Must-see restaurants in Lanzarote

  • La Cantina

    Lanzarote

    Whitewashed walls, beamed ceilings and trailing greenery adorn the scattered rooms of this seductively atmospheric 500-year-old house, now reimagined as a…

  • La Cabaña

    Puerto del Carmen

    Tucked into the village of Mácher, 4.5km northwest of Playa del Carmen, chic British-owned La Cabaña wows as one of the island's top restaurants, with a…

  • Bodega El Chupadero

    Lanzarote

    A wonderful wine-country surprise, this stylish bar-restaurant-bodega sits amid volcanic vines just east of the Rubicón and La Geria wineries. Enjoy…

  • El Navarro

    Costa Teguise

    Advance bookings are absolutely essential for this small, outrageously popular restaurant, considered one of the island's finest and elegantly dressed in…

  • Lilium

    Arrecife

    In Arrecife's swish marina, minimalist-chic Lilium wows with innovative dishes like confit duck leg with fig sauce or grilled scallops with banana,…

  • El Fondeadero

    Costa Teguise

    Ignore the workaday facade: this gloriously down-to-earth favourite gets crammed with lunching Spaniards, who pack in for simple fruits-of-the-sea…

  • El Risco

    Lanzarote

    Famara's smartest restaurant, seafood-focused El Risco enjoys a superb seafront location, with a cliff-facing terrace gazing across the water and a…

  • Casa de la Playa

    Lanzarote

    Lanzaroteños and visitors alike travel from across the island to sample the gloriously fresh catch at this simple, always-busy seafood spot with tables on…

  • Restaurante LagOmar

    Lanzarote

    The spectacular setting – within the volcanic, Bond-like, Manrique- and Soto-designed former home of Omar Sharif – is the thing at this smart restaurant,…

  • Tabla

    Arrecife

    From the ambitious British team behind Teguise sensation La Cantina, this stylishly contemporary bar-restaurant with dangling lamps and roadside tables…

  • Qué Muac

    Arrecife

    Within the 18th-century Manrique-redesigned Castillo de San José, this is one of Arrecife’s most upscale dining experiences, though it's more about the…

  • El Almacén

    Arrecife

    On the site of the legendary Bar Pablo Ruiz Picasso, an arty Manrique-founded hangout within a set of 19th-century homes, this colourful contemporary spot…

  • Be Papagayo

    Lanzarote

    Bringing an Ibiza-chic vibe to the volcanic cliffs above Playa del Papagayo, this laid-back barefoot-style chiringuito (beach bar) rustles up fresh…

  • Caserío de Mozaga

    Lanzarote

    The sophisticated contemporary-Canarian restaurant hidden away in the former stables of the tastefully converted 18th-century country house Caserío de…

  • Restaurante Casa-Museo del Campesino

    Lanzarote

    Locals and visitors alike frequent the Casa-Museo del Campesino, 2km north of San Bartolomé, to lunch on the sunny terrace or in the atmospherically…

  • El Tenique

    Lanzarote

    At this much-loved, country-feel roadside grilled-meats specialist, you're welcomed with a splash of white wine and a nibble of queso fresco. Mains range…

  • Cala

    Arrecife

    The latest venture from prize-winning Catalan chef Luis León, elegantly relaxed Cala breathes creative flair into Canarian cuisine amid distressed-wood…

  • Naia

    Arrecife

    Vases of fresh flowers and rustic-modern interiors combine with original recipes rooted in local cooking at this cheerfully informal gastrobar with…

  • Vino+ Lanzarote

    Puerto del Carmen

    Authentic Andalucian and local Lanzarote ingredients fuse on the elegantly prepared menu at this smart cordobés-owned tapas bar, hidden away towards the…

  • La Bodega de Santiago

    Lanzarote

    Fronted by a magnificent ficus tree, at the northeast end of town, this beautiful wood-beamed 19th-century manor is reason alone to stop off in Yaiza…

  • Amura

    Lanzarote

    A vast terrace commanding sweeping sea views extends from this striking whitewashed colonial-style restaurant. The Mediterranean-inspired menu features…

  • Ikarus

    Lanzarote

    Overlooking a pretty square and washed with bold red-and-orange interiors, this elegant restaurant delivers excellent Spanish cooking fuelled by fresh…

  • Bar Andalucía

    Arrecife

    Bowls of glistening tomatoes and a leg of jamón set the scene at this side-street tapas bar, going strong since 1960 and oozing charm with its Andalusian…

  • Restaurante Bogavante

    Lanzarote

    Arguably El Golfo's most popular restaurant, Bogavante has umbrella-shaded tables scattered on the sand overlooking rocky pools and the sea beyond. Local…

  • Strava

    Arrecife

    All your favourite Canarian flavours are prepared with fresh seasonal produce and a touch of creative flair at this stylishly cosy little restaurant,…

  • La Palmera

    Lanzarote

    Sunny terrace tables, regular live music and a cosy, cave-like red-walled interior create a buzzy setting for deliciously simple tapas and sharing…

  • Restaurante Jameos del Agua

    Lanzarote

    Tucked into the marvellous Manrique-designed Jameos del Agua lava caves, this beautifully positioned restaurant serves all the Canarian classics, from…

  • Taberna de Nino

    Puerto del Carmen

    Tempting pintxos (Basque tapas) are piled up on the bar northern-Spain-style at this easy-going old-timer with a roomy terrace overlooking the fishing…

  • La Chalanita

    Playa Blanca

    Hidden away in a charmingly homey 1st-floor dining room overlooking the seafront promenade is this busy meat-and-seafood specialist where a welcoming team…

  • Las Malvas

    Lanzarote

    The perfect down-to-earth spot for a bite near Timanfaya, Las Malvas serves cracking tapas of paella, papas arrugadas, fried-egg-and-chorizo croquettes…

  • Casa Margucha

    Lanzarote

    There's little to distinguish one La Graciosa restaurant from another, but Casa Margucha is a long-running place with a popular ocean-facing terrace and a…

  • Romántica

    Playa Blanca

    With ocean views, a warm welcome and a more imaginative menu than most around here, La Romántica gets consistently positive reviews from travellers. The…

  • La Tentación

    Arrecife

    Huddled into an alley hosting several excellent tapas bars, opposite the Iglesia de San Ginés, La Tentación is a cosy hangout for island wines, fresh…

  • La Tegala

    Lanzarote

    Opposite the church on Haría's pedestrianised boulevard, this laid-back, red-walled, wood-beamed cultural centre and tapas bar gets crammed on market days…

  • Blooming Cactus

    Puerto del Carmen

    A rare find on Lanzarote, this welcoming, British-run vegetarian, vegan and gluten-free restaurant is a pleasant surprise in frenzied Puerto del Carmen…

  • El Veril

    Lanzarote

    Lunch with your toes in the sand at this lively spot under white umbrellas right on the town beach, overlooking the harbour and the Risco de Famara. Fresh…

  • Restaurante Hespérides

    Lanzarote

    A sleek marriage of visual and culinary arts, this popular and laid-back restaurant delights diners with artfully crafted Mediterranean-meets-Canarian…

  • La Bohemia

    Costa Teguise

    Loved by both locals and visitors, this stylish spot is a carnivore's dream, with great steaks, succulent burgers and full-blown parrilladas (mixed grill;…

  • La Puerta Verde

    Lanzarote

    Haría's most upmarket eatery, just north of the centre, makes an enticing spot for a leisurely meal or a coffee with a slice of home-baked cake. Fresh…

  • El Amanecer

    Lanzarote

    The seafood-tastic menu showcases what's been caught each day at cheerful family-owned El Amanecer, an unpretentious local favourite with a sea-view…

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