Restaurants
Why spend more, when you can experience more... for less?
Travel Smart, Spend Less
Your guide to doing Marbella on a budget
In this section, we highlight budget-friendly restaurants, hidden gems, and affordable local eats that prove you don’t need to splurge to enjoy great food. Whether you’re craving tapas, seafood, or a quick bite — we’ve got the insider tips to dine well for less on the Costa del Sol.
Top 10 restaurant tips
AOTA Sushi Marbella
AOTA Sushi Marbella offering fresh, high-quality sushi in oldtown Marbella. Enjoy the all-you-can-eat lunch for just €16.95 and dinner for €22.95, with a wide selection of fresh homemade sushi, sashimi, hot dishes, and desserts.
La Bodega del Mar, Marbella
La Bodega del Mar earns its spot for its unbeatable location right on the Marbella beachfront, relaxed vibe, and fair prices starting from €3,50 for a tapas. Get your tapas, paella, or a chilled sangria with sea views here.
Los Amigos Guadalmina
Los Amigos is a bar to enjoy drinks and tapas from Monday-Friday from 4pm. Dj on Friday from 6pm, Get your drink with free tapas.The perfect place at the shopping center in Guadalmina to start your evening.
Brasserie El Marqués (San Pedro de Alcántara)
Enjoy this picturesque restaurant in the heart of San Pedro de Alcantara. Tapas with an oriental and dutch twist at a low price.
Lekune Bar de Pintxos, Marbella.
LeKune Bar serves up delicious pintxos from just €1.20 each in a vibrant, friendly setting. Perfect to enjoy authentic Spanish bites on a budget. Pair your food with a cold beer or a well-made cocktail.
Pizzeria Picasso Puerto Banús
Nestled in the glamorous Puerto Banús marina, Pizzeria Picasso offers wood-fired pizzas and classic Italian dishes in a stylish waterfront setting. Perfect for casual affordable dinners or lunches with sea views.
Maa Indian Nueva Andalusia
Enjoy the best Indian cuisine in Marbella. Main courses start at €10, with generous portions and top quality. The atmospheric outdoor seating area by the waterfall in Aloha Gardens completes the picture!
D’Aquinos Restaurant (San Pedro de Alcántara)
Cosy, modern and reasonably priced – the ideal place for budget-conscious foodies. Enjoy international dishes, tapas, wines and beers from just €1.90–3.90 per drink indoors or outdoors on the cosy terrace (heated in winter).
El Kiosko Kite Surf Marbella
El Kiosko is the place to be for a relaxing beach break. Here you can enjoy simple but delicious Argentine cuisine, including grilled meat and empanadas. Ideal for kitesurfers, locals, and budget seekers.
La Taberna del Pintxo (Marbella)
A cozy pintxos bar in the heart of Marbella where snacks are served fresh from the bar or on trays. Authentic Basque flavors starting at €1.50 each in a lively, no-nonsense atmosphere. You only pay for what you choose!
