La Taberna de Mike Palmer

I gotta say I was excited to try this restaurant, especially for their 16€ tortilla but unfortunately it was just okay, nothing really special in my opinion. I was with a Spanish family and they agreed with me. Atmosphere and ambience was excellent, I gotta say the free pads and the perfume in the toilet was very nice touch. Thanks for that. But the food was just okay and i guess the service was a little bit slow and not really that memorable. I highly recommend their roasted eggplant!

The food was excellent overall, but the experience was undermined by bad service. The food highlight was the slow cooked oxtail, which was super tender and soft, falling off the bone with rich flavours, hints of peppercorn and a delightful buttery sauce. The accompanying fries were nicely seasoned with hints of rosemary and not oily at all. The whiskey tortilla was also nice, with a unique sauce that had hints of lemon rind - but could have been slightly better seasoned. The eggplant was fresh but lacked seasoning and flavour and could have been baked longer. The atmosphere was nice, with a cute rustic courtyard. Sadly no views of the surrounding mountains. The service was below average and dragged down the overall experience. It was unhelpful and a bit rude and definitely not customer or service orientated. First strike, they don’t have an English menu, which was odd and unusual given the large numbers of customers who were clearly tourists (every other restaurant in Malaga had an English menu). When we asked our waiter to guide us through the menu since we couldn’t understand it, he looked grumpy and annoyed. He only translated the three most commonly ordered items on the menu, leaving us completely in the dark about what the rest of the menu contained. When we asked him to recommend other dishes, he was dismissive and declined to offer any recommendations, saying that it was a matter of preference. He appeared to cheer up later on when it came to desert, running us through and translating every item on desert menu in excellent English. So clearly he had the skills to deliver decent customer service when he felt like it. Much more consistent service is needed to make this restaurant a more pleasant experience.

What a delicious and authentic cuisine. For me that should be a Michelin star restaurant. The service was impeccable, but the food was just beyond. From the rustic atmosphere to the authenticity of the plates, with bold flavors that will leave you dreaming for more. One recommendation, do not skip dessert, the torrija, sort of french bread is to die for. So good it ended before I could take a picture.

Excellent foods and fine wine choices. Fair price for fantastic quality. Traditional flavours but not boring. Super relaxing ambience. We will come back for sure.

The meal we had at this restaurant was simply out of this world. The cosy and intimate environment together with the incredible food make it just perfect. We had impecably cooked croquetas and then beef curry and rabo de toro to which I am lost for words. You taste it and go to heaven. 100% recommend!

Nice place up in the mountains. Food was good, my favorite was the oysters. Least favorite the beef red curry, the curry was not flavorsome enough. The waiters could introduce the dishes when served, it would elevate the experience.

Bread was good - slight smokey/charcoal flavour. Braised oxtail was amazing - very soft..pull off the bone. Great peppercorn sauce. Oyster tempura was good - may need a little more sauce. Lots of people rave about mussels - it was very average. Scallops on bone marrow was the worse. They do not go with the bone marrow - too rich for it. The bone marrow was a bit under as well. Would be good if they print their specials on a paper/ in board with price. Price is a good indicator of the portion size. We ordered too much and couldn't have dessert:(

One of the best restaurants in Málaga. Modern spanish cuisine based on traditional recipes with a twist and also a touch of french food / cooking. Rich stocks and sauces. Dishes like the rabo de toro and the torrija are sublime and the french fries are the best in its category in Málaga area by far. Highly recommended.