El Pimpi

El Pimpi

Tapas Restaurant and Wine Bar€€€€
Centro Histórico, Málaga
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    Ranked #6 for tapas restaurants in Málaga
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    Vanessa C.
    "Beautiful restaurant, fast service and besides the Alcazaba."(3 Tips)
    Vasya Y.
    "Delicious food, fast service, authentic athmosphere!"(26 Tips)
    Gigi Y.
    "... as well as the broken eggs with foie gras...but the restaurant is..."(4 Tips)
    Pepijn K.
    "Great authentic place with friendly (fast) staff and good tapas."(9 Tips)
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  • Get My Grub On! w.heart icon on user image
    crazy queuing at times, try the terrace (+15%) for faster seating. Foodwise jamon iberico bellota and the gazpacho are true winners.
  • Elenaheart icon on user image
    ElenaJuly 20, 2016
    Good service and very decent food. The place is quite large with a traditional Spanish unterior and a nice terrace. We were offered vermouths as a compliment. Perfect lunch or dinner.
    Upvoted Jan 4
  • Gabrielle L.heart icon on user image
    Gabrielle LachanceMarch 25, 2017
    Try the squid in oil with cilantro, the paella during lunch time and the crepe farcie de foie gras, goat cheese and apple. Don't leave without trying their pisco sour!
  • Bivitriheart icon on user image
    BivitriJune 13, 2016
    The foie, octopus & oxtail (pictured) tapas are amazing! Nice authentic place. You might need to wait a little for a table but it's worth it
  • Cheryl Y.heart icon on user image
    Cheryl YeMay 7, 2018
    Nice ambience with sushi - a nice change from constantly just having tapas!
  • Ana S.
    Ana ShApril 17, 2020
    Their "Ligeritos" are all amazing, especially the smoked salmon. Their open area is very nice and cool. The waiters are very polite and efficient. One of the best restaurants I've been to in Spain.
  • Alice S.heart icon on user image
    Alice SegraveNovember 29, 2017
    Pimpi is fun and frenetic with the best views in Malaga looking longingly onto the Alcazaba and amphitheater. Inside is a maze of tables and nooks to squeeze your tapa and fino into. A must in Malaga!
  • Steve K.
    Steve KumarNovember 4, 2017
    It’s a great place to eat ! The service is very good ! However you can try the restaurant upstairs same brand , seated with a great view also . Not more expensive !
  • Johnny K.heart icon on user image
    Johnny KoutiolasMay 31, 2017
    By far one of the best tapas bar in town. Yes it is touristic yes it is crowded as hell but YES you should visit. You can't help not loving the atmosphere.
  • S A.heart icon on user image
    S AMarch 29, 2018
    The seafood platter was really good! The ambience and setting were lovely and I would definitely recommend this place to anyone visiting Malaga 👍
  • Alice S.heart icon on user image
    Alice SegraveNovember 5, 2017
    This sprawling restaurant has sunny tables overlooking the amphitheater and a labyrinthine interior with many corners to perch your caña and tapas on. Head inside for the best atmosphere.
  • Gigi Y.heart icon on user image
    Gigi YuJune 12, 2018
    Sautéed clams were excellent as well as the broken eggs with foie gras...but the restaurant is extremely busy so waiters are generally very agitated.
  • Александър Т.heart icon on user image
    Great atmosphere,cozy and interesting interior,nice staff and good food.It will be better to make a reservation for dinner if you want to sit outside.
  • Jordi P.
    Jordi ParraApril 5, 2018
    It's a large restaurant and in a very touristy area, but the food was really good. The paella and the "Mariscada de Málaga" were totally worth it.
  • Aśka M.heart icon on user image
    Aśka MazikAugust 2, 2017
    Astonishing food, really relaxed Spanish atmosphere, friendly staff that doesn't push. Did i already notice how beautiful the place is? Just a great experience!
  • Cristian A.heart icon on user image
    Cristian AndronicOctober 10, 2018
    Wide variety of dishes, depending on which part of this huge establishment you are in. They serve food until pretty later.
  • Brook L.heart icon on user image
    Brook LynnJune 7, 2016
    +quality +friendly staff +armosphere +location/accessibility// -price/quantity relation - slow service on rush hours -large waiting line,without reserving a table.All in all, a "must"
  • Banu Y
    Banu YApril 22, 2019
    Unbearably crowded, but the atmosphere is cool. Food is above avarage. Service is quite fast considering the number of people visiting. Take no risk and order sea seafood.
  • Yazeedheart icon on user image
    YazeedJuly 20, 2016
    A must once you are in Malaga .. Try the mix sea food plate , fired chickens and grilled meat .. Amazing views as well :)
  • Onur O.
    Onur OkurSeptember 14, 2015
    Huge and very trendy, hard to find a place after 9 pm, try different tapas and shellfish
  • Alex S.heart icon on user image
    Alex StillFebruary 24, 2020
    Despite being a huge tourist attraction the food is really good and fast. Also, delicious Spanish wine!
  • Fernando N.
    Fernando NagoreDecember 9, 2017
    Normal price, good food. The service is a bit disappointing. You need to be in noticeable spot or having to call the waiter constantly. I recommend the Solomillo with mustard sauce and the desserts=😋
  • Chrisheart icon on user image
    ChrisJuly 25, 2016
    Large, bustling tapas restaurant clearly favourable with locals and visitors alike. Good food and drink, fast service.
  • Alexandra O.heart icon on user image
    Alexandra OsipovaJanuary 3, 2018
    Surprisingly enjoyable tortilla, beautiful pulpo, yummy mango dessert.
  • Lars K.
    Lars KoudalJanuary 20, 2012
    Best food in Spain. I have been in Spain for three years, and never tried something like this. Worth a visit!!! Great service with a smile as well :-)
  • Juan L.heart icon on user image
    Juan LlanezaJanuary 4, 2015
    If you come to Malaga don't miss El pimpi. An authentic bar full of tradition
  • Oskar A.heart icon on user image
    Oskar ANovember 24, 2016
    Only wine, location and service!Almost no vege options. 6€ for 1 sliced tomato, 9 € fried aubergine. Just bc. Antonio and Penelope signed their wine barrels does not mean it is a good dining place.
  • Vasya Y.heart icon on user image
    Vasya YApril 28, 2018
    Do not miss this place! Delicious food, fast service, authentic athmosphere! Fav in Malaga!
  • Afsaneh B.heart icon on user image
    Afsaneh B.August 18, 2017
    The place is located in a very central and busy area. They charge 15% on the top of the price list, when you sit outdoor!! The portions are small and absolutely low value for money you pay.
  • Russell B.heart icon on user image
    Russell BarnesJanuary 9, 2017
    Great appearance and atmosphere, but the sangria tasted quite watered-down with lemonade. The winter gazpacho was nice, but not blown away by it.
  • Floraheart icon on user image
    FloraJanuary 21, 2016
    Great food, service and price. If you take the right table you can have a nice view from the Roman Theater and Alcazaba de Málaga. Any time of the day is a good time to go there. Good wines also.
  • Marcos H.heart icon on user image
    Marcos HernandezDecember 26, 2016
    awesome Pringa, salmorejo and puntillosas. It's super crowded but they serve pretty fast. Fantastic boquerones.
  • Clara C.heart icon on user image
    Clara ChangApril 14, 2018
    Tasty tapas and atmosphere, may be a bit touristy but this is Malaga.
  • ben b.heart icon on user image
    ben benobiFebruary 2, 2015
    Incredible beautiful restaurant. Always crowded but it's worth waiting for a table inside or outside
  • Casper L.
    Casper LøvlundAugust 22, 2022
    Been telling my friends about this place how great it is, but I must admit I’m so disappointed. We waited for 30m got seated in a room without air condition or music at the same time with 24 people.
  • Damla Ş.
    Damla ŞimşekJune 15, 2021
    Adobo was great! Mixed fried fish is too much for 2 people. We also liked the "smoked" ligeritos
  • Lina P.heart icon on user image
    Lina P.December 23, 2021
    Food was delicious and the service was great! Good size portions too totally worth the price
  • Elifheart icon on user image
    ElifMarch 14, 2016
    Very nice ambiance, good service. Fresh seafood. Recommended.
  • Dilekheart icon on user image
    DilekJune 3, 2019
    Great place, good location. Tasty food, good prices
  • Teemu
    TeemuSeptember 7, 2013
    the food is great, i recommend especially the rose wine..
  • Andreas C.heart icon on user image
    Andreas CohenNovember 16, 2022
    Been here 10+ times
    Got one word for you. Piripi. One of the world’s greatest sandos. Unless you’re some vegan, get it!
  • Pepijn K.heart icon on user image
    Pepijn KoningMarch 28, 2017
    Great authentic place with friendly (fast) staff and good tapas. Would definitely go back.
  • Evi P.heart icon on user image
    Evi PaulMarch 31, 2017
    The pork sirloin with mustard sauce and figs is absolutely stupendous! Must try!
  • Garrieb V.heart icon on user image
    Garrieb Van SchaikDecember 7, 2018
    Great food, preparation on point and also the taste of it. Lovely place to eat
  • Yolanda R.
    Yolanda RodríguezAugust 11, 2016
    Very typical tapas from this region!!! Camarones & ensalada Malagueña
  • June P.heart icon on user image
    June ParkFebruary 18, 2016
    Has a variety of local Andalucian wine! Worth visiting. Very friendly camarero!
  • Laura Ž.heart icon on user image
    Laura ŽukovskaSeptember 6, 2021
    Starter bread dry with no butter. Hamburger-dry, no souce, very thin tomato, no other garnish and huge buns-it was not eatable. Pork - better but with no serious garnish. Very crouded, come before 20.
  • Freek B.heart icon on user image
    Freek BaardmanMay 15, 2018
    Nice location and tasty food. Loved the chicken. Very greasy due to olive oil though.
  • Lies V.
    The best place at Malaga to have a drink & great Spanish tapas! Nice big terrace, traditional decoration, lovely music.
  • Martin H.heart icon on user image
    Martin HalusSeptember 3, 2017
    so nice place! we had almost all the tapas and salmorecho was delicious!
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