As of August 2026 (updated regularly)
There are six pizzerias spread across Arinaga and the nearby Cruce de Arinaga, and not a single one is located within a tourist resort. This coastal town in the south-east of Gran Canaria caters to locals and residents, not package holidaymakers. This keeps prices down and boosts quality. La Pizzeria Arinaga has 1,122 reviews with an average rating of 4.6 stars, whilst Ivan’s Pizza Factory in Cruce de Arinaga has a 4.5-star rating based on 365 reviews. Anyone looking for the best pizzerias in Arinaga can choose from establishments with ratings ranging from 4.0 to 4.6 stars. There are six pizzerias compared with 35 restaurants in the town.
Pizza in Arinaga: Five places at a glance
La Abuela Canaria and Ivan’s Pizza Factory open in the evening from 7 or 8 pm, which is earlier than traditional Spanish restaurants. This means families with children can have an earlier dinner. At lunchtime, a ‚menú del día‘ costs around 10 to 13 euros. An à la carte pizza costs between 8 and 14 euros. Outside the summer months, La Pizzeria Arinaga rarely requires a booking, though it does at weekends in August. Card payments are accepted almost everywhere, though in smaller establishments such as the Cafeteria Pizzeria Esquina Doramas, the owner prefers cash.
Tips for your visit
Four of the six pizzerias are located in Cruce de Arinaga rather than in the town centre by the water: Ivan’s Pizza Factory, Pizzería Flash, Pizzería La Abuela Canaria and the Cafeteria Pizzeria Esquina Doramas. La Pizzeria Arinaga and Pizzeria del Canarie are in the town centre of Arinaga itself.
La Pizzeria Arinaga stands out with 1,122 reviews – more than double the total for all the other establishments combined. Pizzeria del Canarie has 159 reviews, whilst Esquina Doramas has 56. Pizzería Flash and La Abuela Canaria have each received more than 430 reviews, but are rated 4.0 and 4.2 stars respectively.
Frequently Asked Questions
Which pizzerias in Arinaga do the locals actually go to?
Locals tend to give the beach and harbour promenade a miss and head for the town centre or Cruce de Arinaga instead. Tables full at 2 pm are a good indicator of where residents eat. At La Pizzeria Arinaga, with its 4.6-star rating, 1,122 local reviews back this up.
How much do pizzerias in Arinaga cost on average?
Simple eateries such as the Cafeteria Pizzeria Esquina Doramas cost between 10 and 15 euros per person, whilst upmarket restaurants cost between 25 and 45 euros. An à la carte pizza costs between 8 and 14 euros. The ‚Menú del día‘ at lunchtime offers the best value for money at between 10 and 14 euros.
Are pizzerias in Arinaga suitable for families with children?
The early evening opening hours from 7 pm suit families, with Pizzería La Abuela Canaria and Ivan’s Pizza Factory already open by then. High chairs are available in the larger establishments. In smaller venues such as Esquina Doramas, with its 56 reviews, it’s worth checking in advance.
Opening hours and other details are subject to change; please check before visiting.
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