Tapas Restaurant The Boat XI in Fuengirola

"My husband and I came back recently from our vacation in Fuengirola, and had the occasion to enjoy a beautiful dinner at Boat XI. The owners, Alina and Valentin, are a lovely couple, with an extended experience in hospitality that shows, and makes the difference between their restaurant and others. The atmosphere is warm and welcoming, food is delicious (we have tried all their traditional Spanish dishes and, as connoisseurs of Spanish cuisine, we give 5 stars with both hands). Valentin is a great chef, food arrives quickly and cooked to perfection. Alina’s approach to customers is very professional, respectful and with attention to detail. Not to forget - prices are very reasonable. They both went above and beyond with us, treating us in a way that felt very special and unique. However, we have realized that this is how they treat all their customers - they are truly genuine. Each and every customer is unique to them as everything they do, they do it from the heart. We really felt like home, like having new friends in Fuengirola. Thank you so much, Alina and Valentin! We wish you the best and will be back for sure :)"

"Delicious food, excellent service, friendly staff. Complementary starters of olives and crackers. Great menu with affordable options. Outdoor seating with good music and vibes. Family owned and operated. Will return again!"

"The best PilPil prawns and frankly the best any prawns I have ever tasted. I did not know what to eat (many great tapas), so they suggested and took so good care. The place is pretty small so it is easy to miss walking by, but DON’T. With the best meal the service is also first class and price so good I’d have gladly paid twice as much."

"Absolutely the best tapas I have ever had! The food at The Boat XI was outstanding. Every single tapa was incredibly fresh, full of flavor, and beautifully prepared. You can really taste the quality of the ingredients and the passion in the kitchen. The atmosphere is relaxed and authentic, and the staff were very friendly and welcoming, making the whole experience even better. If you’re in the region and love tapas, this place is a must-visit. I will definitely come back next time I’m in the city! Highly recommend"

"This place definitely deserves the best reviews. Very friendly and warm couple. Service excellent. Pil pil prawns, meatballs and bruschettas were perfect. We will definitely come again."

"Absolutely perfect food - we used to live in the area 10 yrs ago and have been trying to achieve that authentic feeling all holiday. This place nailed it. The owners were so brilliant and genuine. I wish them all the success in the world. The seafood platter was sublime as were the meatballs! A must try. The Romanian style dessert was to die for, also! Thank you!"

"I can’t say more! One of the best tapas restaurants I have ever been. Must try meatballs!!!! I had visited almost 4 times just to have meatballs and they are Delicious all have time. Though it’s small restaurant they really maintaining the quality of food! And the olives they have are the best ones too.so must try"

"A truly exceptional place! Run by a lovely couple who clearly love what they do. The food is absolutely delicious and beautifully presented. The shrimp and fish were amazing, and the meatballs were perfect. Our 2-year-old ate the entire portion – and he’s usually very picky, which is why we came back again. We visited several places in the area, but none made us feel as comfortable as this one. We highly recommend it to everyone!"