Nine Andalucia restaurants have been awarded stars in the 2012 edition of the Michelin Spain and Portugal Guide. Calima in Marbella leads the way with a 2-star rating, while Abantal, Alejandro, Aponiente, Choco, El Lago, La Costa, Santo and Skina each has one Michelin star.
2 stars
Calima – Dani Garcia once again takes the plaudits for his innovative interpretations of traditional classics, created from locally sourced ingredients. As well as the great food, Calima boasts an enviable seafront location on Marbella’s Golden Mile.
Address: c/ de Jose Melia, 29602, Marbella, Malaga
Telephone: (0034) 952 764 252.
Website: restaurantecalima.es
* Calima is currently closed until 15 March 2012
1 star
Abantal – featuring contemporary Andalucian cuisine, this restaurant near Seville’s historic centre has recently been wowing the food critics. Specialities include kidney-stuffed spring chicken served with creamy rice and truffles.
Address: c/Alcalde de la Bandera 7, 41003, Seville
Telephone: (0034) 954 540 000
Website: abantalrestaurante.es
Alejandro – head chef Alejandro Sanchez has worked alongside some of the country’s best-known chefs, and he has created a menu featuring well-presented dishes, with a particular emphasis on freshly cooked fish. This modern restaurant is located in the marina of Roquetas de Mar.
Address: Avda. Antonio Machado 32, 4740, Roquetas de Mar, Almeria
Telephone: (0034) 950 32 24 08
Website: restaurantealejandro.es
Aponiente – the seaside town of El Puerto de Santa Maria is home to this fish restaurant, which. Head chef Angel Leon has made a name for himself in culinary circles by including plankton in several of his dishes.
Address: c/ Puerto Escondido 6, 11500, El Puerto de Santa María, Cadiz
Telephone: (0034) 956 851 870
Website: aponiente.com
Choco – Kisko Garcia has recently returned to his home town ofCordoba after working at some ofSpain’s finest restaurants. And the young chef has not disappointed, with his new restaurant producing great-tasting dishes served up within contemporarily -styled surroundings.
Address: c/ del Compositor Serrano Lucena 14, Cordoba.
Telephone: +34 957 264 863.
Website: restaurantechoco.com
La Costa – the large market town of El Ejido within Almeria’s ‘plasticultura belt’ is not a place one would normally choose to visit, but with head chef Jose Alvarez adding his creative touch to traditional Andalucian cuisine, it’s worth making an exception in order to eat at La Costa.
Address: Avda. Boulevard de El Ejido 48, 04700, El Ejido, Almeria
Telephone: +34 950 481 777
Website: restaurantelacosta.com
El Lago – a highly acclaimed restaurant that gives a new interpretation to traditional Andalucian dishes using fresh, local produce. El Lago overlooks a lake on the Greenlife Golf course nearMarbella, and there are fine views across the fairways to the sea beyond.
Address: Greenlife Golf, Avda. Las Cumbres, 29600, Marbella, Malaga
Telephone: +34 952 832 371
Website: restauranteellago.com
* El Lago is currently closed until 7 February 2012 for refurbishment.
Santo – the arrival of celebrity chef Martin Berastegui has helped to raise the profile of this Seville restaurant, which opened in 2008. During his illustrious career Berastegui has been awarded seven Michelin stars – more than any other Spanish chef. Santo is located within the Hotel EME Catedral.
Address: c/Alemanes 27, Seville.
Tel: +34 954 561 000.
Website: emecatedralhotel.com
Skina – this stylish yet small restaurant in Marbella’s old town opened in 2005, and it gained a Michelin star four years later. Head chefs Daniel Rosado and Victor Trochi offer a varied menu based around the local area’s traditional cuisine.
Address: c/Aduar 12,Casco Antiguo,29601,Marbella, Malaga.
Telephone: +34 952 765 277.
Website: restauranteskina.com
Have you eaten at any of these restaurants? If so, are they worthy of their recognition by Michelin, or would you be better off having an all-day breakfast in a bar in Torremolinos? Please let us know in the comments section below.
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