Sierra de las Nieves
Traditional and signature cuisine featuring locally sourced ingredients from the Sierra de las Nieves
(Raíces Restaurante)Raíces Restaurant in Istán (Málaga): signature cuisine featuring locally sourced ingredients from the Sierra de las Nieves. 2025 Sabor a Málaga Breakthrough Award
Max. 96 / 120 guests
Spanish, English, and French
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At Raíces Restaurant, we are committed to preserving biodiversity and supporting local development in Istán, in the Sierra de las Nieves region. Our cuisine draws inspiration from the local area and its culinary heritage, offering a dining experience that introduces visitors to the region’s flavors, producers, and landscapes.
1. Local Produce and Tradition
We work with locally sourced, zero-mile products, highlighting traditional ingredients and preparations such as goat meat, olive oil, and artisanal bread from Algatocín.
When explaining the menu, we share the local origins of the products and their connection to the culinary culture of the Sierra de las Nieves, and we also offer the opportunity to purchase some of them, such as olive oil.
2. Reduced environmental impact
We implement an internal policy to reduce food waste through responsible management of purchasing, storage, and utilization of products.
We also use ozone cleaning, energy-efficient LED lighting, biodegradable plastics, approved reusable containers, and bulk formats with refillable dispensers.
3. Conservation and the local area
Our restaurant is located in Istán, within the Sierra de las Nieves Biosphere Reserve, and our menu is designed to highlight the region’s traditional resources and crafts.
In doing so, we strengthen the connection between gastronomy and the landscape, helping to ensure that the visit has a broader meaning than just the culinary experience.
4. Local Development
We are committed to local employment, with 12 of our 13 employees hailing from the region itself, and we collaborate with nearby suppliers and businesses.
Additionally, in the improvement plan scheduled for 2029, we aim to further strengthen communication regarding the origin and traceability of our products, as well as create synergies with the destination and complementary experiences
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Raíces Restaurant in Istán (Málaga): signature cuisine featuring locally sourced ingredients from the Sierra de las Nieves. 2025 Sabor a Málaga Breakthrough Award
Tradition, scenery, and cuisine with a unique identity. Raíces was founded in Istán to showcase the region’s flavors with creativity and respect for the ingredients
A restaurant located within the Istán sports complex (Camino del Nacimiento), in the heart of the Sierra de las Nieves Biosphere Reserve and National Park (Málaga). Seating for 96 guests indoors and 120 on the terrace. A team of 13 people, almost all from the local area
Its culinary concept combines seasonal ingredients with contemporary techniques, seeking to highlight traditional flavors with creative touches. The menu focuses on locally sourced ingredients: goat meat, local olive oil (also available for purchase), and artisanal bread from Algatocín, with an explanation of the local origin of each dish provided as an integral part of the dining experience.
Prices
Tapas and individual bites
- Gilda with anchovies or boquerones - €2.80
- Gillardeau No. 2 oyster, served plain - €5.50
- Gillardeau No. 2 oyster with ceviche-style gazpacho, pipirrana, and herring roe - €6
- Grilled scallop with dressing sauce - €3.90
- Homemade croquettes of the day - €1.80/piece
- Trio of anchovies, bell pepper chutney, and zucchini - €4.70
- Pickled beef Achilles tendon with Marbella shrimp - €3.80
For the main course
- Smoked eel salad - €12.50
- Almería tomatoes, goat cheese, apple, and fig vinaigrette - €10.50
- Gazpacho with octopus and pipirrana - €7.50
- Bean stew with wild boar, chorizo, and blood sausage - €6.50
- Roasted pumpkin with clam foam and smoked eel - €9.50
- Roasted bone marrow with venison tartare - €23.50
- Tuna tataki with red butter hollandaise - €12 (lunch)/€22 (dinner)
- Potato omelet with cod trimmings - €13
- Seasonal mushrooms, egg, mashed potatoes, and cheese - €19.50
- Fried pig ears, pipirrana, and yellow chili pepper - €10.50
- Goat sweetbreads stewed in garlic with French fries - €23
- House bread and extra virgin olive oil - €1.90/person
Main Courses
- Cod pil-pil with ratatouille - €26
- Spicy wild boar ribs, quince purée, and pickled onions - €19.50
- Venison tenderloin, mushrooms, parsnip purée, and red berry sauce - €26
- Beef cheek, Málaga wine reduction, and pumpkin purée - €23.8
- Mallard duck with orange and mashed potatoes - €16.5
- Malaga suckling goat shank and asparagus “risotto” - €21
- Boneless leg of Malaga suckling goat and asparagus “risotto” - €26
Desserts
- Goat cheese and pistachio cheesecake - €6.80
- Rice pudding with sheep’s milk, chestnuts, anise, and sheep’s milk labneh - €6.8
- Zahína de Istán (sweet porridge with almonds, honey, and ham) - €6.50
- Avocado French toast with salted caramel ice cream - €7.2
- Carob and extra virgin olive oil coulant with vanilla ice cream - €6.9
- Artisanal ice cream: chocolate, vanilla, lemon, pistachio, or Baileys coffee - €5.50
Cocktails
- Mojito - €7.9
- Strawberry mojito - €7.90
- Piña colada - €7.90
- Espresso martini - €7.90
- Cosmopolitan - €7.90
- Margarita - €7.90
- Aperol Spritz - €7.90
- Caipirinha - €7.90
- Tequila Sunrise - €7.90
- Frozen Daiquiri - €7.90
- Pornstar Martini - €7.90
Relevance
AWARDS AND RECOGNITIONS
- Repsol Guide (with its own listing).
- 2025 "Sabor a Málaga" Breakout Restaurant.
- Soroptimist Award.
Activity details
- Capacity: 96 guests indoors, 120 including the terrace.
- Open year-round.
- Staff: 13 people
- Languages: Spanish, English, and French (French menu available)
- Accessibility: restroom accessible to people with disabilities and accessible entrance
Specialty
Cuisine of the Sierra de las Nieves: traditional and signature dishes, featuring local and seasonal ingredients. Signature dishes made with regional ingredients such as goat meat, local olive oil, and artisanal bread from Algatocín, combined with contemporary techniques. The menu and wine list are available in PDF format on the restaurant’s website. A menu listing allergens is available upon request.
Groups
Max. 96 / 120 guests
Available languages guide
Spanish, English, and French