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As of: July 2026 (updated regularly)
Gran Canaria is home to almost a thousand restaurants – the island has exactly 999. This means that the urban cuisine of Las Palmas de Gran Canaria on the north-east coast meets the seafood restaurants of the coastal towns. Anyone looking for the 12 best restaurants on Gran Canaria will soon find themselves in La Playa de Mogán at A Casa Mia, which has garnered 456 reviews and a 4.9-star rating. Latin American influences are evident at La Cantina de Ro in Gáldar. The Restaurante Colombiano Rocky in Telde brings Colombian dishes to the third-largest of the Canary Islands.
Gran Canaria’s cuisine: between the harbour and the old town
At lunchtime, the island really comes into its own. The ‚menú del día‘ is served between 2 pm and 4 pm, offering a three-course meal including a drink for between 10 and 14 euros. In the evening, restaurants don’t really open until 9 pm, at which point prices go up. In the old town of Vegueta, around Santa Ana Cathedral, cash is often sufficient, and English is not widely spoken. It’s different in the south near Maspalomas, where establishments such as Restaurante Habibi’S in Puerto Rico open earlier and cater to holidaymakers.
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In Vegueta, the best restaurants are clustered around Santa Ana Cathedral. Papas arrugadas with mojo are almost always on the menu there. Queso de Flor de Guia, from the island’s mountainous interior and curdled with thistle flower extract, features as a starter in more ambitious restaurants. Kaicana in La Atalaya stands out in particular, with a rating of 5.0 stars from 110 reviews.
For an espresso between meals, there are 91 cafés spread across the city’s neighbourhoods. In the evenings, the 113 bars in the alleyways away from the cathedral fill up. Italian cuisine has firmly established itself, for example at the HabaNapoli pizza experience by Mi Pueblo in Agüimes, which has 333 reviews and a 4.9-star rating.
Frequently Asked Questions
Can you get by speaking German in restaurants in Gran Canaria?
In the tourist centres in the south, such as Playa del Inglés or Maspalomas, many of the 999 restaurants speak German, and some have German-language menus available. Away from the coastal resorts and in the interior of the island around Las Palmas de Gran Canaria, Spanish and English are the dominant languages, so a basic knowledge of these will be helpful.
Do you need to book in advance at restaurants in Gran Canaria?
In simple eateries and the 113 bars, a booking is rarely needed; walk-in guests usually find a table. For upmarket restaurants in Vegueta or popular venues on the south-east coast, it’s worth booking in advance at weekends and during the high season.
What vegetarian options do restaurants in Gran Canaria offer?
Numerous restaurants in Gran Canaria serve vegetarian classics such as papas arrugadas with mojo, grilled vegetables and salads with the regional Queso de Flor de Guia. In Las Palmas de Gran Canaria and the tourist resorts, there are also purely vegetarian and vegan restaurants, as well as cafés amongst the 91 establishments offering meat-free dishes.
Opening hours and other details are subject to change; please check before visiting.
All restaurant profiles for the Canary Islands can be found at www.Kanaren-Kleinanzeigen.com.