Top 5 restaurants in Gibraltar for an unforgettable journey

Start exploring diverse Gibraltar’s culinary scene at Moniques Bistro & Café that offers European, Italian, and Mediterranean dishes, with fantastic seafood options available on the menu as well. Located by the water’s edge of Queensway Quay Marina, Moniques has a fabulous calming ambiance that you can enjoy as you savor your meal taking in the beautiful views of the harbor and yachts or watching the sunset blazing over Spanish mountains. This place’s interior in blue shades with golden décor elements and plants hanging from the ceiling instantly gives you a tropical vibe and welcomes you to enjoy delectable dishes.

Under the leadership of the French head chef, Oliver Pichon, the team creates delectable dishes for every occasion, whether it’s a business lunch, a dinner out with your nearest and dearest, or a birthday celebration. For starters, order seafood chowder, prawns pil pil with white wine, garlic, and tomato, or Moroccan spiced lamb mince. If you come here to have a hearty meal, opt for grilled steak, fish and chips, curry, or a specialty Monique’s chicken. Do not miss out on the famous Sunday roasts and also taste the house wine praised by guests – you will not be disappointed.

Having opened in 2016, this restaurant challenged the traditional tastes of the Gibraltarians, who are accustomed to a typical curry house with a variety of sauces. Little Bay Bar has brought together a team of six talented chefs from India and Brazil who previously worked in five-star and Michelin restaurants to offer an authentic Indian dining experience with a range of signature and heritage dishes. In only 6 years, the restaurant has established itself as the premier Indian venue favored by locals, tourists, and even celebrities and politicians, including Gibraltar's Chief Minister.

The head chef Amit Singh believes that there is no “I” in the team, so the restaurant staff works in unison to create artisan dishes. As you enter this restaurant overlooking the bay, you can make yourself comfortable in a classy elegant interior with glass tables and white chairs in the heart of the venue, or sip your cocktail at the outdoor deck that bursts with greenery and tropical flowers.

Among the most enticing options here are fish curry, butter chicken, Chana masala, lamb Seekh kebab, and tandoori king salmon that will surely awaken your taste buds. Vegetarian options include Tarkari shorba (a spiced vegetable soup), Makhmali mushroom, and a selection of vegetable-based savory dishes. Little Bay Bar has served over 400,000 diners, so use this opportunity to experience what makes this place so special.

Located in the heart of the Old City, not far away from the Moorish Castle and the Gibraltar National Museum, The Kasbar is the perfect location to have a splendid bite before or after a day full of activity. The restaurant itself is nestled on a stairway leading to an old brothel street in Gibraltar, so it may be difficult to find. Yet, it is worth discovering, as this artsy place combines the features of a vegetarian restaurant – all dishes on the menu are 100% plant-based – and a traditional bar with a selection of good beer. Its interior, reminiscent of a cave, with wooden décor and candle light, also contributes to the bohemian vibes that both locals and tourists want to experience.

The team uses the freshest produce for their dishes, so the menu changes every day – you can find today’s offerings on a large chalkboard. So, you can count on an inventive approach to traditional vegetarian dishes. Among the favorites on the menu are lasagna, mushroom quesadillas, BBQ black bean burgers, salads, and delicious green smoothies. Visitors also mention friendly, welcoming service and a relaxed atmosphere even during busy hours.

As the name suggests, this cozy restaurant treats its guests to the delightful dishes of Indian and Asian cuisines, as well as sushi. Located not far away from the marina and the Gibraltar War Memorial, Curry and Sushi is the ideal place for a relaxed dinner or a quick bite. The restaurant team uses recipes and techniques perfected through years by skilled chefs and impressing with the taste, flavor, and presentation. As you enter the venue, you can immerse yourself in a relaxed, calming ambiance created by an interior full of light, white color, and grey elements on graphic wallpapers.

Combining the features of an Indian and Asian restaurant, this place offers an impressive selection of exquisite dishes. Tantalize your taste buds with chili calamari, chicken tikka (chicken marinated in spices), onion bhajia, king prawns curry, and of course a selection of sushi. Vegetarians can opt for a savory aloo ghobi, baigan bharta or vegetable kalonji as a main dish. If you have never tried Indian cuisine before, the team will adjust the dish to your taste. For a drink, order one of their signature cocktails crafted by chefs or a wine that will enhance the taste of your meal.

Spanish restaurant Zoca is a paradise for meat lovers, as they offer mouthwatering steaks, burgers, and other grilled dishes. The restaurant’s name comes from the Arabic word for market, soko. A meat market, or soko, was located in this area from the 17^th to 19^th century. The history of the restaurant started in 2012 when the owner Jose Antonio Cejudo met Sharon Garcia and Luis Garcia who helped set up the business. Today, both tourists and locals come here to enjoy a hearty meal in a stylish vault-like interior in grey shades and arched structures.

Speaking of the dishes served here, most guests are left speechless by steaks served here: try Chateaubriand, Black Angus entrecote with potatoes, or the specialty Zoca burger. For starters, order croquettes, Moroccan-style chicken roll, Iberian ham, or Bravas potatoes – all of them are just as imaginative and delectable as the main courses. The wine menu here deserves special attention as it has some local labels, especially Andalusian wine, that you won’t find elsewhere. This place serves dishes of excellent quality and the prices are very affordable, so you probably will want to return here at least once.

Gibraltar has something special that brings you back here – the relaxed ambiance of this place, sunny weather, a surreal Old Town, mysterious tunnels, or breathtaking views from the Rock of Gibraltar. Explore the local sights and the thriving food scene and share your experiences in the comments below.