Restaurante Oliva is the culinary project of Kim Ranzijn, our restaurant manager, and chef Carlos Pardo, who leads the kitchen. A restaurant with a Mediterranean soul and ever-evolving cuisine, where tradition and modernity naturally complement one another.
We opened in October 2010 and the project has continued to grow and evolve ever since. In 2016, we became part of the prestigious MICHELIN Guide and, in 2021, moved to our current location in Plaza de España. Today, Oliva is an established restaurant in Nerja, thanks to years of work and the dedication of a team that shares the same approach to gastronomy and hospitality.
Our approach is based on honest cooking, built on three fundamental pillars: territory, the landscape, the sea and the people who give our cuisine its identity; seasonality, respect for every ingredient and for the moment when it is at its best; and memory, the flavours, emotions and memories that stay with us and that we want to share around the table.
Being included in the MICHELIN Guide is, above all, recognition of the work, dedication and commitment of everyone at Restaurante Oliva. It celebrates our front-of-house and kitchen teams, who work with care and enthusiasm every day to offer our guests a special experience.
For us, this recognition is a great source of satisfaction and, above all, motivation to keep learning, evolving and giving our very best. It inspires us to continue working with the same passion and commitment as always.
Meticulous, self-taught and passionate. After building extensive experience in hospitality, he moved to the Netherlands in 1999, where he worked in several Mediterranean-inspired restaurants. His cooking reflects his roots in Málaga, combined with the experience and knowledge gained throughout his career. It is an ever-evolving approach in which respect for ingredients and culinary memory play an essential role.
A perfectionist, professional and approachable. After completing her Marketing studies in the Netherlands, she decided to pursue her true passion: hospitality. Over the years, she has grown with the restaurant, broadening her knowledge and developing a particular sensitivity to wine. Her experience allows her to take care of every detail, anticipate guests’ needs and offer warm, personal service.
Our cooking is rooted in the Mediterranean, our region and seasonal produce. The menu changes four times a year, following the seasons and making the most of local ingredients at their best. We seek a balance between tradition and innovation, between our roots and new techniques and forms of expression.
We invite you to discover our cuisine through the tasting menu, a journey through a selection of creations that reflects our approach to gastronomy and offers a fuller experience. Alternatively, you can enjoy our cuisine by choosing dishes from the à la carte menu.
We love discovering wines with identity, a strong sense of place and distinctive character. Our cellar brings together carefully selected bottles, chosen for their origin, character and individuality, always seeking a dialogue with our cuisine.
Our wine list is diverse, dynamic and constantly evolving, inviting guests to discover new nuances and find the right pairing for every moment at the table.
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Online reservations are available for up to 6 guests. For larger groups, please contact us by email.
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At Restaurante Oliva, we believe people are an essential part of our identity.
We are looking for new team members who share our passion for gastronomy and hospitality: people with a positive attitude, commitment and a desire to learn and grow professionally alongside a team that works with enthusiasm and dedication every day.
Would you like to join our team? Send us your CV and tell us a little about yourself.
Send your CVPlaza de España, 2 · Nerja, Málaga
Every day
13:00–16:00 · 19:00–23:00
