El Lago · Restaurant · Marbella
Fine dining on the shore of a private lake in Elviria Hills, open since 2000.
El Lago is a fine-dining restaurant in Elviria Hills, on the east side of Marbella, set on the shore of a private lake and surrounded by golf courses. It has been open since 2000, and the kitchen works from a single a la carte menu of contemporary, seasonal Andalusian recipes built on locally sourced ingredients.
The setting is the draw. The dining room looks out over a large lake, and the view opens up fully from the summer terrace. For larger occasions the restaurant keeps a private event area with its own terrace, used for corporate dinners and private celebrations.
Starters include Spanish red prawn carpaccio with garlic and caviar, sea bass ceviche with tiger's milk, and a chilled lettuce gazpacho with smoked eel, goat cheese and olives. Mains move between fish and meat: wild sole meuniere, turbot with champagne beurre blanc, Iberian pork marinated in miso with scarlet prawn tartare and bone marrow, and sirloin Rossini with foie gras and a truffle potato pave. The creamy Payoyo cheesecake, finished with gold leaf, is made to order and takes twenty minutes.
Lunch is served from noon and dinner from 7pm, Tuesday through Sunday, and the restaurant runs a calendar of special themed dinners through the year. Mondays are closed. Card details are needed to confirm a reservation.
Address: Avenida Marco Polo s/n, Urbanizacion Elviria Hills, 29604 Marbella, Marbella
Private dining and large groups
A private event area with its own terrace hosts corporate and private events.
Private rooms are held on request rather than booked online. See every Las Vegas restaurant that takes a group.
El Lago takes reservations through TheFork. This MyRSVP guide covers the room, what it is known for and when to go in Marbella; use the booking link on this page to reserve direct.
Hours of operation
- Monday: Closed
- Tuesday: Lunch 12:00 - 17:00, Dinner 19:00 - 23:00
- Wednesday: Lunch 12:00 - 17:00, Dinner 19:00 - 23:00
- Thursday: Lunch 12:00 - 17:00, Dinner 19:00 - 23:00
- Friday: Lunch 12:00 - 17:00, Dinner 19:00 - 23:00
- Saturday: Lunch 12:00 - 17:00, Dinner 19:00 - 23:00
- Sunday: Lunch 12:00 - 17:00, Dinner 19:00 - 23:00
Frequently asked about El Lago
How do I get a reservation at El Lago in Marbella?
Tables at El Lago are booked directly with the restaurant. If it is part of a bigger Marbella plan, our Marbella partner handles the nightlife around your dinner and can point you to the venue's own reservations channel.
What should I order at El Lago?
El Lago is best known for its signature dishes and shareable plates. Tell MyRSVP your party size and any dietary needs and we note them with your request.
What is the dress code at El Lago?
El Lago keeps an upscale dining dress code: smart, dressed-up attire, no athletic wear or beachwear. MyRSVP confirms any current door specifics with your booking.
Where is El Lago located?
El Lago is in Marbella, at Avenida Marco Polo s/n, Urbanizacion Elviria Hills, 29604 Marbella. MyRSVP can build it into a full Marbella itinerary alongside the surrounding nightlife.
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