La Cosmopolita Malagueña | Dani Carnero | Restaurant in Malaga

I went with my friends based on the Michelin star, however really disappointed with the food. The plating was not what you see on normal Michelin stars restaurants. The calamari was good but the caramelized onion which was on top doesn't not match with calamari sobre plancha.

Wonderful small restaurant in the centre. Very accomodating. They moved us to a different table due to my father wanting to sit inside even though they were busy. Food was exceptional. If you like oysters and fancy trying something extra indulgent get the special. I can also not recommend enough, trying the iberico pork pluma, I wish we had ordered two.

An unforgettable lunch at La Cosmopolita. We were welcomed by Paco, who guided us through the menu and paired each dish with the perfect wine. The bacalao en tempura was the best we’ve ever had—crispy, feather-light, and beautifully matched with a manzanilla pasada. My wife’s pollito picantón was tender and flavorful, while my vaca a la moda stew was so rich and delicious I wiped the plate clean with bread. Desserts (tocinillo de cielo and tarta de queso) were the perfect finish. Service was flawless, attentive, and warm. La Cosmopolita truly deserves its Michelin recognition—and more.

Food was pretty good overall. Highlights included the crab omelette which was bursting with rich flavours and the squid with onion. The cheese was very dry, stale and disappointing. Nice atmosphere and setting in the outdoor terrace. The service was below average and dragged down the overall experience. The waiters were not very helpful or attentive or attuned to the needs of the customers, and seemed more interested in chatting and interacting with each other. For example, our waitress declined to offer any recommendations “since the menu changes regularly” - signalling a lack of knowledge about what was on the menu. At times the waitress was also grumpy and abrupt. For example, she tried to grab a plate off my friend while she was still eating from it. When my friend objected, saying she was not finished, the waiter dismissed the request and responded in a grumpy and annoyed tone that she “needed to change the plates”. Clearly the needs of the waitress are more important than the needs of the customer.

La Cosmopolita delivers excellence in every dish. The freshness of the ingredients is immediately apparent, elevating the flavors to perfection. The Ensaladilla Rusa strikes a flawless balance, while the Bone Marrow, seasoned simply with salt and roasted, is a masterclass in minimalism. The accompanying crackers and shrimp tartare create a pairing that enhances the dish brilliantly. The pork loin, cooked medium and sprinkled with salt flakes, harmonizes beautifully with shiitake mushrooms, rounding off an unforgettable meal. Every dish was executed without imperfections. Service was outstanding—attentive, professional, and seamless. 👌

Delicious dishes in correct proportions, the tomato’s of “bull egg” and cod tempura were incredible. Service of Victor was fantastic, worth the Michelin recommendation and overall, recommended gem in city center!

From start to finish, our experience was outstanding. The food was not only delicious but beautifully crafted, and the staff impressed us with their professionalism and genuine warmth. Even a small reservation mix-up was resolved seamlessly, leaving us feeling completely looked after. A perfect balance of fine cuisine and attentive hospitality, we look forward to returning soon!

The food was absolutely a fraud. The prices were ridiculously high compared to the quality of the dishes. The flavors were nothing crazy, everybody could have recreate them at home even better. The service was also not okay, but I won’t spend too much effort to talk about the lady wanting to take away the plates while we were still eating. The problem is that in a Michelin guide restaurant the expectations are high, and in this restaurant we remained disappointed. Ps: 7€ for 2 anchovies??