Handpicked by a Tenerife Local Expert, we bring you our guide to 'Best Special Occasion Restaurants in Tenerife'.

Considered one of the best restaurants in the whole of Arona, the elegant Lajar de Bello combines innovative fine dining with old-school charm. Guests are guaranteed a warm welcome from owner and renowned chef, Alejandro Bello, and his team of friendly staff. Alejandro is passionate about quality gastronomy, ensuring e...More info

On a quiet side street in the heart of Los Cristianos old town lies El Burgado, an authentic Spanish restaurant renowned for freshly-cooked, good-quality food. Discreet lighting, rustic décor, and regional music create the perfect ambiance for a truly special night of traditional dining. Right next to the church on the main square, El Burgado serves fresh, ...More info

Set on the beachfront of tranquil Playa Paraiso, trendy Roca Negra Sunset Club is a luxury bar and restaurant featuring signature coloured beanbags directly on the beach. With delicious cocktails, a wide variety of wines, spirits, and beer, plus fresh and tasty food, it’s the ultimate chilled hangout day or night. Roca Negra’s extensive food menu features fresh and locally...More info

Avangard, a stylish, high-end restaurant in Los Cristianos, has been described by customers as 'a hidden gem.' Serving fresh, authentic seafood, melt-in-the-mouth meat dishes, and with both gluten-free and celiac options available, it's not surprising it's been rewarded 4.5 on TripAdvisor! Perfect for that special night, Avangard boasts a range of delicious starters, from the finest Iberia...More info

Nothing says you're on holiday quite like relaxing on a sunny terrace, overlooking a crystal clear ocean, and sipping a crisp glass of wine while feasting on a delicious seafood paella! Piscis, a stunning restaurant in charming La Caleta, offers that serene holiday vibe in abundance! With a wide range of seafood, pasta, pizza, and meat dishes, there are plenty of choices, and all are exper...More info

For incredible seafood and tapas, stunning ocean views, and the warmest Canarian welcome, head to Masia Del Mar, an award-winning restaurant in tranquil La Caleta. With over forty years of experience, this family-run eatery offers fine dining in true Canarian style. Canarian owner, Vito, returned to his homeland in 1970 as a professional chef with a big vision! After opening his first res...More info

Since opening in 2008, La Nonna quickly established itself as one of the best restaurants in Costa Adeje, specialising in a fusion of Mediterranean tastes, including Italian, French, Spanish and Greek. La Nonna is located on Costa Adeje's riviera, a swanky stretch of coastline housing hot hotels and designer shops, bars and eateries - all with more panache than you can shake a cocktail stick...More info

If you're on the lookout for Tenerife's finest eateries, then Arya, situated in Palm Mar, is one for you. Offering its guests an immeasurable gastronomic experience, this first-class restaurant boasts a spectacular menu of fine cuisine, a top-shelf drinks list featuring the very best of Italian, French and Spanish wines, plus a romantic garden terrace. As soon as you enter you'l...More info

Want to sample the world’s finest foods but don’t have the time or finances to travel? Carisma, a popular, fine-dining restaurant in Los Cristianos, allows you to sample the world’s best gastronomy, one dish at a time! Step into the stylish interior and be instantly wowed by their lively open kitchen and plush decor. The globally inspired menu is bursting with c...More info

Dedicated, and we mean DEDICATED, to quality tapas dishes, seafood and wines, as well as an amazing choice of international dishes to please every palate. The menu changes daily, depending on what has come fresh from the market, but the incredible views of the sunset are a constant, and there are very few better places to take it in while enjoying good food, wine and company. Sal Negra is lo...More info

Enjoy a truly spectacular evening of panoramic sea views, alfresco dining, and quality gastronomy at Eulenspiegel, a stunning restaurant serving Franconian specialties, tapas, and international cuisine. Owners Thomas and Claudia, plus their family of friendly staff, welcome you to the scenic seafront eatery for a night of luxurious food, quality drinks, and exceptional live music.&n...More info

Acanto Restaurant & Cocktail-Lounge Bar
Best Special Occasion Restaurants in Tenerife Costa Adeje, South CoastThere are dozens of beachside bars and restaurants in Costa Adeje, but none quite as classy as Acanto Restaurant & Cocktail-Lounge Bar located next to the cute and quirky shopping centre El Mirador on Playa del Duque beach. Acanto Restaurant & Cocktail-Lounge Bar is the perfect meeting place, opening at 12;30 where you can start with a reviving coffee or a Bucks Fizz to prepare yourself for a...More info

There's Asiatic food - and then there's ASIATIC food. The difference? Pure quality. Fusion food at its finest. Sensational sushi. We could go on, but you really HAVE to try Sobo yourself to find out. Chic, cool and elegant this Asiatic restaurant sits alongside the cute-boutique, Centro Comercial El Mirador shopping centre in one of the most upmarket areas in south Tenerife, close to ...More info