La Carbonara

La Carbonara

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+34 951 90 11 12+ Add website
Hours
Sun
12:00 pm - 4:00 pm6:30 pm - 11:00 pm
Mon
12:00 pm - 4:00 pm6:30 pm - 11:00 pm
Tue
12:00 pm - 4:00 pm6:30 pm - 11:00 pm
Thu
12:00 pm - 4:00 pm6:30 pm - 11:00 pm
Fri
12:00 pm - 4:00 pm6:30 pm - 11:00 pm
Sat
12:00 pm - 4:00 pm6:30 pm - 11:00 pm
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4.5
4.5 of 5 bubbles
Travellers' Choice 2024

RATINGS
Food
4.6 of 5 bubbles
Service
4.6 of 5 bubbles
Value
4.6 of 5 bubbles
Atmosphere
4.6 of 5 bubbles
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CUISINES
Italian, Mediterranean, European, Romana, Lazio, Central-Italian
Special Diets
Vegetarian friendly, Vegan options, Gluten free options
Meals
Lunch, Dinner, Brunch
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CUISINES
Italian, Mediterranean, European, Romana, Lazio, Central-Italian
Special Diets
Vegetarian friendly, Vegan options, Gluten free options
Meals
Lunch, Dinner, Brunch
FEATURES
Takeout, Reservations, Outdoor Seating, Seating, Highchairs Available, Wheelchair Accessible, Serves Alcohol, Full Bar, Free Wifi, Accepts Credit Cards, Table Service
4.5
4.5 of 5 bubbles604 reviews
Excellent
511
Very good
51
Average
22
Poor
10
Terrible
10

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kakohu
Munich80 contributions
5.0 of 5 bubbles
Mar 2024 • family
We have known La Carbonara and Maurizio and Zhenya for several years and yesterday was the first time we went there as a family with our grown-up daughters. One daughter only eats vegetarian food and we told them this when we made our reservation. Maurizio surprised our daughter with a vegetable starter, delicious green asparagus and crunchy broccoli in a fine olive oil and lemon sauce. With that came fresh focaccia - a delight. Also the Parmigiana - aubergines baked with cheese. The meat eaters got the finest Parma ham with 24-month-aged Parmesan and perfectly fried cold roast beef with rocket. As a starter we got a vegetarian lasagne (excellent) and "Bucatini all amatriciana" - with a perfect mild spiciness. My husband and older daughter then got a fillet steak with chips and mixed salad. Perfectly fried and delicious. Then a dessert (panna cotta and lemon ice cream). With our favorite red wine (Amarone). All in all - a perfect evening, the service is attentive and friendly, Maurizio comes to the table and explains the menu - you should always rely on his recommendations. He always takes it into account if you only want half a portion of a dish, for example. And everything at absolutely reasonable prices. The price-performance ratio is 100% right here - our absolute recommendation. We are willing to accept the longer journey from Marbella for this pleasure and are very happy to have found this great restaurant. Make a reservation!
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Written 31 March 2024
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Heather Dremak
Lenox1 contribution
5.0 of 5 bubbles
Jan 2025 • family
Wow! We walked in with two hungry and jet lagged kiddos. The staff quickly took care of all of our needs including: wine, beer, delicious pasta, salads and more! The wine was delicious and the kids were quickly at ease when the food arrived. We cannot wait to go back! Also, they catered to my gluten intolerance…they had gluten free bread and pasta - both were spectacular.
Written 6 January 2025
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R Lemieux
Quebec City1 contribution
5.0 of 5 bubbles
Jan 2024 • couples
Absolutely delicious. Authentic Italian cuisine. The chef welcomes us and makes suggestions based on our desires. Don't be fooled by the menu! The chef has a variety of menus to offer: pasta, meat, fish and seafood… The room manager is good at advising you on the choice of wines. To try it is to adopt it!
Google
Written 26 January 2024
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Natalia A
1 contribution
5.0 of 5 bubbles
Aug 2023 • family
A restaurant in Estepona to repeat!!! From the first minute to the last minute we had excellent service. We didn't know what food to choose and the cook came out to recommend us according to our tastes, I never saw that closeness with customers anywhere else. Also, the food came out at a given time without having to wait for a long time. I will definitely repeat the Italian experience!
Google
Written 3 August 2023
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Edwintrippejajee
Elshout166 contributions
5.0 of 5 bubbles
Nov 2024 • couples
Despite the fact that it was very quiet we entered bar at this neat restaurant and were received by the perecr english speaking, correct, very friendly -originally Russian- hostess. The owner/cook comes to the table for his fresh specials and then you have no choice but to follow. It was delicious and therefore highly recommended!
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Written 7 December 2024
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Sam C
Birmingham144 contributions
4.0 of 5 bubbles
Dec 2022 • none
I was initially undecide as to whether to write a review of this restaurant or not, as my normal stance is, unless the comments are positive, don't write anything at all, and overall this was a positive experience. We were enthusiastically greeted by the Russian waitress/hostess who also had a good knowledge of the food on offer. We were also well received by the chef who came out of the kitchen greet us and explain how all the food was homemade, cooked on the premises and the ingredients locally sourced. I would also add the location, atmosphere and general ambience of the restaurant couldn't be better. We were a family of 4 and we chose various Pasta dishes from the menu which were all first class, some of the best we have tasted. We were then, following the chef's recommendation provided with a mixed plate of lamb and pork, whilst this was tasty, not only was this predominantly bone but also scarcely enough for 2 people never mind 4. On receiving the bill we were surprised to be charged 80 euros for this dish alone. At best you would have expected tp pay 40 euros maximum. This was unfortunate as this left us leaving the restaurant with a bitter taste, following what had generally been a positive experience. My advise would be not to get lured into the chef's recommendations, but stick to the main menu. In this instance I feel he took advantage of our enthusiasm/willingness to go along with his suggestions. Would we return ? Not sure, Estepona is blessed with a large number of restaurants that serve great food that represents great value for money.
Written 2 January 2023
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Maurizio V
Mi dispiace per accaduto mi día il modo per potermi sdebitare con lei e la sua famiglia purtroppo non sempre e facile accontentare ma la prego venga di nuovo e si faccia riconoscere trovero il modo per sdebitarmi le auguro un buon anno ma soprattutto vi aspetto allá carbonara
Written 2 January 2023
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CMW
178 contributions
5.0 of 5 bubbles
Jun 2024 • family
Great food and service can transform a meal into an unforgettable experience. Ability to balance flavours, textures, and presentation, creating dishes that are not only delicious but also visually appealing. Pairing this with brilliant service—characterized by attentive, knowledgeable, and friendly colleague and the chef personally taking the time to talk through menu, check in and ensure all 100% —ensured that we felt welcomed and valued. A restaurant that excels in both these areas, making us want to go back for more. A delightful gem....
Written 29 June 2024
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Barrie W
Sunderland134 contributions
4.0 of 5 bubbles
Jun 2024 • couples
We where staying with friends in Estepona and chose to eat here for dinner mid week . We chose to eat outside which was lovely as it was a warm evening . We shared a sharing platter of ham and mozzarella and a baked Auberguine dish, both where delicious. Mains we ordered meat cannelloni, lasagna and the chef recommended the mushroom tagliatelle. The food was delicious so was the local wine . Only one gripe, we where charged €5 extra for the mushroom tagliatelle which I felt made the dish over priced . The tagliatelle was fresh the mushrooms sparse. So ask the price before ordering.
Written 9 June 2024
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Colleen H
Vancouver Island20 contributions
5.0 of 5 bubbles
Mar 2023 • friends
We had a craving for pasta and decided to try this place out. We loved the ambience as soon as you walked in the door. Our waitress was charming and fun and full of great recommendations. The chef came out to talk to us before we ordered. The menu is great but you can pretty much order any pasta dish and the chef will make it. The house wine was delicious and only 3 euros a glass/ 15 for the bottle.
Written 5 March 2023
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Becca L
1 contribution
5.0 of 5 bubbles
Jan 2024 • couples
What an amazing experience! This was our favorite restaurant in Estepona. The waitress and the chef were incredibly friendly, the food was fresh, pasta was homemade. We chose this restaurant to celebrate our engagement and ending up going back again the next night because we loved it so much! We felt like family when we left, I can’t wait to go back!
Written 5 March 2024
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David
Towcester80 contributions
3.0 of 5 bubbles
Jun 2024 • couples
I was expecting amazing things from the reviews on here. We arrived just after opening. The chef and waitress were sat on the outside tables and there was no guests. The chef didn’t look at us, just had his head glued in his phone before walking inside. The sun was beaming down and they were sat on the only shaded table. The waitress said every table gets the sun and it can’t be avoided. On the waitress, we didn’t know how to take her. One moment she seemed friendly, the next abrupt. The chef didn’t come and speak to us like he did for other people. We did opt for the homemade cannelloni and a bolognaise. It was ok. Had better in many places. The focaccia was good however.
Written 4 June 2024
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Olga Kravchenko
Tallinn105 contributions
5.0 of 5 bubbles
Oct 2023 • family
Best Italian restaurant ever! Home made pasta and freshly baked focaccia! Every time where we are in Estepona we are happy to meet it’s chef 🧑‍🍳 he is very friendly and always can prepare everything best for his guests. Ravioli were so delicious so we eat it immediately and forgot to take a picture. Just beleive - food so tasty! It is difficult to find such a great quality even in Italy. Price is friendly also.
Written 18 October 2023
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gregbaxter17
Glasgow2 contributions
5.0 of 5 bubbles
Sept 2023 • family
Located off piste, this is an absolute gem. We are partial to a lovely Italian, but when we came here, we did not expect the experience that was about to unfold. We were located inside for our family of 7, so we had plenty of space. The maitre'd spoke perfect English and was great throughout, making our family experience lovely. Then, the Chef, originally from Rome, came out to say "ciao" and asked what we liked. He offered dishes off-spec and personally hand prepared everything to our liking. You do not need a menu!!! We had buratta, foccacia, suppli, caprese to share. Mains consisted of veal bolognaise, carbonara (of course) and a buratta filled ravioli with cheese sauce and freshly grated truffle. Wow!!! The ribera del duero was chilled to 8 degrees and was perfect. A little tiramisu and affogato and off we popped. Grazie Chef. Arrivederci.
Written 17 September 2023
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Ashley L
5 contributions
5.0 of 5 bubbles
Nov 2021 • couples
A must try in Estepona!! From the moment you walk in, the experience is out of this world. The space is so quaint and beautiful. The beautiful Zhenya was with us both times we dined! She is so sweet and friendly! She offered us to taste a few different wines before deciding on our glasses. And the next time we visited she recommended a delicious bottle of Rioja red at an extremely reasonable price. Don’t even bother looking at the menu, Chef Maurizio will make you exactly what you need. If you tell him what you like, he will make you the most perfect pasta! So far we have had: a melt in your mouth meat and veggie pasta, mushroom and pancetta pasta, truffle pasta, seafood pasta and a ricotta and spinach stuffed pasta with tomato sauce. I can’t even try to say which one was my favourite. Every pasta was so fresh and the flavours were spectacular. The service is always great and the food is even better! We have already booked our next reservation for the last night of our trip and will be returning with our family over the holidays so they too can taste the freshness and authenticity of this fabulous Italian cuisine in beautiful Estepona, Spain. Don’t think twice, go to La carbonara
Written 14 November 2021
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carparkman
Wilmslow61 contributions
5.0 of 5 bubbles
Jul 2022 • couples
Authentic and superb Italian food. Unique experience. Very small simple menu but the charismatic Roman chef will sit down and offer you authentic alternatives taking into account likes and dislikes. Go with that as the dishes we had were superb. His English is limited but it's all done with great humour and fun. Great service. Very friendly and helpful hostess speaks perfect English. Located in residential area near city centre so don't expect sea views. Decorated as traditional simple trattoria plus "terrace dining" on the road! Free parking in local car park. Can't rate this place highly enough. Been a few times now and same experience each time. Very good value. 4 courses meal for 2 people with coffee bottle of Rioja, a beer and water for €82
Written 16 July 2022
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