Province of Malaga, Spain Food Guide: 10 Spanish food Must-Eat Restaurants & Street Food Stalls in Istan
Reviews on Spanish food in Istan, Province of Malaga, Spain including Restaurante y Bar Troyano, El Baron, Entre Sierras, Bar Bodega Sudamerica, La Bodega, Cascada Cocina & Bar, Las Jarales Hotel Restaurant, El Salon Marbella, Gastrobar Pikaro, Restaurante DOM
10. Restaurante DOM
Overall Ratings
4 based on 326 reviews
Andalusia is a benchmark in gastronomic terms of innovation and elaboration, also well-known because of their local people and service. Denominación de Origen Málaga â traditional gastronomy of Malaga recipes using exclusively high quality local products
Reviewed By 67kayea
I always tell myself I will write a review when I go to a good restaurant and I never end up doing it but this time I just had to. This is the third or fourth time that we have been to DOM and it really is exceptional. The food decor and service are all genuinely world class. We are very regular visitors to Marbella and have many many favorite places but in terms of quality dorm is head and shoulders above the rest. Go- you wonât regret it Dear Kayea,First of all thank you for visiting us, specially knowing you came four times! We also want to thank you for this nice review. It is a pleasure for us reading comments like yours; we always try hard to make our guests feel as good as possible.We hope to have you back soon with us.Kind regards from the entire D.O.M. team.
9. Gastrobar Pikaro
Overall Ratings
5 based on 490 reviews
New concept restaurant on the front line of the harbour, with stunning Sea views. Three different menus in line place. From light and healthy breakfast to gastrobar dinner. From fresh grilled wild fishes and modern salads and colourful poke bowls to low t
Reviewed By AstridBrooklyn_NY
I read about this restaurant in Trip advisor and was interested so i made a reservation. We were not disappointed. The service was great, the atmosphere pleasant and the food different and exceptional. We took the waiters recommendations on most choices. Thank you very much for the visit. We are glad to know that you did enjoyed your visit and that we were able to surprised you. We will be delighted to see you back again.Regards from the Pikaro team
8. El Salon Marbella
Overall Ratings
4 based on 708 reviews
Cuisine-Tapas Restaurant Restaurant El Salon, located a short walk from the lighthouse from Marbella offers wide range of tapas and main options.Al tapas and dishes fresh done and elaborated,unic flavours,homemade cakes. I would strongly recomend to come
Reviewed By phoebenicoll14
Me and my friends really enjoyed the food here it was delicious, however the sizes of the dishes were not what we expected. We ordered 2 dishes we were advised were to share but were frankly no bigger than the tapas we ordered (the side of vegetables consisted of 2 carrot sticks). When we came to pay we also found that weâd been charged for bread that had been brought to the table without us ordering with no suggestion that we would have to pay for it. We had really enjoyed our dinner but were just disappointed to be charged â¬45 for 3 very small dishes and 3 small glasses of wine. Dear customerFirst at all I have to say you are missing information because you never mention that one of the dishes to share you order was a Sea bass boneless with mashed patato and vegetables and the vegetables is not the main food from the dish is just as a garnished or to give color to the dish. The main product are 2 filets of sea bass with no Boâness for only 13,50⬠witch on my opinion is the chepeast fish in Marbella. Secon dish was a portion of prowns pil pil with a side of fries for 12,50. And as well you had a portion bravas, 3 glasses of white wine not small glasses as you mention because we do from a bottle 5 glasses of wine and you had 3 of them and a bottle of water. Of course as we are restaurant we did warm bred with garlic maioness and we charge for it. You should know when you go to restaurant the bead is a service nobody ask you if you want or not. From now on maybe I will do it just to avoid the problems with People like you. And the bill was not 45 was I think 42,30⬠. And of course I would never say 2 dishes and a tapa would be enough for 3 people. And the price you paid here just a little bit less you pay in Burger King with artificiales drinks, frozen fries and a burger witch I would never have. I would recommend you to reconsider your review or if you donât have at least 20⬠each donât go to a restaurant.
7. Las Jarales Hotel Restaurant
Reviewed By justarover
Stopped by here on a visit to Istan with friends. Nice views from here down to the reservoir, which, when sunny as when we visited, can be enjoyed for most of the year.Service was friendly and food on the menu was varied. Nothing fancy but good, homecooked Andalucian food. Will go back when we're back in the region.
6. Cascada Cocina & Bar
Overall Ratings
4 based on 171 reviews
To relax, laugh and have a good time. To eat and drink in good company. To share some tapas with friends or to enjoy a romantic meal with your loved one. An oasis away from the bustle of the coast, but only a minute from the La Cañada shopping mall. Come
Reviewed By 519arthura
Very high ratings on Trip Advisor are totally deserved.We had an unusual request....birthday lunch for 16. We ordered a birthday cake and flowers as well as the usual stuff.Joy (who communicated with us to plan details by email) was excellent - both responsive and flexible on menu. So that was ahead of actual visit.Visit itself was excellent - the wait staff were friendly and efficient, the chef? (Dutch gentleman) was very friendly also. And the food was very good - particularly the starters ....beef carpaccio and goats cheese salad were both top notch. Finally the atmosphere is nice also with inside and outside spaces (outside under shade).A really good experience overall. Would highly recommend for special events but also weâd recommend visit for a more âstandardâ type lunch or dinner. Food and service Iâm sure would be same high quality.First of all many thanks for choosing Cascada Cocina & Bar to celebrate this very special occasion. Great to hear that you have had such a great time and that you enjoyed the setting as well as the service and the food so much. Reviews like this are very rewarding and motivate us to keep going. We hope we can be a witness of many more birthdays to come for your lovely mum! We cannot wait to welcoming you back again.
5. La Bodega
Reviewed By 614adid
The service was top. Verry good and different tapas. Not standard but excellent. Nice and friendly. You will enjoy. Thanks to the owner for this great experiance!
4. Bar Bodega Sudamerica
Overall Ratings
4 based on 42 reviews
Reviewed By Tony D
This very traditional family run restaurant enjoys a prime spot in the main square of the picturesque white mountain village of Istan. It offers seating inside and out and is a focal point for locals and tourists alike. Good choice of tapas and main courses all freshly prepared and of good quality . Not at all fancy but well worth a visit.
3. Entre Sierras
Overall Ratings
4 based on 62 reviews
Reviewed By TrevorB
Whilst I like the attitude involved in bringing this calibre of cuisine to Istan, the menu is too elevated and lacking wide spread appeal. To try to differentiate from the solid existing providers in Istan is commendable but in doing so you need to address the masses. Limiting my choice to steak and my wife's to a risotto is not good. Unless the menu is improved and vegetarians are recognised and valued as clients then my dining in Istan will be elsewhere.El restaurante Entresierras es uno más del pueblo de Istán, con sus especialidades y precios. La gerencia del Restaurante Entresierras le agradece su opinión y celebra que le guste nuestro proyecto innovador en el que hemos enfocado nuestro futuro. Queremos señalarle, sin embargo, nuestras discrepancias hacia sus apreciaciones:1ª " La carta es demasiado elevada y carente de atractivo":Creemos que ofrecemos una carta atractiva y nos esforzamos cada dÃa por que asà sea.Nos sorprende su afirmación, ya que nuestra oferta gastronómica, es obvio, no se limita solo a carne y risotto. Cocinamos revueltos, albóndigas, ensaladas, rabo de toro, carrillera, solomillo ibérico, entraña, lomo de buey, codornices, foie, arroz con bogavante, salmón, lubina, bacalao, etc... y una carta de postres que elaboramos en el restaurante.Y en lo que se refiere al precio, la cocina de Entresierras es elaborada y utiliza productos de primera calidad, logrando mantener desde nuestro punto de vista un equilibrio muy acertado entre calidad-precio.2ª.- Discrepamos en su afirmación de que "no reconocemos y apreciamos" a nuestros/as clientes/as vegetarianos/as.El restaurante Entresierras recibe opiniones tan positivas no solo por su elaborada cocina, sino también por su servicio y su trato con nuestra clientela.La cocina de Entresierras es mediterránea y tiene una carta variada con deliciosas opciones para personas vegetarianas. Nuestra carta ofrece verduras, hortalizas y frutas, pasta con verduras, ensalada verde con aguacate, ensalada de tomate con queso de cabra, revuelto campero, wok de verduritas, berenjenas con arrope de tomate, queso con membrillo⦠y además adaptamos varias de nuestras especialidades a las necesidades de nuestros/as clientes, entre ellos/as a las personas vegetarianas.Por supuesto, también tenemos platos cuidadosamente elaborados de carnes y pescados. Lo que no podemos ofrecer es un restaurante vegetariano en un pueblo de aproximadamente 1.000 personas y una afluencia turÃstica baja, ya que serÃa un despropósito empresarial.A pesar de estas discrepancias, confiamos en el atractivo de nuestro proyecto y compartimos con nuestra clientela la idea de que un buen servicio (personal con experiencia y garantÃa de sus derechos laborales), una buena cocina (elaboración profesional) y buen producto (natural y de calidad) no es posible con bajos o muy bajos precios y que nuestro Restaurante Entresierras, tiene su espacio gastronómico en Istan.
Where to eat Mediterranean food in Istan: The Best Restaurants and Bars
2. El Baron
Overall Ratings
4 based on 63 reviews
Reviewed By BigDraw
Great value restaurant in Istan, settled on the Rabo de Torro and the Berenjenas Rellenas and wasn't disappointed, nice buzz to the place mainly locals. House wine was inexpensive and good. Well worth the trip up from the coast. Will certainly go back.
1. Restaurante y Bar Troyano
Overall Ratings
4 based on 107 reviews
Reviewed By charlottew747
The village looked closed for siesta but we stumbled up on this restaurant. We didnât expect much from the look of it but was so pleasantly surprised. The Waiter was really friendly. The goats cheese wrapped in a soft filo type pasty was one of the most beautiful thing Iâve eaten. And washed down with a Yuntero Sauvignon Blanc for 2 euros per glass! My husband had a pigs cheek and red wine stew that he said was delicious too. Also really enjoyed people watching the locals. Would definitely recommend the beautiful journey from the coast to visit this restaurant. Thank you very much, Charlote for your friendly comment; I hope to see you soon en El troyano. Best reguardsPhilippe
