Some of the best restaurants open for dinner on New Year’s Eve in Malaga 2024/25.
Traditionally, on New Year’s Eve in Malaga you have dinner with your family, eat grapes and welcome the New Year together. Afterwards, many people usually go out into the streets to celebrate.
There are however, also many people who prefer to live this last night in a different way; either because they don’t like to cook and spend hours in the kitchen preparing dinner, or because they want to experiment New Year’s Eve in Malaga in a special way.
In fact, many of our clients come specifically for these dates to spend New Year’s Eve in Malaga and the Costa del Sol.
For all of them we have put together some of the best restaurants in Malaga that are open on New Year’s Eve; as you can see from our list, there is a wide choice to suit all tastes, including vegetarian and gluten free options in some of the restaurants.
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The Best Restaurants in Malaga for Christmas Eve & New Year’s Eve
Aire Gastrobar
We find this restaurant close to La Malagueta beach and next to the Gran Hotel Miramar. Aire Gastrobar features creative Mediterranean cuisine with the chef’s personal touch.
It stands out for the use of high-quality raw materials, preferably of Andalusian origin.
The restaurant is located in a restored 19th century house, respecting the traditional architecture in fusion with a modern design and with a cosy and pleasant environment.
Aire Gastrobar also offers on its website the option of taking its Christmas menus home. If you are not sure about what to cook, but still would like to stay at home, then just set the table and order the New Year’s Eve menu.
- Address: Avenida Pries, 16 – 29016 Málaga
- Phone: (+34) 952 609 489
- Website
- How to get there
Los Patios de Beatas
In the heart of the old town in an old renovated building we will find this restaurant.
Los Patios de Beatas has more than 600 national and international wines to take home and more than 50 wines in the Gastrobar area.
- For the New Year’s Eve menu, make a reservation by writing to events@lospatiosdebeatas.com.
- Address: Calle Beatas, 43, 29008 Málaga
- Phone: (+34) 952 210 350
- Website
- How to get there
Amador – Hotel Villa Guadalupe
Amador is the restaurant at Villa Guadalupe***. It´s a charming boutique hotel near the centre of Malaga with excellent views of the Mediterranean and the city.
10 minutes from the centre and 15 minutes from Malaga airport.
- Address: C/ Bandaneira, 6 Urb. El Atabal, 29190 Málaga
- Phone: (+34) 952 432 862
- Website
- How to get there
El Mesón de Cervantes
Meson de Cervantes is in the historic centre of Malaga. It is a cosy, classically decorated traditional restaurant that combines several spaces, both for tapas lovers and for enjoying creative cuisine.
It also stands out for its good wines and homemade desserts.
- Address: Calle Álamos, 11, 29012 Málaga
- Phone: (+34) 952 216 274
- Website
- How to get there
Marisquería Jacinto
Mediterranean cuisine specialising in high quality fresh fish and seafood picked directly from the Malaga fish market.
Although not in the historic centre, it is worth a visit to try the best raw material, especially if you are a seafood lover.
- Address: Avda. del Obispo Angel Herrera Oria, 7, 29007 Málaga
- Phone: (+34) 952 270 098
- Website
- How to get there
Osteria Angelino 1899
A few metres from the Cathedral of Malaga in the historic centre is this exceptional restaurant with authentic Italian cuisine.
The terrace and the interior lounge are very spacious and pleasant.
A sublime menu with the right wines to say goodbye to the year in style.
At midnight, a dish of lentils is served to guests. In Italy, it is a superstitious national custom to eat lentils at midnight to attract good luck and ensure a prosperous and abundant year.
Only available by prior reservation: (+34) 951 772 762 / 663 753 295
- Address: Calle Pedro de Toledo, 4, 29015 Málaga
- Phone: (+34) 951772762
- Website
- How to get there
Las Golondrinas
Situated on the outskirts of Malaga in Ciudad Jardín, very close to the Botanical Garden La Concepción.
It´s a different restaurant, romantic and cosy. Paintings and souvenirs adorn the walls of this restaurant specialising in meats grilled with holm oak wood.
We have not been able to confirm if it is open for New Year’s Eve dinners this year.
- Address: Avenida de Santiago Ramón Y Cajal, 92, 29014 Málaga
- Phone: (+34) 952 259 215
- Website
- How to get there
Kaede
This Japanese restaurant is located next to La Malagueta, right in the centre of Malaga.
Kaede restaurant offers the best of Japanese cuisine prepared with fresh products of the best possible quality and a wide and varied menu.
- Address: Paseo de Sancha, 12, 29016 Málaga
- Phone: (+34) 951 132 451
- Website
- How to get there
Príncipe de Asturias – Gran Hotel Miramar 5*
Also in La Malagueta is this restaurant which belongs to the 5-star hotel Gran Hotel Miramar Gran Lujo.
The elegant restaurant is located on the first floor of the hotel, with large windows offering a spectacular view of the Mediterranean Sea.
- Address: Paseo Reding, 22, 29016 Málaga
- Phone: (+34) 952 603 000
- Website
- How to get there
Asako Teatinos
The restaurant Asako offers fusion cuisine combining Japanese gastronomy with Mediterranean culinary culture.
Inside you can breathe a relaxed atmosphere, ideal for tasting healthy food and different flavours.
Located in the university area of Malaga.
- Address: Av. de Plutarco, 42, 29010 Málaga
- Phone: (+34) 952214060
- Website
- How to get there
Beluga
This small gastronomic temple is located in the centre of Malaga; just a few metres from the Cathedral, paying homage to the culinary traditions of the Mediterranean and bringing its own vision of creative cuisine.
Beluga uses the best products from the land and the sea. It has a large outdoor terrace in the Plaza de las Flores.
Restaurant recommended in the Michelin Guide 2025.
- Address: Plaza de las Flores, 3, 29005 Málaga
- Phone:(+34) 952 214 253
- Website
- How to get there
La Taberna de Monroy
This restaurant can be a temple for lovers of good wine, good food and acorn-fed Iberian cured meats and cheeses, combining traditional cuisine with modern touches.
Located in the historic centre of Malaga, just a few metres from the Cathedral.
- Address: C. Moreno Monroy, 3, 29015 Málaga
- Website
- How to get there
Mura Mura Osteria Café
A restaurant with a lot of personality and the best Italian cuisine in the historic heart of Malaga, just a few metres from the Cathedral.
- Address: Calle Duque de la Victoria, 5, 29015 Málaga
- Phone: (+34) 602524103
- Website
- How to get there
New Year’s Eve Dinner & Party at La Fábrica
Located in the centre of Malaga, La Fabrica is a craft brewery. This year they have prepared a spectacular dinner to surprise the most demanding palates, accompanied by live music.
From 00:30 am there will be a New Year’s Eve Party, with dance floor and DJ.
Both events can be booked together or separately (dinner only or party only).
- Phone: (+34) 952 12 39 04
- Website
- How to get there
Christmas Season at Only YOU 5*
A special idea is to eat during these dates at Only You, a magnificent new 5* hotel located in the heart of Malaga with spectacular views.
You can enjoy a gastronomic experience by booking your Christmas Eve dinner and New Year’s Eve dinner in the Hotel’s Carmen and Lola restaurants with live music.
Vegetarian menu is also available.
- Reservations Email: restaurant.malaga@onlyyouhotels.com and phone: +34 951 390 069
- Website
- How to get there
Malaga sybarite – Michelin restaurants in Malaga
If you want to enjoy a purely sybaritic Malaga, we highly recommend our complete list of Michelin Restaurants in Malaga 2025.
Although we can’t really include these restaurants for New Year’s Eve specifically, you’re sure to find another time to enjoy their delights!