Must-see restaurants in Canary Islands

  • Bar Stop

    Lanzarote

    Popular with cyclists and lanzaroteños on lunch breaks, this back-to-basics open-all-day pitstop opposite Yaiza's church does deliciously simple tapas of…

  • Domus Pompei

    Arrecife

    The owner of this cosy trattoria is from Pompeii, so expect faux-Roman surroundings and delicious thin-crust Neapolitan pizzas, plus homemade pasta coated…

  • 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 Cantina

    La Palma

    This bar-restaurant is the natural choice for all-comers, overlooking the frolicking going on in the pools below, and beyond them, the endlessly sapphire…

  • 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,…

  • Restaurante Las Cañadas

    Southern Gran Canaria

    North of Mogán, this agreeably quirky restaurant-bar looks out onto stunning views (and has the added appeal of turtles, a chameleon and a small museum…

  • El Pulpo

    La Palma

    This simple beach restaurant started out as a rough-and-ready shack back in 1971 and is still renowned by locals as one of the best places to enjoy fried…

  • 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…

  • Harina y Tomate

    El Hierro

    Just back from the north side of Tamaduste's bay and one of only a couple of places here to grab a bite, this low-key pizza specialist has tables on a…

  • 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…

  • Mesón de Clemente

    La Gomera

    In a fabulous hillside position with sea views sprawling all around and tables on a sunny terrace, Mesón de Clemente specialises in succulent grilled and…

  • 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…

  • 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…

  • 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 Guayadeque

    Gran Canaria

    With a photogenic line of hams hanging from the ceiling and an appealing tapas menu, this place attracts a large number of visitors but somehow maintains…

  • Restaurante Las Nasas

    Gran Canaria

    There’s a great atmosphere in this former warehouse with an old-fashioned black-and-white interior, jolly model boats and high ceilings. In the small open…

  • El Horno de la Abuela

    Playa Blanca

    A long-standing, rustic-style restaurant squirrelled away near Playa Blanca's church, dishing up hearty portions of Spanish cuisine, with an emphasis on…

  • La Gaviota

    La Palma

    This suitably marine-themed blue-on-blue restaurant has a vast terrace right on the water and overlooking the pools; the menu includes all the fishy…

  • Bar La Piscina

    Lanzarote

    Gazing out on one of Punta Mujeres' most loved natural pools, this is a blissfully down-to-earth, friendly and popular hang-out for excellent tapas 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…

  • Mundo

    Maspalomas

    Mundo is an excellent choice for fusion, Canarian and European dishes, with an excellent-value menú del día with crowd-pleasing dishes such as pollo al…

  • 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),…

  • 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…

  • 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…

  • Restaurante Casa Montesdeoca

    Las Palmas de Gran Canaria

    This romantic restaurant is set in an exquisite 16th-century house (later restored in 1757). Dine in the gorgeous, leafy patio with its traditional wooden…

  • 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…

  • Tasca Jamón Jamón

    Gran Canaria

    This place boasts an ace position on a narrow pedestrian street, with views of the church from the outside tables. Enjoy good basic tapas such as wedges…

  • Panadería Zulay

    La Palma

    Perfect for cakes, baked goodies, breakfast, a bocadillo or a very decent coffee. Take a seat outside at this relaxing and good-looking panadería not far…

  • 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…

  • Terraza Angor

    Gran Canaria

    Based in a pretty blue-and-white building by the harbour, Angor is popular with locals and visitors, largely for its excellent-value three-course menú del…

  • 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…

  • Restaurante Etiopico Afrika

    Maspalomas

    The first Ethiopian restaurant on Gran Canaria, Restaurante Etiopico Afrika has received great fanfare for its menu. There's also a huge amount of choice…

  • 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.

  • Panadería Miguel Díaz

    Las Palmas de Gran Canaria

    Behind tall wooden doors, this panadería (bakery) has been serving up tasty baked goodies to the fine folk of Las Palmas since 1920.

  • 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…

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