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Restaurante Pata Negra 57

Name: Restaurante Pata Negra 57
Address: Nerja, Málaga, 29780, ES
Telephone: +34 952 52 02 26
Price range: 30-80 €

Mediterranean cuisine of the highest level in the very heart of Nerja, where every dish tells a story and the atmosphere invites you to stay a little longer than planned

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Opening hours: Monday, 19:00 to 22:30; Tuesday to Saturday, 13:00 to 15:30 and 19:00 to 22:30. Closed on Sundays.
Most praised: Excellent food quality · Friendly, attentive service · Pleasant, attractive ambience
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Restaurante Pata Negra 57 is at Calle Almirante Ferrándiz 57, one of the liveliest streets in Nerja's centre, about 400 metres from the Balcón de Europa. It serves carefully prepared Mediterranean food and has a 4.4 rating on Google from almost 800 reviews.

What to order. The ham and tapas, the foie gras, the oxtail and, for dessert, the chocolate fondant are what customers mention most. There are vegetarian options and a good wine and cocktail list. It is one of the pricier restaurants in the centre: €30-80 per person.

Opening hours. Tuesday to Saturday 13:00-15:30 and 19:00-22:30; Monday evenings only; closed on Sundays. You can book, and for weekends you should.

What reviews say. Almost all praise the quality of the produce, the setting and the service. Criticism mentions rushed service on the busiest nights, waits, small portions for the price and the attitude of some staff. More ideas in where to eat in Nerja.

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Review profile

Summary of the 731 most recent Google and Tripadvisor reviews (May 2018 – August 2026). These are visitors' opinions, analysed by EsNerja.

According to 731 recent reviews on Google (701) and Tripadvisor (30): standouts are food (92 % of 402 mentions), atmosphere (94 % of 106 mentions), menu (88 % of 57 mentions); most mentioned: excellent food quality · friendly, attentive service · pleasant, attractive ambience · good tapas and jamón.

Google vs Tripadvisor

Google 4.4 · Tripadvisor 3.6

Google rates it 0.8 higher than Tripadvisor.

By review language

Spanish 4.3 (461) · English 3.6 (30)

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Last 12 months

3.9 (44) vs 4.4 (69) the year before

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March, September, November

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What people talk about most, and how

Food92 % · 402
Service71 % · 150
Atmosphere94 % · 106
Value for Money38 % · 82
Menu88 % · 57
Wait Time5 % · 28

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Frequently asked questions

Restaurante Pata Negra 57 is at C. Almte. Ferrándiz, 57, 29780 Nerja, Málaga.

Opening hours: Monday, 19:00 to 22:30; Tuesday to Saturday, 13:00 to 15:30 and 19:00 to 22:30. Closed on Sundays. These are the hours it lists on Google; they can change on public holidays and out of season, so call 952 52 02 26 before you go.

Yes, Restaurante Pata Negra 57 takes reservations, and booking is recommended for dinner. You can book by calling 952 52 02 26.

According to Google, the average price is €30–80 per person.

Restaurante Pata Negra 57 has a 4.4 out of 5 rating on Google from 794 reviews. Reviews are mixed but lean positive, with many praising the food, especially tapas, jamón, seafood and fine dining dishes, plus the pleasant setting. However, several guests report slow service, small portions and occasional rude or dismissive staff, particularly towards non-Spanish speakers.

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