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








































