This is a Michelin rated restaurant and it is spectacular! So if you don't want to read the entire…read morereview, skip it and just go enjoy lunch or dinner here. You will not be disappointed, and I must say, it is NOT pricey at all. It is something different, a change from the other cuisine that you will typically find in the area. This is truly a hidden gem, a rare find, and by all means a bargain! They are closed Sunday evening and all day Monday except in June and July when they are open every night. You will have a set menu. In our case it was 6 courses for 36€. There is a full wine list with plenty of reasonably priced vinos. The service was phenomenal - we did not pour an ounce of wine ourselves. If the glass was near empty it was promptly filled. Same held true for the water. The place settings were immaculate - not a fingerprint to be found. The food was mind blowing. Everything was beautifully presented - artistic, flawless, just mesmerizing. Each course was cooked perfectly, exquisitely, and was nothing short of a culinary masterpiece. My compliments to the chef! You surely are missing out if you visit Almuñecar and don't eat here.

From the owner: El Chaleco es un restaurante de cocina francesa ubicado en Almuñécar. Nos encantará recibirles y…read moreatenderles en un marco tranquilo y acogedor, Lydie Renaud y su equipo se encargarán de dar el toque necesario para descubrir el espíritu del buen saber vivir francés. Abierto desde el 1997, nuestro restaurante no hace más que progresar gracias a su dinamismo, seriedad y política de precios, que han seducido a sus cada vez más numerosos clientes. Gracias a nuestra profesionalidad podemos ofrecerle por 21,95 €. un entrante, pan, un plato de carne o pescado y un postre todo elegido de la carta sin ningún otro suplemento, I.V.A. incluido.Almuñecar tiene un clima excepcional y un restaurante..... El Chaleco.

Amazing dining experience. Excellent food on the most adorable street in Old Town. The tuna tartare…read moreis a must try but everything was truly delightful.

Casa is was recommended to us. The food and service were great. I especially enjoyed the fresh…read moretomatoes and burrata to start.

True five star dining in the Estepona port. Nice restaurant atmosphere and welcoming set ups. We…read morenever sat outside as your view is cars passing. Inside is welcoming and warm. Service is extremely attentive without being bothersome. The staff is multi lingual and seem genuinely happy to be working there. The menu is nicely varied. We ate dinner here three times in 2 weeks. Hot, homemade rolls are brought to the table. The snails in garlic butter are to die for! The mussels entree is also excellent. The chicken was also tasty and in a wonderful presentation. Portions depend upon the entree. Some are small and some are very large. Two entrees. Snails. A wine and two bottles of sparkling water were a modest 45€. Reservations are suggested. Best kept secret in Estepona!

*NOTE* If anyone experiences such rude behaviour please do not hesitate to ask for the papel de…read morereclamación form. You can request this form even if you are a tourist. Horrible service from a condescending and misgonystic waiter. We asked to have only a coffee and sat outside to enjoy the street live musicians. At the end the waiter constantly made condescending nasty remarks how we spent only 4 euros and not enough money to sit at his tables. He continued telling us that we are just American woman on vacation in Málaga. Then pushed my friend on her shoulder and yelled at us to get out of his restaurant. He continued to yell at us as we walked down the street. We were disgusted and immediately told the police nearby who accompanied us to the restaurant to help us file a formal complaint with the city hall. Of course with the presence of the police he was respectful and polite only to the police. But he continued to make nasty comments about women and the police had to ask him to sit quietly as we filed a formal complaint. He didn't stop and told me good luck filling out the form because it's not in English! LoL We all know how Americans are so uneducated right? The police spoke no English so how did I explain the situation... Maybe this silly American is studying Spanish in Spain?? Nah we are just uneducated American tourists. I strongly do not recommend this establishment and hope no one has to suffer this behavior for buying a coffee and sitting outside for 40 minutes. If there was a minimum to sit down he could have told us and we would have made a decision to stay or leave. Many cities with restaurants in prime locations make there expectations clear and we respect that. But it's not acceptable to treat people like second class for not spending enough. Stay away.

Definitely the best meal in Malaga!! The owners were very friendly. The food was of high quality…read moreand very delicious. I would recommend you try it out if you are in Malaga. It's right by the Picasso museum. The foie gras were tasty. Tuna had very interesting and diverse flavors. We also tried Choucroute which had a ton of meat and close to a German dish because it's from east part of France. Dessert was amazing also - try the chocolate mousse and lemon cake. If you enjoy good quality food and have time. Try it out and you'll love it.

From the owner: Cocina BELGA con especialidades de platos tipicos Belga como Vol au Vent, Guiso de Gante, Pescado A…read moreLa Nage..... tambien Carne Argentina y diferentes tipos de Fondues. Cada mesa dispone de su propio placa de inducción, la qual garantiza una adecuada temperatura constantemente. As specialities we offer different types of fondues, argentinian steaks, and typical Belgian dishes as Vol au Vent, Gent's stew. Each table has it's own induction plate, which garantees a continued appropiate temperature.

Not bad. Haven't tried much but the appetizers were ok.read more

Best food in Marbella. Exquisitely made dishes with fantastic presentation. Excellent and friendly…read moreservice. Very cosy environment especially out on the terrace. Booking may be a good idea.

From the owner: Experiencia gastronómica en el centro en la milla de oro de Marbella, magnífica fusión de cocina…read morefrancesa y española con esmerado cuidado al producto

We were pleasantly surprised with the new ownership/management of La Esquina del Arte! It has once…read moreagain become a hidden gem among the many tapas restaurants in Estepona. We ordered both from the broad menu and from the tapas case and have been here 3/5 evenings! Everything is freshly prepared. My boyfriend has had a seafood soup and the entrecôte from the menu. He thought the seafood soup was one of the best he has had. I think we have had 9 or 10 different tapas. My favorite is the lamb skewers over French fries. Each has been unique and tasty. I think the most expensive was 3,70€ with most priced at 2,60€ or so. The weather has been a bit chilly, so we have sat inside rather than outside. It is very pleasant with upbeat music and stools. The restrooms are super clean. Service is absolutely excellent; friendly and efficient. We were never rushed and tapas would appear one after another instead of all at once. We feel they are genuinely happy you are here. The check has been between 18€ and 26€ for 6 tapas, 2x 0,0 beer and a sparkling water. There has not been a single time we have had to wait for a table. It is as of yet, undiscovered! Our new favorite tapas restaurant in Estepona and now among the "must" visit restaurants!