Lilium

Lilium restaurant, founded in 2006 by Orlando Ortega in Marina Lanzarote, Arrecife, specializes in modern Canarian cuisine. Ortega, trained at prestigious kitchens including El Bulli, and co-founder Sandra Guadalupe merge traditional Canarian recipes with contemporary culinary techniques. The menu features ingredients sourced locally, such as vegetables grown in volcanic soil, fresh fish and seafood from nearby coasts, alongside select imported meats. Signature dishes include Wrinkled Tomato Salad with Cottage Cheese and Prickly Pear Sorbet, Lanzarote Lentil Stew, Roast Black Suckling Pig, Dark Chocolate Coulant with Gofio, and Canarian Quesillo. The restaurant holds a place in the Michelin Guide and the Repsol Guide, and participates in the Biosphere Committed program, demonstrating commitments to sustainability through local sourcing, recycling efforts, plastic reduction, and renewable energy use. Sandra Guadalupe oversees the professional service, ensuring a refined yet welcoming dining atmosphere. Lilium’s elegant dining room and terrace overlook Marina Lanzarote, providing a sophisticated setting that complements its innovative approach to the island’s culinary heritage.