The Qué Bueno Canarias Awards reveal their finalists

Canarian gastronomy is once again at the center of culinary news with the official announcement of the nominees for the 14th edition of the Qué Bueno Canary Islands Regional Restoration Awards, an event already consolidated within the hospitality sector of the archipelago and which will take place on Jameos del Agua Auditorium, in Lanzarote.

In this edition, the awards recognize talent, innovation and professional excellence in different categories that range from traditional and modern cuisine to room service, gastronomic cocktails and the projection of new projects.

Best Restoration Project 2025

Among the candidates, Amalur stands out (TF), Syndrome (GC), The Little Garden (LZ), El Chingon (TF), Callao (GC), He 19 by El Pellizco (FTV), Work (GC), Alma by Hotel Estefanía (TF), Exemption (TF) and Upalupa (TF), proposals that reflect the diversity and dynamism of the current gastronomic scene.

Best Tasca/Gastrobar 2025

The category brings together spaces with their own identity and casual proposals such as Primario Gastrobar (LZ), The Barn (TF), The Attic (LP), Piscos and Buches (GC), Tagoro Gastro Tasca (FTV), At Tasca de Cristian (TF), Ca'Miguel (GC), Cork (TF), By Rocío (GC) and La Bodeguita de Enfrente (TF).

Best Hotel Restaurant 2025

The hotel segment maintains a strong role with nominees such as El Cenador del Hotel Joia El Mirador by Iberostar (TF), Agáldar of the Emblematic Hotel Agáldar (GC), The Site of the Hacienda de Abajo Hotel (LP), Yakuza by Olivier at the Hotel Tivoli La Caleta Tenerife Resort (TF), Alarz del Arrecife Gran Hotel & Spa (LZ), The Terrace of the Gran Meliá Palacio de Isora Hotel (TF), Palacio Ico Hotel Boutique (LZ), Kensei from Hotel Bahía del Duque (TF), Alma Gaia of the HL Suite Hotel Playa del Inglés (GC) and The Seaside Palm Beach Hotel Winery (GC).

Best Steakhouse 2025

Grilled cuisine also has an outstanding representation: The Bejeque (GC), The Roots (TF), The Churrasco (GC), Grill La Pasadilla (GC), Ethereal by Peter Nel (TF), The Oven (FTV), El Campesino Grill (LP), Brunelli’s Steak House (TF), Carmel House (GC) and Mojos and Embers by Sergio (TF).

Best Foreign Cuisine 2025

The international projection of gastronomy in the Canary Islands is reflected in nominees such as Kazoku Izakaya (TF), Kaori (LZ), Review (GC), Hayaty (TF), The Vicar of Ingenio (GC), The House of Parmesan (LZ), Kai La Caleta (TF), Mumbai Masala Rubicon (LZ), Funny (GC) and New Fire (TF).

Best Spanish Cuisine 2025

In this category, proposals that reinterpret peninsular and local tradition compete.: Liken (LZ), Rías Bajas Seafood Restaurant Playa del Inglés (GC), Casa Osmunda (LP), San Sebastian 57 (TF), Corner of Triana (GC), Grandfather's Pantry (TF), The Red House (LZ), Barter (TF), La Avenida Winery (GC) and Sorimba (TF).

Best Modern Kitchen of Canarian Reflection 2025

The culinary evolution of the archipelago is represented by Palacio Ico (LZ), City of Arucas (GC), Meson El Drago (TF), San José Castle (LZ), THE DIRED OF FIRE (LP), Extra Canarian Flavor (TF), Tacande (LZ), Chimiche's Secret (TF), Liágora Canary Islands (GC) and Moral (TF).

Best Room Service 2025

The room work, key in the gastronomic experience, It will also be awarded with nominees such as The Vales Bay (FTV), The Churrasco Las Palmas (GC), Kiss me a lot (TF), Famara Dunes (LZ), Bevir by Lopesan (GC), The Snoring (GC), The Inn (TF), Casa Brito (GC), Wolf Island (LZ) and Gambrinus Las Palmas (GC).

Best Chef in the Canary Islands 2025

Individual recognition of culinary talent includes Víctor Valverde (Ico Palace, LZ), Jose Luis Espino (Bevir by Lopesan, GC), German Blanco (Sea breeze, LZ), Carlos Gamonal (Meson El Drago, TF), Jorge Aguiar (Casa Brito Grill Restaurant, GC), Rigoberto Almeida (The pinch, FTV), Raul Torres (Where Mario, TF), Victor Planas (Kensei, TF), Fernando Rodríguez (Review, GC) and Diana Marcelino (Chimiche's Secret, TF).

Best Restaurant in the Canary Islands 2025

The highest recognition of the contest will go to one of the following establishments: Romantic House (GC), The Santiago Winery (LZ), Chimiche's Secret (TF), Nelson (GC), Where Mario (TF), The Avenue Winery (GC), Char (TF), The Churrasco Las Palmas (GC), Nielsen (TF) and Restaurant Los Limoneros (TF).

With this listing, The organization reaffirms the excellent moment that Canarian gastronomy is experiencing, marked by the diversity of styles, the defense of local products and constant creative evolution. The winners will be known at a gala that will bring together professionals from the sector and that promises to become, one more time, in a showcase of the islands' culinary talent.