Lila Restaurant Fuengirola
❤️ Date Night
Lila brings together Peruvian roots, Japanese influences and Mediterranean ingredients in a small, stylish restaurant where dinner feels more like an experience than a meal.
Best for
Date night · Food lovers · Cocktails
- Why go?
- This is not your standard Fuengirola dinner. Lila's cooking has a clear Nikkei influence, mixing Peruvian flavours with Japanese technique and ideas picked up from around the world. The room is intimate, the cocktails are part of the experience and the food gives you plenty to talk about between courses.
- What to order
- Start with the ceviche or tiradito, then look for the wild-caught fish and the truffle pasta. If you're feeling adventurous, let the kitchen take you somewhere unexpected. And yes, order a cocktail. This is not the place for a rushed glass of house wine.
- Good to know
- Lila is small and popular, so booking ahead is a good idea. The menu evolves regularly, with the chef changing dishes when he feels there is something better to put on the plate. Come hungry and give yourself time.
- Local fact
- The name Lila is a tribute to the chef's mother and grandmother, who were both called Lila. Chef Omar Ben Hammou was born in Peru and trained at Le Cordon Bleu before working in restaurants around the world. The original Lila concept began in Berlin before he and his wife brought it to Fuengirola in 2024.
- Open
- Check current opening hours before you go.
- Verdict
- A date night for when dinner is supposed to be the main event.