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El Vinaio Restaurant

El Vinaio Restaurant is a charming corner of Italian cuisine located in the central Plaza de España in Nerja. With an excellent rating, it stands out for its fresh pasta, artisanal pizzas and a welcoming atmosphere ideal for the whole family.

In 10 seconds

  • Opening hours: Monday to Thursday, 12:00 to 15:00 and 19:00 to 23:00; Friday, 12:30 to 15:00 and 19:00 to 23:00; Saturday, 12:00 to 15:00 and 19:00 to 23:00. Closed on Sundays.
  • Most praised: Focaccia, pasta and pizza highly praised · Pretty, clean terrace on the square · Relaxed dinner for well-served guests
  • Kids welcome

El Vinaio Restaurant is an Italian restaurant on Plaza de España, in Nerja. It has a 4.3 out of 5 rating on Google from 108 reviews, and the average price is €10-20 per person.

Italian restaurant on Plaza de Espana, with focaccia, pasta and pizza highly praised by some guests. Opinions are strongly polarised: several reviews report arrogant or unpleasant treatment from the owner or waiters, plus expensive drinks.

What people like most

  • Focaccia, pasta and pizza highly praised
  • Pretty, clean terrace on the square
  • Relaxed dinner for well-served guests

Worth knowing

  • Opening hours: Monday to Thursday, 12:00 to 15:00 and 19:00 to 23:00; Friday, 12:30 to 15:00 and 19:00 to 23:00; Saturday, 12:00 to 15:00 and 19:00 to 23:00. Closed on Sundays.
  • Unpleasant treatment, say several guests
  • Expensive drinks
  • Disorganised service at times

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Review profile

Summary of the 91 most recent Google reviews (February 2026 – September 2026). These are visitors' opinions, analysed by EsNerja.

According to 91 recent reviews on Google (91): standouts are food (94 % of 60 mentions), service (84 % of 31 mentions), atmosphere (100 % of 17 mentions); most mentioned: focaccia, pasta and pizza highly praised · pretty, clean terrace on the square · relaxed dinner for well-served guests.

What people talk about most, and how

  • Food94 % · 60
  • Service84 % · 31
  • Atmosphere100 % · 17
  • Value for Money30 % · 10
  • Menu78 % · 9
  • Terrace60 % · 5

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

Frequently asked questions

El Vinaio Restaurant is at Plaza de España, 29780 Nerja, Málaga.
Opening hours: Monday to Thursday, 12:00 to 15:00 and 19:00 to 23:00; Friday, 12:30 to 15:00 and 19:00 to 23:00; Saturday, 12:00 to 15:00 and 19:00 to 23:00. Closed on Sundays. These are the hours it lists on Google; they can change on public holidays and out of season, so call 672 91 36 48 before you go.
Yes, El Vinaio Restaurant takes reservations. You can book by calling 672 91 36 48.
According to Google, the average price is €10–20 per person.

El Vinaio Restaurant has a 4.3 out of 5 rating on Google from 108 reviews. Italian restaurant on Plaza de Espana, with focaccia, pasta and pizza highly praised by some guests. Opinions are strongly polarised: several reviews report arrogant or unpleasant treatment from the owner or waiters, plus expensive drinks.

What people like most:

  • Focaccia, pasta and pizza highly praised
  • Pretty, clean terrace on the square
  • Relaxed dinner for well-served guests
Yes, it is a good place to go with children.
Yes, it takes cards and mobile payments.

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El Vinaio Restaurant

Italian cuisine

Plaza de España, 29780 Nerja, Málaga

672 91 36 48