El Lagar de Verum Malaga: Rice, Grill and Creative Tapas
Rice dishes, grilled seafood and creative tapas in Cerrado de Calderón.
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Monday to Thursday: traditional Spanish stews
The Jornadas de Cuchara return to El Lagar de Verum from Monday to Thursday, celebrating the comforting dishes of traditional Spanish home cooking. Highlights include cocido montañés, a hearty Cantabrian bean stew, fabada asturiana, and fabes verdinas marineras, delicate green beans cooked with seafood. Ask the team which dishes are available on the day when reserving.
There is also news from its sister restaurant: VERUM’s traditional callos have won Best Callos in Andalusia 2026 and reached the national final in Oviedo as one of Spain’s six finalists.
See El Lagar de Verum’s photo gallery.
Best for: a rice lunch, a relaxed tapas evening and sharing good food with friends.
Menu highlights: Molino Roca rice, wild bluefin tuna, selected meats and tapas.
Prices: tapas tasting menu €15.95 per person; rice dishes from €20 per person.
Where: Calle Olmos 43, Cerrado de Calderón, Málaga.
Booking: reserve ahead and order your rice dish when booking.
A long lunch around a pan of rice, a few inventive bites with friends, or a meal built around the grill: El Lagar de Verum in Malaga offers several ways to settle in at the same address. This sister restaurant to VERUM puts ingredients at the centre of its cooking, with a menu that brings together the sea, selected meat and seasonal produce.
The restaurant is in Cerrado de Calderón, east of Malaga’s historic centre. It gives visitors a reason to make a dining plan beyond the old-town streets: a restaurant meal when you want to take your time, or its more informal tapas side when the evening calls for sharing smaller dishes.
What’s on the menu at El Lagar de Verum?
Rice dishes for a leisurely lunch
Rice is one of the restaurant’s main draws. El Lagar uses Molino Roca rice and offers a choice of preparations, so you can build your visit around the version that best suits your table. The current selection includes senyoret, Iberian pork, wild bluefin tuna and a vegetarian rice.
Order your rice when making your reservation. The menu lists a minimum of two diners for each rice dish. If you are organising lunch with friends, deciding on your rice ahead of time lets you arrive ready to enjoy the rest of the meal.
There is also an option to enjoy the rice at home. Call the restaurant to place your order and tell them how many people you are feeding; the restaurant supplies it in its own paella pans. Ask about collection times and the arrangements for the pan.
From the grill: fish, tuna and selected meat
The grill connects the different parts of the menu. Fish and fresh produce sit alongside selected meat, while wild bluefin tuna offers another route through the restaurant’s cooking. It is a useful place to explore when your group wants a choice between seafood and meat rather than everyone committing to the same type of meal.
One signature to look for is the cachopo: a filled, breaded meat dish with northern Spanish roots. El Lagar’s version combines meat with cecina, caramelised onion and cheeses. Its supplied material highlights the award for Best Cachopo in Andalusia 2024, alongside Diario Sur’s Revelation Restaurant recognition in 2022 and La Opinión de Málaga’s Best Gastronomic Project award in 2021.
Creative tapas and dishes to share
For a less formal visit, explore the tapas menu. Gildas, torreznos, small bites, vegetables and dishes to eat with your hands bring a playful side to the restaurant’s ingredient-led approach. This is the part of the menu to browse if you prefer trying several things to ordering a starter and main course each.
Tasting menus for two or four people provide another way to share. Check the current selection when booking, or choose your own combination of bites and larger plates. A table of friends can make an evening of moving from one dish to the next.
Vegetarian options and dietary needs
The menu lists vegetarian rice made with vegetables and vegetable stock, as well as tomato and grilled artichoke dishes. Some vegetable plates include cheese, fish or seafood, so check ingredients with the team and mention dietary requirements when booking.
What’s in your glass?
El Lagar also has a wine and cider list, reflecting its identity as a restaurant, tapas venue and sidrería, or cider house. Ask for a drink to suit the dishes you have chosen, or explore the current wine and cider list ahead of your visit.
Prices at El Lagar de Verum
| Dish or menu | Listed price |
|---|---|
| Tapas tasting menu, for two or four diners | €15.95 per person |
| Vegetarian rice | €20 per person |
| Senyoret rice | €23 per person |
| Iberian pork rice | €28 per person |
| Wild bluefin tuna rice | €30 per person |
| Cachopo de los Valles | €33 |
| Galician beef fillet | €32 |
Examples from the restaurant’s online menu, checked on 30 September 2026. Rice dishes require advance ordering and a minimum of two diners. The menu page lists bread/cover at €2 per person. Drinks and extras are additional; prices and availability may change.
Desserts
The dessert selection includes cheesecake, lemon tart and a chocolate dessert, with availability to check on the day. Sharing something sweet is a fitting way to finish a meal already built around the pleasures of a shared table.
Location and getting there
You will find El Lagar de Verum at Calle Olmos 43, Cerrado de Calderón, 29018 Málaga. This is an eastern residential neighbourhood rather than the historic centre, so plan the restaurant as part of your day or evening. A taxi can take you to the address if you are staying in the centre.
The restaurant lists free underground customer parking. Confirm the entrance and access arrangements when booking if you are driving. For step-free access, wheelchair seating or other specific requirements, contact the restaurant before your visit.
Find El Lagar de Verum on the map
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Booking and practical information
Book through the official restaurant page and mention whether you are coming for rice, tapas or an à la carte meal. For rice, agree your choice in advance. Tell the team about allergies and any special requests so they can advise you on the available options.
Address: Calle Olmos 43, 29018 Málaga.
Telephone: +34 952 122 048.
Opening times: check the live reservation calendar for current services.
Website: ellagardeverum.com.
Looking for a meal focused on dry-aged steak and traditional roasts? Explore sister restaurant VERUM. You can also browse our guide to where to eat in Malaga and Malaga city guide.
This sponsored feature is based on the restaurant’s supplied material and published menus. Photography supplied by El Lagar de Verum.
Frequently asked questions
El Lagar de Verum is at Calle Olmos 43, Cerrado de Calderón. The restaurant lists free underground parking; check access arrangements when booking.
The rice menu asks for advance orders and a minimum of two people. Mention your choice when booking. For takeaway rice, call the restaurant to confirm your order and collection arrangements.
The menu includes vegetable rice made with vegetable stock. Ask the team about other suitable dishes, ingredients and adaptations when booking, especially for vegan diners.