Must-see restaurants in Fuerteventura

  • La Jaira de Demian

    Fuerteventura

    Run by the ever-helpful and astonishingly polite Demian, this excellent restaurant enjoys a lovely setting with an outside terrace, next to a deserted…

  • Restaurante Avenida

    Corralejo

    Despite the location several blocks back from the beach, this place is always heaving with a cheerful, local Canarian crowd who are here for the no…

  • El Goloso de Cotillo

    El Cotillo

    Enjoy decadent tarts, cakes and pastries in this quiet spot at the northern end of the town. There are fresh juices and shakes, and excellent coffee. For…

  • Casa Isaítas

    Fuerteventura

    Based in the charming hotel of the same name, Casa Isaítas is the best place to eat in Pájara. The varied menu includes lots of hearty soups and stews,…

  • 722

    Fuerteventura

    The menu isn't huge and the location isn't at the heart of Lajares, but there's a creative frisson going on in the kitchen at this excellent, elegant,…

  • Frasquita

    Fuerteventura

    This is one of the best restaurants on the island to come to for fresh seafood, despite its very plain appearance and plastic tables and chairs. There's…

  • La Arrocería

    Corralejo

    In the land of multilingual menus, you know you've found a local haunt in the Canaries when the menu is solely in Spanish. Tucked away down the…

  • Restaurante La Vaca Azul

    El Cotillo

    La Vaca Azul enjoys prime position overlooking the pebbly beach, with a rooftop terrace for extensive views; dinner is especially atmospheric, with sunset…

  • Bar La Parada

    Morro Jable

    The small menu here may be translated into several languages, but the voices around you are almost all Canarian and so is the entirely uncontrived feel…

  • El Mentidero

    El Cotillo

    Tucked away, this small and popular blue-and-white cafe has bucketloads of personality and an easy-going temperament. It's just what the doctor ordered…

  • La Marisma

    El Cotillo

    A suitably nautical interior and a menu that includes superbly prepared fried squid, lobster, grilled sole, paella and other tasty seafood. In a town…

  • Restaurante Casa Pon

    Fuerteventura

    This remote beachside restaurant in Los Molinos serves up superb seafood: fish soup, fideuà (a Catalan paella-style dish using noodles instead of rice;…

  • Rapa Nui

    Fuerteventura

    This is a good choice on a sunny day (and there aren't few), with its lovely terrace and sea views. It runs the adjacent surf shop and serves sandwiches,…

  • Los Caracolitos

    Fuerteventura

    On the coast overlooking the salt pans, this is a fine alternative to the resort's multifarious tourist menus. Fish and seafood feature heavily, and…

  • Citrus Surf Cafe

    Corralejo

    This chilled-out, green- and white-themed spot serves a range of cuisines for those fleeing from tapas. Inventive salads, Tex-Mex dishes, burgers, baked…

  • Casa Toño

    Fuerteventura

    Book ahead to get a table at this popular restaurant that brings a little cutting-edge cuisine to Puerto del Rosario's dining scene. The speciality is…

  • Pizza Pomodoro

    Gran Tarajal

    The seats out front at this top pizza restaurant down on the promenade go fast, which means you may have to perch inside at a small table – it's best to…

  • Antiguo Café del Puerto

    Corralejo

    Warm and inviting with helpful and obliging staff, this waterfront spot is good for decent wines, the 50-plus tapas selection, flavoursome servings of…

  • Valtarajal

    Fuerteventura

    This cosy place has more of an authentic and traditional local feel than other places in town, and offers a good choice of raciones (large portions of…

  • Canela Café

    Fuerteventura

    For something substantial, stop in at super-cool Canela Café, with its diverse menu that includes creamy pumpkin curry and the surf-and-turf choice of…

  • Pastelo

    Fuerteventura

    Stop by Pastelo for a slice of dense chocolate torte, a wicked brownie, some creamy cheesecake topped with berries or homemade cake, and sit in or take a…

  • Azzurro

    El Cotillo

    Overlooking the beach north of town at Los Lagos, Azzurro offers quality pasta and seafood, and a decent line of cocktails when sunset beckons.

  • Casa Santa María

    Fuerteventura

    Adjoining the museum complex, this restaurant looks like it was transplanted from Andalucía. Try to get a table in the flower-lined courtyards. The menu…

  • La Bodega de Jandía

    Morro Jable

    With legs of ham hanging from the ceiling and vocal locals shouting out their orders, this atmospheric place has much more charm than the tourist…

  • Ca'Luisa

    Fuerteventura

    If you're getting tired of tapas, the sweet and savoury crêpes on sale at this friendly cafe right opposite the church make a pleasant change. If you've a…

  • Restaurante Cofete

    Cofete

    This place powered by a wind turbine and decked out with football memorabilia has the market cornered, but it still manages a slightly more sophisticated…

  • Bar Restaurante Ramón

    Fuerteventura

    Right next to the church, this restaurant with an outdoor terrace and full sea views does a good trade in grilled squid, grilled sardines and fried fish,…

  • Restaurante Bahía La Pared

    Fuerteventura

    With a commodious outdoor patio overlooking the mottled black basalt and sandy beach, the specialities here are fresh fish and seafood paella, though…

  • La Factoria

    Corralejo

    The owner of La Factoria is from Bologna and knows a thing or two about pasta, which is made here daily. The pizzas are similarly authentic with thin,…

  • Flip-Flops Beach Cafe

    Fuerteventura

    One of two dining options with tables directly facing the beach, Flip-Flops has a menu of seaside faves and Canarian tapas: paella, mussels, fried goat's…

  • El Cangrejo Colorao

    Fuerteventura

    There’s a pleasing old-fashioned elegance about this seafront restaurant with its bow-tied, white-tablecloth ambience. The menu mainstays includes meaty…

  • El Goloso

    Fuerteventura

    If you feel like an exquisite French tart (no pun intended) – lemon, strawberry or apple – nip over to sweet and tiny El Goloso. There are bocadillos, too…

  • El Caletón

    Fuerteventura

    There are three restaurants specialising in fresh fish and fish stew in little Puerto de la Cruz, a short drive from the lighthouse. All have outdoor…

  • Chiringuito Lobos Antoñito El Farero

    Fuerteventura

    They're doing a pretty decent trade here considering it's the sole restaurant on the island. Settle in for paella, seafood and tapas with a sea view.

  • Los Pescadores

    Fuerteventura

    Facing the black-sand beach, Los Pescadores is a friendly place, serving seafood, paella and a standard line of tapas.

  • Mercado Municipal

    Fuerteventura

    The local mercado is tiny but a good place to sample (and buy) some of the island's famed goat's cheese.

  • Bar El Artesano

    Fuerteventura

    This good choice has local atmosphere, friendly service and an excellent-value menú del día.

  • La Laja

    Morro Jable

    This decent but busy seafood choice is located on the corner of the boardwalk with excellent views.