A fascinating mix of cultures, traditions, flavors and recipes is what diners will find in Tenerife Michelin restaurants. The proposals, as diverse as they are exquisite, make use of local ingredients that lend intensity to aromas and textures and that, in combination with Spanish, Japanese, Peruvian and Chilean gastronomy, produce unique, indescribable eating experiences.
Since chefs Martín Berasategui and Erlantz Gorostiza earned the island’s first star with M.B, local restaurants have grown increasingly strong on the back of Canary Islands products. Today, Tenerife Michelin restaurants comprise 7 establishments with a total of 9 stars, making for a region whose gastronomic offer is a major component of its quality tourism. Today we offer you a window onto these places that make for an extraordinary gourmet experience.
M.B, two stars
With twelve stars earned throughout his career, chef Martín Berasategui, who hails from San Sebastian, is one of the most renowned chefs on the European culinary scene, and Abama Resort Tenerife has the privilege of housing three of his restaurants. The first is M.B, located in The Ritz-Carlton, which holds two Michelin stars. With a "tasty, powerful and fun" proposal, its gastronomic director, Erlantz Gorostiza, says that playing with temperatures and textures allows him to lend unexpected twists to well-known dishes and sear them into guests’ memories. The second is Melvin by Martín Berasategui, located in the Las Terrazas de Abama Suites hotel. If you are looking for a place to eat in Tenerife, try this charming place that takes up classics from the Basque chef's menu, recreates them with local ingredients, and achieves impressive results. The third is the casual Txoko, also located in The Ritz.
El rincón de Juan Carlos, two stars
No disguises or techniques that sacrifice a dish’s essence: this is how Juan Carlos and Jonathan, the Padrón brothers, define their cuisine, rewarded for its delicate balance of tradition and modernity. While they helm the stoves, their wives, Raquel Navarro and María José Plasencia, run the wine cellar. It’s a family business nourished by shared memories, the inspiration of the market, the call of the sea, and the development of their own ideas in an establishment that has just turned twenty years old.
Abama Kabuki, one star
The local production of bluefin tuna and the availability of fish from the waters surrounding the Canary Islands make the Japanese menu at Abama Kabuki a pleasant surprise for the senses. Located in The Ritz-Carlton, Abama, the restaurant’s enthusiastic chef, Emiliano Liska, offers an authentic Japanese experience without disregarding the quality raw materials that are readily available on the island. This great connoisseur of Asian culture knows how to conquer palates eager for new creations.
NUB, one star
The island of Tenerife has always been a meeting point between European and Latin American cultures, and NUB restaurant is perhaps its finest example. Fernanda Fuentes-Cárdenas' Chilean roots, Andrea Bernardi's Italian ones, and their mutual love for the archipelago merge in a very personal cuisine that has earned the respect and affection of the public. Located in Adeje, this establishment has earned its Tenerife Michelin stars for its use of ancient techniques and respect for local ingredients.
SAN-Hô, one star
Reconceiving Japanese and Peruvian gastronomy with fresh local fish is a challenge that chef Adrián Bosch has met successfully at the head of San-Hô. His goal was to reinterpret Nikkei cuisine with a "mestizo" approach that pays tribute to Canary Islands traditions, and he delights in exquisite dishes. The restaurant is located in La Caleta de Adeje and defines itself as "global cuisine without limits or borders."
Haydée by Víctor Suárez, one star
Haydée is the name of chef Víctor Suárez's grandmother and also a word of Greek origin that means "to caress". With this play on words and emotions, his dishes are a delight that pamper all the senses. The foundation of his menu is the traditional recipes of the island, with a balanced combination of ingredients from the sea and land. La Orotava is the location of this jewel with one Michelin star.
Taste 1973, one star
Argentinean chef Diego Schattenhofer avers that Taste 1973 exists not to create recipes, but emotions. His restaurant stands out for its avant-garde techniques and effects that generate unique experiences for every palate. His team includes marine biologists, neurologists and historians dedicated to revisiting Guanche traditions with the most innovative gastronomic techniques. Located in Playa de las Américas, this restaurant just obtained its first Michelin star in 2024.
This varied range of Tenerife Michelin restaurants heads an even longer list of establishments on Tenerife that are creating niches in the world of haute cuisine and contributing to the island’s reputation as a sophisticated place to enjoy holidays or reside for a whole season. Tenerife restaurants are the icing on the cake for all types of travelers at any time of the year.
