Ristorante Regina has been serving superb food in Nueva Andalucia since 1995, and seems to go from strength to strength. Owned by run by Daniela and Paola, whose family also run the famous Valparaiso Restaurant near Mijas, this restaurant is undoubtedly one of the areas best.

Live music including bands, opera singers and solo artists are regularly hosted at Regina´s, and the quality of the food is very high. Traditional Italian cooking is the order of the day here and the professional chefs provide a fabulous selection of fresh fish, meat and pasta dishes to suit all tastes.

This is the ideal venue for a special occasion or simply a great dinner out, and is open from 7.30pm Monday to Saturday and for Sunday lunch during the winter from 2pm.

Popular speciality dishes are delicious, and we tried the following when we were last here: Smoked Italian Beef with Rocket Salad; Seafood Salad with Lemon Dressing, Fresh Mussels Baked with Garlic and White Wine; and a fabulous home made Minestrone Soup with fresh crusty bread.

For the main meal we chose Veal Escalope, pan fried with mushrooms and marsala wine, Fillet Steak with gorgonzola cheese sauce, Chicken Breast with mozzarella, courgette and tomato and a superb Risotto with parmesan and spinach.

Desserts included creamy lemon mousse, the light and delicious tiramisu and a selection of fresh fruit and Italian cheeses.

All in all an amazing venue with mouthwatering food.

For reservations call +34 952 814 529 or e-mail danielaandpaola@ristorantereginamarbella.es