Best Places to Eat in La Gomera
Have you heard of papas arrugadas, gofio or guarapo? In La Gomera you can try these delicious dishes to your heart's content. Where? Take note and... enjoy your meal!
San Sebastian de la Gomera | ©Rolf Dietrich Brecher
There is much to see in La Gomera, not only in terms of the natural treasures it holds, but also in terms of its gastronomy, an authentic cuisine with diverse ingredients that is reflected in the character of its dishes.
Enjoying the local gastronomy is another way of enjoying tourism on the island and understanding its culture. There are options for all tastes and budgets. If you want to spend a pleasant time trying genuine Gomeran food, take a look at these 10 restaurants on La Gomera that will make your getaway a memorable experience.
Gastro-Tasca Estadio, a local experience
This restaurant in the municipality of Hermigua is a lovely place to sit down for a meal and a break on your route, especially if you're coming from hiking around the island or booking an excursion to La Gomera from Tenerife
The food at Gastro-Tasca Estadio is fantastic, simple and tasty. And if you go with children you can find hamburgers and sandwiches.
Many locals come to this restaurant, as the staff are friendly and contribute to a pleasant atmosphere.
Interesting details
- Where it is: Carretera General De Hermigua 129, Hermigua, 38820, La Gomera
- Recommended dish: cod in leek and seafood sauce, garlic mushrooms, chicken in sauce and almogrote.
- Ideal for: families, couples and alone.
Bodegón Restaurante Agana and its typical food
If you are booking a trip to La Gomera from Tenerife, you have to go to Bodegón Restaurante Agana to taste the typical gastronomy of the island made with local products.
The food is spectacular, the portions are plentiful and the prices are quite reasonable.
The staff are pleasant and quick, which is appreciated if you arrive hungry, as they take very little time to give you a table. The restaurant is well kept and clean.
Interesting details
- Where it is: Avenida Guillermo Ascanio Moreno 5, 38840 Vallehermoso, La Gomera
- Recommended dish: escaldón de gofio, watercress stew, tripe, ribs with potatoes or grilled cheese.
- Ideal for: couples and families.
Tasca Las Cruces, a place at a very good price
If you like traditional restaurants, in the old town of Agulo you will find Tasca Las Cruces, a small bar where you can eat the best of the traditional cuisine of La Gomera at affordable prices.
It is a place with a cosy and very quiet atmosphere. The staff are attentive and make every effort to make you feel at ease during your meal. This restaurant does not have many tables so it is advisable to book before you go.
Interesting details
- Where: Calle de Pedro Bethencourt 15B, 38830 Agulo, La Gomera
- Recommended dish: Tuna in mojo sauce, almogrote, avocado omelette, wrinkled potatoes, cuttlefish or ensaladilla.
- Ideal for: Families, couples and alone.
Casa Efigenia, a vegetarian option
A visit to this restaurant in Las Hayas is an experience in itself. The quality of the food is excellent and its recipes will allow you to connect with the gastronomic tradition of the island at a very good price.
In addition, the history of this place full of memories is striking, where you can still talk to Doña Efigenia, the owner, who started her business in the late 1940s and has been receiving customers ever since.
The dishes at La Montaña - Casa Efigenia are tasty, healthy and made exclusively with products from the garden (no fish or meat), which is an option for vegetarians.
Interesting details
- Where it is: Ctra de Las Hayas-Arure, 38892 Las Hayas, La Gomera
- Recommended dish: watercress stew, the puchero menu, goat's cheese with jam or almogrote.
- Ideal for: families, couples and alone.
Sal & Pimienta and its incredible views
If during your stay in La Gomera you are looking for a quiet restaurant with a cool atmosphere where you can relax for lunch, Sal & Pimienta in Valle Gran Rey is a great option.
It's a spacious restaurant with spectacular views, perfect if you're travelling with a group of friends or with the family, as they have a children's play area for the kids to have fun after their meal.
The dishes are beautifully presented and the restaurant staff are friendly. Don't leave the restaurant without trying one of their delicious cocktails- they are the finishing touch to a great meal!
Interesting details
- Where: Avenida El Llano, 29, 38870, La Gomera Spain
- Recommended dish: The pizzas, the pasta with almogrote or the Sal y Pimienta salad.
- Ideal for: families and groups.
Roger's Café for a quick bite to eat
You'll find this original little café in the island's capital, San Sebastián de La Gomera. What's remarkable about this place is that its owner, Roger, is also the waiter and the cook, and believe it or not, the food comes out quickly!
The atmosphere here is calm and pleasant, perfect for couples or groups of friends. The menu at Roger's Café is simple and not too extensive.
Interesting details
- Where it is: Calle de la República de Panamá 3, 38800 San Sebastián de la Gomera, La Gomera
- Recommended dish: The Roger's hamburger and the sweet and savoury crepes.
- Ideal for: Friends and couples.
Pension Victor and its abundant dishes
Pensión Víctor is the place to go in San Sebastián de la Gomera if you want typical Gomeran food, but homemade and cooked to order.
The dishes are plentiful, so you won't leave hungry. There are even vegetarian options, making it an interesting place to consider in the island's capital.
The service is friendly and the value for money is unbeatable. The place is quite nice and original, with an interior dining room that almost looks like a terrace. To repeat!
Interesting details
- Where it is: Calle Real 23, 38800 San Sebastián de la Gomera, La Gomera
- Recommended dish: watercress stew, almogrote, papas arrugadas, grilled cheese with palm honey.
- Ideal for: Alone and couples.
Bar Restaurante Victoria and its homemade desserts
If you are looking for traditional recipes in La Gomera, made with quality raw materials and a lot of care, you cannot miss Bar Restaurante Victoria during your stay on the island.
The staff is very friendly and the place is spotless. Bar Restaurante Victoria also has a very varied wine list.
As for the prices, they are quite economical. The overall experience is one to repeat on your next trip to La Gomera.
Interesting details
- Where it is: Carretera General de El Cercado - Chipude, 38869 El Cercado, La Gomera
- Recommended dish: the chickpeas, the grilled cheese with mojo and the liver in sauce. And their desserts!
- Ideal for: Alone, friends and couples.
Tasca Restaurant El Carraca and its quickness
If you are visiting the town of Vallehermoso during your trip to La Gomera and you get the itch, I recommend you to go to the restaurant El Carraca.
It is a small but cosy place where you can eat deliciously. The waiters are very attentive at all times and make recommendations from their menu according to the customer's tastes. The service is efficient and the dishes arrive promptly, which is appreciated when hunger is at its peak.
In terms of value for money, it is more than good value for money.
Interesting details
- Where: C/ Nueva Creacion s/n (Pedestrian street in the direction of the church), 38840 Vallehermoso, La Gomera
- Recommended dish: black tomato with garlic, aubergines with palm honey, the vegan croquettes or the scrambled eggs.
- Ideal for: alone, friends and couples.
Pizzería Góndola, the best pizzas on the island
Everybody likes pizzas and the ones at Pizzería Góndola in the municipality of Valle Gran Rey will surprise you. It will be difficult to choose just one! Moreover, some of them have a fusion style from other cultures such as Asian, Peruvian or Mexican.
But they also have other dishes beyond the pizzas that will not disappoint you. The waiters are professional and helpful and the place is very welcoming. The prices are quite reasonable.
Interesting details
- Where it is: Calle vueltas nº3, 38870, La Gomera, Spain.
- Recommended dish: the sea bream tempura, the traditional ceviche, the black rice with squid or the paella with rabbit and boletus.
- Ideal for: Friends, family and couples.
The typical dishes of La Gomera that you will want to try
Although La Gomera is the second smallest island of the Canary Islands, it has a great gastronomic richness based on local products that have given rise to one of the tastiest cuisines of the archipelago. Some of its most typical dishes are:
- Almogrote: pâté of aged cheese and slightly spicy Canarian mojo. Perfect as an aperitif to be enjoyed spread on bread and with a glass of wine.
- Papas arrugadas: boiled and unpeeled potatoes served with the traditional sauces of mojo picón and mojo verde.
- Potaje de berros (watercress stew): a stew with or without meat (pork ribs), corn and accompanied by a little gofio.
- El gofio escaldado (blanched gofio): made with meat or fish broth over which gofio is poured and then kneaded. It is usually served as a starter.
- Guarapo: the sweet sage extracted from the Canary Island palm tree and reminiscent of honey. It can also be used with meat.
- Torta de vilana: this has a texture somewhere between pudding and sponge cake made with potatoes, almonds and sultanas, among other ingredients.
- Gofio mousse: a simple dessert made with gofio, almonds and guarapo that will delight the sweet tooth.
How much budget do you need to eat in La Gomera?
There are dining options to suit all budgets. Depending on what you're looking for you can go to fast food restaurants where you can order for less than €10, tapas bars where you can eat tapas for less than €20 or even hotels for which you may need a bigger budget.
Meal times and restaurants on La Gomera
Lunch takes place between 1PM and 3 PM, while dinner takes place between 8:30 PM and 11 PM.
If you want to eat at a particular restaurant in La Gomera, I recommend that before booking a table you do a Google search or search on the social networks of each restaurant to find out the opening hours of the establishment, as well as the days they are closed for rest or public holidays.
How tipping works in restaurants in La Gomera
Unlike in other countries, tipping in restaurants at the end of a meal is not obligatory in Spain.
However, tipping in restaurants depends on the generosity of the customer, how satisfied he/she is with the service and the total amount of the meal.
If you are very happy with the service at a restaurant on La Gomera, I recommend you do so to let the waiters and chefs know that they made an effort and did a good job.