As of: October 2026 (updated regularly)
Pizzeria Hestia in Los Sauces tops the island’s rankings with 4.8 stars from 140 reviews – a score that hardly any other restaurant in the Canary Islands achieves. The 12 best pizzerias on La Palma stretch from the Paseo Marítimo in Los Cancajos to Calle la Paz in Puntagorda in the north-west. Some owners top their pizzas with avocados from the Aridane Valley and locally grown tomatoes. From the very first bite, you can tell the difference compared to imported produce. On Isla Bonita, the tourist hustle and bustle remains low-key, whilst the cuisine remains authentic.
Pizzerias on La Palma: prices, opening hours, tips
Between 2 pm and 4 pm, the ‚Menú del día‘ – a three-course meal including a drink – often costs just 10 to 14 euros, even in some pizzerias. In the evenings, the ovens usually don’t start firing until 9 pm. If you’re looking for a table as early as 6 pm, you’ll end up in a tourist-oriented establishment. In Puntagorda, it’s best to have cash to hand, as card payments aren’t accepted everywhere there. Menus outside Los Cancajos are rarely in German, so knowing a few words of Spanish will make ordering easier. In August, at Christmas and at Easter, the terraces fill up quickly.
Tips for your visit
On Avenida Marítima in Santa Cruz de la Palma, the pizzeria Made in Italy, with 517 reviews, and the pizzeria Calypso, with 453, are situated almost next door to each other, whilst the scene extends all the way into the cobbled streets of the colonial old town. In Los Cancajos, the pizzeria l’Osteria del Geco, with 1,108 reviews, and the Restaurante Insólito, with 1,488, attract the most customers to the same spot. Behind the counters in these coastal towns, the wood-fired ovens blaze in full view.
Away from the main centres, it’s worth looking north and south: Pizzeria La Fuente on Calle la Luz in Tijarafe and Pizzeria La Cantina Del Gladiatore on Carretera General in Los Canarios have each garnered nearly 300 reviews. In Puntagorda, Pizzeria Flor de Lotus, with 372 reviews, is located a long way from any harbour. In some places, Palmerian goat’s cheese is used on the dough instead of mozzarella.
Frequently Asked Questions
What’s the best way to get to the pizzerias on La Palma?
The 17 pizzerias on the island are best reached by hire car, as the winding mountain roads limit the availability of public transport. In Santa Cruz de la Palma and Los Llanos de Aridane, several pizzerias are within walking distance of the town centre. Visitors to the capital will find places such as Pizzeria La Paila on Cjón. el Rieguito, near the historic old town with its cobbled streets.
Are there any pizzerias in La Palma with outdoor terraces or sea views?
Quite a few of the 17 pizzerias have outdoor terraces, particularly along the Av. Marítima in Santa Cruz de la Palma and around Puerto de Naos, where the Pizzeria Ristorante La Scala is situated on C. Maximiliano Darias Montesino. Coastal towns in particular offer sea views, whilst restaurants in higher-altitude locations such as Puntagorda or Los Canarios look out over the mountainous landscape. The mild temperatures mean you can sit outside all year round.
Which pizzerias on La Palma do the locals frequent?
Locals tend to pop in, particularly in Los Llanos de Aridane and Santa Cruz de la Palma, for example at Pizzeria Evangelina on Cam. las Piteras or at Napole’s Pizza on Ctra. Puerto Naos. Dishes featuring La Palma cheese are particularly popular. As a side dish to accompany a drink, you’ll often find the island’s typical ‚papas arrugadas‘ served with mojo sauce.