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Restaurante Oliva

Name: Restaurante Oliva
Address: Nerja, Málaga, 29780, ES
Telephone: (+34) 952 52 29 88
Price range: 50-100 €

Signature Mediterranean cuisine in the heart of Nerja, where the tasting menu and a carefully selected wine list turn every visit into a memorable experience

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It is open every day, 13:00 to 15:00 and 19:00 to 22:00.
Most praised: Tasting menu with wine pairing praised · Creative, carefully made Mediterranean food · Professional, wine-savvy staff
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Restaurante Oliva is one of Nerja's leading fine-dining restaurants. It is at Plaza de España 2 (unit 5), less than 200 metres from the Balcón de Europa, and is rated 4.6 on both Google (more than 1,300 reviews) and Tripadvisor (almost 2,400).

The tasting menu. This is the highlight: contemporary Mediterranean cooking over several courses, each explained at the table, with wine pairing by the glass. Diners remember touches such as truffle butter served like a little potted plant with artisan bread. You can also order à la carte. The kitchen adapts to intolerances such as gluten or lactose. Allow €50-100 per person.

Opening hours and booking. It opens every day 13:00-15:00 and 19:00-22:00. Booking is advisable, especially for dinner. The atmosphere is elegant and quiet, with a terrace, and dogs are welcome.

What reviews say. People praise the produce, the creativity and staff who know their wine. The few criticisms mention the price and service that can feel rushed. This is the place for a special, unhurried meal. More ideas in where to eat in Nerja.

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Review profile

Summary of the 1,002 most recent Google and Tripadvisor reviews (February 2022 – October 2026). These are visitors' opinions, analysed by EsNerja.

According to 1,002 recent reviews on Google (701) and Tripadvisor (301): standouts are food (95 % of 663 mentions), menu (93 % of 343 mentions), service (84 % of 381 mentions); most mentioned: tasting menu with wine pairing praised · creative, carefully made Mediterranean food · professional, wine-savvy staff · elegant, calm atmosphere.

Google vs Tripadvisor

Google 4.7 · Tripadvisor 4.6

Both platforms agree.

By review language

Spanish 4.7 (526) · English 4.6 (298)

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

Last 12 months

4.5 (175) vs 4.7 (265) the year before

The rating is slipping.

Months with the best average rating

January, July, December

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What people talk about most, and how

Food95 % · 663
Service84 % · 381
Menu93 % · 343
Atmosphere92 % · 170
Value for Money67 % · 153
Wait Time24 % · 40

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

Frequently asked questions

Restaurante Oliva is at Plaza de España, 2, Loc 5, 29780 Nerja, Málaga.

It is open every day, 13:00 to 15:00 and 19:00 to 22:00. These are the hours it lists on Google; they can change on public holidays and out of season, so call 952 52 29 88 before you go.

Yes, Restaurante Oliva takes reservations, and booking is recommended for dinner. You can book by calling 952 52 29 88.

According to Google, the average price is €50–100 per person.

Restaurante Oliva has a 4.6 out of 5 rating on Google from 1,333 reviews. A creative Mediterranean restaurant in central Nerja, best known for its tasting menu with wine pairing. Highly rated for its produce and professional service. It is pricey, and a few diners found the service rushed or uneven.

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