DINE MARBELLA 2019 - Top 30 Marbella Restaurants

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WEL COME TO DINE! CONTRIBUTORS: Publisher: Gary Heginbottom HOT Print & Media SL Editor: Giles Brown Feature Writter: Natalie Rose-Kern Production: Can-Print & Media SL Design: Carolina Cuesta & Victor Broch Photography: Justin Moore Sales Manager: Eveline Boxleitner Contributors: John Thomson, Jeno Pineda, Joanna Burrows, Alex George, Camila Cuesta and Creative Marbella

Welcome to the first issue of Dine!

One of the greatest pleasures of living in Marbella, along with the sun, sand and sea, is the amazing variety of restaurants.

You can find every type of cuisine, from Asian to European, from cutting edge to traditional, Michelin starred to homemade, in Marbella.

Over the past decade Marbella has reinvented itself as a gastronomic destination, and the town is now home to several award winning, internationally acknowledged restaurants.

Eating out is an important part of the Marbella lifestyle and Dine has selected 30 of the best restaurants.

They may not all be haute cuisine, but we decided on the criteria that each establishment should be the very best at what they do. So inside you will find celebrity chefs rubbing shoulders with authentic Galician gastronomy, contemporary fusion cuisine alongside gourmet burgers.

The variety of restaurants in Marbella is as exhaustive as it is extensive. Dine has chosen 30 of the very best. Now you have the tempting task of deciding which one to sample and savour first!

Enjoy this issue of Dine Marbella. We’re sure you will be back for seconds!

Gary

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Contents Issue 01 - 2019

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Marbella Restaurants We show you where...

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Vila Do Grove Galician Master Class

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Modern yet classic.

Fashionable yet timeless

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El Gaucho Banus Passion and innovation

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CHEF’S SPECIAL Nobu Marbella La Pappardella Lounge La Habana Zozoï Restaurante

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Villa Tiberio “Life is Beautiful” in Marbella

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Master Chef Dennis Wellerfors

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The Robin Hood Inn

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Delicias Gourmet Delightful & Delicias!

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Marbella Michelin

Restaurants 26 Amaï by OC 28 A1 Aretusa 30 Baltazár Bar & Grill 32 Bistro Maumm Marbella 34 Casino Restaurant Leone 36 Don Restaurant Banco 38 ElRestaurant & Bar 40 EldeGaucho Banús Oceano 42 ElBeach Hotel 44 Finca Besaya 46 La Pappardella 52 La Sala Banus Sala By 54 La The Sea 56 L’Oriental Restaurant La 58 Lounge Habana

60 Mosh Fun Kitchen Gourmet 62 Mr. Burger 64 Naga 66 New Tai Pan 68 Nobu Restaurant 70 Olivia’s La Cala Garden 78 Oak & Grill 80 Red Pepper 82 Sea Grill 84 Thai Gallery Robin 86 The Hood Inn Tuk Asian 88 Tuk Fusion 90 Vila Do Grove 92 Villa Tiberio 94 Zozoï Restaurante DINE MARBELLA 2019

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TAKING ITS PLACE AT THE TOP TABLE! Marbella has reinvented itself as a gastronomic destination over the past decade. Home to several Michelin starred restaurants and hosting culinary events that attract the world’s best chefs, Marbella is now at the forefront of the industry, as Giles Brown discovers.

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Thai Gallery

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The freshest luxury ingredients to create winning flavour combinations

But the restaurant scene is not all about cutting edge cuisine, and Marbella allows old favourites to thrive alongside the newcomers, contributing to the cosmopolitan and colourful mix of cuisines.

Puerto Banus continues to attract the crowds, especially in the high season, but among the madness that is the Port in summer, you can still take refuge in some superb restaurants. Refurbished and reimagined, Don Leone has been a Puerto Banus institution since the 70s, and continues to draw the crowds, as does the Red Pepper, another legendary restaurant, still producing great Greek food with a view of the port and the superyachts that you never tire of seeing.

“Newcomers” to Puerto Banus include the Restaurant Lounge La Habana, which serves the freshest fish and shellfish while also enjoying super views, while El Gaucho de Banus showcases the best in Argentinean cuisine, fused with contemporary influences. Just a short stroll along the quay, La Pappardella has provided an authentic slice of Neapolitan cuisine with its rich flavours, for over 20 years, while Naga, recently renovated with a stylish interior and terrace brings authentic Thai cuisine to Banus.

Nearby Nueva Andalucía, the “Golf Valley” as it is fondly referred too, is also home to a thriving restaurant scene. La Sala continues to be one of the liveliest places DINE MARBELLA 2019

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Bistro Maumm

Tuk Tuk Asian Fusion

A serious gastronomic destination to drink, dine and dance, while sister restaurant The Oak has one of the most beautiful romantic settings in Marbella.

Step into Vila do Grove and you are magically transported to Galicia, widely regarded as home to the finest cuisine in Spain. One of the most unique dining experiences in Marbella can be found at Casino Marbella, where you can watch the high rollers and move from the dining table to the gaming table, if you feel Lady Luck is on your side.

Nearby Maumm restaurant has already built up a loyal local clientele with its Belgian inspired cuisine and atmospheric terrace, as has Tuk Tuk restaurant, where guests can enjoy Asian cuisine next to a wonderful waterfall setting. El Banco, in atmospheric Aloha Pueblo, is also one of the Golf Valley’s most popular venues, offering everything from a light tapa to a gourmet dinner, and the sundown 18

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Sunday Roasts, with live music featuring the very best singers and musicians, has become massively popular with both the local community and tourists.

If you want the party to continue after your meal, then Finca Besaya is a must do. When the food ends, the fun begins in this beautiful country house setting.

Mosh continues to set the trend bringing a metropolitan vibe to Nueva Andalucía, so make sure you wear your designer gear.

If you want to dine beachside then Amai at Ocean Club offers superb cuisine in one of the most popular beach clubs in Marbella, while La Sala by the Sea has a popular Thai inspired menu in a more intimate setting.

Situated on the beautiful, popular San Pedro Boulevard, Mr. Gourmet Burger might be, for many, a surprise inclusion in the inaugural Dine Marbella publication, however Mr. Gourmet Burger, is by far the ‘best burger restaurant’ in Marbella.

Ahead of the trend when it opened, Mr. Gourmet Burger uses only the freshest luxury ingredients to create winning flavour combinations.

Just west of Marbella, L’Oriental is a beautiful Lebanese restaurant, with genuine hospitality and incredible food – the desserts are a must - while The Robin Hood Inn has a traditional English pub feel, with covered terraces for those summer evenings (see page 120).

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Baltazar Bar & Grill

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at the Kempinski Hotel Bahia. After a recent major refurbishment, the hotel is home to the Baltazar Bar and Grill, Spiler Beach Club and Black Rose, The Bar. Each has its own unique concept and style, and what better way to spend an indulgent day that to explore all three?

The Hotel Puente Romano is the gastronomic centre of Marbella, a fact underlined by the opening of the acclaimed Nobu restaurant two years ago. Overlooking the beautiful Plaza, Nobu Marbella underlined the fact that the town had arrived as a serious gastronomic destination, with Dani Garcia’s Michelin stared restaurant on the same square.

You will also find the exquisite cuisine of Thai Gallery at La Plaza while elsewhere in the Hotel, New Tai Pan is a stylish location to explore the very best in Chinese gastronomy.

El Banco Restaurant & Bar

Amaï by OC

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One of the very nicest things about life is the way we must regularly stop whatever it is we are doing and devote our attention to eating – Luciano Pavarotti

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Olivia’s La Cala

Mosh Fun Kitchen

The Robin Hood Inn

Sea Grill

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You won’t want to leave, as the sea views are amazing A little further down the Golden Mile, is Sandro Morelli’s famous restaurant Villa Tiberio, where the welcome is warm, the gardens beautiful and the walls decorated with celebrity photos, a real Marbella experience. Head into the Old Town of Marbella and you will discover Zozoi, easily one of the best restaurants in Marbella itself with a wonderful covered terrace at the back and exceptional food.

East of Marbella El Oceano continues to attract a loyal following and with its superb food in a stunning setting it’s easy to see why. You won’t want to leave, as the sea views are amazing.

Finally, Olivia’s in La Cala, opened by TV personality Elliot Wright, has been a huge success and boasts a superb sushi and champagne bar upstairs. And who knows, you might even bump into a visiting celeb or two!

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Amaï by OC At Ocean Club food is not just an afterthought, it is one of the gorgeous ingredients in a summer celebration of life!

Trendy, modern and chic in its design, Amaï, the restaurant at Ocean Club, offers a fine dining experience overlooking the sea. Partly covered and partly al fresco, it catches cool sea breezes as you soak up the club’s atmosphere whilst also being able to enjoy a little privacy in a stylish environment where fine food and service reign supreme.

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and continue to do – fusing creative gastronomic foods with classical French, Asian and Mediterranean delights.

This has resulted in an enticing list of options with the weather and our guests in mind that is not only delicious and healthy, but also forever evolving and improving. We listen to our guests and use their feedback too to produce light, refreshing meals!

Amaï,is not only a beach restaurant; it’s also a gastronomic eatery, with many clients solely visiting the club for its culinary delights. We even boast our own in-house sommelier, whose knowledge on wines and champagnes is truly outstanding.

Opening Hours: 7 days a week 11.00h - 21.00h +34 952 908 137 restaurant@ oceanclub.es oceanclub.es @oceanclubmarbella @OceanResortClub @oceanclubmarbella Av de Lola Flores SN, 29660 Puerto Banús

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A1 Aretusa A1 Aretusa restaurant has become one of the best known in Puerto Banus. With great success and loyal guests this establishment has emerged as one of the most sought after in the area.

The restaurant enjoys a superb location on the front line of Puerto Banus, overlooking luxury yachts, boutiques with exclusive brands and with sunshine guaranteed almost all year round.

A1 Aretusa is a gastronomic spot for a delicious dining experience like no other.

A modern place combining great Italian and international cuisine in the heart of Puerto Banús The talented chefs create tasty recipes, straight from the sea or using the freshest ingredients. Our dishes are made with 28

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care and love ensuring that our customers enjoy as never before.

Fresh food, made with premium ingredients and taking into account every little detail of the presentation. Because we know that everything counts.

The restaurant also boasts a large and original cocktail menu, with the best spirits mixed with natural fruit flavors to create delicious combination.

More than just a restaurant, A1 Aretusa is the ideal space for everyone. With Iis lounge area, its exterior and interior terraces, its top floor looking at the stars, its spacious living room with modern decor… whoever you are A1 Aretusa has the chic and elegant atmosphere you are looking for.

Opening Hours: 7 days a week 12.00h - 00.00h +34 952 812 898 reservas@aretusa.es a1-restaurants.com @a1aretusabanus @a1aretusa Muelle Ribera, Puerto Banus

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Baltazár Bar & Grill Kempinski Hotel Bahia reached new culinary heights with the launch of ‘El Paseo Del Mar’ last year. A culinary destination that delighted food-lovers, it includes not one, but three design-led restaurants and bars; Baltazár Bar & Grill, Spíler Beach Club and Black Rose The Bar. Baltazár Bar & Grill overlooks the hotel’s pools and gardens and boasts a carefully-curated menu brimming with Spanish classics, grilled meats and seafood, freshly prepared using locally sourced, natural products. An urban take on a romantic bodega, the restaurant uses Aztec-inspired fabrics, with burnt orange and brilliant reds mirroring the flames in the restaurant’s open kitchen. Guests can watch their food being prepared by chefs using a traditional Tandoori Oven or 30

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Josper Grill; for a subtly-smoky, perfectlyjuicy result. Apart from Spanish classics, highlights include grilled meats, such as the Tandoor Ribeye Steak, and fresh fish, like the Josper Tuna. The Baltazár Bar & Grill’s Signature Dish is the local catch “Grilled Octopus”, made in the Josper Grill.

A welcoming atmosphere awaits guests and during the warmer months the glass curtain windows are opened to allow diners to enjoy the cool fresh Mediterranean air. In the winter the open kitchen adds a feeling of warmth, making the restaurant feel cosy. The menus change seasonally and the specials board allows guests to try new and different dishes, many of which are reflected by seasonality or locally sourced gourmet items.

Opening Hours: 7 days a week 13.00h – 16.00h 18.30h – 23.00h +34 952 809 500 hello@elpaseodelmar.es elpaseodelmar.es @elpaseodelmar @elpaseodelmar El Paseo del Mar Kempinski Hotel Bahía Ctra de Cadiz KM 159 Estepona

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Bistro Maumm Located just a few minutes from Puerto Banus in the heart of Nueva Andalucia, bistro Maumm has quickly become the place to be for wherever your fancy takes you - whether you want a quick bite, a delicious meal, a glass of wine or even a bottle of champagne. Maumm’s philosophy is simple: Making you feel at home – so that you can enjoy the terrace as if you were sitting in your garden and the interior of the restaurant as if you were in your own house. Outside the bistro boasts a beautiful shaded terrace, complete with water features, which is the perfect place to relax and enjoy the sun. Inside Maumm has a unique décor, featuring highly distinctive art. Head chef Stephane Bruylant describes his 32

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kitchen as international, French-based with Belgian touch, but also stresses that he is trying to do something different to everybody else, with everything you get on your plate being fresh and homemade.

Maumm’s menu is seasonal and changes four times a year, as Stephane prefers to work with seasonal produce and offer his clients a large variety of dishes through the course of the year! Some popular dishes include the chateaubriand cooked in salt, and the fresh Dover Sole imported from Belgium. Already hugely popular with residents and frequent visitors, due to its great value for money, Maumm offers a cozy terrace, friendly staff and fantastic food. What else do you need?

Opening Hours: Tuesday to Saturday: 13.00h - 23.00h Sunday: 13.00h - 16.00h July & August: 7 days a week 18.00h - 23.00h +34 951 569 310 reservations@maumm.es www.maumm.es @bistromaumm @bistromaumm Avda. Los Girasoles 341, Nueva Andalucia, Marbella

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Casino Marbella Restaurant Overlooking the busy gaming tables of the Casino, the Casino Marbella Restaurant offers the exciting cuisine of Executive Chef Agustín Román alongside the best cocktails in Marbella! Having trained with world-class chefs, Agustín has used his vast experience to create what he calls “memory filled” cuisine. A cuisine that brings together the memories of all flavours from his life, offering quality for all tastes. Outstanding dishes include duck liver sphere, plum and Malaga Virgin sweet wine, pistachio crumble and yoghurt; monkfish pie with kimchi mayonnaise; honeydew melon ajo blanco with grapes, cod, cheese snow and honey; spicy green curry croquettes with white prawn; oven baked turbot in teriyaki sauce on a bed of sautéed mange tout; salmon 34

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on a bed of apple puree, soya-infused vegetables and vanilla oil; grilled beef sirloin with goat cheese sauce, roasted cherry tomatoes and Portobello mushrooms and beef entrecôte with spiced butter, potato straws and fried peppers.

Homemade desserts include chocolate infused sponge on a yoghurt cream and Baileys ice cream, as well as “Childhood Flavours” (yogurt ice cream, creamy chocolate and petit-Suisse mousse homemade sandwich). The dishes are perfectly matched with a choice of the best Spanish and international wines, and there is a cosmopolitan cocktail list for those pre and post dinner drinks. Casino Marbella restaurant really is “Where taste always wins”

Opening Hours: 7 days a week 20.00h - 02.30h +34 952 81 40 00 infocasinomarbella@ cirsa.com www.casinomarbella.com @casinomarbella @casinomarbella_ @casino_marbella Casino Marbella. Edificio Hotel Andalucía Plaza, s/n.

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Don Leone Restaurant Don Leone is one of the most famous and best loved restaurants in Puerto Banus. Situated on the front line, Don Leone has been providing quality food and friendly efficient service since 1972.

One of the most stylish eateries on the coast, Don Leone features a spacious dining area complemented by a frequently changing art gallery plus a superb terrace with ‘magic’ sliding roof.

Open every day for lunch and dinner, this family-run restaurant offers a tempting selection of dishes created by an extremely talented young team.

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with new creations and old favourites.

Don Leone is an excellent choice for the discerning diner and represents incredibly good value.

Don Leone offers three unique areas for dining including the terrace with its sliding roof – perfect for sitting to watch the world go by, the main formal dining salon and the cosy rear dining area.

The extensive wine cellar offers some of the finest wines available from Spain, France and Italy as well as guest wines appearing regularly at great prices.

For that special celebration there is an extensive selection of champagnes to suit most budgets, as well as specialty cocktails created for you and your guests.

Opening Hours: 7 days a week 13.00h - 23.00h +34 952 811 716 info@donleonerestaurant.com

donleonerestaurant.com @donleonepuertobanus @donleonerestaurant Muelle Ribera Local 44/45, Puerto Banús

MUELLE RIBERA LOCAL 44/45, PUERTO BANÚS

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El Banco Restaurant & Bar El Banco restaurant is located in the beautiful Aloha Pueblo urbanization in the heart of the Golf Valley. The restaurant, formerly a BBVA bank, hence its name, is simple yet contemporary whilst managing to preserve some of its original charm.

With the elegant beauty of the Pueblo providing a wonderful unique backdrop, El Banco really is the perfect meeting place. From a relaxing breakfast, scenic lazy lunch, after golf drinks, or something more substantial El Banco really does cater for your every whim.

Specialising in freshly prepared international, fusion cuisine, El Banco prides itself on the love and care that goes into each of its dishes as well as the attentive, friendly service it offers 38

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from its multi-lingual, experienced team.

El Banco is open all day for breakfast, lunch and dinner and offers an excellent menu and a wide array of specials which include its hugely popular tapas dishes, sundown Sunday Lunch served in the early evening, as well as every Tuesday, the best Fish and Chips in Marbella! And if that wasn’t enough, El Banco also offers Afternoon Tea for those special occasions and an outdoor catering service.

With a new bar serving international drinks and cocktails, as well as great quality live music every Sunday and Thursday with the finest variety of live singers and musicians on the coast, El Banco really is the perfect place to eat, drink and party!

Opening Hours: 7 days a week 09.00h - 23.00h Summer: Sunday from 17.00h Monday from 09.00h Winter: Sunday from 14.00h Monday - closed

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restauranteelbanco.com restauranteelbanco.com @restauranteelbanco @elbancomarbella @ElBancoMarbella Aloha Pueblo, Local 35, Nueva AndalucĂ­a

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El Gaucho de Banús El Gaucho de Banus brings a fabulous fusion of Argentinian and international dishes with a genuinely warm welcome in a relaxed setting. From the moment you set foot in the restaurant and are greeted by the staff, you’ll feel that you are eating with old friends, albeit old friends who are also fantastic cooks! With a front line position, El Gaucho de Banus has a covered terrace, and interior dining area as well as a lounge with sofas so comfortable, you’ll think you are sitting in someone’s house. El Gaucho de Banus aims to take you on a journey through Argentinian delights, where culture is no barrier and international influences fuse effortlessly. The diverse menu, using the freshest products and outstanding meats sourced from around the world. The 40

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restaurant specialises in Argentinian grill cuisine but they also offer Halal products, pastas, vegetarian options, salads, fish and homemade desserts. Service is friendly and professional but not pretentious, and as you would expect from an Argentinian restaurant, where family meals are all important, El Gaucho is very child friendly.

El Gaucho de Banus also offers a number of other unique services, including dining on one of the super yachts, parties and special celebrations, business lunches, product launches and networking cocktails, or private catering for your next party.

El Gaucho de Banus brilliantly combines international influences in a cosmopolitan, relaxed and friendly setting – rather like Marbella itself!

Opening Hours: 7 days a week 12.00h - 02.00h +34 952 812 167 table@gauchobanus.com gauchobanus.com @GauchoBanus @elgauchobanus @elgauchodebanus Muelle Benabola 9, Puerto Banus

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El Oceano Beach Hotel El Oceano Beach Hotel, Restaurant and Martini Lounge in Miraflores is an oasis of laid-back luxury, between Marbella and La Cala.

When we say ‘beachfront’, we really mean it. El Oceano is right on the water’s edge with most rooms having unspoiled sea views and the restaurant and bar terrace right on the beachfront.

Relax with perfect pampering, wake up with the best Espresso Martini or spend a little of summer 2019 on a VIP sunbed or around the pool bar – all part of an awesome afternoon.

Family owned and run, El Oceano is right on the beach with incredible views over the Mediterranean Sea. The hotel accommodation is second-to-none and 42

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the restaurant is, perhaps, the most exquisite on the Costa del Sol. If you feel like a little Mediterranean decadence, book yourself one of the sunbeds and enjoy an afternoon – or evening – of sheer indulgence. Relax in one of the four sunbed lounger areas – the Sun Deck, Polynesian Deck or the new Sky Deck on one of the VIP sunbeds! What better way to spend your day? Your own VIP double bed, towel, swim-up pool bar and waiter service! And with the best sea views in the house, the VIP deck really is the place to be.

A touch of class, a touch of exclusivity, a touch of prestige! Everything you would expect of El Oceano!

Opening Hours: 7 days a week 08.30h - 00.00h +34 952 58 75 50 info@oceanohotel.com www.oceanohotel.com @oceanohotel @eloceanobeach @oceanobeachhotel Ctra. de Cádiz A7 (N340), Km 199, Miraflores Playa, Mijas Costa

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Located between the sea and the mountains, Puerto Banus and Marbella, magic, gastronomy and atmosphere come together at Finca Besaya, in a place that charms the senses.

Once a beautiful private house, Finca Besaya hints at a tradition that maintains the Mediterranean essence, preserving past with tints of modernity.

Guests at Finca Besaya can start their evening with cocktails and shisha on the ground floor, or out on the fabulous terrace lounge area, perfect for enjoying Marbella’s magical summer evenings with superb views of La Concha mountain.

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and eclectic, with original paintings on the wall and objets d’art where you can enjoy the beautifully presented international cuisine.

The party continues after your meal at Finca Besaya, when the restaurant transforms into a stylish club with an atmospheric light and sound show.

Finca Besaya is unlike any other restaurant in Marbella. It’s the place for meeting and fun, an intoxicating combination of chic club, a lounge and an exquisite restaurant, and a door to the senses that will always be open.

Opening Hours: 7 days a week 17.00h - 03.00h +34 952 86 13 82 manager@fincabesaya.es www.fincabesaya.es @fincabesaya @fincabesaya Urbanización Río Verde Alto, Marbella

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La Pappardella La Pappardella, brings a little corner of Italy, and specifically Naples, to the heart of Puerto Banus. La Pappardella opened its first restaurant in Chelsea in 1985, and in 1993, drawn by the attractions of the sun and the sea, Lucia Precioso and her son Toni founded La Pappardella in front line Puerto Banus. Lucia and Toni continue to run La Pappardella, ensuring that the restaurant maintains its authentic Neapolitan spirit and style. Each region of Italy has its own distinctive cuisine and Neapolitan dishes are renowned for featuring tomatoes and seafood. La Pappardella brilliantly showcases these traditional tastes, most notably in the seafood pappardella, but also offers dishes to appeal to their cosmopolitan 46

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clientele. The quality of the ingredients and passion in the process is evident through the restaurant’s entire menu.

From homemade breads, baked in the restaurant itself, through to the classic parmigiana or aubergines roasted with parmesan and accompanied by tomato and fresh basil, and homemade pasta and pizzas, La Pappardella offers an ideal environment to enjoy the authentic character of Italian cuisine.

With a friendly welcome, swift and unobtrusive service, that Italians seem to do so well, a relaxed atmosphere that will convince you to stay a little longer and indulge in one of their delicious desserts, La Pappardella really is a little bit of Italy right in the heart of Puerto Banus.

Opening Hours: 7 days a week 13.00h - 01.00h +34 952 815 089 lapappardella@ hotmail.com www.lapappardella.com @la.pappardella.puerto. banus @restaurantelapappardella Muelle de Honor, Casa A, Local 4, Puerto BanĂşs

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VILA DO GROVE

GALICIAN MASTER CLASS Vila do Grove continues to bring the true taste of Galician gastronomy to Marbella.

Spain is a country that takes its gastronomy seriously. From Adrià to Arzak, from Madrid’s ‘Bad Boy’ chef David Muñoz to Marbella’s Dani Garcia, the past two decades have proved that Spanish chefs can more than hold their own with the best in the world. In Spain, no region takes its food more seriously than Galicia, the mystical area in the north west of the country.

Vila do Grove has been providing authentic Galician cuisine in Marbella for almost two decades. Located in Nueva Andalucia, close to the Hotel Andalucia Plaza, the popular restaurant was recently taken over by a new owner with an enthusiastic management team.

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Vila do Grove has one of the most inviting shaded terraces in Nueva Andalucia, enjoying the best of the Mediterranean weather, but step inside and you are instantly transported to Galicia. The interior features stone and wood, with beamed ceilings, while the bar area displays an impressive array of tapas.

There are tanks full of crayfish, lobster and crab, while smartly uniformed waiters unhurriedly but professionally go about their business.

I take a shaded table on the terrace with Elizabeth Jaramillo Correas, who explains the philosophy of the restaurant. “This is a little corner of Galicia in Marbella, providing the tradition gastronomy of

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Galician gastronomy is considered one of the finest in the world Galicia. Vila de Grove has always been well known for the quality and freshness of the produce. Galician gastronomy is considered one of the finest in the world, and it is famous for its fish and shellfish”.

The restaurant may be under new owners and management, but they knew better than to mess with a winning formula. “It was important for us to preserve the style that Villa da Grove had when it opened 19 years ago”, explains Elizabeth “And we will continue that energy and enthusiasm. We are still offering the same menu with the same dishes and the same drinks, and with a new owner and a new management team we are looking forward to welcoming new clients, and welcoming back old ones”.

As you would expect from Vila do Grove, the chef is from Galicia, and the menu features some of the most iconic Galician dishes. “ The pulpo a la gallega - octopus in Galician style - probably the most famous Galician dish in the world – is always popular. It’s difficult to find the authentic pulpo a la gallega in Marbella.

We also have one of the finest meats in the world, baja rubia galleja, cooked on the stone that is very important to the texture and the taste, and Tarta Santiago, which is a famous and typically Galician dessert”.

As well as this, Vila do Grove also offers a vast array of home made and fresh tapas that change daily and are very popular with clients, as well as some delicious freshly baked breads.

Upstairs is an impressive dining area, is perfect for events, product launches and celebrations, as well as an atmospheric and intimate private dining room. “ “Our clients are looking for something a little different,” says Elizabeth “Somewhere quiet but also welcoming”.

At Vila do Grove, they have certainly found that!

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La Sala Banus La Sala in Puerto Banus brings you the ultimate social and dining experience, day and night. Widely regarded as the ‘hottest table in town’, La Sala combines tremendous value for money with unrivalled service and entertainment.

The varied menu offers a tempting range of international and Spanish favourites, all made from the very best ingredients. La Sala has nine different dining and drinking areas, so whatever your mood there is a place for you! Sit outside and soak up the sun on the popular front terrace or dine in the covered terrace where you can relax and watch the world go by, even on those rare rainy days. Alternatively choose the Bar and high tables where you can soak up the atmosphere of La Sala in front of the main 52

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stage area. The rear terrace, overlooking the stunning La Concha mountain, offers tranquil tables with panoramic views. Or spoil yourself in the A La Carte Restaurant for that unforgettable dining experience.

The newly refurbished Live Lounge offers an exclusive dining experience with top class entertainment from popular local acts as well as exclusive one-off tribute nights. The Live Lounge comes with its own bar, entrance and an open air terrace, and can be adapted to suit any occasion for up to 72 seated diners or 200 people standing. For a romantic night or if you are with a group of friends, then celebrating with a buzzing atmosphere, signature cocktails and live music is the best way to start a night out!

Opening Hours: 7 days a week 10.00h - 03.00h +34 952 814 145 reservations@ lasalabanus.com lasalabanus.com @lasalabanus @lasalabanus @lasalabanus Calle Juan Belmonte, S/N Nueva Andalucía

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La Sala By The Sea Situated on the most popular beach in Puerto Banus, La Sala by the Sea is the ultimate beachside relaxation experience in Marbella. Stylish, cool and luxurious, the beachfront venue has three tropical bars, a swimming pool, restaurant and Jacuzzi, as well as facilities for massages.

By day you can relax at the beach or go horizontal under the sun on one of the luxurious sun loungers or day beds around the pool or let our massage therapists take away your stress in our Zen spa area.

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La Sala by the Sea is a piece of summer paradise. With chill out music playing all day, plus waiter service direct to your sun beds, La Sala by the Sea offers a relaxing laid back luxury as you unwind on your king size cabana bed or have lunch in our Thai-style restaurant. The al fresco restaurant offers an appetising selection of dishes, from fresh seafood platters, Thai fusion cuisine and sushi, to a light bite, and all tastes in between.

If you don’t feel like leaving your bed, waiters can serve you a selection of dishes that you can enjoy whilst relaxing in the sun.

During the weekends, experience a different ambience with live DJs, who play the best funky grooves.

Opening Hours: 7 days a week 11.00h - 00.00h +34 952 813 882 reservations@ lasalabythesea.com lasalabythesea.com @lasalabythesea @lasalabythesea @lasalabythesea Urb. Villa Marina, Puerto BanĂşs

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L'Oriental Restaurant L’Oriental located in Benamara, west of Marbella, promises traditional Lebanese cuisine with original recipes and quality ingredients with the subtle flavours and tastes of the Middle East. The gorgeous inside dining area features intricate carvings, chandeliers and scenes from the Middle East, while Arabic music plays quietly in the background, There is also a beautiful outside dining area with a dancefloor for belly dancing. Professional and very friendly waiters, will take you carefully through the menu, explaining exactly what is in each dish, if you are not entirely familiar with authentic Arabic cuisine. These include the wonderful Meze, – Hummus, Tabbouleh (salad with tomato, onion, parsley, cracked wheat, lemon juice and olive oil) Kibbeh (Lamb 56

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and wheat meatballs stuffed with minced meat, onion and pine nuts) and Fatayer (Cheese, parsley and onion parcels).

Mains include Mix Grill Kebab (chicken, lamb and minced lamb with Basmati Rice), chicken filo pastry (honey glazed filo pastry stuffed with chicken and Mediterranean style stuffing – almonds, onion, parsley and egg) and superb Couscous.

Desserts are outstanding and include Balawa (pieces of filo pastry stuffed with pistachios, almonds, pine nuts and honey) and Katayef (small pancakes stuffed with walnuts served with syrup and a sprinkle of pistachios). L’Oriental really is one of the great Middle Eastern dining experiences.

Fantastic food, friendly staff, a great setting and extremely reasonable prices.

Opening Hours: 7 days a week 19.00h - 00.00h +34 952 885 436 reservas@ lorientalrestaurant.es lorientalrestaurant.es @lorientalrestaurantes @lorientalrestaurante Avda. Dos Hermanas, Urb. Benamara, Estepona

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Lounge La Habana Located at the eastern end of Puerto Banus, Restaurant Lounge La Habana is a real oasis of calm from the normal hustle and bustle of Banus. Discreet and welcoming, and with a spacious outside terrace, perfect for summer dining, Restaurant Lounge La Habana is the place that well dressed locals and visitors in the know can enjoy exceptional service and exciting cuisine.

Another advantage of its location is that Restaurant Lounge La Habana enjoys fantastic views across the marina itself towards the super yachts and the tower and as dusk falls the skyline is quite stunning with the buildings silhouetted against the setting sun. Executive Chef Juan Manuel Gutierrez Lozano hails from 58

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nearby Cadiz and his knowledge of local produce and considerable skill results in an exciting fusion of Spanish and Asian cuisine. Dishes include Octopus Carpaccio (beautifully thin slices of octopus with a delicate citrus vinaigrette), Tuna Tataki with Wasabi mayonnaise, and a good choice of main courses including a selection of steaks, rack of lamb and even a gourmet burger, as well as a fabulous selection of fish including King Prawns, Octopus on creamy potatoes and Red tuna, while the homemade cheesecakes at Restaurant Lounge La Habana are superb!

Restaurant Lounge La Habana has already established a regular and loyal clientele, and with food and service this good, it is easy to see why.

Opening Hours: 7 days a week 13.00h - 00.00h +34 952 811 239 lounge@grupolahabana.es www.lahabanalounge.es @RestauranteLaHabana Lounge @rest_lahabanalounge Edificio Muelle Levante, 7 Puerto BanĂşs

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Mosh Fun Kitchen Mosh Fun Kitchen is the ultimate conceptual experience for dining and entertainment.

Combining culinary art, signature cocktails, the best shisha in town and great music, it is no surprise the restaurants slogan is Eat, Drink & Party & Repeat!

The main focal point on the ‘Aloha Strip’, that collection of bars and restaurants in Nueva Andalucia that has become a chilled out yet stylish alternative to Puerto Banus, Mosh Fun Kitchen is a lounge, disco and restaurant in one incredible space.

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tracks – at just the right volume – while one side of the dining area has a great bar serving some serious cocktails. The outside shaded terrace area enjoys views across the gardens and over the golf course, perfect for summer dining. Mosh Fun Kitchen offers a wide menu with a varied selection combining and exciting fusion of Asian and Spanish dishes, as well as some Japanese classics reimagined with Spanish produce. And because it is Mosh Fun Kitchen, there are dishes with a touch of fun! So for all you who dare to be different, check out this cool venue.

Mosh has managed to pull off one of the most difficult tricks – being all things to all people. You’ll come for the food… and stay for the parties!

Opening Hours: 7 days a week 20.00h - 02.00h +34 952 81 38 59 info@moshfunkitchen.com moshfunkitchen.com @moshfunkitchen @moshfunkitchen Avenida del Prado, Aloha Nueva Andalucía, Marbella

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Mr. Gourmet Burger Mr. Gourmet Burger was ahead of the trend when it opened in San Pedro Alcantara in 2012. Owner Malcolm Spendlove, who had already tasted success at Passion Café, one of San Pedro’s most popular eateries, recognised that there was a growing market for burgers prepared with the freshest luxury ingredients and beautiful presented, in a stylish location.

With an intimate knowledge of the restaurant business, gained from years of experience in Spain and Eire, Malcolm found the perfect premises on the main street of San Pedro. Mr. Gourmet Burger has a sunny terraced area overlooking the Boulevard San Pedro, while the interior is light and comfortable. As you would imagine, Mr. Gourmet Burger is all about 62

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the burgers and there is a mouth-watering range. All the burgers are 225 grams of pure beef, cooked and served to order with a choice of white sesame or whole wheat bread. The menu is simple and easy to follow, allowing you can build your own burger and add an indiscriminate amount of toppings and the restaurant is also famous for its fries. Vegetarians can also enjoy the Mr. Gourmet Burger experience and there is also a children’s menu, as well as a takeaway menu. All burgers are prepared using only luxury ingredients, to create original winning flavour combinations on a big scale ... Wall Street, Rossini or Arab Spice – they’re all gourmet and they all taste great! So if you are in the mood for a burger, make it a gourmet burger!

Opening Hours: 7 days a week 11.00h - 00.00h +34 952 785 257 info@mrgourmetburger.com mrgourmetburger.com @MrGourmetBurger #mrgourmetburger Avd. Luis Braille 20, San Pedro Alcántara

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Naga Naga Thai Restaurant in Puerto Banus opened in 2005 and was immediately popular due to its authentic Thai cusine.

Located in the Cristamar centre, the restaurant offers delicious Thai flavours in a relaxing and pleasant atmosphere that also reflects the renowned Thai hospitality. Naga has a spacious terraced dining area as well as a stylish interior.

Thai cuisine is renowned for its distinctive flavours and places emphasis on lightly prepared dishes with strong aromatic components. The balance of the four fundamental taste senses, detail and variety are very important to Thai cooking which can also be quite spicy. Although popularly considered a single cuisine, Thai cuisine is more accurately described 64

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as four regional cuisines corresponding to the four main regions of the country and the Royal Thai Cuisine whose origins can be traced back to the cosmopolitan Ayutthaya kingdom. Prasar Jansong, Naga Thai Restaurant’s Chef, is from the city of Trang in the south of Thailand, which is renowned for its spicy cuisine that has its origins in Malay, Indonesian and Indian food. Prasar has been a chef for three decades and has worked in prestigious kitchens and international hotels around the globe. Prasar welcomes you to Naga Thai Restaurant in Puerto Banus and hopes you will enjoy it. One of the best Thai restaurants on the Costa el Sol, dining at Naga is, quite simply, always an unforgettable experience.

Opening Hours: 7 days a week 13.00h - 16.00h and 19.00h - 23.00h +34 952 815 319 info@naga.es www.naga.es @naga.puertobanus @#nagathaimarbella @nagamarbella Centro Comercial Cristamar, local 18-21, Puerto BanĂşs

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New Tai Pan There are few restaurants that can boast 30 uninterrupted years of business in Marbella and during this time, New Tai Pan has become a true classic, a restaurant that evokes the glory days of Marbella.

The iconic setting at the Hotel Puente Romano combines with a timelessly elegant style that evokes the Far East, but in a sensual and sophisticated way.

New Tai Pan enjoys a delightful terrace surrounded by tropical vegetation, the perfect setting for sophisticated summer evening dining. Inside the sophistication continues with the newly refurbished dining area. This stunning space uses chic blacks, scarlets and golds, and showcases the beautiful bamboo ceiling and walls inscribed with Feng Shui motifs.

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Start your evening in the stylish bar before your meal and enjoy pre-dinner Polynesian cocktails while choosing from the great selection of starters, succulent meat and fresh fish dishes. Then move to your table for an unforgettable evening of good company and delectable food.

The cuisine is essentially Chinese and South East Asian – Cantonese, Pekingese and Szechwan. Freshness is the key to Tai Pan’s success both in terms of the approach to Chinese cuisine as well as the quality of the ingredients.

New Tai Pan also has the distinction of winning the 2011 Marbella Magazine Award for Oriental Restaurant. Come and discover for yourself a true Marbella classic in the grounds of the Hotel Puente Romano.

Opening Hours: 7 days a week 19.30h - 00.00h +34 952 77 78 93 info@taipanmarbella.com www.taipanmarbella.com @taipanmarbella @newtaipanmarbella Urbanización Puente Romano, 45, Marbella

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Nobu Restaurant The iconic Nobu restaurant is now firmly established in Marbella. Nobu Matsuhisa’s acclaimed restaurant, run by Nobu’s first female Executive Chef, Eleni Manousou, has become a leading light amongst Spain’s culinary destinations and is the first Nobu restaurant in Spain.

Nobu Marbella allows guests to savour Chef Nobu Matsuhisa’s signature dishes, from rockfish tempura to black cod miso, to special creations inspired by Andalusia. Guests at Nobu Marbella will be delighted to discover innovative dishes that are refined, sophisticated and authentic.

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dining room lit by lanterns and peppered with washi paper art. Either way, from the moment you open the menu, you will be blown away.

From tempura to sashimi tacos, from wagyu to salmon avocado sushi maki, NOBU’s inventive dishes merge classic Japanese cooking with Peruvian flavours.

Can’t choose? Our servers know the best combinations and dishes for certain tastes and will explain every detail.

As relaxed and unpretentious as it is exciting and spontaneous, the atmosphere here is high-energy with a distinct air of celebrity.

Dining experiences at Nobu Marbella are sure to bring joy to the most discerning of global palates.

Opening Hours: 7 days a week 17.30h - 00.00h +34 952 77 86 86 marbella@nobuhotels.com www.noburestaurants.com @nobumarbella @nobumarbella @nobuworldwide Puente Romano Resort, Bulevar Principe Alfonso von Hohenlohe s/n, Marbella

BULEVAR PRINCIPE ALFONSO VON HOHENLOHE S/N, MARBELLA

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Olivia’s La Cala Situated on the golden sands of La Cala beach, Olivia’s La Cala is a fine dining experience not to be missed. With its spectacular 180° panoramic sea views, this upscale restaurant brings a splash of glamour to this picturesque part of the coast. It’s the perfect place to enjoy a lunch on the sun drenched terrace, and watch the spectacular sunset over the glistening waves as you sit down for dinner. The sophisticated a la carte menu boasts an array of sumptuous dishes which excite and tantalise the palate with their seasonal, fresh ingredients and exotic flavours, fish and seafood bought daily.

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balcony. The experienced bar staff and mixologists create delicious cocktails of the week, which will help you get the holiday spirits flowing. Opened in August 2015 by The Only Way is Essex star Elliott Wright, Olivia’s La Cala has rocketed to success.

Elliott’s love for high quality food, a family orientated atmosphere and relaxed beachside dining has led him to fulfil his dream of opening Olivia’s La Cala. The airy interior, with its soft sandy colours and natural beach themed greys and lilacs becomes an extension of the tropical paradise in which the restaurant is located. The attention to detail – from the array of live entertainment to the aesthetic quality of all of the dishes – make an evening at Olivia’s La Cala a night to remember.

Opening Hours: 7 days a week 09.30h - 02.00h +34 952 494 935 reservations@ oliviaslacala.com oliviaslacala.com @OliviasLaCala @oliviaslacala @olivias_la_cala Calle Torreón 13, La Cala de Mijas, Mijas Costa

Beach Side Restaurant With The Best Live Entertainment, DJ, Champagne Bars & Gin Palace. Stunning Panoramic Sea Views And Fresh Fish And Seafood Served Daily!

Open 7 Days A Week 12:00 Till Late Calle Torreรณn 13, 29649 La Cala de Mijas, Mรกlaga Call: 952 494 935 Or Email reservations@oliviaslacala.com To Book

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MODERN YET CLASSIC. FASHIONABLE YET TIMELESS. Report: Natalie Rose Kern

As Nobu celebrates its first birthday, John Thomson, General Manager of Nobu Hotel Marbella Resort and Group Corporate Director of Food and Beverage, reveals how style, fashion and passion have combined to create the hottest venue in Marbella.

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Positioned at the helm of the food and beverage departments of both the Marbella Club and Puente Romano hotels for the past seventeen years, there are few people who live, work and breathe in the glamour of old school Marbella elegance as John Thomson.

John is as much a part of the fixtures and furnishings as the hotel’s Roman Bridge and he is every inch as elegant as his stylish surroundings. We are seated in the exquisitely designed and furnished Owner’s Lounge of Nobu, combining modern art with quirky collectables to create an environment that is unique, inviting and so comfortable that you don’t want to leave.

Neon lights and pop memorabilia adorn the walls, alongside classic portraits and sketches, and, as I pop my head around the door of the next room, which is complete with a lavish red covered pool table and wood panelled walls, against which a red Ducati motorbike is propped and a giant bikini-clad Ursula Andress looks out from a vintage poster of Dr No. I can only describe it as the ultimate “man cave”.

This is Nobu Marbella. It’s modern yet classic. Fashionable yet timeless.

And this is what has made its sister hotels, The Marbella Club and Puente Romano, withstand the hands of time, continuing to grow and prosper despite Marbella’s passing fads and fashions, now allowing Nobu to fit seamlessly into the fold.

A brief history It’s almost impossible to write about the history of Marbella without mentioning the Marbella Club Hotel. This, after all, is where it all began.

Princ e Alfonso of HohenloheLangenburg first discovered the old country farmhouse on the edge of the Mediterranean in 1947, declaring it one of the most beautiful places he’d visited in the world. He was determined that 74

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others should enjoy its charm and began a renovation project, adding twenty rooms, a dining room and a bar to the farmhouse, and in 1954 the embryo of the Marbella Club Hotel was born.

The hotel’s sensational Club atmosphere, exclusive weekly parties and of course a service that was second to none, saw stars such as James Stewart, Ava Gardner and Audrey Hepburn flocking to Marbella, and The Marbella Club soon became one of the most exclusive luxury destinations in Europe.

Through the swinging 60s and 70s, the town of Marbella grew, as wealthy visitors invested in the area, creating luxury developments and residential areas

with golf courses, marinas and polo fields, while the Marbella Club Hotel , secured its reputation as the hottest destination for European aristocracy, playboys and Hollywood movie stars.

The 80s, however, were not kind to the Marbella Club, but in 1993, local businessman David Shamoon purchased the hotel and began an enormous renovation project to bring it back to its former glory.

This was the beginning of the Club’s rebirth and set the standard for all projects to come. The Marbella Club was completely modernised yet Shamoon was insistent that none of the hotel’s charm be destroyed. That ethos is what

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has undoubtedly enabled the brand to grow and evolve so admirably.

The Evolution Under the meticulous direction of brother and sister Daniel and Jennica Shamoon, this oasis on the Golden Mile has evolved into ten hotels around Europe; four here, one in Ibiza, three in the Baltics and one in London (the stunning Townhouse in Belgravia) I ask John what he thinks has made the brand so successful and he’s keen to stress the siblings’ extraordinary vision, an innate sense of style, determination, focus and purpose as well as a dedication to the key values that created the Marbella Club’s original success.

Wherever possible there is a desire to preserve history, to maintain character and add to the location’s natural beauty, emphasising its charm, whilst complementing with modern design and the highest quality finishes. Quality is another word that cannot be overused - from the standard of its restaurants and the upkeep of the stunning tropical gardens, to the service, which is always faultless, the bar has been set high.

Equipped with a wealth of knowledge and experience in the business, the Shamoon siblings were intent on expanding in the right market in key locations. Each project is entirely different, with its own character and appeal, but maintains the same excellent standard and service.

I ask John what the biggest challenges have been and he breaks into a broad grin, as he recounts the incredible

renovation of Nobu Ibiza, describing it as their most ambitious project yet.

“Jennica oversaw the entire process from conceptualisation to the finishing details, as they stripped the hotel bare, gutted it and rebuilt it from its skeletal structure, to create Ibiza’s number one hotel; an island paradise set in lush gardens with pool and all the necessary amenities… it’s quite simply a masterpiece.”

He’s also eager to discuss The Lodge, located only an hour and a half away from Marbella in the skiing resort of Sierra Nevada. The exquisite design of the chalet-style hotel, was overseen by Daniel and is an example of boutique hotel excellence.

The Plaza - Marbella’s buzzing hotspot “Probably one of the greatest successes”, John smiles, “has been the transformation of the Plaza here at the Puente Romano. Not only is it the heart and soul of the resort, but it has become undoubtedly the meeting point for socialites, partygoers and locals in Marbella”.

Stylish, yet relaxed, with a whole variety of restaurants and bars around it, the atmospheric square is as inviting in the winter, with its candles, heaters and plush upholstery, as it is in summer with live music events and cocktails.

Then of course, everyone’s tastebuds are catered for around the square; tapas with a twist at Bobo, authentic Italian flavours at Serafina, spicy delights at the Thai Gallery, a Michelin star experience at Dani García, seafood, sangria and sunsets down at at El Chiringuito, a healthy alternative at Rachel’s, a funky dining experience at The Monkey Club and even something for those with a gluten intolerance at Celicioso.

And then of course, there is Nobu.

Open seven days a week and serving up to 400 covers a night in the busy summer season, Nobu is the epitome

The Plaza has become undoubtedly the meeting point for socialites, partygoers and locals in Marbella

of urban, contemporary dining and John assures me that I won’t have a better dining experience in Marbella. “Of course it’s my favourite,” he smiles, “have you been yet?”

I woefully admit to not yet having visited Marbella’s branch of the celebrated Japanese restaurant, although I have been to the London ones. Nobu opened a year ago in Marbella to great media frenzy, as co-owner, Robert De Niro, flew in for the momentous occasion.

John explains that Nobu prides itself on its impeccable service, standard and quality of food around the world and that all of its chefs undergo a meticulous training programme.

“Head chef Eleni Manousou runs a tight ship here in Marbella, with strict standards, serving high volumes and using only the very best produce — and of course, highly skilled chefs and sushi master, Satoru Hashimoto in the kitchen.”

John begins to describe the exquisite menu and I wonder if he has seen me licking my lips, because before I’ve had time to finish my notes he invites me to sample the Omakaze Menu.

The Omakaze menu is a three-course set menu that has been specially created by Nobu’s head chef and it will be running from Sunday to Thursday in both spring and autumn, for just 60€ a head.

Drinks not included.

And with that I’m off to sample the delights of what critics are calling the hottest spot in Marbella!

So is it?

Why not find out for yourself…

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Oak Garden & Grill Oak Garden and Grill is part of the hugely successful Sala Group. Converted from a private villa next to La Sala, the restaurant features an open wood decked terrace with wooden beams, wonderful olive tree and plenty of climbing plants that give Oak a superb atmosphere. Lights hang from the beams and the cork tree in the middle of the terrace and candles on the tables. It really is one of the most beautiful settings in Marbella.

The kitchen is open plan and features a huge grill that is crucial to the incredible flavours. The base of the grill is first lined with charcoal to ensure that the heat is maintained and that the steak achieves a crisp caramelised exterior with a pink or red centre that can only be achieved by 78

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using charcoal. The grill is then covered with aged oak that creates a unique flavour, due to the sugar crystals in the slow burning oak that caramelizes in the intense heat. This produces a fruity scent that combines with the distinctive smokey fragrance of the wood.

The menu features several outstanding dishes including Norwegian Salmon Tartare, Chargrilled Fillet Mignon with Half Lobster, Brochette of Premium Galician Beef PicaĂąa, Thai style grilled Sea Bass and Papaya Salad or Langoustine and Sea Bass Peruvian Cervice.

Oak Garden and Grill offers one of the quintessential Marbella pleasures - dining under the stars, enjoying wonderful food in a beautiful setting.

Opening Hours: 7 days a week 18.30h - 00.00h +34 951 319 411 reservations@ oakgardenandgrill.com oakgardenandgrill.com @oakgardengrill @oakgardengrill @oakgardengrill Calle Juan Belmonte, S/N Nueva AndalucĂ­a

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Red Pepper A genuine Puerto Banus legend, the Red Pepper has been one of the most popular restaurants in the jet set marina for years. Located close to the entrance of the Port, the Red Pepper has consistently served classic Greek, fish and international dishes to a loyal clientele for over 30 years.

The restaurant is renowned for its high quality produce and authentic flavours, making sure only the best is served to its clients. For years the homemade dishes were vetted by the owner Chris – who was often to be seen seated in the restaurant enjoying dinner himself - before they reached your table.

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remains with all of the classic Greek dishes - tabouli, sheftalia, tzatziki, tahini, moussaka, lamb - on the menu, all served in an open dining area overlooking the luxury yachts. There is a great selection of starters and mains with lots of meat and fish on the menu, offering something for everyone, while the wine list is extensive.

The Red Pepper is the perfect place to spend time with friends, enjoying good food, good wine whilst watching the world go by. And if you look at the photographs of celebrities and royalty who have also enjoyed the Red Pepper’s legendary authentic hospitality, you’ll spot Chris, looking down and making sure that the restaurant is running perfectly, the way that he always did.

Opening Hours: 7 days a week 12.00h - 00.00h +34 952 812 148 redpepperpuertobanus@ hotmail.com @Red-Pepper Muelle Ribera, 5, Puerto Banús, Marbella

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Sea Grill Relax on the seafront with a glass of Champagne as you watch the waves rolling onto the golden sand.

Sea Grill boasts breathtaking views of the beach and allowing you to enjoy your meal with unrestricted views of the seascape.

Situated on the Mediterranean Sea, we have access to some of the most exotic fish and seafood found in the world. We use only the best suppliers to provide us with locally sourced produce and display our seafood around the restaurant for you to choose from. Open every day with live music on: Thursday, Friday, Saturday evenings and Sunday at lunch time If you fancy something a little lighter, then Petit Sea Grill serves local healthy tapas with pool and sea views. All dishes 82

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at Petit Sea Grill are served in a relaxed, but trendy atmosphere, encouraging the sharing tapas concept. Local dishes on the menu include Aloe Vera ceviche – a healthy, vegan detox for the digestive system, Salmorejo – a dish from Córdoba, consisting of tomatoes from local organic farms in Andalusia, mixed with bread, oil and garlic, as well as Mojama – a traditionally Spanish delicacy of filleted salt-cured tuna, caught from the nearby fishing area of Cadiz.

The menu is flavored by five delicious Andalusian olive oils and exclusive international and local wines by the glass.

Don’t forget to sip on the most coveted wines such as Petrus, Pingus and Chablis Grand Cru by the glass.

Opening Hours: 7 days a week From Midday until Midnight +34 952 820 900 hotel@puenteromano.com puenteromano.com @puenteromanomarbella @PuenteRomanoH @PuenteRomanoH Bulevar Principe Alfonso von Hohenlohe, s/n, Marbella

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Thai Gallery Thai Gallery, once located in Puerto BanĂşs, has long been regarded as offering the very best Thai experience on the Coast. In the summer of 2015, this iconic Marbella restaurant moved to the beautiful setting of Plaza Village, within the Puente Romano hotel on the Golden Mile.

Owned and run by veteran restaurateurs Lincoln Lo and his wife Ping, this long standing Marbella favourite continues to offer the highest culinary standards and first class service.

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like edible origami. The fresh ingredients are sourced from local markets and the menu includes a wide variety of tempting and tasty authentic Thai dishes, including Lobster Red Curry, Sea Bass Green Curry, and Thai Style Lamb Cutlets.

The interior style perfectly combines ultra modern with subtle oriental motifs and offers an inviting ambience through the use of warm tones and subtle lighting.

The atmospheric terrace overlooks the beautiful square of Plaza Village, which is often lit up with romantic candles and fairy lights.

Thai Gallery is much more than just a place to go and dine; it is a piece of Marbella history in an immensely beautiful setting.

Opening Hours: 7 days a week 19.30h - 00.00h +34 952 818 392 info@ thaigallerymarbella.com thaigallerymarbella.com @thaigallerymarbella Plaza Village, Puente Romano Hotel Avda. Principe Alfonso Hohenlohe, Marbella

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The Robin Hood Inn The Robin Hood Inn has been one of the most popular venues on the coast for more than three decades. Located in Benamara, just west of Marbella, the pub was completely renovated and refurbished when it became part of the Robin Cabo group five years ago.

With a large covered terrace at the rear, along with a chill out area and even a space for children’s activities, The Robin Hood Inn is the ideal place to get together with friends and family.

Inside, you can enjoy an authentic pub atmosphere, with the long bar serving a range of real ales, as well as some tempting cocktails.

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the incredibly popular Sunday Roasts, there is a full a la carte menu featuring international dishes – including Oriental style rack of ribs, Irish fillet steak and grilled sea bass – all made with the freshest daily produce, not to mention their famous fish and chips! If you fancy something lighter, there is also a bar menu, and children have their own menu as well.

Live music is a regular feature at The Robin Hood Inn, while you can catch up with the latest sports action on the large flat screen TVs. The downstairs games room features pool and table football tables as well as sports memorabilia.

Enjoy the original authentic English Pub experience at The Robin Hood Inn.

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Tuk Tuk Asian Fusion Tuk Tuk Asian Fusion is an exciting Asian fusion restaurant in Nueva Andalucia that serves Japanese, Thai and all styles of Oriental food. Located next to a beautiful waterfall in Aloha Gardens, the surroundings could not be more idyllic to enjoy delicious Asian cuisine.

The contemporary design of Tuk Tuk uses the natural elements that surround Tuk Tuk: sunlight, vegetation and water, offering a sophisticated atmosphere for dining. Enjoy a drink in the elegant lounge, where you can enjoy a wide variety of cocktails, liquors, wines and beers at the bar.

Tuk Tuk offers an elegant indoor dining and outdoor dining on the beautiful terrace next to the relaxing waterfall.

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Tuk Tuk boasts an interesting and varied menu with sumptuous meat and fish dishes, curry, tempura, sushi, noodles and much more at great prices. The state-of-the-art openglass kitchen allows you to watch the kitchen staff meticulously putting your meal together using the freshest ingredients.

Tuk Tuk Asian Fusion offers a very friendly, efficient and attentive service that will instantly make you feel welcome and relaxed. Providing a unique experience in Asian cuisine, Tuk Tuk’s head chef has extensive experience in the industry working in some of the most prestigious kitchens of the Costa del Sol.

Opening Hours: 7 days a week 17.30h - 00.00h +34 951 279 188 info@tuktukmarbella.com tuktukmarbella.com @TukTukAsianFusion @tuktukasianfusion @tuktukmarbella Aloha Gardens, Avda. del Prado, Nueva Andalucia

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Vila Do Grove One of the most popular restaurants in Nueva Andalucia, Vila do Grove has been providing authentic Galician cuisine in Marbella for almost two decades.

Located next to the Hotel Andalucia Plaza, the restaurant was recently taken over by a new owner with an enthusiastic management team. Vila do Grove has an inviting shaded terrace , while the interior is in typically Galician style. The interior features stone and wood, with beamed ceilings, while the bar area displays an impressive array of tapas.

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and it is famous for its fish and shellfish.

The menu features some of the most iconic Galician dishes including pulpo a la gallega - octopus in Galician style, as well as the world famous, baja rubia galleja, cooked on the stone that is very important to the texture and the taste, and Tarta Santiago, afamous and typically Galician dessert. Vila do Grove also offers a large range of home made and fresh tapas that change daily as well as some delicious freshly baked breads.

The upstairs dining area is perfect for events, product launches and celebrations, and there is also for those who want the ultimate privacy, there is a private dining room. Discover the true taste of Galician gastronomy at Vila do Grove.

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Villa Tiberio Imagine a Mediterranean palazzo surrounded by lush vegetation, a menu with such a wide choice it suits all palates, a cellar that brings a sparkle to wine lovers’ eyes.

Owned and run by fabled restaurateur, Sandro Morelli, Villa Tiberio is not just a fabulous eatery, it is an international meeting place. Photographs of Sean Connery, Andrew Lloyd Weber, Shirley Bassey and a host of leading personalities line the walls of the luxurious interior, reminding guests that, like many things in life, the restaurant business is built on personal relationships. For over 25 years, Sandro and his dedicated team have ensured diners come back – time and again – to enjoy a perfect meal in exquisite surroundings. Sandro points out that you 92

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can never offer a typical menu for Marbella as it is so cosmopolitan. “What we are trying to do is offer the best that Spain produces, which our chefs incorporate into the Italian and international recipes.”

The extensive menu features Italian and international dishes made from the finest fresh ingredients and the bodega with top quality Spanish, French and Italian wines, champagnes and spirits to suit all tastes. Villa Tiberio’s wine list, comprising some 3,000 bottles is as fascinating as the menu itself. Symbolising the best of Italian and Mediterranean hospitality, Villa Tiberio has an added extra. The unique Morelli touch, which guarantees dining in the coast’s most beautiful gardens will be the highlight of any trip to Marbella.

Opening Hours: 7 days a week 17.30h - 00.00h +34 952 77 17 99 info@villatiberio.com www.villatiberio.com @VillaTiberio @VillaTiberioRestaurant Carretera N-340, Km. 178.5 Marbella

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Zozoï Restaurante Zozoï Restaurant is located in the Old Town of Marbella, just off Plaza Altamirano, a few blocks away from the Main Church Square.

A beautiful and stylish location, with a wonderful conservatory style terrace at the rear and an atmospheric patio in the front, the talented kitchen team believes that “fresh is best”. Choosing only the freshest from a tremendous variety of local ingredients and adding their own creativity, Zozoï offers seasonal menus alongside daily specials.

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Leg, with Creamy Spinach and Mashed potatoes, Duck Magret, roasted on the bone with lavender honey, Galician Beef Entrecote with Belgian fries and Galician Beef Tenderloin.

Service at Zozoï is always excellent, professional without being pretentious.

The Zozoï staff is a friendly bunch: always in a good mood and ready to serve you, with the aim of making your visit to this lovely restaurant as enjoyable as possible!

Zozoï is open every day of the week, except Tuesdays.

Opening Hours: 7 days a week 19.00h - 00.00h +34 952 85 88 68 info@zozoi.com www.zozoi.com @zozoirestaurante @zozoirestaurante @zozoirestaurante Plaza Altamirano, 1, Old Town Marbella

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PASSION AND INNOVATION. El Gaucho de Banus brilliantly fuses traditional Argentinean cuisine with international influences, as Giles Brown discovered.

As the saying goes, there is a time and a place for everything. And in a busy and bustling Marbella gastronomic scene, where it seems that every new chef on the block is trying to outdo each other with a ‘nouveaux cuisine creation’, there is something refreshingly honest about a restaurant that goes back to basics.

Situated on the front line of Puerto Banus, El Gaucho de Banus has been bringing superb dishes to a growing legion of foodie fans for five years.

Sitting on the large terrace, as champagne corks pop from the super yachts, amiable owner Humberto Gacioppo, explains a little about El Gaucho’s philosophy. “Our main aim is to bring the true taste of Argentina to the client, but because we are in Marbella, which is a very cosmopolitan place, we combine this with an international outlook.

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“My philosophy is that you have to put your heart into your cooking, and as the owner of El Gaucho I created the kitchen with this in mind. As the restaurant flourished, we discovered new ways of cooking that were not too different from Argentina – due in no small part to the strong links with Spain”.

One of the things that strikes you when you speak with Humberto, the restaurant quietly buzzing with staff going about their business with an unhurried but totally professional way, is his passion.

Passion is a word that is often used too lightly when describing people’s work, but with Humberto it truly shows.

Cooking has been an important part of Humberto’s life from an early age “My grandmother taught me how to cook. I learnt how to cook by standing beside her at the oven when I was a child, and

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I even have a photo of me standing by her in the kitchen” he smiles. “Later in life I travelled to a variety of places, including the United States, Canada, Mexico, Colombia – and I have picked up influences from all of them in my cooking.

It’s very important to realise that even though El Gaucho de Banus provides an authentic Argentinean taste, we have used international influences too.”

Humberto isn’t afraid to shake things up in the kitchen and to experiment.

“The octopus I cook in my own way, for example. We grill the octopus, but I add the mashed potato that my grandmother taught me how to make, with crème cheese! People say that it sounds crazy, but when you try it – it’s really good!”

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Gaucho’s success. “I listened to the clients and now we offer a mix of traditional and contemporary styles”.

As you would expect, the meats at El Gaucho de Banus are truly outstanding, with four different types sourced from Argentina. As well this, however, the restaurant offers Halal products, pastas, vegetarian options, salads, fish and homemade desserts.

Sitting down to eat with Humberto, his wife and business partner, Noelia Thames and his family was one of the best afternoon dining experiences that I have enjoyed in Puerto Banus for a long time. We started with a selection of grilled vegetables, Baked provolone

cheese seasoned with oregano and paprika., as well as Tower of roasted vegetables: zucchini, pepper, grilled onion, pumpkin, carrot and spinach with mozzarella cheese and some delicious Spicy fried chicken wings, as well as Humberto’s Braised octopus ‘Gaucho’ style on a potato pure with soft bacon and cheese sauce. Needless to say, after such a build-up, the mashed potatoes were amazing!

And then came the meat dishes. It is safe to say that no one knows their meat quite like the Argentineans, and the texture and flavour of our dishes were outstanding, while the stone cooked chateaubriand melted like butter in our mouths. Even though our willpower and rapidly expanding waistlines forbade us from having ‘just one more slice’, we couldn’t help ourselves!

We finished off with some beautifully presented desserts, including moreish chocolate crepes, as well as pear served with a chocolate sauce (diets were certainly out of the window by this point) with Humberto’s children and their friends made short and joyful work of a huge, multi-flavoured and multilayered ice cream sundae.

After the meal I grabbed a coffee to recover and check my notes in El Gaucho’s comfortable lounge area, modeled on Humberto’s living room (“It’s the same as my house”, he told me). It’s the perfect place for a coffee, cocktail, or even holding a business presentation, and has already proved popular for events.

“What I want to do” Humberto told me as I left El Gaucho de Banus “is to create the best service, the best product and the best atmosphere”: He has done that quite brilliantly.

Humberto’s abuela would be proud.

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NOBU MARBELLA One of the most famous restaurants in the world created a huge buzz when it came to the Puente Romano three years ago. Giles Brown meets with Executive Chef Eleni Manousou to talk influences, inspirations and making it to the top in a Man’s World!

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How did you start cooking?

In my family my grandmother and uncle always used to cook - my uncle was a chef - and as well as that my mother is an amazing chef. She cooks at home, but for me she’s the best chef in the world! Those three people made me fall in love with cooking, so when I was at school and had to decide what I wanted to be, I told my mother that I wanted to be a chef. I became a chef and a few years later a friend called me and asked if I wanted to do a trial in Matsuhisa Athens, because they were looking for chefs. I was free at that moment, waiting for a seasonal contract to begin, so I thought i would try as I had nothing to lose. I went, I tried, the chef liked me and offered me a job. I started at the bottom and after nine years became the first female executive chef at Nobu!

What are the challenges in designing a menu for the Marbella clientele?

People in Marbella are always looking for fresh products, and so my challenge is to create special dishes each day, because I have a lot of regulars who come back, so they need something new. I take a lot of influence from Spain because, to be honest, I love the food here. I try to travel a lot and to taste different things, and the things that I like I try to adapt to a Japanese style. The shrimps pil pil, for example, the same process but we add some sake and shichimi. I’m always trying to take the best recipes fro Spain and give them a little Japanese influence.

At Nobu Marbella we try and keep the food simple. Nobu Matsuhisa says that

simplicity gives you the best flavour. Make the dish simple, with simple ingredients, and you can make something really great.

We have all of Nobu’s Signature dishes such as Yellowtail Jalapeño, thin sliced salmon, Beef Kobayaki and then there is the Black Cod, which is the most famous dish, and then there are my signature dishes, using a lot of fresh fish and shrimps, and even sea urchins.

You are the first female Executive Chef in Nobu. What was it like making your career in the macho world of cooking?

It was a long and hard way for me.

When I started out, I worked with people who didn’t want women to progress in the kitchen - “Ah you are a woman, you should be in the kitchen of your house!”.

It’s true that it was very difficult, but what was the biggest challenge for me was to prove that I was better than a man!”I’m thankful to Nobu Matsuisha for giving me the chance to be Executive Chef of Nobu Marbella.

What are you looking forward to in summer 2019?

I believe that this will be our best season.

I have a lot of ideas and I’m already working on new dishes for our specials.

The new Nobu book is out as well, which features all the chefs from around the world, so we are going to get a lot of business out of that And finally, what advice do you have for any young girl who wants to become a chef?

Don’t give up, work hard, and remember that nothing is impossible!

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LA PAPPARDELLA Dine Marbella discovers the eternal appeal of Italian cuisine with La Pappardella’s Dario Alejandro Buratini

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Dario, tell Dine a little about your background I was born in Genoa in north of Italy but my father is from Napoli so I grew up between the north and the south.

I’ve always cooked - when I was at cooking school I worked weekends in small kitchens and pizzerias. At 16 I had to do my national service, and I became a cook in the marines, based in Rome and preparing meals for officers and heads of state. After that I worked in Cibo restaurant in Holland Park in London, and also worked in Andorra.

Being a chef is a really good job if you want to travel!

What is the philosophy of the restaurant?

This is a Neapolitan restaurant. We prepare traditional classic dishes but presented in a contemporary way.

We don’t want to interfere with the authentic taste of the dish, and I always use the freshest products available according to the season. There are a lot of restaurants in Marbella that provide fusion or a combination of influences. But in my experience it is the traditional dishes, cooked professionally, that always work.

How do you keep the menu exciting?

Italian cuisine is constantly evolving. I don’t cook in exactly the same way as I did when I was in London, but I still like to prepare dishes using the traditional recipes, cooked in a traditional oven, but presented in a modern way.

People normally think that Italian cuisine is all about the pasta and pizza, but Italian cuisine is very varied, and it is wonderful.

I try to diversify the menu for the client, so every day we have fresh pasta, or some style of meat. I also try and use fish that isn’t so well known and has minimum impact on the environment.

I speak with the fishermen to find out what is freshest on the day and prefer to make a Carpaccio with salmon or tuna, which is more sustainable.

What are you looking forward to this summer?

In summer it is all about the menu and about the quality of the food. It’s a lot of work and sometimes it feels as if the whole world comes here - Italians of course, as well as English, and we have many Arabic clients. But the main thing is to continue with the high quality and service as always, so our clients can enjoy the tastes in a new way.

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RESTAURANT LOUNGE LA HABANA Dine Marbella meets with Juan Manuel Guiterrez Lozano, Executive Chef at Restaurant Lounge La Habana, the hidden gem of Puerto Banús.

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What brought you to Marbella?

I’m originally from Cadiz, and came to Marbella 30 years ago, when I had the great opportunity to work In this super location. Since then I’ve worked at the Marbella Club Hotel, Hotel Puente Romano and Cafe del Mar amongst others. I love cooking as you are always learning something new every day!

What makes Restaurant Lounge La Habana different?

Our philosophy is to offer our clients the best service and the best products and to bring out the distinctive tastes and true flavours of each dish. As well as this we have dishes with an Asian touch. At the moment I am working on a rabo de toro fusion dish that mixes traditional cooking with Thai cuisine, for example.

All the kitchen staff work in the same direction. They know how to cook meats, paella in the same style as the chef, so I have every confidence in them.

What do you find your clients want from a restaurant?

Ninety percent of our customers are foreigners, and the first thing that they want to do is taste our paella.

At Restaurant L ounge La Habana, our paella is special. Nothing is preprepared and everything is made to order. The clients come for one thing and then stay for another when they have seen the menu. We have meats from Galicia and Asturias, as well as tuna from Barbate. We are a hidden gem - a secret for those who know and the views from the terrace are some of the best in Puerto Banus, especially at night.

Are you looking forward to this summer?

I think that 2019 is going to be a great season. People continue to come, the golfers are back and Marbella is still wonderful place with its gastronomy, golf and great customer service.

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ZOZOÏ RESTAURANTE Dine Marbella speaks to Maxime Lenoir, executive chef at Zoizoï, about his influences, passions and why the restaurant is not just another job.

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What is the philosophy of the restaurant?

The philosophy at Zoizoï is quite simple.

We are the type of restaurant that you would find in Brussels and other cities in Belgium, offering Belgian style brasserie and bistro food. The most important thing at Zoizoï is that we respect the produce itself.

What was your background before coming to Zoizoï?

I studied at Belgian cookery school and when I completed my studies a worked in various places, opened my eyes to the possibilities. I moved to Spain and became a cookery teacher at Le Cordon Bleu, a private cookery school in Madrid and one of the best in the world, where we taught the classic French styles and classic techniques. Finally, I moved to Marbella and came to Zoizoï four years ago.

What are the signature dishes at the restaurant?

Belgians love their meat and the Américain Zoizoï is a classic hand cut steak tatar prepared in a Belgian way.

The filet of sea bream is covered with thin scales of zucchini, baked in the oven and served with a butter blanc sauce,

a classic French recipe. The foie gras is completely home made, using 100% French duck liver, salt, pepper and a touch of Armagnac, served with a warm brioche and seasonal chutney.

Are there any special challenges for creating a menu for a Marbella clientele?

I aim to bring an international touch to the dishes here to reflect the cosmopolitan nature of Marbella. This means that you will find Vietnamese, Thai, French even Arabic influences on the menu, and all prepared to the same high standards of Belgian cuisine.

What are you looking forward to this season?

Well, I hope that we are full every day!

At Zoizoï we are not a team – we are a family. We all share the same aim – to keep our clients satisfied – and because we are all close, it gives us the ability to accomplish that aim. This year we will continue onwards with the quality that our clients know. It’s not just a job at Zoizoï, it’s much, much more than that.

And you asked me earlier what my favourite plate was at Zoizoï? That’s easy. My favourite plate is always the one that comes back empty!

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The Italian restauranteur and philanthropist, Sandro Morelli, shares the secret to his happiness with Natalie Rose Kern

It is the most perfect spring morning in Marbella when the taxi drops me off on the Golden Mile for my next interview.

There isn’t a cloud in the sky, palm trees sway gently in the breeze and birds are chirping as I wander down the pretty entrance road to the restaurant Villa Tiberio.

And what an entrance it is! Tropical flowers and lush green plants and trees line the little lane and I look up in wonder as I pass under a beautiful arch of pink and purple bougainvillea in bloom; it is glorious! I stop for a moment to take a couple of photographs for Instagram and suddenly I catch the time - 10.58! I collect my belongings and skip over a hose pipe snaking from a nearby flowerbed

where a gardener is watering the adelfas in the shade.

“Buenos Dias!” I call out to him with a wave, as I hurry past. “Buenos dias!” I hear him call back, as I approach the restaurant’s foyer. I arrive with one minute to spare and am greeted by a friendly hostess. “I have an eleven o’clock interview with Sandro Morelli” I tell her and she smiles. “Did you not see Mr Morelli? She asks me, “You must have passed him on your way in, he is with his plants” She says “He is with his plants” like one might say “he is with his children” and as I think back on him later on that day, it makes much more sense.

“Ahhhhhhh the gardener!” I exclaim, and she laughs “yes, that’s him”.

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in bloom, and dotted about the lush vegetation are an array of sublime statues. From Roman gods, to Greek heroes and Italian sculptures. It is a veritable hidden paradise, situated right in the the middle of Marbella.

“Coffee?” Mr Morelli calls out to me and I join him on the sunny terrace where he has changed out of his wellington boots. He places two chairs side by side, facing out towards the gardens and I sit down beside him, bathing in the morning sunshine.

“Listen!” He tells me. And I listen… I can’t hear a sound, except for a chorus of birds tweeting and singing and Sandro breaks into a grin “They are welcoming you!” He smiles, “Is there anywhere more beautiful than this?”

Here was a man in love with his life.

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I make my way back up the lane, “Mr Morelli” I call, extending my hand as I approach him. “How may I help you?” he asks, setting down his hose and stepping out of the flowerbeds, trousers tucked into the top of his wellington boots.

“We have an interview scheduled..” I begin and he flashes a mischievous smile at me, “Do you think millionaires don’t water their own plants?” He asks with a thick Italian accent. “Go on down to the gardens and I will join you!”

If the entrance is pretty, then the gardens are magnificent! I meander past the fountain, where bright orange birds of paradise are scattered under majestic palm trees. There are rose bushes, rhododendrons and agapanthas

From humble beginnings...

Born in Naples to a poor family, Sandro had a humble start in life. At eighteen, he moved to London where he got a job as a washer-upper in the kitchen of the Brampton Hospital. Shocked at how bland and flavourless English food was at that time, he encouraged the chefs to add herbs and spices, inspired by the dishes his mother had taught him as a boy growing up in Italy. He soon became a cook and eventually chef of the kitchen. He took his enthusiasm with him to the kitchen of the Ritz and then to the Cavendish Hotel on German Street where his Italian flair saw him progress for ten years, until his reputation preceded him and finally he opened his own restaurant, Barbarella, on the Fulham Road.

With an endless stream of celebrities through its doors, from Charlton Heston to Frank Sinatra, Barbarella was the height of fashion and Sandro enjoyed the glamorous life in South Kensington during what he describes as “London’s best years”.

It was in fact one of his celebrity friends who first introduced him to Marbella.

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If you make the world around you better, then the world you live in will be more beautiful Club. Sandro came to visit and discovered a house for sale. The villa itself was small, but with 7,000sm of grounds, Sandro fell in love with it and in 1989 Villa Tiberio was born.

Of course there have been changes and renovations over the years, but as the Marbella landmark celebrates its 30th year in business this summer, I ask Sandro what the secret is to his success.

“It is beautiful” he begins, “and when it is natural beauty, you can never take away from it. Look at the nature, listen to the nature, this is an oasis of beauty in a world of concrete, and buildings, and skyscrapers and ugliness.” Sandro spits the words out and his distain got the modern world is evident.

“Cities are ugly to me. The buildings are getting higher and they shut out the sunlight. Everyone scurries about and no one seems happy to be alive. In Marbella though life is different, I wake up in the morning, the sun is shining, I go out into my garden, swim in my pool, pick oranges from my tree for my orange juice, I water my plants, life is beautiful.”

The gift of giving “I care for my gardens with love and this is one of the secret ingredients that so many forget. But probably the biggest secret to my happiness is giving it back” Sandro admits.

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donations, to hosting fundraisers, charity has become one of the most important parts of Sandro’s life.

His primary goal is to invest in the future generations and to help children to grow up in a world away from war, poverty and starvation. Sandro berates the society in which we live and the injustice of billionaires and corporations getting ever richer, as countries invest in nuclear weapons and children die of war or hunger and his passion is evident.

“Wait here!” He tells me and, moments later, he returns with a large laminated letter from Children with Cancer UK, thanking him for his donation of 40, 000€ that his summer party raised last year.

We later tour the gardens where Sandro names all of the plants and flowers for me and proudly recounts the history of each of the marble statues. But even as he points out Venus the Goddess of Love and his extraordinary replica of the great Rodin sculpture The Kiss, none of them make his eyes shine with as much pride as this letter.

Sandro has raised hundreds of thousands for charity over the years, including Unicef and Children with Cancer, and his fundraising continues to be a fundamental part of his effort. He works closely with the local charity Cudeca so that he can witness first-hand the work that they do and the many people they help in our community. He strongly believes that it is the duty of all of us, no matter our origin or our nationality to help those who are less fortunate than us in our communities. To lift each other up, to support each other, to share our wealth and if each one of us did this, then the world would certainly be a better place.

“If you make the world around you better, then the world you live in will be more beautiful.” He smiles and I am reminded of the poignant Italian film “La Vita e Bella” As Sandro and I say our goodbyes and he returns to his plants, I know the reason that his world is beautiful…

It’s because he has made it so.

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MASTER CHEF Dennis Wellerfors

Natalie Rose Kern meets Dennis Wellerfors, whose ceaseless drive and quest for perfection have taken his distinctive style international.

I’ve come to meet top chef, Dennis Wellerfors at his Nueva Andalucia-based restaurant, Noellas. It’s a busy Wednesday lunchtime and the restaurant is packed.

Dennis has just arrived from Malaga airport, after travelling from a chateau in Bordeau where he was cooking up a storm for an exclusive corporate event.

We take a table in the corner to discuss his passion for food.

Although food has become his ultimate passion, it was in fact his other great passion, motorbikes, that first brought Dennis to Spain from Sweden, sixteen years ago. Following his career as an international motocross rider, he was based first in Alicante and then in Marbella and—as is so often the case—the rest is history…

Having trained as a chef in Sweden, he took up a job in one of Puerto Banus’ most fashionable restaurants, Pravda, and within six months he was the head chef there. It was 2004, business was booming in Marbella, everyone was spending and Puerto Banus was a hub of commotion, swarming with fashionistas and socialites seven nights a week and the ultimate playground for millionaires. Motocross 116

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riding took a backseat as Dennis forged ahead on the restaurant scene, creating an unprecedented buzz at Pravda as he concocted exciting, innovative menus that thrilled diners.

In 2007 he was in charge of the kitchen when the uber trendy, Room Dining & Living, opened its doors; a restaurant that he believes changed the whole dining experience in Marbella. With a high city vibe, urban decor and a funky club atmosphere, Room was fully booked every night and Dennis’ kitchen promised an extraordinary gastronomic experience.

I dined there on a handful of occasions and it was indeed an affair to remember.

There was nowhere else with such a buzz, dark lighting, a live DJ spinning tunes— and then of course there was the food, which I can only describe as looking too good to eat. I mention this memory to Dennis and he smiles, “This is what I try to do,” he explains, “I want the dining experience to be a treat for all the senses, I aim to create dishes that are a feast for the eyes, before the mouth.”

It is perhaps this that sets Dennis apart with his menu creation. He has meticulous

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I want my food to excite and entice eye for detail and exquisite presentation, ensuring that each dish— however small or simple—is a visual work of art.

“I don’t believe in piling food onto the plate,” Dennis explains, “Each dish is carefully crafted, not only from the flavours and textures, but the colours and arrangement on the plate. I want my food to excite and entice you before you have even tasted it.”

Dennis enjoyed a busy season by the sea, at the Beach Lounge in San Pedro, before taking on the kitchen of Los Naranjos Golf Club. This was a novel idea for the golf club that only opened for lunch, and an exciting project that Dennis was all too eager to undertake.

Having crafted an international menu with distinct Scandinavian influence and that certain Wellerfors flavour, Dennis breathed new life into Los Naranjos, which soon became a buzzing hotspot for dining out at night in the golf valley.

Ever chasing new challenges and projects to get his teeth stuck into, Dennis opened up the stunning Guey restaurant in Nueva Andalucia in 2010, which was packed every night. Sensationally stylish with large decked terraces, Guey offered all the flair and fashion of the Banus-based restaurants but with the added seclusion of the gardens of Nueva Andalucia. In 2011 Pravda was reopened under new management and Dennis returned as head chef and co-owner and thus a new era at Pravda began.

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his aim—in most cases surpassing his own expectations. He is forever looking for ways to advance is craft and continues to hone his skills, bringing all of his experience into each new project.

In 2013, Dennis began catering for private events. From friends’ parties and open houses for real estate companies, to weddings and corporate events, his catering business began to grow, as did his kitchen and his team. His reputation in Marbella preceded him and, with his wealth of experience and his distinct signature style, it was not long before Wellerfors Catering went international.

From Stockholm to Paris and London, Dennis now travels around Europe catering for exclusive events and corporate functions. He also works as a consulting chef, designing menus for new venues and events. He opened Noellas in 2017, and has built up a loyal clientele who flock to the restaurant each lunchtime for his sublime gravlax, salmon and Scandinavian delicacies.

His team has continued to grow and, in the busy summer season, he caters for stag and hen dos, weddings and a steady stream of parties. Whether it’s a huge function of 450 people or a dinner party for six, Dennis ensures that he delivers exactly what the client is after.

From designing bespoke menus to decor and service, Dennis strives for nothing less than excellence and oversees each event personally.

He also teaches cooking classes for team building events and is a skilled kosher chef; creating unique kosher menus for exclusive events that are innovative and exciting.

Between overseeing the running of Noellas restaurant, cooking and concocting creations for new clients and travelling around Europe to entice diners with his cuisine, I wonder if Dennis has time for anything else.

“I have a few exciting projects in the pipeline right now,” he smiles, “My plans for the future are mainly more cooking and more creating… and I suppose getting some sleep.”

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THE ROBIN HOOD INN For more than 30 years The Robin Hood has been the quintessential English pub on the Costa del Sol, as Giles Brown reports.

When it opened in the early 80s, situated in Benamara, under original owners Paul and Pam, the “throbbing Robin” as it was nicknamed, quickly became popular with the small British community. Along with the (now demolished) Club Leisure Sport next to it, The Robin Hood Inn became the social hub for both expats and tourists alike, attracted by the authentic pub feel and live music and Paul and Pam even appeared in the The Sunday Times Magazine’s “A Life in the Day” feature.

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pub business in the 90s, The Robin Hood Inn lost some of its sparkle, but when Yolanda took over in 2014 the group was determined to breathe new life into the venue “We brought the pub five years ago.” says Yolanda “I have always loved English pubs and this is a little bit of England. It has become an iconic building, a focus for the community and a traditional pub”.

It may be on the Costa del Sol but the owners of The Robin Hood Inn have got the look down to the last detail. It really has that “Olde Worlde” feel with lots of wood paneling, great touches such as golfing memorabilia and a vintage clock on the wall, a working fireplace, and there is even an authentic pub sign depicting the great man himself.

“We have had a great experience, with so many good reviews and great memories.

The staff love working here and have a great relationship with the customers” The Robin Hood Inn also has a long bar with traditional beers on tap, as

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It has become an iconic building, a focus for the community and a traditional pub

well as a large covered patio area. If you want to watch the sport on one of the Flat screen TVs but still keep the kids entertained, there is a designated children’s activity area with a supervisor.

There is also a basement area that has been converted into a fantastic games room, complete with two pool tables, a billiard table and even table football.

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served with crackling, apple sauce and stuffing and the Turkey breast served with stuffing and cranberry sauce all come with traditional, tasty and thick English gravy.

The Robin Hood Inn has an excellent a la carte menu that features a tempting array of classic dishes, including Baked Cod, Roasted Chicken Breast, Irish Fillet Steak and Argentinean Rib Eye, as well as vegetarian options.

After the success of The Robin Hood Inn’s first five years, what are the plans for the future “ We want carry on as we are - authentic and unique, and the place where you can forget your problems. It’s always amazing when you can offer this”.

THE ROBIN HOOD INN Urb. Benamara, Km 169.

Tel: +34 951 27 22 88 www.therobinhoodinn.es

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DELIGHTFUL & DELICIAS! East Marbella has a fabulous foodie focal point with the recent opening of Delicias Gourmet Shop Elviria.

Located in the Pinogolf shopping centre, just opposite the turnoff for the Hotel Don Carlos and Nikki Beach, Delicias Gourmet Shop Elviria brings a tantalising and tempting array of gourmet products to the exclusive enclave of Las Chapas.

At the busy opening, guests enjoyed live music by saxophonist Darío Domenech and an unusual artistic exhibition at the store by the graffiti artist Nauni who created a mural inspired by the texture of one of the stars of Spanish gastronomy, the Iberian ham. Safe to say that we have never seen anything like that before!

“The opening of this new establishment marks a milestone in the growth of the group,” commented Gabriel Moncada, head of Delicias Gourmet Group at the opening. “This inauguration is part of the growth that our project has developed since 2009 and involves the consolidation of a dream and a great effort over the years”.

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acorn fed Jamon Iberico and Japanese Kobe beef, as well as a selection of gourmet coffees, specialist cheeses and a fabulous array of colourful fruit and organic vegetables.

Delicias Gourmet Shop Elviria is also the perfect place to pick up a present for a foodie friend, especially if you are like us and often find your mind turning blank when it comes to gift ideas. Rather than picking out the same bland supermarket fizz, the staff at Delicias can help you choose something more memorable.

Delicias Gourmet Shop Elviria is the fifth establishment from the that Delicias Gourmet Group that has specialised in the gourmet market on the Costa del Sol since 2009. As well as the new store in Las Chapas, the group includes Delicias Urban Gourmet in the centre of Marbella’s Old Town, Kobe World Meats and Delicias de la Huerta in Nueva Andalucía, as well as Gourmet Shop La Zagaleta, in Marbella’s most prestigious urbanisation.

DELICIAS GOURMET GROUP Av. de los Girasoles, Nueva Andalucía Tel: + 34 952 8167 96 Email: info@deliciasdelahuerta.es www.deliciasgourmetgroup.com @deliciasgourmetgroup

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Marbella may have been many things, but in terms of dining it was very much a rural restaurant backwater.

So, it is proof of just how much Marbella has evolved as a gastronomic destination that the town is now home to four Michelin starred restaurants.

Report: Giles Brown

MARBELLA MICHELIN

If, twenty years ago, you had predicted that Marbella would have a Michelin starred restaurant, you would have been laughed off your table.

DANI GARCIA Now one of the bestknown chefs in Spain, it’s impossible to mention Michelin in Marbella without bringing up Dani, the gastronomic genius behind the town’s foodie revolution. His restaurant Dani Garcia at Puente Romano was the galvanizing force behind the huge success that La Plaza has become. Dani shocked the restaurant world when, shortly after winning his third Michelin star, he announced that he would be closing the venue in December.

SKINA Small but perfectly formed and tucked away on a side street of the Old Town, Marcos Granda opened Skina Restaurant in 2004 with his wife, María Isabel Salamanca.

The couple’s obvious passion for the finest food, wines, and gastronomy in general saw Skina achieve their first Michelin star in 2009. The self-effacing Marcos has acknowledged the importance of his team in Skina’s success. Focusing on regional produce, Marcos prepares dishes with innovative techniques and a nod to tradition.

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Dishes that highlight the best of AndalucĂ­a

EL LAGO Located to the east of Marbella in a beautiful lakeside setting, Restaurante El Lago has been quietly getting on with the craft of creating stunning cuisine since 2000. An innovative restaurant that is justly famous for its creative cuisine, founding chef Diego del Rio, along with restaurant manager Paco Garcia, have been lauded for their dedication in bringing Andalusian products to the fore. El Lago has held a Michelin star since 2005, and current chef Juanjo Carmona continues to highlight the best of the region.

MESSINA Husband and wife duo Mauricio Giovanni and Pia Ninci achieved their first Michelin Star for Messina in 2016, which has been renewed in 2017 and 2018. With a menu that changes seasonally using mainly fish and crustaceans from the Mediterranean alongside local products from AndalucĂ­a, Mauricio is able to express his technique in simple yet elegant dishes.

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Gold Restaurant The View

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Mister Noodles

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Top Aviator

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Arroyo de la Miel 951 247 527

Tarifa

Avda. Constitución, Ed. Gavilán, Local 9

Barriada Huerta del Rey 19

Poblado Marinero, Pablo Iglesias 16

Avda. Aguilar y Quesada 1ª Pto de la Cruz

Ceuta 956 519 116

Estepona 951 516 542

Av. España 100

Fuengirola 952 470 478

Tenerife

Torremolinos Centro 952 378 244 - 951 400 010

Marqués de Salamanca 1

Av. Jacinto Benavente 3

Torremolinos - Los Álamos 951 400 010 - 952 378 244

Emperatriz Eugenia 9

Paseo Maritimo 69, Local 1

Pla za. Solidaridad 9, L-1, (Fr. C.C. Larios)

MARRUECOS

Plaza. J. Cuervo 5, L-1, (Frente T. Cervantes)

C.C. Bouskoura, Golf City

Granada 958 174 148 Málaga 951 401 937 Málaga-Cervantes 951 401 937

Málaga-El Palo 951 401 937 Escultor Marín Higuero 7 Marbella 951 519 591 - 952 771 835 Camilo Jose Cela 4, Ed. Lor, L-B

Marbella - Centro 951 519 591 - 952 771 835 Jacinto Benavente, Ed. Mercado L4

Melilla 951 327 116

Alfonso Gurrea 9, L-2

Puerto Banús 951 400 008

Av. Manolete 14, N. Andalucía

Sevilla - Nervión 854 556 677

Avda. San Francisco Javier 4

Sevilla -Remedios 854 556 677

Casablanca +212 5227-82100 Rabat

Rue Ain Asserdoun & Rue Azegra 3, Agdal

Tanger +212 5394-00007

Av. Mohamed VI, C.C. Les Printemps

Tétouan 05399 99094

Wilaya Center, Tétouan PRÓXIMA APERTURA:

Casablanca Centre Marrakech Marrakech Centre Arroyo de la Miel Madrid-Castellana/Chamartín

Avenida República Argentina, 13

Riviera del Sol 951 902 121

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RESTAURANTS DIRECTORY I RESTAURANTS DIRECTORY I RESTAURANTS DIRECTORY

AMAÏ BY OC Av. de Lola Flores, S/N, 29660 Nueva Andalucía, Marbella Tel: +34 952 90 81 37

LA PAPPARDELLA Muelle de Honor, Casa A, Local 4, Puerto Banús, Marbella Tel: +34 952 815 089

OLIVIA’S LA CALA Calle Torreón, 13, 29649 La Cala de Mijas Tel: +34 952 494 935

A1 ARETUSA Muelle Ribera, S/N, 29600 Puerto Banús, Marbella Tel: +34 952 81 28 98

LA SALA BANUS Calle Juan Belmonte, s/n, 29600 Nueva Andalucía, Marbella Tel: +34 952 814 145

OAK GARDEN & GRILL Calle Juan Belmonte, S/N 29600 Nueva Andalucía, Marbella Tel: +34 951 319 411

BALTAZÁR BAR & GRILL El Paseo del Mar, Ctra de Cadiz KM 159, Kempinski Hotel Bahía 29680 Estepona Tel: +34 +34 952 809 500

LA SALA BY THE SEA Urb. Villa Marina, 29660 Puerto Banús, Marbella Tel: +34 952 813 882

RED PEPPER Muelle Ribera, 5, 29660 Puerto Banús, Marbella Tel: +34 952 812 148

L’ORIENTAL RESTAURANT Av. de la Playa, 4, 29688 El Paraíso, Estepona Tel: +34 952 885 436

SEA GRILL Bulevar Principe Alfonso von Hohenlohe, S/N, 29602 Marbella Tel: +34 952 820 900

BISTRO MAUMM Av. de los Girasoles, 341, 29660 Nueva Andalucía, Marbella Tel: +34 951 569 310 CASINO MARBELLA RESTAURANT Hotel H10 Andalucía Plaza km 174, Autopista del Mediterráneo, 29660 Nueva Andalicía, Marbella Tel: +34 952 81 40 00 DON LEONE RESTAURANT Muelle de la Ribera, Local 44, 29660 Puerto Banús, Marbella Tel: +34 952 811 716 EL BANCO RESTAURANT & BAR Aloha Pueblo, 35, 29669 Nueva Andalucía, Marbella Tel: +34 952 907 570 EL GAUCHO DE BANUS Muelle Benabola 9, 29660 Puerto Banús, Marbella Tel: +34 952 812 167 EL OCEANO BEACH HOTEL Ctra. de Cádiz A7 (N340), Km 199, Miraflores Playa, 29649 Mijas Costa Tel: +34 952 58 75 50 FINCA BESAYA Urbanización Río Verde Alto S/N, 29600 Marbella Tel: +34 952 86 13 82

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LOUNGE LA HABANA Muelle Levante, 7, 29660 Puerto Banús, Marbella Tel: +34 952 811 239 MOSH FUN KITCHEN Avenida del Prado, 2, Aloha 29660 Nueva Andalucía Tel: +34 952 81 38 59 MR. GOURMET BURGER Av. Luis Braille, 20, 29670 San Pedro Alcántara, Marbella Tel: +34 952 785 257 NAGA THAI RESTAURANT C.C. Cristamar, local 18-21, 29660 Puerto Banús, Marbella Tel: +34 952 815 319 NEW THAI PAN Urbanización Puente Romano, 45, Av. Bulevar Príncipe Alfonso de Hohenlohe, 5, 29602 Marbella Tel: +34 952 77 78 93 NOBU RESTAURANT Puente Romano Resort, Bulevar Principe Alfonso von Hohenlohe S/N, 29602 Marbella Tel: +34 952 77 86 86

THAI GALLERY Hotel Puente Romano, Avenida Principe Alfonso Hohenlohe, S/N, 29600 Marbella Tel: +34 952 818 392 THE ROBIN HOOD INN Urb. Benamara, Carretera Cádiz, km. 168 El Paraíso, 29680 Estepona Tel: +34 951 27 22 88 TUK TUK ASIAN FUSION Av. del Prado, 71, Aloha 29660 Nueva Andalucía, Marbella Tel: +34 951 279 188 VILA DO GROVE Edificio On Line, Local, 2, Calle las Malvas, 29660 Nueva Andalucía, Marbella Tel: +34 952 81 34 15 VILLA TIBERIO N-340, Km 178.5, Next to Hotel Marbella Club, 29602 Marbella Tel: +34 952 77 17 99 ZOZOÏ RESTAURANTE Plaza Altamirano, 1, Old Town 29601 Marbella Tel: +34 952 85 88 68

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