Dining Out
We are happy to comment
on well established restaurants we have frequented, though any
advice, verbal or written, is merely our opinion, not a definitive
guide, and therefore we accept no liability for any such opinions
expressed.
Nerja, with over 300 bars
and restaurants, reputedly has more per head of population than
any other town in Spain. Consequently, prices are competitive
and quality is maintained. In addition, alcohol prices reflect
the lower duty rate, compared to the U.K. We suggest, being
a hot climate, it is best to eat at busy places where food turnover
is high, thereby ensuring product freshness. Most of the restaurants
in the area will offer the choice to eat outside, whether it
be on their frontage, in a secluded open-air courtyard, or on
the roof. Many have patio heaters for chilly spring and autumn
evenings. Booking is recommended beforehand in all the busiest
places. Menus are displayed outside, which will also show whether
IVA (VAT) is included or additional to the price. Some are closed
one day per week, others are evenings or lunchtime only. Nearest
to our properties, the Burriana Beach area has a wide selection,
many of which have sports channels on HD wide screen and secure
wi-fi facilities.
We have dined at least once at the following (with no preference,
listed alphabetically):
'Ayo's',
Famed for its giant paellas for over
50 years and named after the working owner who, as a small boy,
discovered the Nerja Caves. Very busy lunchtimes until 4-5pm,
when cooking paellas over a fire fuelled by wooden pallets.
Ayo, now 83, is recognisable by the ponytail and the newspapers
wrapped around his shins for protection against the flames!
Open all year, closed evenings. Payment
in cash only, no cards or phone payments!
'Bakers Bar', Established over 20 years, good food,
well presented, reasonably priced, in a modern setting. Affable
host who enjoys football on the TV's. Open all year, closed
some weekdays in low season.
'Bruxelles',
'Mine host', a former Belgian pro-footballer, offers continental
style food, slightly more up-market than most on the beach front
and very popular. open all year, booking essential. Multi-lingual
French and Belgian staff add to the stylish ambiance.
'Pahuna', Genuine Nepali and Indian cuisine at the
bottom of Calle Filipinas, just before Burriana Beach. Small,
friendly, excellent service, with all the favourites, plus a
few specialities from their original homeland. Just don't ask
for hot! Booking essential.
'Raw', Lounge and tapas bar. A relatively new
addition to the beachfront, it has a popular following. Continental
cuisine, serevd by multi-lingual hosts.
‘Restaurant Yuan’, At
the top of Calle Filipinas by the roundabout. Serving Chinese,
Thai, and Mongolian specialities in a slightly old-fashioned,
but stylish, hotel-type setting. Excellent food at economical
prices. Helpful staff offering useful menu advice in English,
Spanish or Mandarin. Outside covered front
terrace open in the summer. Very popular, booking
essential even in low season. Closed January and February.
There are others at the bottom of Calle Filipinas
(The Steak House and El Fuego) and along Burriana Beach, including
Chinese and Thai, whether you want to eat in or takeaway. Such
a competitive environment makes them all more than acceptable,
whether it's breakfast, lunch or dinner. However, for atmosphere,
it's best to frequent the busy ones!
Most of the following are in the main restaurant area in the
centre of town, along Los Huertos, down Calle Cristo and Calle
Pintada , all leading to the 'Balcon de Europa'.
'Meson de Antonio', past the Church
Square to the right, at the end of 'C/Diputation'. Another family
run restaurant and tapas bar, much favoured by locals with a
fine wine display. The road outside is closed on summer evenings,
so dining in the open air is an option (weather generally permitting).
'Namaste', Nepalese restaurant on C/Cristo,
the pedestrainised road down to the 'Balcon'. Highly recommended
on 'Trip Advisor' and very popular. Rather small and cosy, so
booking essential.
'Pinocchio', near to the Haveli, Italian style
restaurant and pizzeria. Lively atmosphere, reasonable prices,
very popular, especially with the locals. Eat inside or out
in the large open courtyard. Busy all year, even in the quietest
months. Easy access from the big car park.
‘Sevillano Restaurants’, Very popular
Spanish family-run restaurants and tapas bars. Two branches
are at the junction of C/Cristo and C/Pintada, in the centre
of the pedestrian area with tables
outside at the front. Excellent rooftop
terraces in the summer months. A third restaurant on Los Huertos
and a fourth at the other end of town, all with identical menus.
Open all year.
All round the 'Balcon' and the church square are numerous other
Spanish, ethnic, 'tandoori' and hotel restaurants, some with
cliff top terraces overlooking the sea. The best of these is
the hotel '34
Carabeo' and the popular 'Taste of India',
both on C/Carabeo. However, there is no escape from the usual
burger bars, tempting ice cream parlours with their wide selection
of flavours, plus of course, traditional Spanish tapas bars.
On the route from Burriana to the town centre, there are a number
of popular restaurants along 'C/Huertos'. If
you visit Nerja, we hope you find something amongst this selection.
Many are listed, with numbered town map positions and contact
details, in the Classified section of the 'Soltalk' or 'Market
Place' magazines, which can usually be found in all our properties.
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