Finding a good Italian restaurant in the south of Tenerife isn’t always as straightforward as it sounds. But Maraya Restaurante in Los Cristianos is attracting attention for its range of Italian dishes, particularly its rather interesting approach to fish and seafood.
Food creator @elsiciliano_tenerife recently visited and came away impressed, especially with the fish dishes.
His recommendation was simple: if you’re looking for somewhere to enjoy good fish in Los Cristianos, Maraya is worth putting on the list.
Fresh seafood and homemade pasta
During the visit, the restaurant recommended trying some of its fish dishes, explaining that the chef has a particular talent for preparing them.
The meal began with a prawn tartare, served with a citronette dressing made from lemon and green apple vinegar.
One of the biggest hits, though, was the pasta with fish. The creator particularly liked its creamy texture and the flavour added by the tomato. It was one of the highlights of the meal, and apparently something he’d happily order again.
Another dish that stood out was the tuna tataki with a pistachio crust, served with chickpea cream and a touch of curry.
An unusual combination, perhaps, but one that worked very well according to the reviewer.
A restaurant with its own style
There’s more to Maraya than the food. The creator also commented on the interior and exterior decoration, as well as the open kitchen, which allows diners to watch the team preparing dishes during service.
The menu is varied, with a bit of everything, rather than concentrating on just one style of Italian cooking.
As the reviewer points out, with so many restaurants competing for attention in the south of Tenerife, it can sometimes be difficult to know where it’s genuinely worth sitting down for a meal.
Maraya seems to have made a good impression.
Location and opening times
Maraya Restaurante is located at Calle La Paloma, 2, in Los Cristianos, Arona.
It currently has a Google rating of 4.5 stars.
Opening hours are daily from 12.30pm to 11pm, serving both lunch and dinner.