Maspalomas
Located off the beaten tourist path in the north of the San Fernando district, El Salsete has an unassuming facade concealing a welcoming dining room that…
Must-see restaurants in Canary Islands
La Gomera
You'll have to book ahead or queue for a table at this cosy, traditional-style place beneath beamed ceilings. Tenerife and La Gomera wines accompany…
La Laguna
A recent recipient of a coveted Michelin star, NUB in the La Laguna Gran Hotel works culinary wonders under the expert guidance of husband-and-wife chefs…
La Palma
Overlooking the delightful and small namesake cove at the northern end of the beach, this appealing seafood restaurant with its jaunty blue decor enjoys…
El Hierro
Baby-blue walls, check-print tablecloths and chalkboard menus create a laid-back atmosphere for tucking into lovingly prepared local classics such as…
Tenerife
There's no point in denying that a meal in Masca is largely about the location and views, but this restaurant also has a decent menu. El Guanche took over…
La Gomera
The homey little cafe at Hermigua's Parque Etnográfico Los Telares keeps visitors smiling with home-baked cakes, good teas and coffees, bocadillos, fresh…
Lanzarote
The daily-changing menu depends entirely on the local produce available at Uga's elegant roadside bodega, where colourful terrace gardens give way to a…
Santa Cruz de Tenerife
A restaurant of the adjacent Hotel Taburiente, sophisticated, seductively stylish Gom has a modern menu that applies a creative twist to otherwise typical…
San Sebastián de la Gomera
Choose one of the daily-changing a la plancha fresh fish dishes, add a squeeze of lemon, throw in chips and salad and you have a dish fit for Neptune…
El Hierro
Overlooking the sparkling waves and natural pools at La Maceta, this laid-back beach shack whips up tasty fresh seafood, bowls of garbanzas (chickpeas…
El Hierro
For a delightful dining experience in a tranquil rustic setting, head to this popular leafy patio restaurant, where traditional dishes like fried rabbit…
La Laguna
The bright-orange decor is a curious design choice for Pastelería Díaz, once voted one of the top 20 patisseries in Spain by a national newspaper. However…
Lanzarote
Take a seat on the sun-soaked ocean-facing terrace and admire Famara's surf action and cascading cliffs while munching on grilled fish, artisan goat's…
Lanzarote
A laid-back, colourfully contemporary cafe plating up creative 'beach food’ and millennial-style breakfasts: muesli bowls, organic eggs, smoothies, fresh…
Santa Cruz de Tenerife
You could conceivably sit outside but the nearby traffic's a bit snarly – just head inside and join the locals in ordering up filling servings of churros…
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,…
La Gomera
Specialising in fresh fish, this traditional bar-restaurant by the port is one of the best spots in town to try fresh local delicacies such as grilled…
Tenerife
El Fronton is one of the excellent seafood restaurants in Benijo. Try the simple grilled fresh fish served with mojo potatoes. Afterwards, you can stroll…
La Palma
This handy place in the centre of town serves simple fare such as pasta, salad, fish soup, chocos (cuttlefish) with mojo verde (coriander-based sauce) or…
La Laguna
Come here to taste a delicious vegetarian variety of burgers, prepared several different ways, with toppings like hummus and almogrote (spicy cheese)…
Santa Cruz de la Palma
Look for the barn-like doors at this locals’ place fittingly decorated with faded B&W photos of Santa Cruz in yesteryear. Portions are huge, but don’t…
Gran Canaria
The mountains surrounding San Bartolomé are definitely picnic-worthy, whether you're hiking or driving. Stop at this long-running (since 1948) cafe-bakery…
Santa Cruz de Tenerife
The cultural and culinary opposite to the all-day English breakfasts of Tenerife's southern resorts, this neighbourhood institution makes no allowances…
Lanzarote
Just beyond the north end of town, this welcoming, smarter-than-most seafooder with a small terrace over the road from the ocean is a popular choice among…
Lanzarote
Slightly north of the main cluster of restaurants, El Caletón's tables spill out on to the seafront rocks from a roadside terrace and an aloe-green dining…
Gran Canaria
A long tunnel carved through the mountainside serves as the entrada to this long-standing restaurant. Book ahead to guarantee a table on the expansive…
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…
Tenerife
This corner restaurant with a terrace is a sound choice for all manner of offerings from the briny depths: grilled, fried or oven-baked. The spaghetti…
Arrecife
A cheap-and-cheerful, home-style local favourite just back from the seafront, for morning bocadillos, tortilla tapas and coffee, as well as a popular €9…
La Palma
This laid-back, slightly bohemian, slightly disorganised choice with painted chairs and mismatched furniture is often busy, supplying diners with largely…
Lanzarote
Great tapas, salads, paellas, burgers and fresh grilled fish are delivered at logo-emblazoned tables with red plastic chairs on a breezy terrace…
La Laguna
Head to this colourful market, which has close to 100 stalls, including fresh-produce counters piled high with glistening fruit and veg, and decorated…
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…
La Palma
This farmhouse-style restaurant has a terrace overlooking a pretty garden studded with palms. It's a charming spot for fish and meat dishes. Solomillo …
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…
Las Palmas de Gran Canaria
With a huge number of hams hanging from hooks, this popular tapas restaurant has a good-looking traditional interior and serves dependable takes on all…
La Gomera
Hidden up a few stairs from Alojera's volcanic beach, Prisma is a fine, simple shoreside spot to savour the fruits of the sea, including the daily…
La Gomera
A cheerful, German-owned, yellow-and-blue-themed cafe tucked into La Playa's buzzing stretch of restaurants and bars, always-busy La Ñamera sells luscious…
Santa Cruz de Tenerife
With tubs of full-flavour gelato made with all-natural and locally sourced ingredients, this small gelateria within the Mercado de Nuestra Señora de…
