What the Locals Know – Fuengirola Food guide

How we choose our Top 5

We don't simply take the restaurants with the highest Google ratings. Instead, we look at the questions people are actually asking in local forums, such as “Where's the best Indian restaurant in Fuengirola?”, and look at which restaurants are repeatedly recommended by people who live in or know the area.

We then research the recommendations, visit and film the restaurants where possible, and add our own comments and personal experience. This means our Top 5 isn't simply a list based on online ratings or someone else's opinion. It combines what local people are recommending with what we have seen, eaten and experienced ourselves.

Our aim is to give you a genuine local perspective, while also recognising that everyone's taste is different. A restaurant that we particularly enjoy may not be your favourite, but we want to give you enough information to make your own choice.

Fuengirola Chiringuitos – What the Locals Know (Complete Video Guide)

Explore the chiringuitos of Fuengirola with this full video series, covering the beachfront from one end of the promenade to the other. These videos show the atmosphere, locations, and seafront views of some of the most popular beach restaurants, helping you decide where to stop for food, drinks, or a relaxed day by the sea. Based on local recommendations and updated regularly, this is your guide to what the locals know along the Fuengirola coast.

We're just getting started with our local food guide to Fuengirola. New videos are added regularly, covering everything from tapas to international favourites. Over time, we aim to create the most up-to-date and trusted local food resource for Fuengirola — built on honest recommendations from those who actually eat here.

If you're planning a visit or live nearby, check back often — or explore our full Costa del Sol food series for more inspiration.

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🇬🇧 British Restaurants

Talk of the Town in Los Boliches

 somewhere I've been going for years and, if you find yourself craving British food while you're in Spain, this is a good place to head. You'll find British favourites such as 🥧steak pies and🍟chips, a 🍳 full English breakfast and, during the winter months, 

🍽️ Sunday lunches. It's a great bar and restaurant whether you're looking for a proper meal or just somewhere to enjoy a drink. The reviews regularly praise the food, friendly service and good value, and from my own experience I would recommend it.

Location: Paseo Marítimo Rey de España 96, Los Boliches, Fuengirola
Cuisine: British & European
Price: €10–€20 per person
Opening: 7 days a week, 09:00–00:00
Directions: Talk of the Town — Bing Maps directions

🎥 Featured in our Best Sunday lunch in Fuengirola video 🏅 Local recommendation❤️ Personal recommendation

The Wessex Bar in Torreblanca🍳🥩🍖

has been there for years, and as far as I can remember it's been the same people serving, which gives the place a friendly and familiar feel. They do a great full English breakfast as well as steaks, ribs and burgers. It's also a great sun trap in the mornings and early afternoon, with a lovely position right on the Paseo. Reviews regularly mention the friendly staff and relaxed atmosphere, and I would agree with those comments.

Location: Paseo Marítimo Rey de España 102, Torreblanca, Fuengirola
Cuisine: British & European
Price: €10–€20 per person
Opening: 7 days a week, 09:00–17:00
Directions: The Wessex Bar — Bing Maps directions

❤️ personal recommendation 🏅 Local recommendation

Upper Crust in Los Boliches🍳🥧 🍔 tucked away in the back streets and is particularly well known for its full English breakfast, which is rated by many as one of the best in Fuengirola. They also serve homemade burgers and delicious pasties. I've eaten here myself and have to agree that the full English is very good. The reviews regularly mention the friendly staff and fantastic food, and it can get quite busy in the mornings, which is usually a good sign.

Location: Calle Poeta Salvador Rueda 29, Los Boliches, Fuengirola
Cuisine: British & Café
Price: €1–€10 per person
Opening: From 08:30–17:00
Directions: Upper Crust — Bing Maps directions

🎥 Featured in our Best Full English Breakfast in Fuengirola video 🏅 Local recommendation❤️ Personal recommendation

Magpie Bar in Fuengirola Port is a great place if you're looking for traditional British food in a lovely location. The menu includes British classics such as bangers and mash, roast chicken and fish and chips, as well as a selection of pizzas and burgers. Reviews regularly mention the great location, fast service and friendly atmosphere, and it's also a good place to enjoy a pint.

Location: Fuengirola Port, Local 306, Fuengirola
Cuisine: British, European & Pizza
Price: €10–€20 per person
Opening: From 09:30, closing around 21:30–22:00
Directions: Magpie Bar — Bing Maps directions

🏅 Local recommendation

🇮🇳 Indian and Mexican Restaurants



🇮🇳🇲🇽 Sizzler in Los Boliches— 🍛🫓
Indian • Mexican
Sizzler in Los Boliches is my go-to Indian restaurant in Fuengirola, and I've been coming here for years. The staff are professional and polite, service is fast and the choice on the menu is excellent. Although Sizzler also serves Mexican food, I always come here for the Indian food. The restaurant has a comfortable feel, with cotton tablecloths and good air conditioning, and I've consistently found the food to be very good. .Location: Plaza Rafael, Los Boliches, Fuengirola
Cuisine: Indian & Mexican
Price: €10–€20 per person
Opening: 7 days a week, 12:00–23:50
Directions: Sizzler Indian & Mexican — Bing Maps directions

🏅 Local recommendation ❤️personal recommendation

Kamasutra in Fuengirola is one of the restaurants I go to when I'm in the town centre. The food is excellent and the service is always great. The restaurant was started by staff from Namaste, and it has quickly built a strong reputation of its own. Located just off Fish Alley, it's a great choice if you're looking for good Indian food in the centre of Fuengirola.

Location: Calle de la Cruz 8, Fuengirola
Cuisine: Indian, Fusion & Balti
Price: €10–€20 per person
Opening: 7 days a week, 14:00–23:30
Directions: Kamasutra Indian Restaurant — Bing Maps directions
🏅 Local recommendation❤️ Personal recommendation 🎥 Featured in our Best Indian Restaurants in Fuengirola video

Indian Balti in Torreblanca is a popular choice that came through strongly in our research into local recommendations and was included in our Best Indian Restaurants in Fuengirola video. It has a good reputation for its food, service and generous portions. Personally, though, it isn't one of my favourites. I've found the food perfectly acceptable, but there are other Indian restaurants in Fuengirola that I would choose before it.

Location: Paseo Marítimo Rey de España 98, Torreblanca, Fuengirola
Cuisine: Indian & Balti
Price: €10 to €20
Opening: 7 days a week
Directions: Indian Balti Restaurant — Bing Maps directions
🎥 Featured in our Best Indian Restaurants in Fuengirola video 🏅 Local recommendation

Namaste in Los Boliches is another of my favourite Indian restaurants in Fuengirola. The staff are great, there is a very good choice on the menu and the food has always been good when I've visited. If I'm eating here during the day, I particularly like one of their Indian salads, which makes a lighter alternative to a traditional curry. Namaste was also one of the restaurants selected for our Best Indian Restaurants in Fuengirola video, reflecting the strong recommendations it receives from local people.

Location: Calle General Rodrigo 4, Fuengirola
Cuisine: Indian & Fusion
Price: €10 to €20
Opening: 7 days a week, 13:00–23:30
Directions: Namaste Fusion — Bing Maps directions
🎥 Featured in our Best Indian Restaurants in Fuengirola video 🏅 Local recommendation❤️ Personal recommendation

Happy Flavors in Los Boliches is another standout Indian restaurant and one that I think deserves a place on this list. Located on the Paseo Marítimo, it has a great setting overlooking the sea and serves a good selection of Indian food. It was included in our Best Indian Restaurants in Fuengirola video and is particularly interesting because some local residents consider it to be the best Indian restaurant in Fuengirola.

Location: Paseo Marítimo Rey de España 43, Los Boliches, Fuengirola
Cuisine: Indian
Price: €20–€30 per person
Opening: 7 days a week, 12:00–00:00
Directions: Happy Flavors Indian Restaurant — Bing Maps directions
🎥 Featured in our Best Indian Restaurants in Fuengirola video🏅 Local recommendation ❤️ Personal recommendation

🇮🇹 Italian Restaurants

Monnalisa in Los Boliches is one of my long-standing favourites, and I've been coming here since the restaurant first opened. It has a full Italian menu, including dishes such as spaghetti with clams and a classic carbonara, but it's particularly popular for its pizzas. The restaurant is right on the Paseo Marítimo, overlooking the sea, so it has an excellent location for enjoying a meal with a view. The restaurant is clean and modern, and the staff are regularly praised for being friendly and welcoming.

Location: Paseo Marítimo Rey de España 89, Los Boliches, Fuengirola
Cuisine: Italian & Pizza
Price: €10–€20 per person
Opening: 7 days a week, 12:00–16:00 and 19:00–00:00
Directions: Monnalisa Italian Restaurant — Bing Maps directions

🎥 Featured in our Best Pizza in Fuengirola video🏅 Local recommendation ❤️ personal recommendation

Da Vinci's in Los Boliches is a popular Italian restaurant serving a good selection of Italian dishes, including seafood pasta and pizza. I've eaten here myself and found the food to be good, although for me it wasn't exceptional. That said, many customers rate the food very highly, and the restaurant is particularly popular with regular visitors. It's modern, clean and the staff are very friendly, which all adds to the experience.

Location: Avenida de los Boliches 95, Los Boliches, Fuengirola
Cuisine: Italian, Mediterranean & Pizza
Price: €10–€20 per person
Opening: 7 days a week, 16:00–23:00
Directions: Da Vinci's Italian Restaurant — Bing Maps directions

🎥 Featured in our Best Pizza in Fuengirola video🏅 Local recommendation

🇮🇹 Al Forno — 🍕🍝🥘
Italian • Pizza • Pasta • Paella

Al Forno in Los Boliches is situated on Calle Francisco Cano, one of my favourite areas for eating out in Fuengirola, so you have a great atmosphere before you've even sat down. It has a full Italian menu including spaghetti, pasta, steaks and pizza cooked in a traditional wood-fired oven. It also serves a good paella. I particularly enjoy the pizza here, and the staff are excellent, friendly and always have time to talk. The reviews are full of comments describing the food and experience as amazing, and having eaten here myself, I would agree.

Location: Calle Francisco Cano 29, Los Boliches, Fuengirola
Cuisine: Italian, Pizza & Mediterranean
Price: €10–€20 per person
Opening: 17:00–00:00
Directions: Al Forno Pizzería — Bing Maps directions

❤️ personal recommendation

Donizetti Italian Restaurant is right on the Paseo and serves all the Italian classics, including pasta, pizza, meat and fish dishes. Lasagne is one of my favourites, so it's certainly on my list to try here. I've walked past Donizetti many times and it always seems to be popular, and the reviews are equally positive, with customers praising the tasty food, great atmosphere and cocktails. It also has a terrace overlooking the sea, making it a great location for a meal.

Location: Paseo Marítimo Rey de España 81, Fuengirola
Cuisine: Italian, Pizza & Mediterranean
Price: €10–€20 per person
Opening: 12:00–00:00, closed Thursdays
Directions: Donizetti Italian Restaurant — Bing Maps directions

🎥 Featured in our Best Italian in Los Boliches video🏅 Local recommendation

🥢 Chinese & Asian Restaurants

🇨🇳 Chinese Restaurants

🇪🇸 Spanish Restaurants

🥩 Steak & Grill Restaurants

🐟 Fish & Seafood Restaurants



🍕 Pizza

🍔 Burgers & Casual Dining

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