Must-see restaurants in Tenerife

  • Pescadería Dominga

    Los Cristianos, Playa de las Américas & Costa Adeje

    On the waterfront in Los Cristianos' port area, ever-popular Pescaderia Dominga (along with a handful of other kiosks) sells fresh-off-the-boat fish. Buy…

  • Bodegón Viana

    La Laguna

    Immerse yourself in the local ambience at this time-worn restaurant that has changed very little since its founding in 1976 (the menu may well be the same…

  • Mesón Las Lanzas

    Los Cristianos, Playa de las Américas & Costa Adeje

    Hurray. No sunbleached photos of chips-with-everything 'international' dishes on the pavement. Instead come here to enjoy traditional Spanish mains like…

  • 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…

  • 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…

  • 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…

  • 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…

  • 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…

  • 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)…

  • 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…

  • 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…

  • 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…

  • 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 Gaviota

    Tenerife

    Continue east along the promenade and beyond to reach this atmospheric seafood restaurant set right on the beach. There's a terrace out front under an…

  • El Rincón de Roberto

    Tenerife

    Enjoy traditional Canarian cooking at this cosy restaurant run by a husband-and-wife team, with typical Canarian dishes like rabbit in salmorejo sauce,…

  • El Lateral 27

    Santa Cruz de Tenerife

    Jovial and welcoming staff, happy shoppers and a menu of tried and tested local dishes make this place a perennial favourite. Offerings like oxtail (or…

  • Imperio del Pintxo

    Tenerife

    This place is run by a young energetic team, with a view of the beach and the kitesurfers beyond. Come here for tasty tapas and raciones platters to share…

  • La Paloma

    Los Cristianos, Playa de las Américas & Costa Adeje

    Dating from 1969 and still going strong, this place rarely disappoints. Don’t be put off by the multilingual menus – the food is resoundingly Spanish,…

  • Tasca el Olivo

    Puerto de la Cruz

    The Mediterranean cuisine here is soundly prepared and spiked with a soupçon or two of innovation. Surf-and-turf choices such as pork loins with prawns,…

  • La Tapa

    Los Cristianos, Playa de las Américas & Costa Adeje

    Much loved by locals, buzzing La Tapa is appropriately (if unexcitingly) named, with 22 choices, including some traditional homestyle favourites such as…

  • Rincón del Marinero

    Los Cristianos, Playa de las Américas & Costa Adeje

    Serving up local seafood since 1978, including a very tasty zarzuela (fish and seafood stew), this popular blue-and-white nautical-themed restaurant has…

  • Tapas Arcón

    Puerto de la Cruz

    This place is a bit of a gem. The must-have tapas are the papas arrugadas (wrinkly potatoes) with mojo (spicy salsa) and the Arcón special sauces of…

  • Bar Gavota

    Los Cristianos, Playa de las Américas & Costa Adeje

    Opposite the church on the square in Los Cristianos, this is one of the few central bars here that retains its typical, traditional Spanish feel, as well…

  • Restaurante Fortuna Nova

    Los Cristianos, Playa de las Américas & Costa Adeje

    The food at Fortuna Nova is classically Spanish and is, considering the affordable price tag, of a very high standard. There’s a nice shady terrace to eat…

  • Cappucino Maria

    Tenerife

    With its expansive terrace, bright green furniture and large parasols, this cafe is a good, affordable choice for a filling English breakfast (€4.95),…

  • Malaika

    Puerto de la Cruz

    This bright new spark is all bare-wood tables, green cushions, spruce lines, sunny service and wholesome, vegan food. The menu is short, but sound choices…

  • Café La Bahia

    Los Cristianos, Playa de las Américas & Costa Adeje

    Draw up a chair at this French Riviera–like cafe with its giant sun umbrellas, Med-blue tablecloths and waiters wearing boaters, and choose between a…

  • La Cofradía de Pescadores

    Puerto de la Cruz

    Come here for the catch of the day – or buy it at the fish stall next door and cook it yourself. Watch the cost though, as some fish dishes are priced per…

  • La Bourmet

    La Laguna

    This small and popular modern burger spot crams a lot of aroma into its small quarters, as well as a fair number of diners too, who spill out onto the…

  • El Muelle

    Candelaria

    This popular seafood restaurant with a large terrace out back with harbour views serves battered prawns, octopus vinaigrette, cuttlefish with garlic, fish…

  • Café al Mar

    Tenerife

    Often packed, this pint-sized cafe overlooks the small black-sand cove in Porís de Abona and serves tapas, sandwiches and snacks, as well as great coffee…

  • La Hierbita

    Santa Cruz de Tenerife

    La Hierbita was first restaurant to be licensed in the city, in 1893. Back then Calle Clavel was at the heart of the red-light district; part of the…

  • Oriental Monkey

    Los Cristianos, Playa de las Américas & Costa Adeje

    This gourmet restaurant combines exotic decor with an exotic menu of innovatively prepared Asian-inspired dishes, ranging from red tuna with yuzukoshō,…

  • El Tonique

    La Laguna

    Head downstairs to this cosy old-timer, with its walls lined with dusty bottles of wine (a sample of over 250 different varieties quietly maturing in the…

  • Bianco Restaurant

    Los Cristianos, Playa de las Américas & Costa Adeje

    Munch on thin-crust pizzas (opt for one of the gourmet varieties) and house-made pastas at this shorefront restaurant with its dazzling white decor and…

  • Capricho Libanés

    La Laguna

    This small place holds just a few tables, but they are normally full of happily chomping locals here for the tasty and authentic Lebanese food. Expect all…

  • Tapias La Bodega

    North Coast Tenerife

    Squeeze in with the locals at lunchtime and enjoy some hearty tapas at this atmospheric bar, with its barrel tables and large chalkboard menu over the bar…

  • Plaza 18

    Santa Cruz de Tenerife

    Located in one of the prettiest corners of the city, with magnificent banyan trees, flower beds and the baroque Iglesia de San Francisco as a backdrop,…

  • Churreria Perdomo

    Puerto de la Cruz

    For the best churros in town, join the local fishermen at harbour-front Churreria Perdomo for a portion of these hot and crispy spiral-shaped doughnuts…