Restaurante la Cuevita — Restaurant in Alajeró

Tried this on a recommendation for lunch. Arrived at 1pm to be told to come back in 10mins, where Google shows they open at 1pm? Maybe this is a mistake? Seemed like we were an inconvenience, but we're seated after returning. Had to wait a while (20mins+) for an order to be taken by the matriarchal staff serving, but this improved when waitress attired staff arrived shortly after, along with the fresh bread delivery. As I say, maybe we were too early? As soon as that was done however, the food was quick to arrive with efficient kitchen staff. The local fish portion, although two small fish were served, was limited on actual eating meat. An experience for the cave element and food was ok, but overall experience could have...

Good food but pricey for Santiago, and not very friendly. We went here after a recommendation and the good reviews on Google. We had reserved a table for two but were still put in the last corner of the restaurant. The food, both starters and mains, was good, especially the fish, although we had better even in Santiago. The service / lack of friendliness was a bit of a letdown. Plus in the end it was the most expensive dinner we had in La Gomera, so all in all we will probably not be...

Good food, go for the seafood options for the best bang for your buck. I had the pulpos a galega (octopus with paprika, olive oil and potatoes) as a starter, fish of the day and the leche asada (milk flan with caramel / orange sauce), all very nice, and locally produced wine. The place is beautiful, built inside a cave and overlooking the harbor. No waiting times to be seated but the service is quite slow as there was a full house and only 2 waiters for the whole place including...