Restaurants are plentiful in San Cristóbal de La Laguna, and there’s no shortage of good ones. We enjoyed local cuisine, both innovative and traditional, sometimes withMediterranean or Asian influences, and always with vegetarian alternatives. We’ve carefully selected a few addresses that combine personality and savoir-faire.
In this article, discover our selection of the best restaurants in San Cristóbal de La Laguna and find out about our experiences with all our advice in pictures.
This opinion is completely independent, based on our experiences. We visited the region anonymously, making our own choices and paying our bills in full.
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Best restaurants in San Cristóbal de La Laguna: our 3 favourites
Before letting you discover the details of our reviews of the establishments we’ve selected, here’s a shortlist of our favorites:
- Restaurant Malaka: a culinary experience inspired by the flavors of Asia in the woodsy decor of the La Laguna Gran Hotel.
- Restaurant Café Café: a healthy and easy break for a coffee, a cake or more, in an alleyway in the historic heart.
- Restaurant Tasca 61: healthy cuisine using organic and fair-trade produce.
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1. Malaka Restaurant
In the historic center, Restaurant Malaka is part of the prestigious La Laguna Gran Hotel. We loved its warm, uncluttered decor, dominated by wood, historic elegance and exotic, contemporary Asian touches. The perfect match for the dishes on offer.
The menu is inspired by the flavors of Southeast Asia, China and India. It showcases quality local ingredients and culinary techniques from elsewhere. We opted for the ten-step Tasting Menu. While we particularly enjoyed the Dim Sum and scallops, we were intrigued by the Pani-Puri (India), hollow rolls like eggshells, set on a bed of chickpeas. The restaurant is also a wine library, with a particularly interesting selection of wines.
Want to extend the experience? Spend one or more nights at the La Laguna Gran Hotel, home of this fine dining establishment – See prices, photos and availability – and make a reservation.
Practical information:
- In the historic center, a 4-minute walk from Nuestra Señora de Los Remedios Cathedral
- Restaurant type: Asian fusion
- Capacity: more than 25 place settings
- Terrace: yes
- Price range: Menu Dégustation at €60 (excluding drinks)
- Canary Islands specialities: no
- Particularly suitable for children: no
- Closed on Monday
- Book online here.
2. Restaurant Café-Café
Just 150m from the Cathedral, in a quiet alleyway a little out of the way, the Restaurant Café-Café is ideal for a coffee, a fresh fruit smoothie or a quick lunch break. The terrace is pleasantly simple, and the interior is unpretentious, with light wood furniture and white walls. Typical of the Canaries.
The focus is elsewhere: on glasses, cups and plates. Coffee first, with 11 varieties on offer. Hot chocolates, including orange, and delicious fresh smoothies. We chose one with strawberries and wild berries.
There’s also a small catering service, with great sandwiches and toast, especially for brunch. We especially enjoyed the homemade cakes, including a very good carrot cake.
Practical information:
- In the historic center, 2min walk from the Cathedral Nuestra Señora de Los Remedios
- Restaurant type: coffee shop
- Capacity: less than 25 covers
- Terrace: yes
- Price range: between €10 and €20 per person
- Canary Islands specialities: no
- Particularly suitable for children: yes
- Open every day
3. Restaurant Tasca 61
On a small street to the north of the historic heart of San Cristóbal de La Laguna, Restaurant Tasca 61 is housed in a low, ochre-fronted house. A few tables are set up in front of the door, under pale parasols. Inside, we liked the long, vegetable-laden wooden counter that greets visitors. Here, we eat organic and local, and rather green.
The restaurant serves artisanal dishes made from local,organic and fair-trade produce. We give priority to relationships with local farmers. We liked the short menu: 8 dishes, only one of which is meat. For the sake of the environment, the focus is on vegetables and fruit. The specialty isoven-roasted eggplant au gratin. Small selection of ecological wines and craft beers.
Practical information:
- North of the historic center, a 6-minute walk from the cathedral
- Restaurant type: diet and organic
- Capacity: less than 25 covers
- Terrace: yes
- Price range: around €20 per person (excluding drinks)
- Canary Islands specialities: yes
- Particularly child-friendly: yes, there’s even a toilet for toddlers.
- Open Thursday, Friday, Saturday and Sunday lunchtimes.
- Reservations by telephone on +34 636 02 13 53
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4. Restaurant Guanchinch & Fusion
In Tenerife, “Guachinches” are small, family-run “bars” serving local wines and traditional dishes. Restaurant Guanchinch & Fusion is a modern version. Also located in the historic heart of the city, we loved its warm, relaxed atmosphere. Within the walls of a colonial house, contemporary tables reflect the kitchen.
The menu is innovative. It blends traditional Canarian flavors with international culinary influences. The creations are original and make a point of highlighting fresh, local produce, such as fish and seafood, artisan cheeses and seasonal vegetables. A small shop well worth a visit.
Practical information:
- In the historic center, a 4-minute walk from Nuestra Señora de Los Remedios Cathedral
- Restaurant type: traditional & fusion
- Capacity: more than 25 place settings/less than 25 place settings
- Terrace: yes
- Price range: €30 per person (excluding drinks)
- Canary Islands specialities: yes
- Particularly suitable for children: yes
- Closed on Sunday and Monday
- Reservations by telephone on +34 922 12 54 73
5. Restaurant Isleño Delgado
This authentic marisqueria may not look like much, but the atmosphere is very welcoming. The decor is sober, with dark wood floors waxed (as on a boat) and white walls. Here and there, decorative marine elements (model boat, rudder…) announce the color.
The menu, which focuses on seafood and fish, came as no surprise. They are freshly caught, of good quality, and deliciously prepared. The wine list also reflects owner Kevin Delgado‘s quest for quality, preferably local. It’s a great accompaniment to your dishes.
Practical information:
- In the historic center, 5 minutes’ walk from the cathedral
- Restaurant type: fish and seafood
- Capacity: more than 25 place settings
- Terrace: no
- Price range: around €40 to €50 per person (excluding drinks)
- Canary Islands specialities: yes
- Particularly suitable for children: yes
- Closed on Sunday and Monday
- Book online here
6. Restaurant La Abadia Gastrobar & Lounge
We fell in love with this pretty address, a stone’s throw from the Torre de la Concepción. Behind its high white wall lies a small garden house with an intimate, friendly atmosphere. The details are meticulous and the decor elegantly blends modern and rustic styles.
The restaurant offers a fusion of local and international flavors. You’ll find dishes featuring the island’s fresh produce. Particular attention is paid to grilled meats and fish. Tapas and revisited Canarian specialties are a must. On the wine list, don’t miss the local vintages.
Practical information:
- On the edge of thehistoric center, 2 minutes’ walk from Torre de la Concepción
- Restaurant type: Canarian and fusion cuisine
- Capacity: more than 25 place settings
- Terrace: yes
- Price range: approx. €30 per person (excluding drinks)
- Canary Islands specialities: yes
- Particularly suitable for children: no
- Open every day
- Book online here
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7. Restaurant La Concepción 8
Located behind the Church of La Concepción, in the historic center of San Cristóbal de La Laguna, we spotted its warm wooden storefront. Inside, the furnishings are modern, again with wood accents on an earth-toned ceramic floor. But it’s the ceiling that catches the eye. It’s strung with ropes, giving the room a seafaring air.
In terms of cuisine, Restaurant La Concepción 8 offers a refined menu that highlights local produce and the flavours of Canarian gastronomy, with a modern touch that makes your mouth water. An entire page of the menu is devoted to rice, accompanied by seafood or local produce, with a vegetarian version as well.
Practical information:
- In the historic center, 2 minutes’ walk from Torre de la Concepción
- Restaurant type: traditional and fusion cuisine
- Capacity: more than 25 place settings
- Terrace: yes
- Price range: between €30 and €50 per person (excluding drinks)
- Canary Islands specialities: yes
- Particularly suitable for children: no
- Closed Monday and Tuesday
- Reservations by telephone on +34 634 17 56 51
8. Restaurant La Tasca Faracho
Housed in a colonial house in the historic center, Restaurant La Tasca Faracho offers a setting typical of the region’s restaurants, with its simple, well-cared-for décor and rustic wooden accents. The atmosphere is warm and welcoming. We only had to look up at the ceiling decorated with hundreds of wine bottles hanging from the beams to appreciate the conviviality of the place.
On the menu, we found the famous tapas. Croquetas and other“para picar” delicacies are the order of the day, alongside traditional Canarian dishes. We’ve noticed a great range of vegetables that will delight vegans and vegetarians. The dishes are accompanied by a fine selection of local wines. And a special mention for the desserts: the homemade Cheese Cake (tarta de queso) is an institution.
Practical information:
- In the historic center, near Plaza del Adelantado
- Restaurant type: traditional
- Capacity: less than 25 covers
- Terrace: no
- Price range: between €20 and €30 per person (excluding drinks)
- Canary Islands specialities: yes
- Particularly suitable for children: no
- Closed on Sunday and Monday
- Reservations can be made by telephone on +34 680 59 79 82
9. Maquila Restaurant
On a tiny street in the historic center, we loved the blue facade of this Casa Azul, typical of the Canary Islands. Inside, the decor is contemporary and sober, yet warm and inviting. The effect of the wood, no doubt, and the fireplace in the middle of the room.
Although the restaurant offers Canarian specialties, the cuisine is above all Spanish in the broadest sense of the term. Paëllas, chuletones, croquetas, iberian hams… but the menu also offers more international dishes based on local products. We found steak tartare and eggplant mille-feuille.
Practical information:
- In the historic center, 3min walk from Torre de la Concepción
- Restaurant type: Spanish and international cuisine
- Capacity: more than 25 place settings
- Terrace: no
- Price range: between X€ and X€ per person (excluding drinks)
- Canary Islands specialities: yes
- Particularly suitable for children: no
- Open every day
- Reservations by telephone on +34 922 456 369
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10. Restaurant El Jinete Sin Cabeza
Just behind the Nuestra Señora de Los Remedios Cathedral, in the heart of the historic center, Restaurant El Jinete Sin Cabeza is a small, traditional address, typical of the Canary Islands. Wooden tables and cream umbrellas on the terrace (in the small pedestrian street next door), and light wood furnishings inside with a few splashes of color to liven things up.
The map is displayed in chalk on large blackboards above the counter. We found 100% Canarian cuisine based on products from the sea and land. The cheeses are also local and go perfectly with the selection of (local!) wines for snacks or aperitifs.
Practical information:
- In the historic center, behind the Cathedral Nuestra Señora de Los Remedios
- Restaurant type: traditional
- Capacity: more than 25 place settings
- Terrace: yes
- Price range: between €20 and €30 per person (excluding drinks)
- Canary Islands specialities: yes
- Particularly suitable for children: yes
- Open Thursday, Friday and Saturday only
- Reservations can be made by telephone on +34 622 88 62 88
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11. Restaurant La Hormiga
Less than 5 minutes’ walk north of the Cathedral of Nuestra Señora de Los Remedios, Restaurant La Hormiga is a traditional restaurant with asimple, well-cared-for atmosphere. We found the elements that characterize most restaurants in the Canaries: a woodsy ambience, warm-colored ceramic floors, white walls with a few splashes of color.
On the plate, the cuisine is also traditional and particularly authentic, but with a creative touch that’s well worth the detour. The dishes are tasty and carefully prepared, and the service impeccable. The menu isn’t very large: around 15 dishes and two desserts. The wine selection is also highly selective and local.
Practical information:
- In the historic center, 4min walk north of the cathedral
- Restaurant type: traditional
- Capacity: more than 25 place settings
- Terrace: no
- Price range: between €20 and €30 per person (excluding drinks)
- Canary Islands specialities: yes
- Particularly suitable for children: yes
- Closed Monday and Tuesday
- Reservations by telephone on +34 822 04 09 19
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