Michelin recommends them, and rightly so

CaixaBank, reference entity in the gastronomy sector, has been in charge of delivering 27 restaurants of Canary Islands the plates that accredit them as restaurants recommended by the Michelin Guide 2026. The event, held at the 'all in one' center Gran Canaria of the financial institution, brought together more than 120 representatives of the sector.

The event began with the intervention of Manuel Afonso, territorial director of CaixaBank in the Canary Islands, who welcomed the attendees and recognized the merit of the 27 selected restaurants, highlighting their work and the dynamism of a strategic sector “that generates an enormous economic impact, social and cultural. Afonso highlighted, besides, that “our gastronomy has become a true distinctive of the Archipelago, capable of attracting visitors and significantly improving their experience”.

Next, Toni Rodriguez, commercial director of CaixaBank Businesses, stressed that, in the face of the important challenges that the sector will face in the coming years, “CaixaBank puts at your disposal Food&Drinks, our specialized division that offers specific attention and solutions adapted to the specific needs of the restaurant sector”.

At the event, hosted by the gastronomic journalist José Luis Reina, also participated Diego Schattenhofer, Taste chef 1973 (A Michelin star), who shared his philosophy of maximum demand to achieve the maximum result. In this line, highlighted the importance of scientific psychology in high culinary performance, applied by the renowned psychologist José Barroso, professor at the Fernando Pessoa University. Shattenhofer stressed that, in addition to the demand and professional behavior, It is essential to give a central role to mental health.

Another of the notable interventions was that of Sonsoles Lopez, sommelier and director of Palacio Ico, who delved into multisensory room management, highlighting the importance of creating experiences that integrate harmony, sensitivity and a service capable of activating all the diner's senses.

Selected establishments

The professionalism and constant effort of the restaurant sector on the Islands have been rewarded with a total of 27 restaurants that have been distinguished as recommended by the prestigious Michelin Guide. The selected establishments are Casa Osmunda (The Palm); Yourself, Tacande, Ico Palace, Lily y Colacho's Kitchen (Lanzarote); Ethereal by Peter Nel, Kensei, The Dome, Brunelli's, They, La Sandunga, Cover, Kiki, Crater, Duke and the Lajar de Bello (Tenerife); y Nakar, from Soronto, Dream, What Milk!, Romantic House, Casa Brito, Bevir by Lopesan, The Saint, Hikari Japanese Roots y Delicious Marta (Gran Canaria).

This recognition is the result of the daily work of a sector that, through the pursuit of culinary excellence, innovation and respect for tradition, It has established itself as a gastronomic reference both nationally and internationally..

Obtaining these distinctions not only demonstrates the quality and high level of the establishments and professionals, but also contributes significantly to positioning the Archipelago as a first-class gastronomic destination., promoting economic development, tourism and cultural projection of the territory.

CaixaBank and Michelin agreement

CaixaBank has expanded its agreement with Michelin to be the official provider of the prestigious plaques that accredit the restaurants selected as recommended for 2026 in the renowned guide.

During the first quarter of 2026, CaixaBank will organize a total of 12 events in a good part of the Spanish territory in which the prestigious plaques will be awarded. These events will bring together all the recommended restaurants in the different areas of the country and will have the presence of prestigious profiles in the field of local and national gastronomy..

After delivery of the plates, The entity will be present during its placement in the establishments, It is planned that managers of the entity specialized in the field of restoration will also accompany the restaurants at this very special moment..

Every year Michelin includes in its guide a selection of recommended restaurants that imply a seal of quality and prestige for the establishments.. This year more than 700 restaurants that, in the coming months, they will expand. To select restaurants, Michelin is based on the quality of the products, mastery of culinary techniques and cooking, harmony of flavors, personality of the kitchen as reflected on the plate and, finally, the regularity of the quality offered, both throughout the meal and from one visit to the next.

CaixaBank, reference entity in the field of gastronomy

This collaboration reinforces the support that CaixaBank provides to the gastronomy and restaurant sector. The entity has a specialized area in the sector, Food&Drinks, through which CaixaBank makes available to restaurant businesses a range of differential products and services that adapt to their specific needs, as well as a network of expert professionals in the sector in all the entity's offices, that help them optimize the profitability of their business and simplify their daily activity.

The catalog of products and services includes technological collection solutions for both physical and online sales., to financing adapted to the projects and needs of this type of business, and even non-financial services that provide added value in areas such as training and advice.

Besides, CaixaBank completes its commitment to and support for the gastronomy sector and its related industries through important agreements such as elBullifoundation, that already fulfills 10 years of life and focuses on improving the management of restaurant businesses; Madrid Fusion; Basque Culinary Center; and the vast majority of hospitality associations at the national and territorial level, among others. Ferran Adrià He is also an ambassador for GastroXperience, a program of unique experiences and exclusive digital content for its clients.