There’s no shortage of restaurants in Las Palmas, whether you’re looking for innovative cuisine, more traditional fare or vegetarian alternatives. We’ve carefully selected a few addresses that combine personality and savoir-faire.
In this article, discover our selection of the best restaurants in Las Palmas and find out about our experiences with all our advice in pictures.
This opinion is completely independent, based on our experiences. We visited the region anonymously, making our own choices and paying our bills in full.
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Best restaurants in Las Palmas: our 3 favourites
Before letting you discover the details of our reviews of the establishments we’ve selected, here’s a short-list of our favorites:
- Restaurant Tabaiba: a contemporary interpretation of traditional Canary Island dishes
- Restaurant Llevame al Huerto: for alternative cuisine that combines pleasure and health
- Restaurant Que Leché: experience simple, delicious fusion cuisine
WHERE TO STAY IN Las Palmas de Gran Canaria
Our favorites: neighborhoods and hotels
In the old town, surrounded by charming alleyways.
Hotel Cordial Plaza Mayor de Santa Ana – see photos and availability
On the Playa de las Canteras side, a long sandy beach.
Hotel Maresía Canteras Urban – view photos and availability
Near Playa de la Alcaravaneras, a less touristy area.
Hotel Santa Catalina, historic – see photos and availability
See our selection of the best hotels in Las Palmas de Gran Canaria.
Best starred and gourmet restaurants in Las Palmas
1. Restaurant Bevir (1 star)
Some of chef Jose Luis Espino ‘s creative, contemporary menus are inspired by 19th-century Spanish realist writer and Las Palmas native Benito Pérez Galdós. This is the case of the menu we have chosen, the Fortunata menu.
The ingredients are first-rate and the textures incredible. Everything is beautifully presented, organized with attention to detail and refinement. 90% of our products are extracted from the Canary Islands or theAtlantic. The techniques used are equally surprising. Every step of the menu is a discovery, making Restaurant Bevir a must on Gran Canaria.
Practical information:
- North of the Triana district
- Type of restaurant: starred gourmet
- Capacity: less than 25 covers
- Terrace: no
- Price range: menus from €75 to €105 per person (excluding drinks)
- Canary Islands specialities: yes
- Particularly suitable for children: no
- Book online by phone: + 34 928 358 548
2. Restaurant Tabaiba (1 star)
The tabaiba is a plant of the euphorbia family, native to the Canary Islands. A name that announces the local color of Restaurant Tabaiba‘s cuisine. Chef Abraham Ortega describes his cuisine as ” evolving Canary Island cuisine“. Starting with local produce and drawing inspiration from traditional dishes, he develops and elevates them to a highly gastronomic level.
We enjoyed the pleasant surprises that peppered our Tabaiba menu experience. The flavors, textures and aromas evoke gustatory memories that we try to recognize throughout the meal. Sometimes successfully, but not always. You have to accept that you’re in the dark and just enjoy the moment.
Practical information:
- Near Playa de Las Canteras
- Restaurant type: starred gourmet, creative cuisine
- Capacity: less than 25 covers
- Terrace: no
- Price range: menus from €110 and €130 per person (excluding drinks)
- Canary Islands specialities: yes
- Particularly suitable for children: no
- Book online here
OUR ADVICE FOR RENTING A CAR IN Gran Canaria
- Compare prices on our preferred platform: DiscoverCars – one of the best rated sites.
- If you’re planning to explore the mountains, don ‘t take the smallest cars. A more powerful engine will be more comfortable.
- But don’t take too big a car either, as some roads are narrow.
- There’s a lot of demand and it’s an island, so book early.
3. Restaurant Muxgo (1 green star)
Celebrity chef Borja Marrero, a local boy, is in the kitchen. We liked his philosophy. For him, his achievements begin on the land of his farm, with the organic produce he grows there. It’s the assurance of a gastronomic, ethical cuisine, based on sustainability and the valorization of the terroir.
3 different menus: Los Origenes, Lo Mas Profundo de Tejeda or Ejecutivo, so many options to discover, withlight and refined touches, this starred andresponsible cuisine. The restaurant is located on the grounds of the beautiful Santa Catalina Royal Hideaway Hotel. Why not extend the experience and spend a night (or two) on site? See prices, photos and availability – and make a reservation
Practical information:
- In the gardens of the Hotel Santa Catalina, Ciudad Jardin district
- Type of restaurant: starred gourmet, locavore
- Capacity: more than 25 place settings
- Terrace: yes
- Price range: menu from €87 to €100 per person (excluding drinks)
- Canary Islands specialities: yes
- Particularly suitable for children: no
- Book online here
4. Restaurant El Equilibrista 33 (bib)
The owner, chef Carmelo Florido, concocts modern, creative market cuisine based on quality local produce. He surfs betweentradition and innovation, constantly evolving the menu to our delight.
Enjoy traditional Canary dishes such as Gofio or Huevos Moles, interpreted in a tasty modern version. They are the reason for the success of this affordable table of choice.
Practical information:
- Near Playa de las Alcaravaneras
- Restaurant type: market cuisine
- Capacity: more than 25 place settings
- Terrace: no
- Price range: menus from €50 to €80 per person (excluding drinks)
- Canary Islands specialities: yes
- Particularly suitable for children: no
- Reservations by telephone on + 34 928 23 43 26
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Best fusion restaurants in Las Palmas
5. Restaurant Que Leché (to share)
We thoroughly enjoyed the tasty dishes prepared under the direction of Jennise Ferrari, a Venezuelan chef who has been living in Las Palmas for the past ten years. It offers fusion cuisine inspired bySouth America andAsia, based on local produce. His dishes are full of freshness andexoticism.
For the sake of conviviality, dishes can be shared. The restaurant isn’t very big, but we loved its simple, informal atmosphere, under the vaults of the old town. You can also sit out on the terrace and enjoy the lively street scene.
Practical information:
- In the Triana district
- Restaurant type: fusion cuisine
- Capacity: more than 25 place settings
- Terrace: yes
- Price range: around €50 per person (excluding drinks)
- Canary Islands specialities: no
- Particularly suitable for children: no
- Book online here
6. Restaurant El Santo (Mexican flavours)
On a pedestrian street in the Triana district, we found Restaurant El Santo. It occupies the first floor of a typical house in the old town of Las Palmas. The chic, green-toned decor, with its mix of exposed stone and plant-patterned wallpaper, makes this pretty table a very contemporary place to enjoy local cuisine with Mexican influences.
The varied and creative menu, concocted by chef Carlos Padilla, also features ingredients emblematic of the Canary Islands. For example, coffee fromAgaete or rum from La Palma are used to perfume desserts with innovative flavours.
Practical information:
- In the Triana district
- Restaurant type: fusion
- Capacity: more than 25 place settings
- Terrace: no
- Price range: approx. €60 per person (excluding drinks)
- Canary Islands specialities: yes
- Particularly suitable for children: no
- Book online here
FUN in Gran Canaria:activities
Dolphin watching
Buggy / Quad
Snorkeling
Kayaking in the Mogan caves
But also: Canyoning, Horse riding, Via Ferrata, Coasteering… See all options
7. Restaurant De Contrabando (Thai influences)
In the north of the city, near Playa de Las Canteras, chef Pedro López La Camera, originally from the Canary Islands, welcomes visitors from his open kitchen. It’s a pleasure to watch him and his team at work, from the room’s sober wood decor.
We enjoyed a creative cuisine that blends local ingredients with Asian influences, particularly Thai. Colors nourished by the owner’s many travels and experiences.
Practical information:
- Near Playa de Las Canteras
- Restaurant type: fusion
- Terrace: yes
- Price range: approx. €30 per person (excluding drinks)
- Canary Islands specialities: yes
- Particularly suitable for children: no
- Reservations by telephone on + 34 928 228 416
8. Restaurant Lucira (gastrobar)
Restaurant Lucira presents itself as a gastrobar, which says a lot about the ambition for quality and simplicity of the young couple of chefs behind the project. María Justo and Samuel Martín draw inspiration from their travels, summoning flavors from around the world in creative interpretations of traditional dishes.
The card is small, but changes every 2 months. You’ll always find something new to discover, which explains why it’s so popular with tourists and locals alike. Portions are moderate but sufficient, and prices very reasonable. A beautiful address.
Practical information:
- Near Playa de Las Canteras
- Restaurant type: fusion
- Capacity: more than 25 place settings
- Terrace: no
- Price range: approx. €30 per person (excluding drinks)
- Canary Islands specialities: yes
- Particularly suitable for children: no
- Reservations by telephone on + 34 928 33 96 82
Best Spanish speciality restaurants in Las Palmas
9. Restaurant Ons (Galicia)
Just a stone’s throw from the Playa de las Canteras, the Puerto de Ons Restaurant offers traditional Galician cuisine, subtle and simple. Seafood is king. Their quality and freshness, imperative given the theme, are top-notch. But you’ll also find succulent meats (lomo, bellota…).
We loved the tapas to share, “para picar”, typical of Spanish cuisine: chipirones, croquetas, pan gallego, pulpo… A meal to themselves! And let’s not forget tarta de queso and crema gallega, respectively cheesecake and crème brûlée, Spanish-style. A treat!
Practical information:
- Near Playa de las Canteras
- Restaurant type: traditional
- Capacity: more than 25 place settings
- Terrace: no
- Price range: around €50 per person (excluding drinks)
- Canary Islands specialities: no
- Particularly suitable for children: yes
- Book online here
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10. Restaurant 1890 (bodegua)
Overlooking the gardens of theHotel Santa Catalina Royal Hideaway, Restaurant 1890 offers Iberian cuisine in elegant, refined surroundings. The relaxed atmosphere is perfect for enjoying delicious tapas and the finest local wines.
The quality of the products, the choice of wines and the exceptional setting give this tapas experience a surprising and highly enjoyable gastronomic touch. For a reasonable price.
If you want to extend this upscale experience, you can stay overnight at theSanta Catalina Royal Hideaway Hotel. See prices, photos and availability – and make a reservation
Practical information:
- On the gardens of the Hotel Santa Catalina, Ciudad Jardin district
- Restaurant type: traditional
- Capacity: more than 25 place settings
- Terrace: yes
- Price range: approx. €35 per person (excluding drinks)
- Canary Islands specialities: yes
- Particularly suitable for children: yes
- Reservations by telephone on + 34 928 243 042
11. Restaurant La Vegueta de Colón (tapas bar)
Right next to the Casa de Colón Museum, Restaurant La Vegueta de Colón is a tapas bar ideal for a quick bite to eat and a drink. You’ll be served tapas boards with a wide range of options: cheese, charcuterie, fish or vegetables. The team is friendly and efficient, and the prices are very reasonable.
As far as drinks are concerned, you can choose between local and foreign wines and beers, but if you like a spritz, we recommend you try the lemon spritz.
Practical information:
- In the Vegueta district
- Restaurant type: traditional
- Capacity: less than 25 covers
- Terrace: yes
- Price range: between €20 and €30 per person (excluding drinks)
- Canary Islands specialities: yes
- Particularly suitable for children: yes
Best vegetarian and healthy restaurant in Las Palmas
12. Restaurant Llevame al Huerto (dietetics)
If you’re looking for a good vegetarian place to eat in Las Palmas, Restaurant Llévame al Huerto is the place for you. We loved the warm, modern atmosphere and the simple, healthy cuisine. The menu offers a variety of creative dishes based on fresh, local ingredients, including vegan and gluten-free options.
Particular attention is paid to the nutritional value of each dish. The idea is to enjoy eating while taking care of your body. With this in mind, the quality of the products and their preparation are of prime importance, not only in terms of nutrients and vitamins, but also textures and flavours.
The crates of vegetables in the front, like those of a grocery store, announce the color right from the entrance. A must in Las Palmas for healthy vegetarian eating. Lunch from 1pm.
Practical information:
- Between the port and Plaza de España
- Restaurant type: vegetarian
- Capacity: approx. 25 place settings
- Terrace: yes
- Price range: around €20 per person (excluding drinks)
- Canary Islands specialities: no
- Particularly suitable for children: yes
- Book online here
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