Ricos
Plan it into the evening; this is not a walk-past-and-see place.
Antipasti done properly, alongside meat and fish
Ricos trades in Los Cristianos and keeps its list short. The pitch is quality over range, across starters, cuts from the grill and whatever came off the boats t…Ricos trades in Los Cristianos and keeps its list short. The pitch is quality over range, across starters, cuts from the grill and whatever came off the boats that day.
Features
Type
Italian
Price
$$$ Upscale
Schedule
Daily exc. Sun
Payment
Cards accepted
FAQ
What are antipasti?
The Italian first course: cured meats, marinated vegetables, seafood and cheeses, served before the pasta rather than as a side. A kitchen that takes them seriously is signalling something about the rest of the menu.
Is Ricos open at lunchtime?
It runs as a dinner restaurant, so an evening booking is the way to use it. Anyone looking for a midday meal in Los Cristianos has plenty of other choices along the front.
Do I need to book?
Strongly advised. The room is small and the restaurant publishes its own telephone number for reservations, which is the only reliable way in at a weekend.
Where is it?
In Los Cristianos, the port town at the centre of the southern coast. It is walkable from most of the accommodation there and a short taxi ride from Playa de las Américas.
Is it Italian or Mediterranean?
It sits between the two. The antipasti and the structure of the menu are Italian; the fish and the grilled cuts draw on what the island lands and rears. That is common in the better kitchens here.
What does it cost?
Above the resort average, in line with a short menu and a small room. It is priced as a dinner out rather than as a stop between the beach and the hotel.
