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Restaurant Origen Nerja

Discover Restaurant Origen Nerja in the central Plaza de España, a high-quality Japanese restaurant that fuses tradition and innovation in a modern, welcoming setting.

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  • Opening hours: Monday, 13:30 to 23:00; Tuesday to Thursday, 13:30 to 15:30 and 19:00 to 23:00; Friday to Sunday, 13:30 to 23:30.
  • Most praised: Tasty ceviches, sushi and lomo saltado · Careful presentation and cocktail list · Elegant room with open kitchen
  • Terrace

Restaurant Origen Nerja is a Japanese restaurant on Plaza de España, 9, in Nerja. It has a 4.6 out of 5 rating on Google from 517 reviews, and the average price is €30-70 per person.

Peruvian and Nikkei fusion restaurant with colourful dishes, much-praised ceviches and sushi, and a stylish room. The most repeated complaints are small portions for the price and long waits between courses.

What people like most

  • Tasty ceviches, sushi and lomo saltado
  • Careful presentation and cocktail list
  • Elegant room with open kitchen
  • Attentive, professional staff

Worth knowing

  • Opening hours: Monday, 13:30 to 23:00; Tuesday to Thursday, 13:30 to 15:30 and 19:00 to 23:00; Friday to Sunday, 13:30 to 23:30.

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Review profile

Summary of the 370 most recent Google and Tripadvisor reviews (May 2025 – October 2026). These are visitors' opinions, analysed by EsNerja.

According to 370 recent reviews on Google (300) and Tripadvisor (70): standouts are food (95 % of 267 mentions), service (84 % of 100 mentions), atmosphere (92 % of 58 mentions); most mentioned: tasty ceviches, sushi and lomo saltado · careful presentation and cocktail list · elegant room with open kitchen · attentive, professional staff.

Google vs Tripadvisor

Google 4.5 · Tripadvisor 4.5

Both platforms agree.

By review language

Spanish 4.5 (299) · English 4.5 (70)

Language hints at who is reviewing (locals and Spanish visitors, or foreign visitors).

Last 12 months

4.5 (335) vs 4.8 (35) the year before

The rating is slipping.

Months with the best average rating

January, April, November

Based on review dates; not a forecast.

What people talk about most, and how

  • Food95 % · 267
  • Service84 % · 100
  • Atmosphere92 % · 58
  • Value for Money19 % · 53
  • Portions15 % · 27
  • Menu83 % · 24

Share of positive mentions and number of reviews that mention it.

Frequently asked questions

Restaurant Origen Nerja is at Plaza de España, 9, Loc 2, 29780 Nerja, Málaga.
Opening hours: Monday, 13:30 to 23:00; Tuesday to Thursday, 13:30 to 15:30 and 19:00 to 23:00; Friday to Sunday, 13:30 to 23:30. These are the hours it lists on Google; they can change on public holidays and out of season, so call 952 72 94 06 before you go.
Yes, Restaurant Origen Nerja takes reservations. You can book by calling 952 72 94 06.
According to Google, the average price is €30–70 per person.

Restaurant Origen Nerja has a 4.6 out of 5 rating on Google from 517 reviews. Peruvian and Nikkei fusion restaurant with colourful dishes, much-praised ceviches and sushi, and a stylish room. The most repeated complaints are small portions for the price and long waits between courses.

What people like most:

  • Tasty ceviches, sushi and lomo saltado
  • Careful presentation and cocktail list
  • Elegant room with open kitchen
  • Attentive, professional staff
Yes, it has tables outside.
Yes, it takes cards and mobile payments.

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Restaurant Origen Nerja

Japanese cuisine

Plaza de España, 9, Loc 2, 29780 Nerja, Málaga

952 72 94 06