← All restaurants in Santa Cruz De La Palma
Last updated: September 2026 (updated regularly)
Santa Cruz de La Palma serves Atlantic fish, landed at the harbour each morning, and papas arrugadas with mojo at prices that even the islanders pay. Tasca Luis on Calle Pedro Poggio has 1,076 reviews, whilst Restaurante Chipi-Chipi on Juan Mayor has as many as 9,019. Rabbit in mojo is a staple of the local cuisine. The 12 best restaurants in Santa Cruz de La Palma showcase a culinary art from the Canary Islands that has so far remained largely untouched by mass tourism. Palmero wine and palm honey come from the island itself.
Eating out in Santa Cruz: opening times, prices, insider tips
The ‚menú del día‘ is served between 2 pm and 4 pm, offering a three-course meal including a drink for between 10 and 14 euros. Dinner rarely starts before 9 pm. Behind the Avenida Marítima lie the side streets with restaurants that don’t charge tourist mark-ups. Smaller establishments tend to prefer cash to cards. In restaurants with a local clientele, a knowledge of Spanish will help when ordering. The Restaurante Temático El Jardín de la Sal on the Ctra. la Costa el Faro is situated away from the centre and has 2,379 reviews.
Tips for your visit
Calle O’Daly, with its wooden balconies, is home to several of the 23 restaurants where palm honey is served with grilled goat’s cheese. Seven cafés are clustered around the Church of El Salvador, their tables spilling out onto the cobbled squares. Restaurante El Casino on Calle Anselmo Pérez de Brito has a 4.5-star rating based on 620 reviews. In many of these kitchens, Palmero accompanies the fish fresh from the harbour.
Nine bars lie between the waterfront promenade and the narrow streets of the colonial quarter. Four pizzerias have set up shop near the harbour, where families and sailors gather in the evenings. Estipalma on Av. los Indianos 1 and Rincon del Enano by Chalana on Calle San Telmo are close to the harbour. Fried fish with ‚papas arrugadas‘ features on almost every menu in the city.
Frequently Asked Questions
When are restaurants in Santa Cruz de La Palma open?
Most of the 23 restaurants in Santa Cruz de La Palma open at around 1 pm for lunch and from 7 or 8 pm in the evening. In the afternoon, quite a few establishments take a break, and on one weekday the kitchen is closed. Checking the current opening times of the restaurant in question will ensure you get a table, for example at Tasca Luis or Restaurante El Casino.
What’s the best way to get to the restaurants in Santa Cruz de La Palma?
The pedestrian-friendly old town around Calle O’Daly and the Church of El Salvador allows you to walk to most of the restaurants. Drivers should use the car parks near the harbour, as the narrow streets offer very little parking space. From the harbour and the central squares, restaurants such as Andares La Palma at Juan Mayor 42 are just a few minutes‘ walk away.
Are there any restaurants in Santa Cruz de La Palma with outdoor terraces or sea views?
Yes, quite a few of the 23 restaurants set up tables outdoors, particularly along Avenida Marítima and in the squares of the old town. The Mestizo Restaurante at Av. Marítima 55 faces the east coast. Some establishments near the harbour and the seafront promenade offer direct views of the water. Palmero wine and palm honey feature on many menus, such as at Hispano Exquisiteces at Calle Anselmo Pérez de Brito 86.