Must-see restaurants in Canary Islands

  • El Rincón de la Abuela

    Lanzarote

    Tables dot Famara's sandy main street at this relaxed, lively seafood and tapas spot, where you can dig into delicious tapas of tortilla or paella, then…

  • Abisinia

    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…

  • Restaurante Playa Chica

    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…

  • NUB

    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…

  • Restaurante Bahía

    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…

  • El Guanche

    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…

  • Cafetería Los Telares

    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…

  • Bodega de Uga

    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…

  • Gom

    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…

  • Restaurante La Hila

    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…

  • Kiosco Los Arroyos

    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…

  • La Higuera de Abuela

    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…

  • Pastelería Díaz

    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…

  • Restaurante Sol

    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…

  • Las Bajas

    Lanzarote

    A laid-back, colourfully contemporary cafe plating up creative 'beach food’ and millennial-style breakfasts: muesli bowls, organic eggs, smoothies, fresh…

  • El Puerto

    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…

  • 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,…

  • La Churreria Tradicional

    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…

  • El Fronton

    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…

  • San Blas

    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…

  • Tapasté

    La Laguna

    Come here to taste a delicious vegetarian variety of burgers, prepared several different ways, with toppings like hummus and almogrote (spicy cheese)…

  • Tasca Luis

    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…

  • La Panera de Tunte

    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…

  • La Tasca

    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…

  • El Lago

    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…

  • El Caletón

    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…

  • Restaurante Mirador La Cilla

    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…

  • 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…

  • Varadero Viejo

    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…

  • Casa Victor

    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 Vitamina

    La Palma

    This laid-back, slightly bohemian, slightly disorganised choice with painted chairs and mismatched furniture is often busy, supplying diners with largely…

  • El Chiringuito

    Lanzarote

    Great tapas, salads, paellas, burgers and fresh grilled fish are delivered at logo-emblazoned tables with red plastic chairs on a breezy terrace…

  • Mercado Municipal

    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…

  • 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…

  • Tasca La Era

    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 …

  • Bar Prisma

    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…

  • Bodegón El Biberón

    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…

  • 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…

  • Il Gelato del Mercado

    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…

  • La Ñamera

    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…

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