Restaurant in Marbella
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Saltao de Mar is a premium-casual Peruvian Mediterranean restaurant that offers a contemporary reading of Peruvian cuisine through its encounter with the Mediterranean Sea.
A project born from Azotea's ambition to go beyond its current spaces and build a lifestyle brand with longevity. A space designed for enjoyment, offering leisurely meals by the water, cocktail afternoons, atmospheric dinners and evenings where cuisine, music and the surroundings blend together naturally in one of the Costa del Sol’s new must-visit hotspots.
The Mediterranean offers a familiar and desirable imagery: quality produce, recognizable flavors, and a way of being.
The rise of Latin American cuisines and the consolidation of Peruvian food open the door to a new reading. A proposal that does not seek to educate, but to connect through a language of sophistication and enjoyment.
Two cultures that look out to the sea. Produce, craft, and enjoyment as a common language. A place where the everyday becomes special, effortlessly. A new way of understanding the Peruvian, from the Mediterranean.
Between Peru and the Mediterranean
Saltao’s menu offers a vibrant, fresh and flavourful cuisine where Peruvian tradition blends naturally with the ingredients and a Mediterranean sensibility, with the Gutiérrez family at the helm of the culinary concept – a leading name in Peruvian haute cuisine in Spain. Fresh ceviches, perfectly prepared raw dishes, hot sharing plates and charcoal-grilled fish come together in a vibrant, elegant and contemporary dining experience.
Peru, with freedom
We start from Peruvian cuisine, but without rigidity. We are not looking for a purist interpretation, but rather a cuisine with flavor, well-understood technique, and room to play with formats, ingredients, and combinations that connect with the way people eat today.
Iconic dishes
Among the most iconic dishes are the sea bass tiradito with avocado ‘leche de tigre’ and jalapeños, the ají de gallina croquette with turmeric mayonnaise, and the anticuchero chicken and purple potato skewers, reinterpreted through the highly personal vision of chef Paula Gutiérrez. Other standout dishes include scallop shells with a coconut, fennel and mint emulsion, smoked and caramelised eel nigiri, and the ‘Saltao’ sirloin – the restaurant’s signature dish – amongst other options.
Pisco culture
The Saltao experience also revolves around pisco culture, which has become one of the key elements of the concept. From the ‘Pisco Moment’ that accompanies the welcome to a cocktail menu designed specifically around this Peruvian spirit, the drinks offering explores contemporary and sophisticated interpretations of the world of pisco through fresh, aromatic combinations, crafted to complement the atmosphere of the venue from aperitif time through to the evening at one of Marbella’s new must-visit venues.
Two cultures that dialogue naturally
There is no forced or artificial fusion. Peru and the Mediterranean coexist seamlessly, from the produce to the formats and the rhythm of the table, because they naturally share many similarities. Clearly Peruvian and clearly Mediterranean elements in dishes, drinks, and space come together coherently, building a recognizable and fluid proposal both for the local audience and for those who enjoy Peruvian gastronomy.
A space to be lived in
The combination of natural fabrics, ambient lighting and a palette of neutral tones inspired by the serenity of the surroundings creates a relaxed and refined atmosphere, designed to be enjoyed from the first aperitif right through to the last drink. The space features tables by the lake, lounge areas and a carefully curated music selection, offering a versatile setting designed to welcome families, groups of friends and both local and international guests alike.
Bar, terrace, and dining room come together in an atmosphere that shifts throughout the day and adapts to each moment.
A restaurant where Peruvian cuisine is experienced with attitude
A premium-casual restaurant offering a contemporary take on Peruvian cuisine, inspired by its fusion with Mediterranean influences. We are neither purists nor traditionalists. We offer a lifestyle rooted in Mediterranean joie de vivre.
A restaurant to enjoy at any time of the day
Different moments of consumption, tailored to the customer and the space, with menus designed to encourage repeat visits. Peruvian cuisine meant for sharing. A meeting place where food, drinks, and atmosphere come together to enjoy and have a great time.
Peruvian authenticity validated by the chefs, with the vision of Paula Gutiérrez
The cuisine reflects Peruvian tradition, validated by chefs Paula Gutiérrez and Víctor Gutiérrez, who bring experience and a family legacy. A concept that blends cultural fusion, technique, and generational continuity, reinterpreting classics for a contemporary and memorable experience.
Our cuisine celebrates the best of Peru, designed for a new, well-traveled, aesthetically minded audience that seeks to truly enjoy. Guided by Paula Gutiérrez to ensure that the Peruvian essence remains genuine and delicious.
