Four stars in one city: Michelin restaurants in Marbella and around it

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On December 1, 2026, the Michelin Guide will announce new stars for Spain. The ceremony will take place in Vitoria-Gasteiz. It was first scheduled for November 24, but was moved by a week so it would not coincide with the elections on November 29. Now is a good time to remember which star restaurants we already have along the coast. Spoiler: Marbella is second to none here.

Some facts worth knowing

• The province of Málaga leads Andalusia in the number of Michelin stars.
• There are 10 starred restaurants in the province, and four of them are in Marbella.
• Last year’s ceremony took place in Málaga for the first time. More than 700 guests attended, and the guide turned 125 that year.
• Across all of Spain, there are 307 starred restaurants, and only 16 of them have three stars.

Marbella: four star addresses

Skina, two stars. The most decorated restaurant in Marbella is tucked away on a narrow street in the old town. It’s a tiny room with a few tables and signature Andalusian cuisine: classic recipes are reimagined very carefully. Chef Mario Cachinero, owner of Marcos Granda. It’s best to book a table in advance.

Messina, one star. The restaurant has been operating since 2001. It is led by the Italian chef Mauricio Giovanini. Guests are offered two tasting menus.

Nintai, one star. High-level Japanese cuisine by chef Manuel de Bedoya. For those who like restraint and perfect ingredients.

BACK, one star. Chef David Olivas’s restaurant with modern cuisine and a strong focus on local products.

Stars near Marbella

• Bardal, Ronda, two stars. An hour’s drive into the mountains, and you’re in one of the best restaurants in Andalusia. A great reason for a weekend trip.
• Sollo, Fuengirola, one star and a green star. Chef Diego Gallegos is known for fish and careful respect for nature.
• Málaga: José Carlos García in the port, Blossom, Kaleja, and Palodú. Palodú received its first star only last year.

And what if without stars?

The Michelin Guide is not only about stars. Most restaurants in it are simply recommended. In the province of Málaga, there are 26 such restaurants. This year, for example, PuroSushi in Marbella made the list.

Why this matters for those who live here

Fine dining usually appears where there is a demanding audience that lives here all year round, not just visits in summer. Four starred restaurants in one city say more about Marbella than any advertising: people live here who are used to the best.

It’s also simply nice: a Michelin-star dinner ten minutes from home. Skina and Messina are near the old town of Marbella, and it’s easy to get to Nintai and BACK from the Golden Mile.

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