MIDI by El Lago

If you’re looking for a perfect place to enjoy a delicious lunch at wallet-friendly prices in a beautiful setting, head for MIDI by El Lago near Marbella. Headed by chef Fernando Villasclaras, El Lago has Michelin star status, so expect seriously fine dining at lunchtime too.

The emphasis is on ‘fun’ food as Fernando introduces different takes on traditional, everyday dishes. For instance, his patatas bravas are light puff pastry potatoes with a spicy sauce; the cannelloni case is avocado rather than pasta; and the classic lomo de orza (marinated pork) comes in a cute mollete bun and a delicious chutney.

On the menu at MIDI

The menu includes the following, all with prices ranging from €5 to €35:

• A choice of snacks – the Club Sandwich and Caesar Salad star here.
• Tapas and sharing plates – don’t miss the puff pastry potatoes with spicy sauce, a lip-smacking take on patatas bravas (showcased in the hero image), the squid and king prawn croquettes, avocado cannelloni (we have no idea how the chef manages to get the avocado that thin)…
• Heartier lunch dishes – sea bream and steaks take centre stage in this section.
• Desserts – including the house creme caramel.

If you fancy a glass of wine with your lunch, MIDI has over 300 labels on the wine list, so plenty to choose from. Ask the Maître d’ for pairing suggestions.

MIDI by El Lago sits in a lovely location with the terrace above the lake at the Greenlife Golf course, with manicured greens and woodland as your backdrop.

How to get to MIDI by El Lago

You’ll find this restaurant to the east of Marbella, about 45 minutes drive from Malaga city. Make MIDI your lunch stop if you’re planning a day out in Marbella or you just fancy delicious wining and dining without breaking the bank.