Platero & Co

Simply fabulous. Relaxed atmosphere, stunning views from the terrace and exceptionally tasty food at very reasonable prices (for such quality). We travelled to Gaucín from the hustle and bustle of Marbella. Gaucín is beautiful. The air is fresh and the scenery is truly spectacular, and Platero is an oasis of gastronomic delight. From the moment you walk through the door there is a very genuine welcome. Nothing is hurried, Hellen is happy to walk you through the menu, answer any questions, and make recommendations. We had a perfect lunch ( 4 courses plus wine) : confit duck & foie gras, plus red prawns & bulgar salad. We both had the rack of lamb for our main , which was outstanding. The homemade desserts were also delicious. A standout experience of our Andalusian trip. Make a reservation. You won't be disappointed!

It was truly a surprising find in an unassuming little town. The staff were extremely friendly, explaining the dishes to us and helping us with our order. We ordered a salad and smoked beef as starters, followed by lamb rack and duck breast as main courses. Literally, every dish was delicious, especially the lamb rack—it was incredibly tender and flavorful! The homemade bread spread was also delicious. This is my favorite restaurant during my travels in Andalusia.

Truly special experience, the food is exceptional, many local wine options, the mountain views are breathtaking and the service is amazing. It was so wonderful we went twice in the same trip, once for lunch and once for dinner. Every dish was memorable, figs in season were divine, duck exceptional, lamb and fish wonderful too. 5+ experience, extra points for making my brother’s birthday more special. Book in advance, you will not be disappointed.

Such a fabulous inexpensive lunch with a glorious view to boot! A warm welcome by the Dutch hosts and a splendid choice of starters and mains to choose from. I enjoyed the lightly salted cod and my husband had the rack of lamb which he said was the best he’d tasted in years! The house wine was delicious and very reasonable. Truly our finest meal this past week in southern Spain. Highly recommend; sensational!

Absolutely wonderful! Beautiful location and a lovely welcome from the couple who run this. The food is absolutely magnificent. The foie gras was melt in your mouth, the lamb was so tender and the praline and chocolate dessert was exquisite. A vast selection of wines and local produce! We will definitely be going back!!

What a find. Just happened upon Platero & Co today, and what a joy it was. It was flawless- the food, the service, the atmosphere, the location. It all starts with a warm welcome from the hosts and continues with delicious food, understated attention to diners’ comfort and enjoyment -and a beautiful view! We have enjoyed some lovely meals during 2 weeks in Southern Spain, but this really stood out on so many fronts. We will be back.

Lovely little restaurant which will be the highlight of any trip to Gaucin. The food is delicious and beautifully presented, the wine menu is great and the couple running the place is very welcoming. As we visited in the winter, the terrace was not opened - I guess we’ll have to come back!

Simply the most delicious, high quality meal we have had in a long time. It was honestly that good. Small restaurant, which you need to book in advance. They have only 6 tables on the balcony with a great view of the northern valleys. White gazpacho with prawns my wife was stunned how this was, my main - beef entrecôte. We rarely have dessert but this time we did and we’re not disappointed