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Restaurante Sal y Pimienta

A classic in the Torrecilla area where the lamb chops and salmon in dill sauce win over those who return visit after visit

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  • It is open every day, 11:30 to 24:00.
  • Most praised: Very friendly, welcoming staff · Good value for money · Sandwiches, nachos and pil pil prawns
  • Terrace · Kids welcome

Restaurante Sal y Pimienta is a family bar-restaurant at Avenida del Mediterráneo 2, at the end of Torrecilla beach, about 700 metres from the Balcón de Europa. It opens every day from 11:30 to midnight and has a 4.4 rating on Google from almost 700 reviews.

What to order. A varied menu for any time of day: filled rolls, burgers, nachos, prawns pil pil, fried sole (very well rated), lamb chops and salmon in dill sauce. Portions are generous and you pay €10-20 per person. There is a children's menu, and they do takeaway and delivery.

The atmosphere. Casual and family-friendly, with very friendly staff, which is what reviews mention most. There are several screens for watching football and other sport.

Good to know. Some reviews mention slow service at times and uneven dishes. For value for money, it is a good option if you are staying around Torrecilla. More ideas in where to eat in Nerja.

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Review profile

Summary of the 884 most recent Google and Tripadvisor reviews (August 2014 – October 2026). These are visitors' opinions, analysed by EsNerja.

According to 884 recent reviews on Google (694) and Tripadvisor (190): standouts are food (87 % of 434 mentions), value for money (94 % of 166 mentions), service (91 % of 171 mentions); most mentioned: very friendly, welcoming staff · good value for money · sandwiches, nachos and pil pil prawns · fried sole highly rated.

Google vs Tripadvisor

Google 4.4 · Tripadvisor 4.0

Google rates it 0.4 higher than Tripadvisor.

By review language

Spanish 4.3 (470) · English 3.8 (106)

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

Last 12 months

4.3 (108) vs 4.4 (101) the year before

The rating is steady.

Months with the best average rating

April, June, July

Based on review dates; not a forecast.

What people talk about most, and how

  • Food87 % · 434
  • Service91 % · 171
  • Value for Money94 % · 166
  • Atmosphere93 % · 114
  • Menu85 % · 65
  • Wait Time30 % · 46

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

Frequently asked questions

Restaurante Sal y Pimienta is at Av. Mediterraneo, 2, 29780 Nerja, Málaga.
It is open every day, 11:30 to 24:00. These are the hours it lists on Google; they can change on public holidays and out of season, so call 951 83 33 63 before you go.
Yes, Restaurante Sal y Pimienta takes reservations. You can book by calling 951 83 33 63.
According to Google, the average price is €10–20 per person.

Restaurante Sal y Pimienta has a 4.4 out of 5 rating on Google from 694 reviews. An informal, family-run bar-restaurant with many glowing reviews for its friendly staff and value. Sandwiches, burgers, pil pil prawns and fish are favourites. A few complaints about slow service and uneven dishes.

What people like most:

  • Very friendly, welcoming staff
  • Good value for money
  • Sandwiches, nachos and pil pil prawns
  • Fried sole highly rated
Yes, it has tables outside.
Yes, it is a good place to go with children and has a kids’ menu and high chairs.
Yes, it takes cards and mobile payments.

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