Locanda Italiana — Restaurant in Arona

A Culinary Journey to Italy in Los Cristianos

During my visit to Tenerife, I had the delightful opportunity to dine at "Locanda Italiana" in Los Cristianos. This charming Italian eatery offered an experience that was both delectable and memorable, marked by unique flavors and exceptional service.

The Culinary Delights

The meal began with an unconventional yet delicious Bruschetta. Contrary to the traditional tomato-based recipe, this bruschetta was creatively topped with cheese and ham, offering a delightful twist. The ham was savory, and the cheese added a creamy texture, making it a delightful start to the meal.

The main course, Pizza Toskana, was a masterful creation. The pizza boasted a perfectly crispy crust, and the toppings were harmoniously balanced, offering a burst of flavors with every bite. It was evident that high-quality ingredients were used, and the pizza was cooked to perfection, epitomizing the essence of Italian cuisine.

Exemplary Service

Complementing the exquisite food was the rapid and attentive service. The staff was not only efficient but also incredibly helpful, enhancing the overall dining experience. They served with a smile and ensured that our needs were promptly met, adding a personal touch to the meal.

Final Thoughts

"Locanda Italiana" stands out as a gem in Los Cristianos for anyone seeking an authentic Italian dining experience. From the unique bruschetta to the scrumptious Pizza Toskana, combined with top-notch service, this restaurant is undoubtedly a must-visit. A true representation of Italian...

Don’t judge a book by its cover, or by the amount of people in a restaurant.

We walked past this restaurant the other day with people queuing outside. So we assumed it was worth it, as it’s not very common to see this…

Unfortunately we couldn’t have been more wrong.

We arrived and the waiter asked if we had booked, we had not, he wagged his finger and walked off (to check for a table, but not a great way to greet potential customers).

He then summoned us with his finger to our table, and sat us down and effectively chucked our menus on our table and walked off.

10 minutes later another waiter came to take our order (who was much more pleasant and helpful).

We ordered the 5. focaccia campagnola to start and this was lovely. Home-made and authentically Italian, couldn’t criticise the bread, it was lovely.

We then ordered 42. penne contadina and 49. ravioli with spinach and ricotta. The penne was far too rich, chicken tasted processed and spongy, I’m sure it wasn’t but it didn’t have a freshly cooked chicken texture. But the ravioli was awful, it was genuinely disgusting, it was watery, the pasta was far from “al dente”. It just felt confused, it was overpowering yet under seasoned. The ricotta and spinach was stodgy however the pasta was hard and thick. It just didn’t work in our opinion.

Would not recommend to family let alone...

I ordered the fillet steak pasta and the meat was overcooked and full of gristle. I wasnt going to say anything but when the waiter asked me how it was I couldn't lie and told the waiter about the inedible meat in the dish. He didn't do anything about it and we ended up paying full price at the end of the meal. They could have at least apologised.

They say that the meat was high quality but that simply wasn't true for me on the day. The pasta was good but the meat was not and they didn't care about this when they asked me if I was enjoying the food and I mentioned the issue, its as simple as that. I know what I experienced so to then insult me further by calling me a liar is in my opinion even worse when I decide to give a negative review. To put this into context, I have eaten at this restaurant before and the food was good, but in this instance it was not. It was easily rectified by them as at the time as I would have accepted an apology. If they wanted to show that they cared, they could have taken a few euros off the bill or offered me a free coffee. I would hope that they do this for another customer if this...