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As of: July 2026 (updated regularly)
Las Palmas de Gran Canaria is home to 186 restaurants, more than any other island capital in the Canary Islands. The city boasts three Michelin stars, whilst Enoteca El Zarcillo has amassed 4.8 stars from over 1,001 reviews. Canarian cuisine meets Venezuelan influences and the flavours of the Puerto de la Luz harbour. The 12 best restaurants in Las Palmas de Gran Canaria range from a seafood restaurant in La Isleta to a restaurant offering a tasting menu. Dos Balcones leads the way with 706 votes, whilst the small La Niña de Vegueta shines with 4.9 stars from 44 reviews.
Las Palmas: Michelin, the market and authentic seafood cuisine
The set lunch menu costs between 10 and 14 euros and includes three courses plus a drink. It’s at this time of day that the well-established restaurants fill up the quickest. Evening service starts at 9 pm at the earliest. If you book at 6 pm, you’ll often end up in a touristy area. At the Mercado del Puerto, prices range from 12 to 20 euros, whilst a Michelin tasting menu starts at 95 euros. The menus at La Isleta are usually written in Spanish. The dishes on neighbouring tables can help you find your way around.
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Tips for your visit
In the cobbled streets of Vegueta around Santa Ana Cathedral, the top restaurants are more concentrated than anywhere else in the city. El Conejo Alegre boasts 4.7 stars from 564 reviews here. Papas arrugadas and mojo feature on the menus in the old town. Along Playa de Las Canteras, the terraces open out onto the Atlantic; Cuvée 25 and MAjUGA are among the names that draw guests over from the city centre.
There are 24 pizzerias scattered between the harbour district and the seafront promenade. On the edge of the pedestrian zones are 16 bars; Bar Restaurante Los Galgos has a rating of 4.8 stars from 133 reviews. The little La croqueta de Elisa has a rating of 4.7 stars from 20 reviews, proof that there are still real hidden gems to be found in the side streets of Las Palmas.
Frequently Asked Questions
Do you need to book in advance at restaurants in Las Palmas de Gran Canaria?
In the popular restaurants in Vegueta and along Playa de Las Canteras, tables fill up quickly, so a booking will secure you a seat. Enoteca El Zarcillo, with its 1,001 reviews, is one of the places where it’s worth booking. For the bars on the edge of the pedestrianised areas and the small snack bars at the ends of the markets, a spontaneous visit is fine.
What vegetarian options do restaurants in Las Palmas de Gran Canaria offer?
Grilled vegetables, Canary Islands potatoes with mojo sauce, salads and vegetable stews feature on the menus of many of the 186 restaurants. The 24 pizzerias offer meat-free options, and in the centre of Las Palmas de Gran Canaria there are restaurants specialising in purely vegetarian cuisine.
When is the best time to visit the restaurants in Las Palmas de Gran Canaria?
In the evening, the bars and restaurants in Vegueta around Santa Ana Cathedral come to life; service begins at 9 pm at the earliest. At lunchtime, Playa de Las Canteras attracts guests because the restaurants there serve fresh fish from Puerto de la Luz.