Easily one of the tastiest Italian´s here on the coast. La Fiorentina is located between Estepona and Marbella on the Carretara A7 by El Pilar. It is a beautiful Tuscan-inspired restaurant with lots of al fresco dining space and a great selection of pizza, pasta, meat, fish and salad dishes. Plus, the menu has been revamped for October 2016 with a whole range of delectable dishes to try including Entrecote with Rukula, Parmesan and Balsamic Vinegar, Duck Magrat, Tuna Carpaccio and Lemon Escalope.
La Fiorentina is owned and owned and run by the charming Brigitte Pagini, who we think is a ringer for actress Sophia Loren. It´s a family run business and is always busy which is a great sign in this era of easy come, easy go restaurants.
As well as always being bustling and full of atmosphere, La Fiorentina has a wide range of entertainment so you could be pleasantly surprised when you pay a visit and get serenaded by a local singer or get to enjoy a live band or entertainment night. The formidable Mel Willliams who is celebrating 40 years on the coast with a Cudeca charity concert at Puente Romano, performs regularly at La Fiorentina. Plus the stunning Maja Swarovski is a regular here alongside Cliff Richard and the late Cilla Black was a huge fan of the restaurant.
La Fiorentina also regularly holds fashion shows here on the coast from some of the finest local boutiques. There is soon to be an event for The Frock Exchange so keep an eye out for dates in our calendar. Food, wine and shopping… a woman´s dream. Plus every Thursday is Ladies Lunch where a whole host of women gather and regular exhibits are brought in as well as different theme days held.
However, the main reason La Fiorentina has endured the test of time is because it serves some of the best pizza and pasta dishes around. The menu is extensive and sauces can be combined with different types of pasta. Try the Spaghetti a la Brigitte (which comes with king prawns, garlic and cherry tomatoes), Cannelloni or the Lasagna or Cheese-Filled Ravioli is fantastic. All the pasta dishes are fresh and made on site.
If you´re a meat lover, we´d highly recommend trying the Chicken or Veal Milanese. La Fiorentina also has a fantastic selection of desserts made from their head chef. We´d recommend the Cheesecake or Tiramisu – fresh creamy desserts that entice customers back again and again.
Prices are also very reasonable at La Fiorentina, with a meal for two including starter, main course, dessert and a bottle of wine, for around €80. Affordable, fine dining – need we say more.
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La Fiorentina is open for business everyday (except Tuesdays) from 12 to 4pm for lunch and 6pm till late for dinner. For reservations please call: +34 952 885 765 or email: info@lafiorentina.com.es
