Bodega Restaurante Charolais

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One of Fuengirola's best restaurants, with a MICHELIN Guide nod.

Big, elegant and seriously well established. Charolais brings together traditional Spanish cooking, Basque influences, an impressive wine selection and enough choice to keep everyone at the table happy.

Why go?

Charolais is one of those restaurants that manages to do a lot without losing its identity. The menu is broad enough for almost anyone to find something they like, but the cooking is serious enough to keep food lovers interested. Expect traditional Spanish and Andalusian dishes with Basque touches, fresh market ingredients, tapas, raciones and proper main courses. Add the elegant interior, terrace and extensive wine selection and you've got one of the stronger all-round dining options in central Fuengirola.

What to order

There is plenty to choose from, so this is a good place to ask what the kitchen recommends that day. MICHELIN highlights the mussels marinara with a touch of spice and the suckling pig shoulder, while other standout dishes include Huelva prawns and avocado tartare with carabinero. If you're with a group, order a few things to share and make the most of the menu.

Good to know

Charolais is listed in the MICHELIN Guide with its "Good Cooking" distinction. That's not a Michelin star, but it is genuine recognition from the guide for a restaurant offering good-quality cooking. The restaurant also has two adjoining spaces, Charolais and Charolais Tapas, plus a pleasant terrace, so there's considerably more room here than the average little tapas bar.

Local fact

Charolais has been part of Fuengirola's restaurant scene since 1994. Founder Florentino "Floren" Morillo Doblas built the restaurant around his passion for wine and Basque cooking. The wine remains a major part of the identity today, with more than 500 references in the cellar and on the wine list. The food combines Basque influences with traditional Andalusian cooking and fresh market produce.

Open

Monday-Tuesday, 19:00-22:45 · Thursday, 19:00-22:45 · Friday-Saturday, 13:00-15:30 & 19:00-22:45 · Sunday, 19:00-22:45 · Closed Wednesday.

Location

📍 Fuengirola Centre

Calle Larga 14, 29640 Fuengirola, Málaga, Spain

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Verdict

Big menu, beautiful setting, serious cooking and a MICHELIN Guide recommendation. One of Fuengirola's safest bets when everyone wants something different.