'
by some of the British locals with fond memories of the TV series "Are
You Being Served"
***El Gatto Negro-The Black Cat
Pizza, Pasta & Pavarotti! Hugo has used every square centimetre
of this just expanded restaurant. Hand made pizza from a wood burning oven
and great pasta - as much as you want and keep changing sauces with each
replenishment - all for 1,250 Pesetas. Steaks are enormous. It is a good
idea to book.
***La Parrala Ayo
Burriana beach restaurant with excellent broad ranging menu. Paella
is the speciality cooked in enourmous pans on an open fire. Ayo is acknowledged
throughout Andalucia as the top Paella chef. Lunchtime only except in two
evenings per week in the summer when there is a live Flamenco dance spectacular.
This is THE meeting place for Sunday lunch especially as a roast leg of
pork with sauteed vegetables is barbequed and will sustain you 'til Monday!
This is the last but one restaurant on the Burriana Beach, on the left
(looking at the sea) Prices are extremely reasonable.
***Restaurante Jaquy
Along the N340 towards Motril, just after the second tunnel, turn right
by the km 311 stone signposted 'Cotoboro' and keep descending to sea level.
Turn right at the sea front and find this restaurant about 50 metres along
the promenade facing the water. Belgian run and one of the best kitchens
on the coast. Excellent five course gourmet menu, 3,2500 ptas. and wonderful
a la carte. Good lobster, great Chateaubriand and chips to die for. If
you have the Dama Blanca for dessert, ask the for chocolate sauce 'muy
calliente' (very hot). Service is very professional if a little 'unemotional'.
When leaving, go uphill at every turn until reaching the main road.
***La Restinga
About 3 kilometres outside Nerja, to the west on the road to Malaga,
this restaurant is situated right on the water's edge. There is a delightful
terrace overlooking the sea and the speciality here is fresh fish. The
fish soup is particularily good and enormous - served in a large tureen
it has the ingredients of an authentic French bouillabaisse. Easy parking.
**Haveli
If you like Indian food this is the only game in town! All the usuals
- Tandoori, kormas and breads. Everything you would expect. Quite reliable.
Open air terrace upstairs.
**Dragon Inn
Same observations as the Haveli - but this time it's a Chinese and although
it's not the only one in town, it is voted the best. A little difficult
to find, it is on the ground floor of a building in Calle Chaparil, opposite
the junction with Calle Antonio Millon (near Bernadette's office) underneath
'Hostal Alhambra'.
**Don Comer
Just past the Balcon in Plaza Cavana where it meets the bottom of Calle
Granada, this belongs to Udo Heimer. Great for lunch or dinner if you are
in town, this is a tapas bar with an enormous selection of hot and cold
dishes, all freshly and imaginatively prepared and presented. The roll-call
of successes includes a wonderfully spiced curried chicken salad, German
sausage with potato salad, meatballs in tomato sauce and a delicious vegetable
salad. Chocolate lovers must NOT miss the runny chocolate pudding with
hot vanilla sauce (not actually 'pudding' more like rich chocolate sauce
swirled with creamy vanilla sauce...Mmmmmmm!) Cold Spanish and German beer
on tap, great air conditioning and very reasonable prices.
**El Puente
Literally on the old river bridge. Popular pull-up for truckers, so
basic but large portions of good honest wholesome Spanish food. On all
but the hottest days, have the Spanish bean soup...WONDERFUL!! Stongly
recommended.
There are many, many more restaurants, snackbars and other eateries
for you to choose from and we invite you to tell us which were your favourites
and why. The ratings are strictly personal taste and you may well rate
them differently. English is spoken is most places and menus are usually
in English, Spanish, German, some French and even some Russian. HAPPY
EATING!
