Upalupa Moments & Tastes is the new Mediterranean restaurant opening its doors at the Bahía del Duque hotel, a member of The Tais Hotels & Villas, right next to the stunning Playa del Duque beach in one of Costa Adeje’s most exclusive areas. With breathtaking views of the sea and the island of La Gomera, it’s the perfect place to enjoy a unique culinary experience in one of the Canary Islands’ most refined destinations.
The restaurant, which has opened July 3rd, features an innovative menu that combines haute Mediterranean cuisine with a wide range of wines, signature cocktails, and an exceptional environment on the shores of the Atlantic.
Creative Mediterranean cooking with fresh, local products
The concept behind Upalupa’s menu, created by Chef Lucas Ordoñez, is gastronomy with Mediterranean roots, avant-garde culinary techniques, and fresh, local products. From new takes on classic recipes to original creations, the menu caters to those who value authentic flavours amid sophisticated yet relaxed surroundings. A concept that will delight all your senses.
The chef explains: “At Upalupa, our mission is to pay tribute to Mediterranean cuisine, which we believe is among the most inspiring in the world. We want each dish to reflect its origins, its creativity and our respect for the products we use. We focus on flavour as an essential starting point to create a complete sensorial experience”.
Upalupa’s most delectable dishes include select meats and fish roasted in a Josper oven. The restaurant’s top dishes include a Black cherne (sea bass) wrapped in banana leaf, a Tomahawk steak, and flavourful rice dishes, such as the Rice with Iberian pork shoulder (presa) and Tenerife mushrooms, all with the distinctive, creative touch that characterises the restaurant.
Signature cocktails and wines from around the world
Your gastronomic experience is heightened with exclusive signature cocktails inspired by the world’s climatic diversity, each a delight for your senses. The selection of wines reflects diverse wine-growing habitats, such as volcanic, coastal, summit, and riverside vineyards, making Upalupa’s wine list a source of abundant pairings for a perfectly harmonious meal.
Two unique atmospheres
The restaurant features two separate areas for the full enjoyment of different kinds of moments: a relaxed area ideal for enjoying a quiet lunch or leisurely savouring sunsets and a lounge with chill-out music that creates the perfect environment for those seeking a livelier setting accompanied by cocktails and stimulating surroundings.
The restaurant’s decoration provides a warm and pleasing ambience that invites you to leave your stress outside and enjoy your visit. Its ethnic and Mediterranean inspiration includes references to African cultures present in the roots of the archipelago. Its interior design features organic materials, such as wood, reed, and flax, combined with natural colours ranging from sandy beige to off-white. Adding to this are traces of black mixed with touches of green provided by lush vegetation, reminiscent of the range of colours found in the island’s volcanic landscapes.
The rounded furniture and plant-based elements create an organic, fluid design that evokes the sensation of relaxed flow and movement. The project, led by Bahía del Duque’s Brand Manager, Raúl de la Rosa, has resulted in a fresh and simple setting whose aesthetic harmony recreates the essence of the most authentic Mediterranean experience with a contemporary touch.
Moments & Tastes
Upalupa is more than a restaurant: it is an opportunity to savour every passing minute. Inspired by the art of living life to its fullest, this new seaside establishment pays tribute to Mediterranean cuisine, updated with an avant-garde approach.
Each dish tells a story, each sip stirs an emotion, and every moment becomes a memory. It’s the ideal place to feel the good vibes, disconnect, and savour the true pleasures of life. A place destined to become the trendiest spot on the island of Tenerife.
