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Cuisine of Lanzarote for gourmets. Places for dinner - best restaurants

Lanzarote The local cuisine is distinguished by plenty of simple and hearty dishes. National treats that are offered in local restaurants are more like a normal family food, rather than challenging gastronomic and drink specialties. Boiled potatoes and seasonal vegetables, meat soups, seafood and unpretentious fruit desserts - those are main national dishes, which are very popular among visitors and leave the most favorable impression of local culinary traditions. One of the most popular dishes, without which meal is impossible, is boiled potatoes. It is very different from the vegetable that is usual for vast majority of European travelers. Local potatoes are grown in the mountains and cooked following a special recipe.
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Usually potatoes are served as a side dish with fish and other seafood; it tastes especially well with octopus and shrimp. Special sauce ‘mojo’ is served with potatoes; it is cooked with an addition of olive oil and white wine. Fans of meat dishes are sure to taste rabbit stew, which is a real delicacy of local cuisine. It is also usually served with interesting sauces and condiments, so in every restaurant this dish is cooked following a unique recipe.
Beef dishes are also common, they are sure to appeal to those who prefer a slightly roasted meat. The fact is that the chefs prefer to cook medium fried beef, otherwise it would have a very tight and dry taste. Vegetarians will be delighted with a huge selection of vegetable soups and salads. One of the most original dishes is vegetable potage soup. Copyright www.orangesmile.com
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Each of local restaurants offers some seafood specialties. Mero fish is considered a delicacy; it is one of the most expensive dishes. Those who prefer classic dishes has to order tuna or flounder that are excellently cooked by local chefs. Various assorted seafood is common. A huge dish with octopus, mussels, lobsters and prawns will cost visitors of local restaurants about $30. Usually seafood is cooked on the grill, some octopus and mussels can be marinated. In addition to original dishes, you should definitely enjoy local wines, which are also an important feature of the national cuisine.
Piscina de los Jameos One of the best restaurants on the island is La Carmencita del Puerto located near the coast of Puerto del Carmen. This restaurant serves popular Mediterranean and classic Spanish cuisines using mainly regional products to prepare food. The menu contains both fish and meat dishes. Besides, guests are offered a large selection of vegetable salads so this restaurant would be a good option for vegetarians. For dessert, visitors most often order chocolate ice cream.
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Nearby is the famous restaurant Palace of India, which is ready to please its guests with a rich menu and a chic themed decor. It indeed resembles a sumptuous Indian palace, it is here that you must try authentic curry. Spices for cooking popular dishes are brought here from India so the taste is exactly the same as in the homeland.
Costa Teguise Asia Delicious represents classic Asian cuisine. It would be of interest to all those who have long dreamed of trying popular Japanese, Chinese and Thai dishes, and cannot imagine a meal without sushi and sashimi. In this restaurant, they cook wonderful Peking duck, interesting noodle soups and original rice dishes. The choice of oriental-style desserts is more than impressive here as well.
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The famous Italian restaurant Daniele pizza can be found in the resort of Playa Honda. It positions itself as a pizzeria, however, in addition to various types of pizza, this restaurant also prepares many other popular Italian specialties. Seafood pasta is especially popular with visitors, here you can also try interesting salads and desserts in Italian style.
Lanzarote La Cabana, a Mediterranean restaurant, welcomes guests in the town of Tias. All its dishes are distinguished by their spectacular presentation. This restaurant is definitely worth a visit if you want to try interesting fish dishes and fresh salads. The restaurant also has a rich wine list so every meal can be paired here with a suitable drink. The island has a lot of attractive bars, the popular Logan's Bar in Costa Teguise is designed as a classic British pub. Here you can try various beers, wines, and original British-style snacks.
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Where to go for dinner in Lanzarote: recommended cafe and restaurants

La Dolce Vita Due
Where: Via del Varadero s/n, Puerto del Carmen, Lanzarote; Telephone: +34 928 511 161;
La Cañada Restaurant
Where: C/ César Manrique, 3, Puerto del Carmen, Lanzarote; Telephone: +34 928 510 415;
El Diablo
Where: Yaiza, Lanzarote; Telephone: +34 928 840 057;
Charco Viejo Restaurant
Where: C/La Quemadita 8, Òrzola, Lanzarote; Telephone: +34 928 842 591;
Reference information
Map of all Michelin restaurants
Michelin-starred restaurants in Lanzarote
♥   Restaurant 'Aguaviva' Playa Honda. Type - Modern cuisine. 5.9 km from the center. On the map   Photo
♥   Restaurant 'La Tegala' Mácher. Type - Modern cuisine. 7.2 km from the center. On the map   Photo
♥   Restaurant 'Lilium' Arrecife. Type - Regional cuisine. 8.5 km from the center. On the map   Photo
♥   Restaurant 'La Taberna de Nino' Puerto del Carmen. Type - Traditional cuisine. 9 km from the center. On the map   Photo
♥   Restaurant 'Amura' Puerto Calero. Type - Traditional cuisine. 11.5 km from the center. On the map   Photo
♥   Restaurant 'El Risco' Famara. Type - Seafood. 14.8 km from the center. On the map   Photo
♥   Restaurant 'Isla de Lobos' Playa Blanca. Type - Regional cuisine. 23.9 km from the center. On the map   Photo

Cuisine and restaurants in the neighbours of Lanzarote

Puerto del Carmen
You can find red and green mojo sauces on every table in any restaurant. Red sauce with pepper is better suited to meat and potatoes. Green sauce with parsley is usually added to fish dishes. Chuletas deserves attention from meat dishes. This is roast pork or lamb on ... Open »
Playa Blanca
Adherents of vegetarian nutrition and people who don’t see their dinner without original vegetable dishes, will be glad too. The favorite of the majority of vegetable dishes is garlic: the local culinary considers it the most optimal and attractive seasoning. In ... Open »
Fuerteventura
As for the vegetable dishes, baked potatoes in their skins remain the most popular and recognizable treat. The local soil is ideal for growing potatoes; it is boiled in salted water and served to the table with a fragrant garlic sauce. There are also entrees including ... Open »
Las Palmas
The menu of the La Cuchara restaurant includes all popular dishes of Spanish cuisine. This cozy family-run restaurant has won recognition of customers because of premium food and casual atmosphere. Those who prefer simple home-cooked meals would enjoy the restaurant. ... Open »
Gran Canaria
The restaurants of national cuisine will be surely loved by fans of seafood. Some dining facilities prepare fish dishes right in front of curious visitors. Fans of classic food are recommended to try hot tuna, and fans of more original and exotic dishes are welcome to ... Open »
Maspalomas
Local alcoholic beverages deserve much more attention. They were exported in large numbers to Europe in the past centuries. They are rarely taken outside of the island at present. There is a large selection of wines here. They are made at home. You can buy them at any ... Open »
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