Autentica - Ristorante Pizzeria — Restaurant in Benalmádena

A gem of an Italian restaurant – authentic, simple, and irresistible I’ve now visited this newly opened restaurant three times – first on opening day for a tasting, then on my own, and most recently with a friend who was just as thrilled as I was! There are many Italian restaurants in town, and several of them are quite good. Some serve only pasta, others only pizza – but here, you get both. And both are executed to perfection. If you can call food elegant, this is exactly what it is. So simple – yet so full of flavor that it’s almost hard to believe. It speaks of deep knowledge of ingredients and preparation. Their pizza dough is even made with organic flour, and you can truly taste the difference. The wine list isn’t large, but both the white and the red are excellent. The hosts, Flavia and Patrick, are simply wonderful. Warm, welcoming, and genuinely attentive – it almost feels like being a guest in a private Italian home. If I could give them ten stars – or more – I...

A true Italian gem in Benalmádena! We had the pleasure of dining at Ristorante Autentica, and it was a fantastic experience from start to finish. I had one of the best carbonaras I’ve ever tasted – rich, flavourful, and perfectly authentic, just as it should be!

The service was absolutely lovely – warm, attentive, and genuinely welcoming. It’s clear that both the food and the hospitality are prepared with real care and passion.

I’d highly recommend this place to anyone who appreciates proper Italian cuisine and a cosy, friendly atmosphere. We’ll...

5- stars are completely inadequate to describe Autentica, it's that good. We came for the pizza and were not disappointed. Creative toppings and an absolutely perfect crust. You may (or may not) find equivalent toppings elsewhere, but you won't find a crust this perfect no matter how far and how long you search. Simply sublime. We came from Malaga to try the pizza here but it coulda been Mars and still worth the trip. Recommended without hesitation or...