Italian restaurants

Eat Italy

4.7 78 reviews 6:30 AM - 10:00 PM Av. de las Palmeras, C. San Juan de Capistrano, 29780 Nerja, Málaga, Spain

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Located in the charming San Juan de Capistrano, Nerja, Eat Italy offers a delightful window into authentic Italian cuisine with a local twist. Guests rave about the homemade pasta, heralded as some of the best outside Tuscany, complemented by dishes like an exquisite marinated smoked salmon salad. The atmosphere is warm and inviting, thanks to the attentive staff led by the lovely Suzannah, who makes each visit special.

However, some patrons note inconsistencies in service and hours, with occasional closures leaving diners unsure if they can indulge their cravings. While the food is praised for its quality and flavor—particularly the pasta and pizza—a few customers have expressed concerns about table service, identifying a need for more attentive staff. Overall, the consensus remains positive, underscoring Eat Italy’s potential to be a standout dining destination in Spain.

Whether you are seeking a cozy dinner or a delightful culinary experience, Eat Italy is worth the visit, especially for those who appreciate Italian food. With a little organization, this restaurant could truly shine as a gem in Nerja.

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Amenities & More

Service options

Outdoor seating
Delivery
Takeout
Dine-in

Highlights

Great coffee
Great dessert

Popular for

Lunch
Dinner
Solo dining

Dining options

Breakfast
Brunch
Lunch
Dinner
Counter service
Dessert
Seating
Table service

Amenities

Bar onsite
Restroom

Atmosphere

Casual
Cozy
Trendy

Crowd

Groups
Tourists

Note: Amenity details are aggregated from verified visits, the venue's website and Google. They may change without notice. We recommend confirming key details (pet policy, accessibility, reservations) directly with Eat Italy before visiting.

Reviews for Eat Italy

4.7

78 reviews

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Review highlights

Based on 78 reviews

Eat Italy in Nerja garners appreciation for its authentic homemade pasta, high-quality ingredients, and delicious traditional Italian dishes, creating a warm and inviting dining experience. Many reviewers highlight the friendly and attentive staff along with a cozy atmosphere that enhances the overall appeal. However, some feedback points to inconsistencies in opening hours and table service, noting occasional lapses in availability and attentiveness. While the food quality is praised, a few customers mention pricing as slightly higher than expected. Overall, Eat Italy is viewed as a charming and noteworthy Italian restaurant that could benefit from improved operational consistency to fully realize its potential.

David White

Oct 02, 2025

Food is good but a bit expensive, table service a bit lax (you have to ask for everything, even oil, pepper and salt). Quite often closed (for a rest), so a bit haphazard as to if it will be open. Sign by the road says they do ‘full English Breakfast’ which they obviously don’t as never open before 18.30 and often not even then! Could be really good just need’s organising properly - hope they get their act together.

LORRAINE O'HANLON

Sep 26, 2025

Best Italian restaurant outside of Tuscany! High quality, super tasty homemade pasta. Amazing marinated smoked salmon salad. and all on our doorstep in San Juan Capistrano Nerja. Suzannah and her team are so lovely Highly recommend that you visit them soon!

Natalija Stojsavljevic

Sep 01, 2025

Delicious, homemade pasta in a relaxing restaurant. Very reasonably priced! A great find for our first night in Nerja!

Juraj Mucha

Aug 28, 2025

Excellent food, home cooked, lovely lady who served us, we had a great time in Eat Italy, thank you

Daniel Courtney

Aug 03, 2025

Food was absolutely perfect my pasta was so nice and same for my partners pizza too Even took two chocolate cakes back home and that was unreal Thank you for the lovely meal

George

Jun 21, 2025

Great Atmosphere, beautiful decorations and I must appreciate the fan they put out on such a hot day. The food was Amazing, I ate a Blanca pizza (Half portion) while the person I was dining with ate Carbonara I can barely complain about anything regarding the food. The waitress was so nice and just a kind hearted person and I would definitely recommend this Amazing restaurant to anyone who is in the area and is in the mood for the best food in the area!