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Restaurante Casa Manuela

Restaurante Casa Manuela is an essential gastronomic spot in Nerja, standing out for its traditional cuisine and welcoming atmosphere. Located just a few steps from the historic centre, it offers home-style dishes made with fresh local ingredients and exceptional service.

In 10 seconds

  • Opening hours: Tuesday to Saturday, 12:00 to 16:00 and 20:00 to 23:30. Closed on Mondays and on Sundays.
  • Most praised: Fully gluten-free menu, no cross-contamination · Tasty croquettes, flamenquin and chicken fingers · Very attentive waiter and owner
  • Terrace · Kids welcome · Dogs allowed

Restaurante Casa Manuela is on Calle Antonio Jiménez, 7, in Nerja. It has a 4.7 out of 5 rating on Google from 306 reviews, and the average price is €20-30 per person.

100% gluten-free restaurant on a quiet square a few minutes from the centre, very highly rated by coeliacs and families. Home cooking including croquettes, flamenquin, pork knuckle and paella (by reservation). Cash only; booking advised.

What people like most

  • Fully gluten-free menu, no cross-contamination
  • Tasty croquettes, flamenquin and chicken fingers
  • Very attentive waiter and owner
  • Generous portions at fair prices

Worth knowing

  • Opening hours: Tuesday to Saturday, 12:00 to 16:00 and 20:00 to 23:30. Closed on Mondays and on Sundays.
  • Cash payment only
  • Paella and some dishes only with a booking

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Review profile

Summary of the 315 most recent Google and Tripadvisor reviews (April 2024 – August 2026). These are visitors' opinions, analysed by EsNerja.

According to 315 recent reviews on Google (297) and Tripadvisor (18): standouts are food (98 % of 225 mentions), menu (97 % of 159 mentions), service (92 % of 80 mentions); most mentioned: fully gluten-free menu, no cross-contamination · tasty croquettes, flamenquin and chicken fingers · very attentive waiter and owner · generous portions at fair prices.

Last 12 months

4.5 (91) vs 4.5 (120) the year before

The rating is steady.

Months with the best average rating

April, July, October

Based on review dates; not a forecast.

What people talk about most, and how

  • Food98 % · 225
  • Menu97 % · 159
  • Service92 % · 80
  • Atmosphere98 % · 59
  • Portions93 % · 42
  • Value for Money84 % · 37

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

Frequently asked questions

Restaurante Casa Manuela is at C. Antonio Jiménez, 7, 29780 Nerja, Málaga. There is usually free street parking nearby.
Opening hours: Tuesday to Saturday, 12:00 to 16:00 and 20:00 to 23:30. Closed on Mondays and on Sundays. These are the hours it lists on Google; they can change on public holidays and out of season, so call 693 86 40 70 before you go.
Yes, Restaurante Casa Manuela takes reservations. You can book by calling 693 86 40 70.
According to Google, the average price is €20–30 per person.

Restaurante Casa Manuela has a 4.7 out of 5 rating on Google from 306 reviews. 100% gluten-free restaurant on a quiet square a few minutes from the centre, very highly rated by coeliacs and families. Home cooking including croquettes, flamenquin, pork knuckle and paella (by reservation). Cash only; booking advised.

What people like most:

  • Fully gluten-free menu, no cross-contamination
  • Tasty croquettes, flamenquin and chicken fingers
  • Very attentive waiter and owner
  • Generous portions at fair prices
Yes, it has tables outside.
Yes, it is a good place to go with children.
Yes, dogs are welcome at the outside tables.

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C. Antonio Jiménez, 7, 29780 Nerja, Málaga

693 86 40 70