La PalmaRestaurants

Restaurants in La Palma

  1. El Lagar

    Everything from curries to pizzas to fresh Canarian fish is served at this sprawling beach-side restaurant at the back of the Centro Cancajos. By day, enjoy great ocean views.

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  2. La Cabaña

    Enjoy grilled meats, fresh fish, salads, soup, papas arrugadas with mojo, and fabulous bread cooked with anise (an island speciality) at this rustic spot just off the highway south of town. The balcony terrace affords an ocean view - although you'll have to put up with traffic noise.

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    Aridane Grill-Restaurante

    Although the grilled meats and fish are delicious, Aridane's real claim to fame is its fabulous setting inside a Canarian patio, where you can see the flames of the grill dancing and even peek above the patio walls to catch a glimpse of mountains in the distance.

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  4. B

    La Placeta

    A charming little bistro on a tiny square, La Placeta has a small menu featuring everything from ravioli to Canary mojo sauces, including lots of vegetarian dishes. Downstairs, get sandwiches, desserts and tapas. Head upstairs for the dining room.

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    La Lonja

    Inside an old Canary house with balconies overlooking the seafront, La Lonja is perhaps the city's most upscale restaurant, with a mix of Canarian, Castillian and Mediterranean fare like paella, suckling pig and roasted cheese with mojo.

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  6. La Roca

    Both fish and meat lovers coincide on the beach-side terrace of La Roca, where the sound of crashing waves may interfere with conversation - all the better to concentrate on dishes of fried baby cuttlefish, grouper fillet and leg of lamb.

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    Salta Si Puedes

    Choose between an old-fashioned formal dining room or a rustic, summer-camp-like room with long communal tables to savour the grilled meats and fish that are the staple of this homy eatery, a 15-minute walk beyond the centre.

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    Taburiente

    Don't bother asking for a menu; it's whatever struck the owner's fancy that day. This is a local favourite, especially on weekends, when crowds come for tapas and typical Canarian dishes.

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  9. Tasca Alavasca

    Located on the main road that cuts through Los Cancajos, this intimate tavern is a popular place to get tapas and pintxos, especially at night, when a bar atmosphere takes over.

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  10. San Blas

    In the centre of town, get simple dishes like pastas, salads, chocos (cuttlefish) with mojo verde (green sauce) or goat with potatoes served on a shady outdoor terrace.

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    Bar-Arepera El Encuentro

    Cheap and tasty, Venezuelan arepas (hot pockets made of corn or flour and filled with meat or cheese) are an island staple. Iron tables are set up on the shady plaza.

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  13. Taberna del Puerto

    One of several waterfront restaurants, this one has an attractive, rustic feel and an enviable ocean view. Paella and grilled fish and meats dominate the menu.

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    Donosti Pintxos

    Basque-style tapas (called pintxos) make for a great quick meal, although there are also sit-down dishes, including Basque specialities like cod fish.

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  15. La Placita

    One of several restaurants on the main plaza in San Andrés, this informal café has a good selection of salads, sandwiches, egg dishes and pizzas.

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  16. El Patio del Vino

    Behind the Bodegas Teneguía is this upscale restaurant, where house soups and local game dishes are served in a tranquil and spacious dining room.

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  17. Orinoco

    It's not the kind of place that charms by looks alone, but this homy spot is the locals' favourite for fresh fish and traditional Palmero desserts.

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  18. El Quinto Pino

    Pizzas, grilled meats and vegetables are the speciality at this tiny, family-run spot in the hamlet of Las Indias, northwest of Los Canarios.

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  19. Casablanca

    Come here for tasty wood-oven pizzas and a charming terrace perfect for enjoying La Palma's mild nights, or even for after-dinner drinks.

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    Heladomanía

    For some of the richest ice cream you've had in a while, pop into Heladomanía, where the artisanal ice cream is made on the spot.

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  21. Tasca La Era

    A farmhouse-style restaurant with a terrace and garden area, this is a charming spot for simple meat and fish dishes.

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    Market

    Browse the fresh market for fruit, veggies, cheese, meat and more. The perfect spot for self-caterers.

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  24. El Pulpo

    This water-side beach shack is the place to come for fried fish and a friendly beach-bum attitude.

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  25. Restaurant

    Near the visitor centre is a rustic restaurant serving grilled meats on outdoor picnic tables.

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  26. Spar Supermarket

    Self-caterers can head to the Spar Supermarket near the H10 hotels.

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