Updated August 2015

Opened in October 2010 and run by chef Daniel Carnero, La Cosmopolita is just off the calle Granada in the centre of Málaga. The decor is fresh and fun, with a twist on traditional. As are the tapas, which have become more inventive each year (though there are fewer tapas these days, and they are only available at the bar and selected outdoor tables). The food is very good – past favourites include the bulltail meatballs and the “pan de cristal” options (long chapata-style bread scooped out and filled with meat or cheese and then toasted). I also really like the croquetas (not something I say often) and the bacalao fritters.

Another innovation is the seasonal specials menu, usually a new one each month, and this is really worth checking out. The grilled bone marrow with prawn tartare and artichokes with pork jowl we tried were especially stunning. Also ask for recommendations from the terrific wine list.

José Denis Belgrano 3
Málaga
tel. 952 215 827
Open: 8.30 – midnight
(kitchen open 13.00 – 16.30 /  20.00 – midnight)
La Cosmopolita Website
€ € € €

Food 9 | Wine 10 | Service 8 | Ambiance 8

chef and owner Dani Carnero

bulltail meatball in gravy

croquetas de puchero

buñuelos de bacalao (little cod fritters)

Guillardeau oyster

lightly grilled tuna belly (ventresca)

baked bone marrow with prawn tartare

patatas a la importancia with king crab

grilled chistorra with potato purée

ravioli filled with smoked aubergine,
topped with red mojo picon

calamares en pepitoria

pringá in a warm bread roll, topped with quail egg

grilled beef with pesto on “pan de cristal”

pringá with winter truffle

lagartijo Ibérico with fresh herbs and sriracha sauce

dining area

the terraza

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Updated August 2015