Kava · Restaurant · Marbella
Chef Fernando Alcala's a la carte restaurant in central Marbella, cooking since 2015.
Kava is chef Fernando Alcala's restaurant on Avenida Antonio Belon in central Marbella, cooking since 2015. The kitchen pairs local produce with techniques gathered from around the world, an approach the restaurant has long summed up in four words: local product, global technique.
The format has changed over the years. Kava previously served two tasting menus; its current menu is a short a la carte list, printed in Spanish and English and ordered plate by plate.
Hamachi arrives two ways, with pipirrana and tomato or with cockles and yeast, and white prawns come in escabeche. Red mullet is served with gazpachuelo, the Malaga fish soup, and aubergine is paired with goat jus and labneh. Bouchot mussels are cooked with vanilla. The heavier end of the list runs to beef tenderloin with chanterelles, entrecote with a Chinese-style jus and a bolognese omelette, and the card closes with Kava fried chicken.
The flavors travel widely, from Andalusian fish and vegetables to Vietnamese nuoc cham and Middle Eastern labneh, with Andalusian classics such as pipirrana and gazpachuelo reworked as partners for hamachi and red mullet. Reservations are taken online through the restaurant's own site, which also sells gift vouchers for a meal at Kava.
Address: Avenida Antonio Belon 4, 29602 Marbella, Marbella
Kava 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: Dinner 19:00 - 23:00
- Wednesday: Dinner 19:00 - 23:00
- Thursday: Lunch 13:30 - 17:00, Dinner 19:00 - 23:00
- Friday: Lunch 13:30 - 17:00, Dinner 19:00 - 23:00
- Saturday: Lunch 13:30 - 17:00, Dinner 19:00 - 23:00
- Sunday: Closed
Frequently asked about Kava
How do I get a reservation at Kava in Marbella?
Tables at Kava 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 Kava?
Kava 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 Kava?
Kava 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 Kava located?
Kava is in Marbella, at Avenida Antonio Belon 4, 29602 Marbella. MyRSVP can build it into a full Marbella itinerary alongside the surrounding nightlife.
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