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Rey Alfonso

La Axarquia, 29780 Nerja, Spain
+34 952520195
Ranked #44 of 183 restaurants in Nerja
4.5 of 5 stars 22 Reviews
Good for: Romantic, Bar Scene, Groups, Business, Local cuisine, Special Occasion Dining, Entertaining clients
Dining options: Lunch Spot, Dinner, Reservations, After-hours
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Good for: Romantic, Bar Scene, Groups, Business, Local cuisine, Special Occasion Dining, Entertaining clients
Dining options: Lunch Spot, Dinner, Reservations, After-hours
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18 reviews 18 reviews
Reviews in 9 cities Reviews in 9 cities
7 helpful votes 7 helpful votes
3 of 5 stars Reviewed 4 May 2012

the view was the main reason we went, and a recommendation from a friend. decor is early 80's albanian, coupled with the cheesy 70's disco tunes being played but the view of the sea, watching the sun go down, fantastic! service was slow, disappointing as there was one waiter, looked like one chef and about 12 customers max. he was... More

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Scotland
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14 reviews 14 reviews
Reviews in 7 cities Reviews in 7 cities
6 helpful votes 6 helpful votes
3 of 5 stars Reviewed 24 April 2012

We enjoyed a sunset meal here after seeing the restaurant's location during a daytime visit to the Balcon. The food was pretty average, but generous (volcanically hot piece of chilli in the scallop starter was a bit of an unexpected shock and kind of set my palate for the rest of the meal) and the pez espada (swordfish) portion was... More

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Abergele, United Kingdom
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31 reviews 31 reviews
Reviews in 18 cities Reviews in 18 cities
11 helpful votes 11 helpful votes
3 of 5 stars Reviewed 12 January 2012
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Superb location at the tip of the Balcon de Europa with beautiful views. Food excellent. Decor dark and depressing. Lacking in atmosphere with only one other couple dining. More

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Ireland
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13 reviews 13 reviews
Reviews in 4 cities Reviews in 4 cities
7 helpful votes 7 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 14 November 2011

I had eaten here on a previous trip to Nerja and enjoyed the food but found that the service was very slow so I wasnt in a hurry back, but my five year old son got it into his head that it was the one place he wanted to visit so we relented and took him for lunch. We werent... More

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Dublin, Ireland
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9 reviews 9 reviews
Reviews in 5 cities Reviews in 5 cities
18 helpful votes 18 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 7 November 2011

This restaurant is stylish and modern with a well stocked bar. The food is excellent and it would be worth a visit just for the views over the balcon de europa. More

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Reigate, United Kingdom
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3 reviews 3 reviews
Reviews in 2 cities Reviews in 2 cities
3 helpful votes 3 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 27 October 2011

We visit Nerja regularly and always eat in Rey Alfonso on our last night. Hidden away at the end of the Balcon down a flight of stairs, this has to be one of the best places to eat in Nerja. Don't be put off if it'squiet and you don't get seated straight away - it's worth waiting a couple of... More

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Ghent
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5 reviews 5 reviews
Reviews in 2 cities Reviews in 2 cities
3 helpful votes 3 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 29 May 2011

Everytime we are in Nerja, we visit this restaurant under the Balcony. It is hidden under the nicest tourist spot of Nerja. The food is delicious, we had a vegetarian paella and rey alfonso sole. The food is delicious, portions are enough for an adult. You have a beautiful vie on the sea and de sunset. It is not only... More

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Yorks
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13 reviews 13 reviews
Reviews in 4 cities Reviews in 4 cities
17 helpful votes 17 helpful votes
3 of 5 stars Reviewed 5 September 2010
1
person found this review helpful

Lovely setting overlooking the sea, air conditioned for those hot nights. Excellent paella! More

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Nerja, Spain
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31 reviews 31 reviews
Reviews in 9 cities Reviews in 9 cities
28 helpful votes 28 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 18 August 2010

from it's location one could belive that this a tourist trap, but since a few years it is a very good restaurant with ambitious cooking. It is not cheap, but not too pricey either. I have never had a bad meal there, portions are large and the food well done. Some evenings they have live bands and the bar is... More

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Saint Louis, Missouri
Top Contributor
58 reviews 58 reviews
Reviews in 38 cities Reviews in 38 cities
37 helpful votes 37 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 14 July 2010

We stopped in here in the early afternoon for a couple of drinks (tinto de verano & San Miguel Especial cerveza) and to enjoy the view. The drinks were good, service was very good and the views were amazing--out first time seeing the Mediterranean! More

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