The Art, Culture and Tourism Centers of Lanzarote, in collaboration with the Cabildo of Lanzarote, will host the XIII Qué Bueno Canarias Restaurant Awards, which this year are held in the emblematic Auditorium of Jameos del Agua, a space created by the artist César Manrique in the heart of a volcanic tube, where nature and culture merge to offer a unique experience.
"From both institutions we want to congratulate all the nominees in this edition, and especially the establishments and professionals of our island, whose effort and talent continue to position Lanzarote as an enogastronomic reference inside and outside the archipelago. Their work contributes to enriching our culinary identity and consolidating excellence in the restaurant sector," they declare.
The president of the Island Corporation, Oswaldo Betancort, has highlighted that “gastronomy has become a hallmark and a fundamental economic engine for the island, consolidating our island as a destination of reference for enogastronomic tourism”. After congratulating all the professionals nominated in this edition, Betancort stressed the importance of the landscape-agriculture binomial as a differentiating element. “Our products, cultivated with effort in volcanic lands, reflect the uniqueness of Lanzarote and its ability to turn adversity into authenticity,” he added.
For his part, the councilor of the Art, Culture and Tourism Centers of Lanzarote, Ángel Vázquez, has highlighted the nomination of the Castillo de San José in the category of Best Canary Reflection Cuisine, highlighting the effort and dedication of the gastronomic team of the Castillo de San José Restaurant to offer a high-quality culinary proposal based on local products. “The Castillo de San José is a clear example of how gastronomy can merge art, history and tradition with innovation and creativity in the kitchen. Our commitment to excellence and the use of local ingredients has allowed us to position ourselves among the great references of Canarian gastronomy,” he said. In addition, Vázquez highlighted the importance of the work carried out by the restaurants of the Centers, which not only offer exceptional gastronomic experiences, but also reinforce the identity of Lanzarote as a cultural and culinary destination of the first level.
Likewise, the Councilor for Economic Promotion, Nori Machín, has stated that these awards “not only distinguish talent, but also encourage us to continue strengthening the island's gastronomic proposal, positioning it as a first-class attraction for those who visit us”. “The work that is carried out in Lanzarote, from the heroic viticulture of La Geria to the innovation in the cuisine of our restaurants, is worthy of recognition and support,” he added.
Lanzarote Nominees at the Qué Bueno Canarias 2024 Awards
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Best Restaurant Project 2024: César Lanzarote and Shibumi Sushi Lab
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Best Hotel Restaurant 2024: México Lindo (Hotel Barceló Playa Blanca) and Palacio Ico (Hotel Boutique Palacio Ico)
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Best Grill 2024: La Cascada del Puerto and El Bocadito
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Best Foreign Cuisine 2024: Kaori, Mumbai Masala Rubicón and Sebastyan’s Greek Gourmet
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Best Spanish Cuisine 2024: Liken and La Casa Roja
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Best Canary Reflection Cuisine 2024: Castillo de San José, Brisa Marina, La Tegala and Amanecer
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Best Room Service 2024: Dunas de Famara and Isla de Lobos
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Best Chef of the Canary Islands 2024: Germán Blanco (Brisa Marina) and Gonzalo Calzadilla (Isla de Lobos)
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Best Restaurant in the Canary Islands 2024: La Bodega de Santiago and Isla de Lobos
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Qué Bueno Canarias Awards for International Prestige: Restaurante Kamezí
These awards represent a recognition of the creativity and gastronomic excellence of our chefs and restaurants, highlighting their contribution to the promotion of local products and the positioning of Lanzarote as a culinary reference in the Canary Islands and internationally.
The celebration of the Qué Bueno Canarias 2025 Awards on our island ratifies Lanzarote's firm commitment to gastronomic quality and sustainable tourism. Beyond rewarding the trajectory of professionals in the sector, this event promotes innovation and respect for tradition, keys in the evolution of our culinary identity.
The effort and passion of restaurant professionals continue to raise the prestige of Lanzarote in the gastronomic scene, consolidating itself as a destination where tradition, creativity and local identity converge in a unique value proposition.
