Ruskins — Restaurant in Nerja

Love love loved everything. Before anybody accuses me of a being a philistine for eating at a Brit-centric restaurant while in Spain, all I can say is walk a mile or so in my Manolos before you judge (that was sarcasm BTW).. after living away from the UK for over 30 years now (primarily in North, Central and South America), I feel entitled to enjoy some lovely warming comfort food from time to time. And, that's exactly what you'll get at Ruskins. Or, if you prefer, you can just hang out at the bar or sit outside in the warm sunshine and watch the world go by.

The prices are amazing for the quality and quantity of food, and a great menu with veggie options. Our server JayDee was amazing and so sweet (I needed a special accommodation made for my mother who has a disability and she couldn't have been sweeter, kinder and more discreet if she tried.) Even met the owner, Wayne, and he's fabulous too (despite being from "up north").

I'm really not somebody to recommend a Brit-centric place while abroad but Ruskins isn't that kind of "place"--it straddles the line perfectly and, quite frankly, it's really lovely.

Oh, and I really don't want to sound like a weirdo loo person (seriously) but the toilets were seriously immaculate--and stocked with free tampons, towels etc (clearly a woman's touch).

Well, that's it, before I start sounding like some shady "silent partner" or whatever. Honest gov' I'm just somebody who always wants to give credit where credit is due and pass it on. I tried to take a photo of my dinner but ate half of it before I remembered, so doesn't look at it's best ...tasted awesome...

I really, really love Ruskins. Food is great, drinks are fabulous, prices are awesome, service is exemplary. But all of those (important) points aside, more than anything the staff are truly wonderful, lovely, attentive, friendly and so welcoming. My mother unfortunately has dementia 😢 but the servers couldn't be anymore kind and accommodating. Seriously. Especially Catherine and Jaydin/Jaydean/Jaydeen?!! (I'm sorry chica, my spelling sucks!!!) It really feels like a home from home (and, this may make me sound like a weirdo, but the bathrooms are immaculate.... says a lot about a restaurant IMO) If you're in Nerja definitely stop by, even if just for a few drinks -- or the ab fab Sunday roast.... and yeah, I know, British food in every Spain, but, hey now and then it's no biggie, especially when an establishment so deserves the patronage. Max.xx (OH! and fab selection of veggie, vegan,...

After a tough hike in the local mountains, the missus yearned for a Sunday dinner. Time was on our side as it was only 2pm, so off we drove down to Ruskins knowing fine we’ll they’d be open and their meals are always the talk of the town. We had been there previously a long while back. Bangers and mash for her, me, the veggie lasagna and chips. Well what a treat that was. Real good home cooking at its best. The onion gravy, she said, was magnificent especially as it flooded the Yorkshire pudding- the way it should. The veggie lasagna was cheesy, veggie and very flavoursome- top drawer! Lovely staff, very professional. It was a great end to our day of hiking the mountains. We filled our bellies well. We’ve lived in Nerja for 4yrs yet our friends are all in Torrox, so as a rule, we eat in Torrox. Time to mix it up I think, we have a gem on our doorstep, why...