If you decide to travel to Tenerife, an essential stop on any visit to the island is its northern area, which offers incredible views of the majestic volcano of Teide, the highest peak in Spain. In addition, its magnificent beaches of black volcanic sand offer images to remember. Of course, the north of the island has a great offer of leisure and gastronomy, as well as an area with a great wine tradition. In this article we recommend five restaurants in the north of Tenerife that you can not miss.
The north of Tenerife, a charming area
There is a lot to see in the north of Tenerife, especially for those who want a more adventurous and natural tourism to connect with the authentic essence of the place. The changing nature of this part of the island, the popular architecture, its gastronomy, etc. All this, together with the enormous amount of places to visit, make the north of the island a tourist paradise brimming with canarianism.
Among the cities you can visit in this area, Puerto de la Cruz is undoubtedly the most touristic . It represents the cradle of tourism in Spain, since the first travelers stayed in this area. It has been visited for centuries for its curative climate and has a great gastronomic offer.
Of course, in the north of Tenerife is also La Orotava, whose valley is known nationally. La Villa de La Orotava is one of the highest municipalities in Spain and the one with the greatest difference in altitude from the sea, but above all, one of the most beautiful in Tenerife.
Also Garachico, Icod de los Vinos, Buena Vista del Norte, etc. There is no doubt that the north of Tenerife is full of tourism, but also gastronomy and good drinking. Below, we will recommend 5 restaurants in the north of Tenerife where you can enjoy a nice meal.
Five restaurants in the north of Tenerife, a delightful experience
La Sandunga Restaurant
On the outskirts of the municipality of San Cristóbal de La Laguna, specifically in Tegueste, is the restaurant La Sandunga. restaurant La Sandunga. A star cuisine and service, with a good location and in one of the most beautiful places on the island. A quality gastronomic experience. They have a spectacular arroz caldoso, as well as meats, tartares, among many other dishes.
Izakaya LO Restaurant
Who doesn't like good Japanese food? And more if it works with the best local products. Izakaya LO Izakaya LO is, without a doubt, the Japanese restaurant of reference in the north of Tenerife. Good wines and dishes that explode with flavor. The zamburiñas is a must when ordering, as is the spice bao of black bread with a spicy red mojo that is simply spectacular.
Mamanema Restaurant
If what you want is to enjoy a different Canarian cuisine, canary, cañera and canalla, the Mamanema Restaurant is the ideal place. A place with a lot of charm, terrace and wonderful views of the valley. In the place, recognized with a sunny Repsol Guide, its chef Víctor Suárez bets for the avant-garde, versioning recipes with risky touches of the new Canarian cuisine. In addition, in Mamanema they take care of the smallest detail, hence they elaborate their own bread using organic flours and sourdough. An experience that envelops you from the first bite.
El calderito de la abuela Restaurant
Another option of Canarian cuisine with good products and a contemporary touch is the restaurant "El calderito". El calderito de la abuela. The restaurant is committed to quality, as well as to local produce, and so much so that they have their own organic garden! In addition, they have a very good wine list, a food menu where the product predominates and artisan bread. One of the best market kitchens in the north of the island. Do not forget to order their mushroom pie or the classic sardine escacho, you will love it!
Restaurant El Taller de Seve Díaz
A few minutes away from the Plaza del Charco, the main square of Puerto de la Cruz, is located the restaurant Seve Diaz's Workshoprecently recognized with a sun Repsol Guide. A simple place with a calm atmosphere that vindicates the original and contemporary combinations around the Mediterranean cuisine. It has a menu with very appetizing dishes, but its gastronomic offer is mainly focused on its two tasting menus. It also has a spectacular and very complete wine list. The razor clams with kimchi mayonnaise, smoked jowl and piparra are spectacular. An experience that you will undoubtedly love.
If in addition to visiting the north of Tenerife you visit the south of the island, we leave you below an article with recommendations of restaurants that may interest you: Where to eat in the south of Tenerife.
Paula Vera
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