José Carlos García Restaurante

Fine dining restaurant · Malaga ·

José Carlos García Restaurante

Fine dining restaurant · Malaga ·

Tasting menus of innovative Andalucian dishes, artfully presented

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Puerto de Málaga, Plaza de la Capilla, 1, 29016 Málaga, Spain Get directions

€100+

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"This restaurant, overlooking the luxury yachts in the Muelle Uno dock, stands out for its contemporary dining space that is both elegant and informal. Here, cutting-edge trends and industrial design combine with exquisite vertical gardens and a chillout zone in a space that still remains completely in tune with the style and bright feel of the Mediterranean. Chef José Carlos García, a native of this delightful city, does not offer an à la carte option, instead focusing exclusively on two extensive tasting menus (one features three more courses than the other) that are constantly evolving. Demonstrating impressive technical skill, they feature dishes that champion locally sourced ingredients (around 70%) and showcase time-honoured “malagueño” flavours." - Michelin Inspector

https://guide.michelin.com/en/andalucia/malaga/restaurant/jose-carlos-garcia

José Carlos García Restaurante

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Malaga: Where to Eat on Holiday

"In front of the port, specifically overlooking the luxurious yachts of Pier One, is the eponymous restaurant of Chef José Carlos García . A native of Malaga and in love with his land, García has managed to combine the essence of this province's gastronomy with an interior characterized by light, the vegetation of its vertical garden and industrial design. His cooking is available from two tasting menus where local produce is the center of attention, while the flavors of Malaga guide his imagination." - The MICHELIN Guide

https://guide.michelin.com/en/article/travel/malaga-where-to-eat-in-holiday

José Carlos García Restaurante

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In Málaga, the Past—and Picasso—Shape Its Culturally-Rich Present

"Málaga’s other Michelin-starred chef, José Carlos García, grew up in Rincón de la Victoria, the fishing village to the east of El Palo, and made his name at Café de Paris, a café turned restaurant opened by his dad in La Malagueta, just behind the beach."

https://www.cntraveler.com/story/malaga-spain

José Carlos García Restaurante

Lia S.

Google

Dining at José Carlos García Restaurant in Málaga was nothing short of extraordinary. Located in the charming Muelle Uno, this Michelin-starred and Repsol two-Soles gem delivered an evening of refined creativity, exquisite flavors, and impeccable hospitality. From the moment we arrived, the staff demonstrated thoughtfulness and attention to detail, especially in adapting the tasting menu to accommodate my crustacean allergy, without compromising on taste or presentation. Each dish was a miniature work of art, as visually stunning as it was delicious. The progression of flavors throughout the menu was masterfully curated, with local ingredients presented in innovative and elegant forms. The textures, balance, and seasoning were all pitch-perfect, and the use of unexpected elements felt exciting rather than gimmicky. We also opted for the wine pairing, which was an inspired decision. Each glass was beautifully matched to the course, showcasing both Spanish wines and expert pairing finesse. The sommelier’s knowledge added another layer to the experience. Overall, this was not just a dinner, it was a celebration of contemporary Andalusian cuisine at its finest. Highly recommended for food lovers seeking a truly special dining experience.

Frida S.

Google

We have been visiting quite a few michelin restaurants and we were not disapointed. We chose the green menu and it was perfect. We also added the cheese platter. Normally I get to full before the desserts but this time the amount of dishes and food was just enough to feel full but still enjoying all the dishes. A favorite was the sunflower “thing” as one of the starters. The texture and salty taste was so delicious. The ravioli with mushrooms and the cauliflower soup was also very tasty! The service and atmosphere was also a 5 star experience. I really recommend this restaurant!

Heinz R.

Google

Excellent luxury restaurant, high quality specialty of Andalusian cuisine, fresh prepared, Excellent wines, super service, but really high prices! If you are looking for a luxury place ti eat in Malaga this restaurant is a MUST!

katharina J.

Google

Today was our 7th or 8th visit in 10 years. And we are shocked. It was like the third row of staff in the kitchen was warming up the leftovers from yesterday. If a restaurant is not able to keep the pace after the holidays, they should consider to close for vacation and not to scare away long time customers. Out of three courses, one (alcachofas) was nice to eat but more like a stew I would have expected at the seafront. The rest was overcooked (salmon trout: dry, not good prepared with all the brown stuff), undercooked (lentils), way too sweet/salty with lots of balsamic cream or miso. All dishes were not arranged in a 1-star-quality. A huge disappointment today. Three-course-menu at Jose Carlos Garcia / 1 Michelin star today: We have bern several times at the restaurant before and although we enjoyed the normal/ large menu, we felt always really stuffed in the end. So we were quite happy as we saw the new possibility for a small lunch. We get four different appetizers, a starter and a main (you can both choose from four different suggestions). In the end, you can have cheese or a desert. And we got four sweets each with the coffee. It was such a great expirience and absolutely worth the money.

Anna A

Google

The food is quite good and interesting, but i was not impressed with the service. Everything was 'by a book', but it was really hard to spot a smile on people's faces, and I would not rank my experience as unique enough. I think customer service still has some work to do. The atmosphere and the ambience is pretty nice.

Trissa L.

Google

Had dinner there last night with my husband and we both loved it. Outstanding location for a charming and elegant restaurant. It’s a great place to spend a special occasion.The Staff (Dario and Salva) were very attentive and the food came out at an excellent pace (not dragging on). The snacks they served were unique - especially loved the polvorín. The starters were a play on Malaga cuisine - but also some worldly influences - for example they have a prawn ceviche with leche de Tigre. . My stand out dish was the Iberian pork - perfection! The staff also accommodated my request to swap desserts for cheese. Very accomodating!

Chris

Google

Went there for my wife's birthday. We had already eaten in his other restaurant Balausta which was very good so had high expectations. We had a table at the front of the restaurant which overlooks the harbour but wooden screens are placed in front of the windows for privacy. It is beautiful inside and you can see the chefs cooking. The food is incredible and each dish we had seemed to be better than the last. It is expensive as we paid €5 for a small bottle of water and €16 for a mocktail as we don't drink alcohol. Overall it was worth it and would highly recommend going there. Staff were friendly and explained every dish. The food itself is like art on a plate.

Polina R.

Google

Disappointing service and food. No wow experience, extremely expensive and not worth it at all! Have been at few places with Michelin Star before so my expectations were pretty high. About the service: nice waitresses but pretty stressed even though it wasn’t a full restaurant, was about to give us the same dish and wine that we already got. Didn’t care about take away the plates or clean up the table that was visibly dirty. About the food: extremely weird choice of alcohol. Dry martini-Negroni style cocktail with appetizers and San Miguel beer with almond soup? Strange combinations... was pretty disappointed and confused at the beginning, it got a lot of better at the end, that’s why 2/5 stars. Can’t recommend this restaurant.