Red wine is always about character. The only question is — what feels right tonight? Some evenings call for softness and rounded tannins. Others for depth and warm spice. And sometimes for a velvety, gently sweet finish. Featured here: David Tinto Dulce from @bodegasbentomiz. A red that brings the evening to a calm, elegant close. Tell us what you enjoy in a red — fruit-forward, spicy, structured or smooth — and we will pour the one that suits your mood. At Salu every choice begins with a conversation 📍 Calle San José, 6, Benalmádena 📞 +34 951 71 57 36 #restaurant #benalmadena #dolche #redwine #mediterraneanfood

Homemade croquettes. Golden and crispy on the outside, soft and creamy within. With Iberian ham — rich and unmistakably savoury. With octopus — delicate with a gentle hint of the sea. Alongside a glass of fresh white wine, the flavours come together beautifully: the wine lifts the creaminess and keeps the balance light. Sometimes the right evening begins with something this simple. At Salu we like to start exactly this way 📍 Calle San José, 6, Benalmádena 📞 +34 951 71 57 36 #restaurant #benalmadena #pairing #wine #mediterraneanfood

Today is International Syrah Day — a grape variety that speaks about terroir, climate and the winemaker’s signature more eloquently than words. Born in southeastern France as a natural crossing of Mondeuse Blanche and Dureza, Syrah formed its classical identity on the granite slopes of the northern Rhône: cool spice, notes of black pepper and violet, a firm structure and the ability to evolve nobly over time. Yet the true strength of this variety lies in its ability to change expression while remaining unmistakably itself. In Spain Syrah reveals a different voice: more sun, a softer texture, deeper fruit concentration — while preserving balance and purity of line. This is no longer the austerity of the North, but a mature Mediterranean expressiveness. Today at Salu we present two interpretations of Spanish Syrah: • Pernales, Syrah, 2021 — rounded and calm, with dark berry fruit, delicate spice and a velvety, beautifully composed finish • Seis+Seis, Syrah, Ronda, 2021 — fresher and more structured, showing peppery nuance, herbal depth and a subtle mineral tension on the finish Two perspectives on one grape. Two moods of a single evening 📍 Calle San José, 6, Benalmádena 📞 +34 951 71 57 36 #restaurant #benalmadena #syrahwine #wine #syrah

Today we celebrate love in its most beautiful form: a shared table, a glass of wine and time for two. Happy Valentine’s Day! ❤️ 📍 Calle San José, 6, Benalmádena 📞 +34 951 71 57 36 #restaurant #benalmadena #love #valentines #stvalentinesday

Thinly sliced marbled beef with the natural sweetness of fresh meat melts gently on the palate, leaving a clean, noble flavor without harshness. Truffle adds depth: a warm, earthy aroma unfolds gradually, delicately highlighting the character of the beef rather than competing with it. Capers and whole-grain mustard bring a precise salty-spiced sharpness, creating contrast and rhythm. A light acidity and fine olive oil bring the composition together, making the taste round and balanced. This carpaccio is about elegance and nuance — a subtle play of textures and a long, calm finish with a truffle trail, beautifully revealed alongside a glass of noble red wine. 📍 Calle San José, 6, Benalmádena 📞 +34 951 71 57 36 #restaurant #benalmadena #pairing #wine #mediterraneanfood

Thin slices of Iberian ham, aged cheeses and carefully selected cured meats — the perfect way to begin the evening with a glass of your favourite wine. Saltiness, depth and gentle spice come together in a harmonious balance, made to be shared slowly at the table. 📍 Calle San José, 6, Benalmádena 📞 +34 951 71 57 36 #restaurant #benalmadena #pairing #jamon #mediterraneanfood

We always think about flavour, mood and comfort. Even when it comes to our youngest guests 📍 Calle San José, 6, Benalmádena 📞 +34 951 71 57 36 #restaurant #benalmadena #brunch #familytime #foodforkids

Simplicity in which everything is perfect ❤️ Grilled camembert cheese with rosemary and pumpkin 📍 Calle San José, 6, Benalmádena 📞 +34 951 71 57 36 #restaurant #benalmadena #pairing #wine #mediterraneanfood

Sometimes a pairing appears on the menu that we truly enjoy ourselves. Organic grilled eggplant and orange wine is exactly that kind of combination. Everything here is about balance: the warm, rich texture of the aubergine, a gentle sweetness, real depth of flavour. The orange wine doesn’t compete or draw attention to itself — it supports, adds freshness and brings the whole dish into focus. It’s the kind of pairing you want to come back to. Not for effect but for the feeling that everything is exactly where it should be. We love these kinds of combinations at Salu. And we’re happy to share them with you 📍 Calle San José, 6, Benalmádena 📞 +34 951 71 57 36 #restaurant #benalmadena #pairing #wine #mediterraneanfood