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Calle Montalbán, 1, 29002 Málaga, Spain, Malaga
La Alacena de Francis - Restaurant in Malaga, Spain
Very enjoyable lunch,nice atmosphere,
Great dinner with Daniel! Have to try both the smoked fish plate and at least one of the Russian dishes. Combo with some sweet wine and a vodka shot to spice things up, cannot go wrong
Amazing fish dishes, especially the entrées with the self pickled fish! Its an unpretentious, small, family run restaurant and the food is delicious. The owner is super nice too. Very glad we found this place.
If you’re in Malaga, do yourself a favour and go here. Beautiful food, expert hosting and an experience to remember. Daniel was even kind enough to give us a list of places to visit for food and drink over our holiday and they were all fantastic.
Amazing atmosphere, the owner is incredibly nice and the food is amazing. Visit this restaurant, you will not regret it.
A great change from tapas. Menu is Russian with Spanish influence. Thoroughly recommend the “tabla de pescado ahumado” (smoked fish platter). That’s what keeps me coming back. They smoke the fish themselves and it’s expertly done. Not too smoky. The owner is very welcoming and service top notch. Ribeira house wine good and served at right temp. It’s a quirky place - the furnishings make you feel like you’re at grandma’s house. But that’s not a bad thing. The music completes the ambience (jazzy and Billie Holiday). An experience to be sure.
What a delightful experience, the service was outstanding and the food was simply wonderful, from start to finish, we couldn’t have asked for more, I would come every week if I lived in Málaga. Our top restaurant here, it was the best meal of our trip.
Made to feel very welcome, nice waiter attending us. All the food was delicious.
Unique and amazing experience! Cannot recommend enough. Daniel and his wife are lovely and make you feel at home. The food was the best we had in Malaga.
Fantastic and unique experience. Haute home cuisine. The owner attends the tables, explaining the menu and offering recommendations. We loved the smoked fish board and the artichokes especially!
Absolutely outstanding, smoked fish is a must have. Daniel was a delight and all his recommendations were perfect. Will be back without a doubt! Go!
Very good restaurant. Food was a little different. Strongly recommend
We had such a lovely experience and amazing food with Daniel. In addition to the great time, he shared many perfect recommendations for the rest of our visit here in Malaga. Highly recommended!
Daniel is a great host whose recommendations were excellent and definitely food I "wouldnt get at home"!
Daniel brings this restaurant to life, the food was incredible and his warmth and personality takes this restaurant to a whole new level.Small restaurant so you definitely need to book ahead but so worth it!!
We had an absolutely wonderful evening. Great cuisine and very personalized service. The host also gave us many great tips for our vacation. Great recommendation!
What an excellent place! My parents came from out of town and I was sick of tapas, I took them for something with a twist that I would enjoy too.🌱 My sister is vegan and they had some options for her and were able to make some modifications to a few dishes which was super nice of them. Now we’re just praying they’ll indulge us by making pelmeni with vegetables instead 🤪Other than the vegan dishes, we ordered, we had the two tuna plates (We 🧡 the “Malaga style” one with the sweet wine sauce).The pelmeni were also super nice and really wellmade.Did I mention the service was super good too? The owner spoke perfect English and was super attentive and helpful. I’ll definitely return an recommend!
Very much enjoyed Natalias food, the good wine and Daniels helpful suggestions. A really different experience and great value. Would definitely recommend!
A great experience in this hidden place run by a Spanish- Russian couple. The food was very good and the service was the best we had during our trip. The place only has space for max 15 ppl so be sure to book
Great experience! Extremely friendly and atmosphere is really cozy! A lot of food from Eastern Europe. Really recommend. Food quality is perfect. Fantastic "vodka show" :-This place is going to be my favorite in Málaga. Thank you!
Fantastic Dutch-Rusian-Andalucian fusión cuisine. Attended and animated via Vodka shot drinking rituals by its owner.
Great food at a reasonable price. Went on a Thursday night so it wasn’t busy. The service was very good. Amazing wine. The monkfish soup was to die for.
Great people and great food. We enjoyed a lot all the recommendations...We tried several dishes and all of them are amazing.100% recommendable!We will be back soon
Hidden gem of a Spanish-Russian restaurant run by the owners David and Natalia. Smoked fish is highly recommended
Truly excellent experience, a real gem of a place! The food is eclectic but every mouthful was beautifully considered and executed. We were taken through the menu and ended up trying some really interesting dishes. The dumplings took us right back to our trip to Russia! This place is not to be missed, the owners are authentic, caring and have created a wonderful menu.
Hands down the best meal I had in Malaga. Daniel was super helpful and nice, offering to speak Spanish slowly so I (non native speakercould understand and speak English for my girlfriend. He explained how he smokes his own fish and let me try some. It was absolutely amazing. He was able to recommend to me things he thinks I would like and was able to accommodate my girlfriends vegan diet with some amazing vegetable dishes. Do yourself a favor and go here. The food was absolutely amazing.
This family run restaurant is the friendliest place we visited during our week in Spain. The food is great and the service is outstanding. The menu has both Spanish and Russian dishes. Its a small place, so better reserve a table or arrive early.
This is the best place to eat in Malaga. We have been here 5 times in the last year and always amazed at the taste and presentation. Daniel is a perfect host, follow his suggestions for a perfect meal.
Small. Cozy. Daniel is an excellent host and story teller. Serving delicate food and very nice wine. We are fans! We will be back
Small family style restaurant and best service i have been experienced in Spain. You can feel the passion of the owner (chef and waiterabout food. He is Spanish but his family are from russia and holland, so there are lot of homemade recipe on his menu. Taste is great too!
Fantastic and very friendly family-run restaurant! Daniel and Natali are the perfect hosts. Daniel took the time to explain the history and preparation of each dish in detail. As well as recommending the perfect wine to accompany them. A great place we will definitely be visiting again on future trips to Málaga. Highly recommended!
Awesome, lovely, gute Ambiente and great food...we - two persona - Had 4 meals an Just payed 40€, i recommend everyone to Order a 5th or 6th plate ;-P
Very disappointed...overcooked tuna was awful! Smoked fish- ok! Artichokes and beans with ham- edible. Not coming back ever and would not recommend! Much better places around. Daniel was very nice and thats about it.
We have been very lucky to get the last of the very few tables. The homemade smoked fish was great. Let the owner suggest the meal for you.You may choose from some Russian and Spanish dishes. For me, only the blinis were a disappointing choice, but the Iberico pork saved the fourth star. The value for money is perfect.
Very good Russian food in Malaga ! Tastes delicious and service is so good, the owner of the place is so frendly and tells you everything about Russian dishes, if you havent try them before! And fantastic ambience. Muchas gracias!!
Come for the food, stay for the hospitalityThe owner daniel was extremely friendly and helpful. The smoked fish and grilled iberico pork was our favourites
Very nice restaurant with good service!
Excellent experience. Lovely meal. Very welcoming host took us through every dish.I would recommend this restaurant very highly.
Great experience! The smoked fish was so delicious! Tuna filet had incredible taste, very well cooked. Flamenquin with cheese was great, cheese were awesome! Great quality. A place to come back.
When we arrive the owner....give as too something to try....from Russia and Spanish....was very nice...we found a nice service and very good food.....high rate 5 stars...Thank you so much
Most give it five stars on Trip Advisor. I would give it poor for my "so called" lamb chops. My wifes fish was good. Overall cost was reasonable.
Fantastic service! Upon arriving the owner served us and brought us through his menu and offered us some sweet wine to start. The food is homely and has a good mix of Russian and Spanish influence. Highly recommend.
Great restaurant. The owners are lovely and serve fantastic food, especially the smoked fish. A ‘must go’ in Malaga, I will definitely be back.
This is a very special restaurant that deserves better than five stars. Daniel is very proud of his restaurant, heritage and the Malaga region. It shows in the fine food he serves and the service he provides. The smoked fish, grilled asperagus, grilled pork and all the food were delicious. He paired the perfect wine with out meal. Let Daniel lead you through a delicious meal. Forget the menu!
What a gem this place is! Fantastic food including delicious smoked trout and at a very good price given the quality of the food. The best part was the host, Daniel, who not only made excellent suggestions but took a real interest in us. We discussed our respective children, he told us about his own life and he made some very helpful suggestions for how we should spend our last day in Malaga. This is one of the nicest restaurant experiences my wife and I have ever had!
Daniel the gentlemen running the restaurant was not only extremely attentive , he took the time to explain the dishes, their history, and how they related to their history. Additionally, he took us through how to enjoy the city of Malaga. The food was phenomenal, best service we’ve had in Malaga since being here a month , and just.a quiet small place to be romantic and enjoy a night out with a gal or a few friends . Love it . The food ranges from Spanish to Russian to Dutch dishes. Highly recommended !! Thank you !!
We couldnt have wished for a better start in our vacation! The food is excellent and the service is outstanding. Daniel guided us through the menu and served us delicious dishes and vines. On top he gave us awesome tipps for the town of Malaga. Great experience, we are very happy and will definitely come again.
Fantastic find on Black Friday in Malaga. City gridlocked, taxies going nowhere, so we searched locally and found this gem in walking distance for our party of 9. Accomodating chef and owner, suggested some dishes and everything was superb and great value. A must try!
This is the best restaurant Ive been to in Malaga, by far. All other restaurants Ive been to lack the passion and love for food that the owner of this place has. It was truly an amazing experience. And the prices are not higher compared to where you get the bad kind of food. If you get the chance you should definitely try this restaurant, I can guarantee you will not regret it.
What sets Daniels place apart from the other restaurants is his menu, his love for food and the personal touch he offers to his guests. He speaks fluent Spanish, English, Russian and Dutch and he will make you feel at home at no time. If you want a great meal and have great service visit La Alcacena de Francis.
Calle Montalbán, 1, 29002 Málaga, Spain, Malaga
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