Updated October 2017

Bar Nerva was first recommended to me by my friend Victor @WeLoveMalaga back in 2012 – it’s a bit off the beaten path but definitely worth making the effort. Now more than 25 years old, this traditional family-run tapas bar and restaurant will immediately win you over not only with its fabulous home-style food, but also with the genuine warmth and enthusiasm of the staff. There are only a few tapas on the menu, so best to go with friends and share larger plates. Or try the menú del día, which is excellent value. Be sure to try the croquettes (which is not something I usually say) and the arroz de Ibéricos, which is chock full of jamón and various sausages. Though I think it’s safe to say that you really can’t go wrong here – I’ve never had a dish that wasn’t exceptionally delicious.

Cristo de la Epidemia, 55
Málaga
Tel 952 267 949
€ € €

Food 8 | Wine 8 | Service 8 | Ambiance 8

wine list

la carta

complimentary starters

ensaladilla de gambas

croquetas:  Málaga sausage (L) and puchero (R)

spicy gambas pil-pil croquetas

serranito especial with bulltail, fried peppers and
jamón Ibérico on toasted beetroot-dyed roll

selection of montaditos

white wine kept cool with a frozen grape

arroz de Ibéricos

fried hake

garlicky clams in sherry sauce

grilled presa Ibérica

tender-stewed carrillada Ibérica

solomillo Ibérico in cabrales (blue cheese) sauce

chocolate cheesecake mousse

father and son Joaquín & Agustín

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Updated October 2017