Arte y Cocina Restaurant — Restaurant in Fuengirola

We’ve been visiting Fuengirola for over 15 years now, and somehow we’d never come across this place before. Honestly, I’m not sure how Arte y Cocina isn’t already in the Michelin guide. It really deserves to be.

From the moment we walked in, everything just felt right. The team was friendly and welcoming, and the atmosphere was relaxed but still felt special.

To start, we shared the burrata and the tuna tartare. Both dishes were packed with flavour, but still delicate. The tuna tartare was a real standout, served with charred avocado and pomegranate. It was hands down the best I’ve ever had. Just an incredible mix of freshness, depth, and balance.

For our mains, we went with two pastas: one with summer truffle, and the other with red prawn and squid ink. We’d been to the Amalfi Coast last year and had some amazing pasta there, so expectations were high - but somehow, this was even better. The squid ink pasta was super light, the sauce had a deep seafood richness to it, and the prawn tartare on top added a fresh, sweet kick that brought it all together beautifully.

After that, we tried the Koji beef fillet. Honestly, it just melted in the mouth. So tender and full of flavour. Every bite was a treat.

I couldn’t help myself and ended up ordering one more plate as everthing was so tasty, another starter - the steak tartare. It came with an egg yolk custard that was rich and creamy and just worked perfectly with the meat. Every dish we tried felt really well thought out and clearly made with care.

We finished with a Baileys tiramisu that was light, boozy, and had great texture from the biscuit layers. The perfect end to the meal.

We drank a rosé Prosecco with dinner, and the service throughout was spot on. It honestly felt like we were being looked after by our own private chef and host.

This was one of the best meals my wife and I have ever had. If you’re into food and visiting Fuengirola, do yourself a favour and book a table here. I’ll be thinking about that squid ink pasta until we’re back.

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Where should I begin? This was the best restaurant experience I have had in a very, very long time.

What really is unique with this place, is the incredibly warm and personal welcoming and service from the restaurant owner couple and their lovely colleagues.

The restaurant consists of three spaces, two indoor areas with one open area between. The interior is minimalistic in an Italian way with rustique influences in the choice of furniture and the beautiful plates. On the walls, the works of monthly rotating artists are displayed; hence the name Arte y Cocina. The Italian food with a twist is a joy for all senses with unexpected, lovely combinations of ingredients as well as wonderful presentations. The recommended, local wine accompanied the food perfectly.

We ordered all the starters to share and some in the group had meat dishes, some fish and myself a perfect ricotta spinach pasta dish. All pasta is made fresh in-house. Everyone loved their food and after trying everyone's dishes, I couldn't agree more.

Last but not least, what places this restaurant at the very top of my list in combination with the above, is the very high value for money.

Do yourself a favour and go for dinner at Arte y Cocina...

Surreal! The minute we walked in we've been enchanted by Guzyal, amazed in her skills, attitude, dedication and professionalism. The only regret we had is finding the restaurant in our last night. Food was absolutely amazing, cooked to perfection with an explosion of flavours balanced perfectly. I had the scallops Carpaccio and beef tenderloin that was just melting in my mouth. Of course I couldn't help and tasted everybody's plate, steak tartar, beetroot salad, duck breast and Iberian pig cheeks I have no words to describe it, simply wow! Thank you chef Eduardo for having the privilege to taste your beautiful art! We've all been left mesmerized and can't wait to come back again! Congratulations Guzyal and the entire team, the restaurant speaks for itself and lives beyond expectations, was an honour to be hosted by you, thank you for your excellent service, you made us feel like royalty!...