As of: July 2026 (updated regularly)
Furancho La Zapatería serves house wine from its own vineyards, in keeping with the winemaking tradition of Icod de los Vinos that has been practised for centuries. At Taberna Cueva Del Viento, fresh fish is served alongside papas arrugadas. The 12 best restaurants in Icod de los Vinos do away with tourist menus and focus on Canary Islands classics. Bonet’s Grill serves up crispy grilled meat. El Correo Viejo and El Capitán carry on the culinary traditions of the north-west, as unpretentious as the Drago Milenario itself.
Wine, Drago and authentic Canary Islands cuisine
The cuisine follows the locals‘ rhythm. Lunch is served between 2 pm and 4 pm, whilst restaurants don’t open until 9 pm at the earliest. The ‚menú del día‘ costs between 10 and 13 euros and includes three courses plus a drink. Menus are often displayed in Spanish only, so knowing a few key words will help. Around the Plaza de la Constitución, guests usually pay in cash at the smaller establishments. A morning guided tour of the Bodega Cueva del Rey can be combined with lunch afterwards.
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There are 21 restaurants scattered around the Drago Milenario and through the narrow streets of the old town. Near the Church of San Marcos, tables are set out in a narrow row beneath dark wooden balconies. Ciao Bella and the Pizzeria de Gae attract younger guests, whilst El Correo Viejo serves Canary Islands classics. Several establishments serve wines from the surrounding wine-growing region.
Eleven cafés are dotted around the shaded squares and on the hillsides; Café La Mancha and Cafetería Lekkery serve barraquito and Canarian pastries at the bar. In the historic centre, locals gather at the bar of the two pubs in the evening – a scene that TikisMikis food&Drinks captures well in the evening.
Frequently Asked Questions
What’s the best way to get to the restaurants in Icod de los Vinos?
The restaurants in Icod de los Vinos are clustered around the historic old town and the Drago Milenario, so it’s easy to walk there. Visitors from other parts of Tenerife can take the TF-5 and the connecting roads heading north-west; car parks are available on the outskirts of the town. In total, there are 21 restaurants, eleven cafés and two bars.
Are there any restaurants in Icod de los Vinos with outdoor terraces or sea views?
Several of the 21 restaurants open their outdoor terraces in the squares of the old town and around the Church of San Marcos. The town clings to a hillside between Mount Teide and the Atlantic coast, so some of the higher-up establishments look out towards the coast. The terraces by the Drago Milenario are mainly filled with day trippers.
Which restaurants in Icod de los Vinos are frequented by locals?
Locals head to the eateries away from the main tourist spots, where Canary Islands cuisine and traditional local wines are served. In the two bars and smaller restaurants in the old town, locals meet up for tapas and local specialities. A dish there often costs between ten and 15 euros.