Bar Lopez
Located just off the town's favourite pedestrian street, San Miguel, this place has a reassuringly traditional feel. The tapas is fresh and tasty, and there are homemade dishes of the day.

Address: 7 Calle Las Mercedes, Torremolinos | Telephone: 952 051 244 |

Casa Tayin
This no frills Moroccan restaurant is located right on Fuengirola's pretty main square and has a diverse menu of cuscus dishes and tagines, as well as kebabs, crepes and the surprising addition of pizzas.

Address: Plaza de la Constitución 3, Fuengirola | Telephone: 670 656 536 |

Beckitt's
Word is out about the exceptionally fine homestyle cooking at this welcoming restaurant in Marbella. Except such heartwarming dishes as seafood chowder, steamed mussels and panfried chicken in a lemongrass sauce. Dinners only, but advisable to book - especially at weekends.

Address: Camilo José Cela 4, Marbella | Telephone: 952 868898 |

La Pesquera
Overlooking a lovely central square, this popular place has a menu that specialises in seafood and fish, as well as basting a superb tapas choice. Go for the paella, it's excellent.

Address: Plaza de la Victoria s/n, Marbella | Telephone: 952 764 174 |

Casa Navarra
With exposed-brick walls, pots hanging from rustic beams and a roaring fire, this long-established, family owned venue has an earthy authenticity. The speciality is beef, sourced from Navarra and cooked on a giant griddle.

Address: Carretera de Mijas, km 4, Mijas-Costa | Telephone: 952 580 439 |

El Padrastro
Perched on a cliff above the village, the views of the coast from El Padrastro are stunning. The food is pretty good, too, with dishes such as roast pork with a rich sherry sauce.

Address: 22 Paseo del Compás, Mijas | Telephone: 952 485 000 |

Marbella Club Grill
Spoil yourself in sumptuous surroundings at this local landmark. Cuisine-wise you can expect a good grilling - meat is the speciality. Bookings are essential.

Address: Marbella Club Hotel, Carratera Cadiz | Telephone: 952 822 211 |

Med
Tucked around the corner from the famous Calle Migues souvenir strip, a lift whisks you up to Med's luxurious dining room with its seamless sea views. The menu includes fish and meat dishes: the braised veal with mushrooms, creamed potatoes and vegetable tempura comes highly recommended.

Address: 12 Las Mercedes, Torremolinos | Telephone: 952 058 830 |