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GRAN CANARIA, LAS PALMAS:
Tres Jolie Las Palmas €
Italian
Calle Mendizabal, 24 Vegueta, 35100
Tel 928 96 50 86 Closed Mon–Wed
dinner; Sun
Authentic Italian cuisine in the
heart of Las Palmas. Good variety
of pasta, meat, fish and vege­
tarian choices with very attentive
service. The daily menu is
fantastic value.
DK Choice
LA GOMERA, LAS HAYAS:
Restaurante La Montaña-
Casa Efigenia €
Vegetarian
Crta Las Hayas–Arure, Las Hayas,
38869 Tables on the terrace at El Rincón de Juan Carlos, Tenerife
Tel 922 80 42 48
Outside, eucalyptus trees guard LA PALMA, SANTA CRUZ DE LA Brace yourself for a truly unique
the entrance to this celebrated PALMA: Restaurante Parrilla dining experience at El Diablo:
hamlet restaurant, part of a Las Nieves € the food is grilled directly over
rural accommodation complex. Regional Spanish a live volcanic crater, which
Inside, matriarch Efigenia Plaza de las Nieves 2, 38700 billows out sulphuric steam.
traditionally spoonfeeds you Tel 922 41 66 00
your first taste of the restau­ Go local in an establishment TENERIFE, COSTA ADEJE:
rant‘s only main course, a where tourists are conspicuous El Molino Blanco €€
hearty vegetable stew served by their absence. A daily menu International
with gofio (roasted maize). offers a taste of authentic Avenida Austria 5, 38660
The freshest salads and Canarian cuisine. Tel 922 79 62 82
almogrote (a cheesy dip) are A meat­heavy menu, though
perfect accompaniments. LANZAROTE, LA GERIA: vegetarians will be pleased
Bodega El Chupadero € with the good selection of
Regional Spanish salads and vegetable dishes. The
LA GOMERA, SAN SEBASTIÁN La Geria 3, 35570 place transforms into a music
DE LA GOMERA: Restaurante Tel 928 17 31 15 Closed Mon venue after sunset.
El Charcón €€ Simple, hearty fare can be had at
Regional Spanish this rustic restaurant attached to TENERIFE, EL SAUZAL:
Playa de la Cueva, 38800 a bodega in Lanzarote‘s volcanic Terrazas del Sauzal €€
Tel 922 14 18 98 Closed Sun & Mon wine region. Cash only. International
Freshly caught fish and seafood Pasaje Sierva de Dios 9, 38360
are the main focus at this pleasant LANZAROTE, NAZARET: Tel 922 57 14 91 Closed Mon, Tue
restaurant housed in a natural Lagomar € It boasts an international menu,
cave. As well as fish, they utilize Modern Spanish but eating here is really about
market­fresh vege tables in their Calle Los Loros 2, 35539 the 10,000 sq m of surrounding
meal preparation. Tel 928 84 56 65 Closed lunch; Mon gardens that makes for a
Lagomar is housed in a stunning picturesque setting.
LA PALMA, FUENCALIENTE: property, built into the cliffs.
La Casa del Volcan € Creative dishes include pork TENERIFE, LOS GIGANTES:
Regional Spanish steak over sweet potato El Rincón de Juan Carlos €€€
Calle de los Volcanes 23, 38740 parmentier and paprika sauce. Modern Spanish
Tel 922 44 44 27 Closed Mon Acantilado de Los Gigantes, Pasaje
Local cheese, goat and rabbit LANZAROTE, TEGUISE: Jacaranda, 2, 38683
are some of the fixtures on the La Cantina € Tel 922 86 80 40 Closed Sun, Mon
menu at this traditional Tapas Juan Carlos Padron is Tenerife’s
restaurant, which specializes in Calle León y Castillo 8, 35530 only celebrity chef. He works
Canarian food. Tel 928 84 55 36 with his brother Jonathan, a
Located in picturesque Teguise, renowned pastry chef. Their
LA PALMA, GARAFIA: which was once the island‘s tasting menus are inspired.
Restaurante Briesta € capital, this is a restaurant Outstanding food, excellent
Traditional Spanish specializing in tapas which also wine and service to match.
Carretera General Las Tricias, km 6, includes an art gallery and deli
38787 on its premises. TENERIFE, PUERTO DE LA CRUZ:
Tel 922 40 02 10 Closed Tue, Wed Tambo €
This charming family­run rest­ LANZAROTE, TIMANFAYA: Seafood
aurant features a tree growing Restaurante El Diablo € Calle Añaterve 1, Punta Brava, 38400
through it and a fireplace for Regional Spanish Tel 922 37 62 62 Closed Sun
chilly winter days. It serves a Parque Nacional de Timanfaya, Seafood dominates the menu at
good variety of meat, including Charco Prieto, s/n, 35560 Tambo, with the mussels and
lamb and rabbit. Tel 928 84 00 56 Closed dinner squid particularly recommended.
For more information on types of restaurants see page 577
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