Restaurante Samna is a restaurante in Puerto Banus, Marbella. Rated 4.8 stars from 271 Google reviews. Known for desserts and presentation and seafood execution. Best for dinner with friends and solo dining.
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Restaurante Samna
Across 187 rated reviews, 98% gave four or five stars.
| Rating | 4.8★ |
| Reviews | 271 |
| 1-star share | 0.5% |
| Best for | Lunch |
In Their Own Words
Review highlights surfaced by Google — shown in English, with the original beneath
“The food was delicious, made with fresh ingredients and beautifully presented.”
“La comida estaba deliciosa, con ingredientes frescos y bien presentados.”
“From the starter to the main course and dessert.”
“Desde el entrante de la casa, a los entrantes, el plato principal y el postre.”
“Fantastic service, delicious food and a great atmosphere, PLUS LIVE MUSIC!”
“Espectacular servicio, exquisita comida y ambiente excelente PLUS LIVE MUSIC!”
278 reviews across two platforms
Quick Verdict
Restaurante Samna executes refined Mediterranean cooking with genuine warmth and attention to detail, drawing repeat visits from locals and travellers alike.
You want refined Mediterranean cooking executed with precision and served by staff who remember your preferences.
About Restaurante Samna
Dinner at Samna in Puerto Banús runs on a different frequency from the port's usual noise — the food is Mediterranean with a personality of its own, and the presentation is the kind that makes you pause before picking up a fork. The desserts draw the most mentions of anything on the menu, with the citrus dessert earning particular praise; the lamb, cauliflower and octopus are the other dishes people keep writing home about. The Moroccan cigars and the brioche with three sauces are the kind of opener that sets the tone early. Menus arrive on a tablet with photos and descriptions of every dish, which the locals especially appreciate. The room is elegant, the open kitchen adds life to the space, and the floor manager and sommelier take time to guide first-timers through the menu properly. Staff are consistently described as warm and genuinely attentive — the sort of place people visit twice in the same trip.
Restaurante Samna is one of those places where the dessert menu is not an afterthought — a detail regulars tend to mention first.
In the last 90 days, Restaurante Samna has drawn 14 substantial written reviews (50+ characters of genuine feedback) — recent momentum that is one of the signals behind its place on the hot list.
What Stands Out
Desserts and presentation
Desserts mentioned in 22 Google reviews; the citrus course specifically praised as 'an authentic delicacy of the gods' by a local reviewer, with presentation noted in 16 reviews.
Seafood execution
Oysters, octopus, and scallops appear across recent reviews with technical praise—oysters described as 'meaty' and opened without shell fragments, scallops in lobster sauce noted as 'stunning'.
Attentive, knowledgeable service
Floor manager and sommelier guide first-timers through the menu; staff described as 'warm, attentive, and genuinely friendly' with 7 mentions of welcoming staff in Google topics.
Practical Information
Opening Hours
Contact
La Ruleta, Calle Azahar, Nueva Andalucía, 29660 Marbella, Málaga, España
+34 604 43 38 83Visit WebsiteInstagramFrequently Asked Questions about Restaurante Samna
Restaurante Samna in Puerto Banús, Marbella is marked as popular for solo dining. The attentive service, open kitchen design, and bar seating make it welcoming for a single guest, and the tablet menu with plated photography removes any awkwardness around ordering.
Restaurante Samna accepts reservations and recommends booking for dinner. Reservations are not strictly required, but the restaurant's popularity means booking improves your chances of a table, especially in peak hours.
Restaurante Samna in Puerto Banús offers free parking on the street and in a dedicated lot with sufficient space. Wheelchair-accessible parking is also available.
Restaurante Samna's kitchen is known for desserts (particularly the citrus course), lamb, cauliflower, and octopus. Seafood preparations like oysters, scallops in lobster sauce, and ceviche appear regularly in reviews. The tablet menu with plated photography helps you choose.
Restaurante Samna in Puerto Banús is fully wheelchair-accessible, with accessible entrance, dining space, parking, and restrooms.
Restaurante Samna combines polished design with warmth. An open kitchen and peaceful inner courtyard create an elegant but relaxed setting. The room is described as fashionable, romantic, and genuinely welcoming—a place where repeat visitors feel known.
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Hot Score: 54/100 · ranked October 2026
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