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Tapeo de Cervantes

C/ Carcer, 8, 29012 Malaga, Spain (Centro)
0034 952609458
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Ranked #1 of 814 restaurants in Malaga
Price range: ₹ 993 - ₹ 1,380
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Good for: Romantic, Local cuisine, Cheap Eats
Dining options: Breakfast/Brunch, Lunch Spot, Dinner, Reservations, After-hours, Dessert
Neighbourhood: Centro
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Melbourne, Australia
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8 reviews 8 reviews
4 restaurant reviews
Reviews in 7 cities Reviews in 7 cities
4 helpful votes 4 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 20 May 2013 NEW

This place is all the rage. Very delicious tapas, some quite traditonal, some with a twist. Only 10 or so tables, in a quite small space, so be prepared to sit close, but it really adds to the experience. Food is well prepared and really tasty. The tapa portions are, well... tapa-sized, so just order a lot, we had 8+dessert... More

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Montreal, Canada
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6 reviews 6 reviews
3 restaurant reviews
Reviews in 4 cities Reviews in 4 cities
2 helpful votes 2 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 15 May 2013 NEW

Great food, came in extremely small portions. My friend and I had 8 tapas dishes and a half portion dish. All exquisitely cooked. Going back again before we leave.

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Lyon, France
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30 restaurant reviews
Reviews in 28 cities Reviews in 28 cities
16 helpful votes 16 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 13 May 2013

This tiny restaurant offers a great variety of tapas and wines. It's really packed, mostly by foreign tourists, at least when we were there. Location is convenient in the historic center and close to a parking. Food is tasty, a little bit too oily and salty (waiter really spray salt as he takes the dish from the kitchen. Very fresh.... More

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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 12 May 2013 via mobile

We had dinner there tonight. Even though we did not make a reservation we were lucky to get in but only as we were there sharp at 7:30 pm. It is a tiny place but we liked it. Everbody is very nice- menu is available in english and the owner speaks a very good English. You can find the more... More

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Oslo, Norway
2 reviews
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1 helpful vote 1 helpful vote
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 12 May 2013 via mobile

Being on a trip with my fiancee we have decided to explore the best and greatest restaurants in Malaga. This choice seemed obvious as it is ranked number one at Tripadvisor for this region. The venue is small but cozy, has a menu of the day with good wine selections and menues in English. Te food experience was just over... More

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9 reviews 9 reviews
7 restaurant reviews
Reviews in 6 cities Reviews in 6 cities
2 helpful votes 2 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 10 May 2013

Had to go back to make sure I was right with my first review - which I was, this place is simply the best tapas I have eaten anywhere in the world. Unique dishes, great atmosphere and friendly staff - you don't need any more ingredients for a superb experience. Keep up the great work Gabriel, you deserve every success.

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Cornwall
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25 restaurant reviews
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 8 May 2013

Definitely a restaurant worth booking..it maybe small and narrow on the inside..but the range of tapas available is immense..fresh and delicious.The staff are all friendly..knowledgeable and very helpful ensuring that you get more than enough to eat with a fantastic range of dishes. Balanced and varied wine list complimented with some out of this world aperitifs to send you back... More

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Galway, Ireland
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57 reviews 57 reviews
28 restaurant reviews
Reviews in 24 cities Reviews in 24 cities
47 helpful votes 47 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 7 May 2013

Chose to eat here due to its rating on Trip Advisor and we were so glad we came. Narrow crowded restaurant was packed and a bit tight for space. We were lucky to get a table as we didn't have a reservation and after we arrived people were queuing for tables. Great menu. Everything we ordered was delicious. Best meal... More

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Glasgow, United Kingdom
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Reviews in 3 cities Reviews in 3 cities
6 helpful votes 6 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 2 May 2013 via mobile

We're not prone to gushing reviews but this tiny restaurant deserves its status as best in Malaga. Great service, fantastic wine list and the menu contains lots of interesting twists on classic tapas. Really inventive cooking.

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Prague, Czech Republic
2 reviews
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 2 May 2013

I´ve visited this place based on reviews here on TripAdvisor and despite my naturally sceptical attitude regarding texts including too many superlatives, this time I got close to my divine tapas fantasy. The first good sign was a small but recognizable cue that appeared in front of the place about half an hour prior to opening hours (1pm). This for... More

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2 May 2013

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