As of: July 2026 (updated regularly)
With a rating of 4.5 stars from 833 reviews, Club Laurel tops the list of the best restaurants in Alajeró. Situated on Calle Playa Santiago, it combines its cuisine with the fish landed by the boats in the harbour of Playa Santiago. Almogrote is served as a starter – that goat’s-cheese spread which La Gomera has made an institution. The municipality has six restaurants – that’s all you need here. The locals stick to the simple eateries where Canary Islands cuisine is served without any tourist-oriented frills. Quality takes precedence over choice.
Local cuisine between the harbour and the village
It’s well worth a visit at lunchtime. The ‚menú del día‘ is available between 2 pm and 4 pm for between 10 and 14 euros, comprising three courses including a drink. In the evening, prices rise noticeably. In the small restaurants off the Avenida Marítima, speaking Spanish helps; menus in German or English are the exception rather than the rule. The restaurants prefer cash; in some places, guests can only pay in cash. At Easter and in August, it’s worth booking a table in advance, for example at Club Laurel or El Mesón de Clemente at C. las Cruces 6.
Tips for your visit
The restaurants are scattered across the hillside above the coast in Alajeró, and Canary Islands home-style cooking is the order of the day in their kitchens. Palm honey, extracted from the sap of the surrounding palm trees, is a frequent feature. El Mesón de Clemente has 796 reviews and a 4.2-star rating, whilst Restaurante la Cuevita on Avenida Marítima scores similarly highly with 761 reviews. From some of the terraces, the view stretches across the terraced fields to the sea.
The town centre, centred around the parish church of San Salvador, winds its way uphill through steep alleyways. The only bar there serves coffee and local wine in the afternoon, whilst the sole café serves as a meeting place for locals amongst the houses. Even a pizzeria has set up shop in these hilly surroundings. Restaurante Kuss at Avenida Marítima 58 boasts the best average rating among the smaller establishments, with 4.3 stars from 210 reviews.
Frequently Asked Questions
Can you get by speaking German in restaurants in Alajeró?
German is not widely spoken in Alajeró’s six restaurants, as the mountainous location high above the coast attracts few international tourists. A basic knowledge of Spanish or English makes communication much easier. Guests usually manage just fine with a few Spanish polite phrases.
Do you need to book in advance at restaurants in Alajeró?
On normal weekdays, a booking is rarely needed at the six restaurants in Alajeró; the limited number of establishments can cope with the demand. However, during the festivities surrounding the patron saint, San Salvador, or the pilgrimage to the Virgen del Buen Paso, the restaurants fill up quickly. At these times, it’s best to ring ahead.
What vegetarian options do restaurants in Alajeró offer?
Vegetarian dishes in Alajeró are based on Canary Islands cuisine, featuring papas arrugadas, mojo, gofio and fresh vegetables grown on the municipality’s terraced fields. The regional palm honey from the surrounding palm trees features in the desserts. The only pizzeria in the village also offers meat-free pizza options.
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All restaurant profiles for the Canary Islands can be found at www.Kanaren-Kleinanzeigen.com.