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Messina - Restaurant in Golden Mile, Marbella
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Messina

Marbella's one-star kitchen of pure, liquid-led flavour

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Reviewed by Mes Prestiges Editorial Team Last reviewed June 2026
Golden Mile |
$$$$ Premium for Restaurant
| Last reviewed: Jun 2026

Mauricio Giovanini's intimate Golden Mile dining room has held a Michelin star since 2015, built on a singular idea: that true flavour lives in the liquid essence of an ingredient. Two tasting menus move between European technique and Latin American memory, plated with clarity and restraint. His wife Pía Ninci runs the floor and the wine, and an open kitchen feeds a four-seat chef's table.

Editor's Tip

The most serious cooking on the Golden Mile, and still under-the-radar despite the star. Book the chef's table for the off-menu courses.

Frequently Asked Questions

Quick answers about Messina, reservations, hours, dress code, and price range.

Where is Messina?
Messina is located in Golden Mile, Marbella, Avenida de Severo Ochoa 12, 29603 Marbella, Málaga, Spain.
What is Messina best for?
Messina is especially popular for Special Occasion, Anniversary, Date Night.

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