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Pizzería Vitaliano da Cristina

Name: Pizzería Vitaliano da Cristina
Address: Nerja, Málaga, 29780, ES
Telephone: +34 952 52 83 41
Price range: 10-20 €

Real Italian cuisine in Nerja, where the pasta all'amatriciana and tiramisú transport you straight to Italy

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Opening hours: Monday to Wednesday, 13:00 to 23:00; Saturday and Sunday, 13:00 to 23:00. Closed on Thursdays and Fridays.
Most praised: Pasta and pizzas well rated · Pleasant terrace near the sea · Friendly, attentive staff
Terrace · Kids welcome · Dogs allowed

Pizzería Vitaliano da Cristina is an Italian restaurant at Calle Castilla Pérez 21, near the sea in the Torrecilla area, about 500 metres from the Balcón de Europa. It is rated 4.6 on Google and 4.5 on Tripadvisor, where it has more than 1,000 reviews.

What to order. Pizzas and pasta made the Italian way: pasta all'amatriciana, seafood pasta and pasta with king prawns are among the most ordered, as are the bruschettas. Beyond pasta, the sea bass is a pleasant surprise, and the tiramisu rounds off the meal. There are vegetarian options and a children's menu, and you pay €10-20 per person.

Opening hours. 13:00-23:00 on Saturday, Sunday, Monday, Tuesday and Wednesday; closed on Thursdays and Fridays. There is a terrace, you can book and they do takeaway.

What reviews say. People like the food, the terrace, the reasonable prices and the friendly staff. Criticism is occasional: a dish that arrived cold or a long wait. More Italians in our guide to pizzerias in Nerja.

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Review profile

Summary of the 978 most recent Google and Tripadvisor reviews (December 2018 – September 2026). These are visitors' opinions, analysed by EsNerja.

According to 978 recent reviews on Google (679) and Tripadvisor (299): standouts are food (94 % of 642 mentions), service (91 % of 219 mentions), value for money (91 % of 174 mentions); most mentioned: pasta and pizzas well rated · pleasant terrace near the sea · friendly, attentive staff · reasonable prices.

Google vs Tripadvisor

Google 4.6 · Tripadvisor 4.5

Both platforms agree.

By review language

Spanish 4.6 (567) · English 4.4 (159)

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

Last 12 months

4.5 (73) vs 4.6 (107) the year before

The rating is steady.

Months with the best average rating

February, April, December

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What people talk about most, and how

Food94 % · 642
Service91 % · 219
Value for Money91 % · 174
Atmosphere97 % · 100
Wait Time45 % · 69
Location100 % · 59

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Frequently asked questions

Pizzería Vitaliano da Cristina is at Calle Castilla Perez, 21 Ed.B, loc.G, 29780 Nerja, Málaga.

Opening hours: Monday to Wednesday, 13:00 to 23:00; Saturday and Sunday, 13:00 to 23:00. Closed on Thursdays and Fridays. These are the hours it lists on Google; they can change on public holidays and out of season, so call 952 52 83 41 before you go.

Yes, Pizzería Vitaliano da Cristina takes reservations. You can book by calling 952 52 83 41.

According to Google, the average price is €10–20 per person.

Pizzería Vitaliano da Cristina has a 4.6 out of 5 rating on Google from 678 reviews. An Italian pizzeria-restaurant by the seafront, generally well rated, with a pleasant terrace and fair prices. Pasta, pizzas and bruschetta are liked. Some mixed experiences, including the odd cold dish or long wait.

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