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Restaurante Miguel El Manga

Located on Nerja's central calle Málaga, Restaurante Miguel El Manga is a benchmark for Mediterranean cuisine, famous for its fresh seafood, traditional rice dishes and impeccable service that will make you feel at home.

In 10 seconds

  • It is open every day, 12:00 to 16:00 and 19:30 to 23:00.
  • Most praised: Fresh, well-cooked fish and fried seafood · Pil pil prawns widely praised · Warm, friendly service
  • Terrace · Kids welcome

Restaurante Miguel El Manga is a Mediterranean restaurant on Calle Málaga, 11, in Nerja. It has a 4.6 out of 5 rating on Google from 718 reviews, and the average price is €20-30 per person.

A local, peaceful restaurant close to the Balcón de Europa yet away from the crowds, very highly rated. Fish, pil pil prawns and warm, personal service stand out. Dogs are welcome on the terrace.

What people like most

  • Fresh, well-cooked fish and fried seafood
  • Pil pil prawns widely praised
  • Warm, friendly service
  • Quiet terrace, dogs welcome

Worth knowing

  • It is open every day, 12:00 to 16:00 and 19:30 to 23:00.
  • A few found prices touristy

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Review profile

Summary of the 390 most recent Google and Tripadvisor reviews (February 2019 – October 2026). These are visitors' opinions, analysed by EsNerja.

According to 390 recent reviews on Google (300) and Tripadvisor (90): standouts are food (94 % of 280 mentions), service (96 % of 94 mentions), atmosphere (96 % of 80 mentions); most mentioned: fresh, well-cooked fish and fried seafood · pil pil prawns widely praised · warm, friendly service · quiet terrace, dogs welcome.

Google vs Tripadvisor

Google 4.5 · Tripadvisor 4.4

Both platforms agree.

By review language

Spanish 4.5 (326) · English 4.4 (53)

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

Last 12 months

4.7 (82) vs 4.4 (100) the year before

The rating is rising.

Months with the best average rating

May, August, November

Based on review dates; not a forecast.

What people talk about most, and how

  • Food94 % · 280
  • Service96 % · 94
  • Atmosphere96 % · 80
  • Value for Money74 % · 75
  • Portions88 % · 38
  • Wait Time82 % · 22

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

Frequently asked questions

Restaurante Miguel El Manga is at Edificio Las Palmeras, C. Málaga, 11, 29780 Nerja, Málaga. There is usually free street parking nearby.
It is open every day, 12:00 to 16:00 and 19:30 to 23:00. These are the hours it lists on Google; they can change on public holidays and out of season, so call 952 52 60 52 before you go.
Yes, Restaurante Miguel El Manga takes reservations. You can book by calling 952 52 60 52.
According to Google, the average price is €20–30 per person.

Restaurante Miguel El Manga has a 4.6 out of 5 rating on Google from 718 reviews. A local, peaceful restaurant close to the Balcón de Europa yet away from the crowds, very highly rated. Fish, pil pil prawns and warm, personal service stand out. Dogs are welcome on the terrace.

What people like most:

  • Fresh, well-cooked fish and fried seafood
  • Pil pil prawns widely praised
  • Warm, friendly service
  • Quiet terrace, dogs welcome
Yes, it has tables outside.
Yes, it is a good place to go with children and has high chairs.
Yes, it takes cards and mobile payments.

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Restaurante Miguel El Manga

Mediterranean

Edificio Las Palmeras, C. Málaga, 11, 29780 Nerja, Málaga

952 52 60 52