Thanks Elle

Will let you know its all we live on!

Anyone know of any other Indian or other special places on the island please post.

Thanks

Blobb

Hi all,

Just wondering if anyone has dined in La Canada. Have been going to PDC a couple of times a year for over 10 years now and never ventured into the place. We are visiting again in September for my birthday and having eaten in almost all the restaurants in PDC over the years fancied giving this a try. It is not on the main strip but you view it when walking along the front, it is on one of the side streets but clearly visible from the front. Anyone know which place I am talking about? If so, any comments would be appreciated.

Thanks,

Anita.

I had my big number birthday in La Canada a few years ago, also the agency I used to work with took us there for our special meal, plus my UK boss takes me there when he comes over to the island. I have loved every meal I have had in there It was closed for refurbishment, and I've not eaten in there since then. If the same chef is there, I think you would have a lovely time

Yes, I've been to La Canada, just the twice and both times it was excellent, but like madsue I haven't been since it's been refurbished. The reason we don't go more often is that it's a little formal and when we're on holiday we prefer a more relaxed atmosphere.
It's on Calle Cesar Manrique, just a few yards from the strip on the left.
Cheers - Ole

Thanks to you both for your comments - think will defintely try it if it is open in September its become a challenge now to try and eat somewhere we havent already been.

Anita

P.S. That will have been your 21st then eh Sue!!!!

Definitely What I liked was the little nibbles, freshly cooked, that were brought out to us while we were having pre dinner drinks, and the fact that they were happy to provide whatever you wanted, within reason. I am not a fan of chips/baked potatoes etc, and they made their own version of saute potatoes with onions and peppers. They are happy to spend time discussing the dishes with you, and I have never felt rushed in there

Casa Pedro, on the front in the middle of Playa Blanca. it is white with green shutters.

We had 2 lovely meals here. Feels more special than some of the other restaurants and food and service were excellent. Not much more expensive than anywhere else. You eat indoors but with windows and shutters open you get a lovely sea view.

Hi, just back from Playa Blanca and tried La Bocaina, really good and popular and the service and food was excellent , very filling meals, so thanks for that tip Elle

Also went to what has been described by someone on here as a dining hotspot, which is accessed from the promenade (or road) and is between Natura and RubiconH10 hotel, there is ElArgentino, Italian, Fish restaurant and Tapas bar, all were really good and worth a visit,

Will try your tip next time Marge8 although i think my mum went there for a meal, her description sounded similar

Also liked eating out over the marina, its such a lovely setting , we had mexican food at Lanis, really nice food, perhaps a bit slow with service, but then again i don't like being rushed either.

Some friends went to La Canada on Saturday night, and said they were very disappointed in the food this time No nibbles, some things not available on the menu etc etc. They did say that it was very quiet, with only a few tables being used, but what a shame. They also know the family who own it, so it's not a case of being in new hands.

Ellie
We tried the indian in Playa Blanca not over impressed but quite a few regulars using it.
The first time we went it was good enough to try again and the second time despite ordering the same meal same chef etc it was nothing like.
Shame really as its the only indian in Playa Blanca.

We had a meal at the Jasmine Chinese near the taxi rank on the mainroad going to the marina and found it brilliant well worth trying

Blobb

Just had phone call from daughter who is in PDC at the moment regarding appalling meal and service at Lani's Indian on the strip in Puerto del Carmen. The surly, indifferent attitude of the staff began when they asked for and ordered from the set menu. When the main courses came, they were inedible. Both tasted like they had come from a tin! Daughter had two mouthfuls and couldn't eat it. They were not asked why they had left their meals. When the bill came, they had been charged extra for bread rolls which they did not have. The staff had been pushing bread rolls at every table (knowing they would be extra on the bill, but not telling people this!). Daughter and partner went to woman doing the bills to complain. She said they would have to speak to manager, who was waitering. He was rude, arrogant and hostile - in front of the other diners. He tried to dismiss them with 'wait over there'. They had had enough, and gave him 20E (bill was 29E but they had not eaten the rubbish served). He ordered them out of the restaurant....but I think they were leaving anyway!!
Be warned - avoid Lani's Indian at all costs. I haven't been in Lani's for years, but have read other accounts of unprofessional service, overcharging and poor food at the chain. I suspect they are relying on 'first timers' nowadays.

An update on this - daughter's boyfriend - who ate more of his meal than daughter did - had food poisoning courtesy of this experience and was ill all the following day.

Snoopys overlooking the harbour at P.B.

A little basic but you can't beat Pascal's steaks for value. Makes a change from the more popular places along the front.

We've just come back from our first week there, and our favourite restaurant was La Dolce Vita in PDC. The service was great, the friendliest we came across and the food fab.

Also, for good cheap food (we had on our first night when we wanted something quick and it was late!) Top Gun also on the front at PDC was good.

An exclent place for a meal in PDC is the Grapevine just up from the Casino. You go up the road (calle Chalana) between La Brasa and Lanis just past the Mucky Duck and supermarket. Down the steps( very nice inside) we walk past this place the first time we went to Lanz and last year we tried it the food is great, freshly cooked and they do an early bird special menu 4 till 6 shown on the board outside, then kitchen open till 10pm. Will be going again next year.

lanzafan sorry about your daughters bad experience.
for the umpteenth time i urge people to avoid the lanis chain.
they are trying to take over the island like some upmarket mcdonalds.
they look attractive from the outside but ultimately the dining experience is usually dissapointing.
i know some reps are advising tourists to eat there now(presumably for a kick-back) so beware.

Hi All

It's my first time to Lanzarote/Playa Blanca next week and as I'm only visiting for 1 week, I hate trawling round trying to find what look like good places to eat.

So, over to you, where to do you recommend, good english and italian please.

Cheers

Deb

by the harbour there is a place called the irish anvil. Looking out onto the water for evening meals, you can see the ferries coming in, and it does typical pub-type food with a great atmosphere.

Otherwise, most that do english food, in my experience do a bit of everything. You just need to do the menu reading to know because there's so much to pick from.

Italian it's hard to beat Made in Italy in the papagayo CC.

I've no idea what you mean by "English", but most restaurants do dishes you'll recognise.

Hi Robert

By 'English' I meant traditional 'pub grub', I can't do Indian or Chinese it just doesn't agree with me, so I generally have to stick to steaks, fish, etc.

Thanks for the info re Italian, am going to pay it a visit.

Cheers

Deb