CICO & C - The Italian Tapas — Restaurant in Arona

At Cico & C, the Italian tapas experience is reimagined with delightful twists and exceptional service.

The table extras greet you like a warm Italian embrace - the chili oil with its fiery kick, black pepper that adds a tasteful zing, and the velvety mozzarella that melts in your mouth.

The service won our hearts as they expertly guided us through pasta sauce selection with the utmost grace and genuine smiles.

It felt like being welcomed into an Italian family's home.

Now let's talk about the pasta - the pièce de résistance!

Our choice of two handcrafted pasta dishes felt like an indulgence fit for royalty.

The elusive pasta professor (a title we playfully coined) crafted these masterpieces with care from the finest Italian flour.

The pasta achieved that elusive "al dente" perfection - cooked just right to ensure a sublime texture.

Despite its unpretentious appearance, the taste was an exquisite revelation of Italian culinary finesse. It was a beautiful harmony of simplicity and complexity, with every bite leaving us craving more.

The cherry on top? The reasonable pricing of 29€ for two, including drinks, which made our dining experience all the more delightful.

Cico & C is a must-visit for those seeking a genuine and unique Italian tapas encounter that will leave a lasting impression on both your palate and your...

Amazing food, great service, love the place!

The menu is very clever, because instead of fixed items, you choose between the type of pasta you like (spaghetti, tagliatelle, etc.) and then you choose extras (bolognese, pesto, etc.). Create you unique combination or choose the standard like me that day 😉.

The waitress is so nice, she is very sympathetic and helpful, you can feel that she is there to make your meal the most enjoyable 🤩.

The food? Delicious, you would want to taste every bite, do not rush! The pasta is incredible, difficult to describe what make it so special. The ingredients, special recipe or chef’s experience? Maybe all together 😍😋. Make sure to try the wine and don’t hesitate to ask the Waitress for advice, it matters which wine you pick to which food! 🍷.

As for the place, I believe it’s for about 20-30 people, clear simple decoration make it look casual, but it has it’s charm 🙂. The restaurant is slightly elevated from the street, but no stairs, even to bathroom which makes it accessible for wheelchair. Easy to find.

If i could i would rate it 6/5 ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️🌟. If plan to visit Los Christianos, this place will definitely make your trip worthwhile… and make your belly...

We accidentally stumbled upon this place when they were about to close for an afternoon break. The lady owner was out-of-this-world kind and welcomed us with enthusiasm. She even took the time to explain all the pasta and the sauces, one by one. We ended up taking two orders to go and it did not disappoint. They were so easy to cook, took only 5-6 minutes. We loved the noods texture made from semola flour which is perfect for thick pasta. They absorb the sauce really good. Their spicy tomato sauce, unlike many other Italian restaurants on Tenerife, was actually spicy. And on top of that it was tasty! The Bolognese was also done right. If you crave pasta look no further, this is the place to go. I don’t know how many times I used the word “bland” to describe the food on this island(and Gran Canaria) but CICO was an exception. Not to mention that their price is very reasonable. They recently took over the restaurant and improved the recipe as well as adjusted the price. We hope their business takes off and flourishes....