Five Tip-Top Canary Islands Fine Dining Locations

Thetraditional cuisine of the Canary Islands is eclectic – and that’s putting itmildly. There’s a wide assortment of exotic fruit and vegetables, with sea foodand fresh ocean fish thrown into the mix, as well as reinterpretations ofclassic courses, such as the baked potato. One popular island favorite, whichany tourist ought to try out, is the Canarian wrinkly potatoes, or, as thelocals will call them, the papasarrugadas.But that doesn’t mean the rich cuisine of these fabulous tourist islands eitherbegins or stops at the papasarrugadas.If you happen to find yourself on the isles, there are enough restaurants, witha Mediterranean, fusion, international or even vegetarian, to keep even themost demanding foodie satisfied. Read on for our selection.

·        La Cazuela is located in Santa Cruz de Tenerifeand it’s awesome for those looking to sample traditionally Spanish food. It maybe small, but it’s terrace in perpetual blossom makes it incredibly chic. Theplace takes its name after a fresh or salted casserole dish, which youdefinitely need to sample, especially if you chance yourself in the area for aprolonged lunch.

·        Casa Roja boasts a great location, overlookingthe elegant harbor in Puerto del Carmen, on Lanzarote. Rent out a villa inPlaya Blanca via www.a1lanzarotevillas.com, then go out to eat at Casa Roja.You’ll be able to select your meal right from the fish tanks by the entranceand the freshness of the food will be one hundred per cent guaranteed. You’llalso be pretty sure you’re securing yourself the best possible touristexperience on Lanzarote.

·        DulceriVilaflor, in Tenerife, is the place to be fortourists with a sweet tooth. It’s situated in the spectacular landscape of theParqueNacionaldelTeide. Stop over on your way there, or the way back and makesure you order a nice serving of the house specialty: la torta de almendra, a cake that combines almonds, freshlysqueezed, zesty lemons and frothy eggs.

·        La Casa Creativais a hidden gem on La Gomera, thesecond smallest island of the Canaries. There are pastries, fresh fruit juices,homemade cakes and fluffy pastries to be had at the café upstairs (not tomention the tapas…). Downstairs, you’ll get to sample all the best in matter sof local cuisine, in a trèsposhenvironment.

·        La Cucinais a tiny Italian place, the best in the Canaries, situated in Puerto de Mogan, on thesouth-western coast of Gran Canaria. Don’t go there with a large group, butwhen you do get there, treat yourself to a traditional delight of pizza, withhomemade tiramisu for dessert.