La Fonda restaurant, at the forefront of Marbella’s gastronomy
- Chef Jorge González Carmona brings culinary splendour back to La Fonda, the first restaurant on the Costa del Sol to receive a Michelin Star.
- La Fonda Heritage Hotel, the first Relais & Châteaux in Andalusia, is reborn as a charming boutique hotel in the heart of Marbella’s Old Town.
- The establishment has three exclusive spaces – La Fonda, Los Patios and La Ermita – together with a Skybar with privileged views and La Bodega with a traditional tapas menu.
Marbella, 18th February 2025 – More than four decades after making history as the first restaurant on the Costa del Sol to receive a Michelin Star, La Fonda is reborn as a gastronomic reference in Andalusia. This exclusive boutique hotel, distinguished with the Relais & Châteaux seal of approval, is once again at the culinary forefront. Under the direction of chef Jorge González Carmona, its gastronomic proposal is based on respect for zero-kilometre and seasonal products, combining tradition and creativity in each dish.
With a distinguished career at establishments such as the Hotel Ritz in Madrid and Robuchon, González Carmona has arrived in Marbella with a clear mission: to recover La Fonda’s prestige on the international culinary scene.
‘Our aim is to honor the history of the restaurant with a renewed and contemporary proposal. We work exclusively with high-quality, seasonal local ingredients, so our menu is constantly evolving. We believe that true luxury lies in the excellence of the product and respect for its origin’, says the chef.
La Fonda’s gastronomic proposal maintains the Andalusian and Mediterranean soul, but with a global and refined approach. Dishes such as the twice-cooked pigeon with corn cream and red endive sauce, the beef tenderloin tataki with seasonal mushrooms and sweet and sour soy sauce, or the grilled scallops with black truffle and fake risotto with payoyo cheese cream are just a sample of González Carmona’s creative talent.
One restaurant, one menu and three unique culinary spaces
Located in a building with centuries of history, the restaurant opens its doors for dinners from Tuesday to Saturday, with an average ticket price of 80 euros and live music. Its gastronomic proposal is articulated in three different spaces, each with its own identity, designed to offer an exclusive culinary experience.
– La Fonda Restaurant, where the essence of culinary luxury can be felt and where diners can taste emblematic dishes such as the sea bass supreme in green sauce with squid and courgette tagliatelle, the carabinero carpaccio with its coral oil and sesame tuile, or the Friesian beef cutlet.
– Los Patios, a spectacular interior courtyard steeped in history, ideal for outdoor dining with the charm of the old town.
– La Ermita, a magical space that was part of the 16th century chapel of San Sebastián.
‘We want every visit to La Fonda to be an experience that transcends gastronomy. It is a sensory journey in an environment with soul and with a story that deserves to be told through each dish,’ says Cristina Paraja, operations manager of the complex.
The Skybar and La Bodega de La Fonda: Two experiences that complete the offer
On the rooftop of the hotel, La Fonda’s Skybar offers one of the most spectacular views of Marbella’s Old Town. An elegant and relaxed space where you can enjoy signature cocktails while the sun sets over the city.
Opposite the hotel, in the picturesque Plaza del Santo Cristo, is La Bodega de La Fonda, a cosy space that honors the traditional cuisine with tapas and homemade dishes such as Spanish omelette, creamy croquettes, meatballs in their gravy, Russian salad and scrambled eggs with Iberian ham. A perfect place for lunch where lovers of good food will find a relaxed atmosphere.
La Fonda Heritage Hotel: A boutique hotel with history and soul
The rebirth of La Fonda is not only gastronomic. The building that houses the hotel and restaurant has undergone a comprehensive restoration that has brought to light important archaeological finds, from 14th century Nasrid workshops to an 18th century frescoed shrine chamber with original paintings.
‘The restoration of La Fonda is not just the recovery of a hotel, but the return of a piece of history to Marbella. It is reviving its essence, honouring its legacy and sharing it with those in search of a unique and authentic experience,’ says Carmine Sacco, general manager of the hotel.
This exclusive boutique hotel has 20 unique rooms, each with its own character and charm. Some have large terraces, others have traditional balconies overlooking the Plaza del Santo Cristo, and some are perched high above the rooftops of the old town, offering a privileged perspective of Marbella.
For more information and bookings: www.lafondaheritagehotel.com
Telephone: +34 951 922 564. Email: reservas@lafondahotel.com
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