Restaurante Carnaval — Restaurant in Benalmádena

We ordered some tapas and got batatas bravas that were fried potatoes from the frozen aisle at the supermarket served with what tasted exactly like heinz chili ketchup I have in my fridge at home, actually embarrassing. The empanada was dry and did not appear to have been made at the restaurant either and had a random lettering print on it saying ”argentina”, our suspicions of a freezer aisle empanada arose on this one as well, not at all like the picture of a golden crisp empanade shown in their pictures here on google. The provolone & tomato was just a ton of melted cheese on top of 3 thin tomato slices where the ratio seemed quite off. In it’s entirety the food was laughable, save your money and go buy your own food at the...

We loved the food and the service the first time we visited La Carnaval. Then we went back a few days later (for my special birthday) and loved it even more. This is a family owned and run restaurant and it shows in their caring approach to the dining experience. The homemade fresh tagliatelle carbonara is enough to bring tears of joy. The steaks are prepared perfectly and the family is one of the most delightful parts of the package. We plan to return at least once more during our vacation and would recommend it to all. Good value, a sweet quirky atmosphere, and an all-round...

We first went here 3 yrs ago so we're very pleased to find it again with the same front if house 'manager ' ,& more importantly the same excellent quality and choice of well cooked and presented meals. We ate here a few times and we were not disappointed, so THANK YOU for remaining such a friendly helpful restaurant with very good quality and choice of food. It may be another 3yrs, who knows but we will be back! Thanks again for your hospitality and good food...