Best restaurants in Las Palmas

Los Guayres

★ Michelin€€€€Modern Cuisine, Spanish

Having travelled through the arid landscapes of the Mogán valley, this restaurant appears as an elegant and exotic oasis as if by magic. Los Guayres, a Guanche term that could be translated as ‘The Lords’, is located inside the Cordial Mogán Playa hotel, very close to Puerto de Mogán. Chef Ruyman González spearheads cuisine that celebrates the culinary heritage of the Canary Islands through carefully prepared dishes, contemporary nuances and a deep respect for local ingredients, represented by produce from the islands (gofio, goat, red prickly pear) and the rich Atlantic larder (wreckfish, blu

🕐 Tu-Sa 19:00-22:00

Tabaiba

★ Michelin€€€€fine_dining

Located just a few metres from Las Canteras beach and taking its name from a native flower, Tabaiba enjoys surprising its guests with what it describes as its “evolutionary Canary Island cuisine”. In this small contemporary space, chef Abraham Ortega (who, along with his team, is usually seen sporting his typical sombrero), offers guests his highly personal and entertaining cuisine that takes seemingly humble Canarian cooking to new heights thanks to his superb technique and seasonal ingredients sourced from each of the islands. He also adds touches of sentimentality, such as the tribute to hi

Muxgo

★ Michelin€€€€Creative

Muxgo is part of the luxury Santa Catalina Royal Hideaway hotel, where the cooking is an ode to sustainable and organic cuisine. In its bright dining room, decorated with watercolours by artist Ana Beltrán and a mural that reflects some of chef Borja Marrero’s favourite ingredients, the latter conjures up creative and contemporary dishes that are always based around ingredients rooted in the DNA of the Canary Islands and, first and foremost, those grown on his own farm (pine bark, millet, prickly pear, meal from his own cattle etc). Dining options are centred around three tasting menus (Los Or

Poemas by Hermanos Padrón

★ Michelin€€€€Creative

A dazzling dining experience both in terms of the elegant setting and the gastronomic cuisine on offer in the exclusive and historic Santa Catalina hotel, a Royal Hideaway Hotel, in the heart of Las Palmas de Gran Canaria. At the helm you’ll find chef Adrián García, from nearby Arucas, who has been superbly trained by the Padrón brothers (Juan Carlos and Jonathan) and who recreates the flavoursome cuisine of these award-winning chefs along with all of their renowned creativity. This dining space, which has its own separate entrance next to the hotel piano-bar (where a pianist provides the musi

La Aquarela

★ Michelin€€€€Creative

Despite its somewhat unusual location in an apartment complex, La Aquarela has become one of the leading names on the island’s restaurant scene. In fact, it is also a suitable spot for a little romanticism, as the tables located at the foot of the pool are ideal for enjoying the sunset!Here you will find highly technical and very delicate elaborations, rooted in the native flavours of the islands but not without their own personality, as the chef Desiré Cabrera—who has worked in renowned restaurants in Spain and abroad, including the two-starred Restaurant Andrew Fairlie (UK)—seeks to consolid

El Equilibrista 33

Bib Gourmand€€international

Located close to the Las Alcaravaneras beach, this restaurant with a modern-contemporary feel reflects the personality of owner-chef Carmelo Florido. It boasts a cohort of admirers thanks to its focus on quality products that combine perfectly with tradition and innovation to seemingly perform the impossible and to always showcase the region’s different products. In this modern and contemporary setting, make sure you try the delicious “ceviche canario”, the “carajacas (sautéed veal liver with caramelised onion, garlic and potato sticks) and the egg-based “huevos moles” accompanied by the islan

San Sebastián 57

Bib Gourmand€€Seasonal Cuisine

An unmissable address in the island’s capital, this restaurant is located just a few steps from the Mercado de Nuestra Señora de África market (also known as La Recova) and is often full thanks to its popularity with tourists as well as a loyal local clientele. In the contemporary ambience of its pleasant, intimate interior, enjoy an updated take on traditional cuisine presented via the à la carte and a menu entitled Caminar. Quality ingredients are key here, contributing to fun, copious and meticulously presented dishes that showcase the essence of Canarian cuisine, with an added nod to the c

Moral

Bib Gourmand€€Contemporary

Moral occupies an old mansion that skilfully combines the building’s cutting-edge design with its original structure and floor. The key tenets here are a constant desire to improve alongside plenty of enthusiasm from the young chefs (Icíar and Juan Carlos) at the helm. They are now following their own dream having previously worked in leading restaurants (Icíar Pérez, for example, was the chef at Poemas by Hermanos Padrón). Their cuisine, which first and foremost aims to showcase the flavours of the island, is centred around a concise à la carte plus a creatively inspired tasting menu, with a

El Aguarde

Bib Gourmand€€Traditional Cuisine

This restaurant, which has gained a loyal and predominantly local following over the years, is located just a few metres from the city’s main artery, the Rambla de Santa Cruz. The secret to its success? Maybe patience – a nod, perhaps, to its name (a hunting term that is associated with the wait in a hideout). In the simply furnished dining room, order from a reasonably extensive à la carte that is traditional in feel but with a La Mancha touch that highlights the owner’s origins. Recommended dishes includes stews with beans or chickpeas, the hearty la Mancha dish “Duelos y Quebrantos”, offal

Silbo Gomero

Bib Gourmand€€Contemporary

Mojo is a traditional Canary Island sauce that can be used in various ways and chef Braulio Simancas is a specialist when it comes to using this iconic salsa to bring enhanced flavour to some of his dishes. Named after the whistling language once used on the island of La Gomera, this unpretentious restaurant located next to a shopping centre that is close to the Pabellón de Deportes de Tenerife Santiago Martín sports complex showcases cuisine with its roots in the Canary Islands, albeit with a modern, light and delicate touch and impeccable technique. The unique cheeses on the menu are persona

Casa Romántica

€€€Modern Cuisine

A family-run restaurant with a professional outlook in a highly picturesque setting by the road running through the Agaete Valley, surrounded by coffee plantations and lush vegetation.Here, chef Aridani Alonso prepares Canary Island cuisine which has been reinterpreted and brought bang up-to-date and has a strong focus on local ingredients (most of which are sourced from the restaurant’s own farm, La Laja). How does it work? You'll find two distinct areas: Casa Romántica, reserved for carefully crafted tasting menus (Tomás Morales, Alonso Quesada, the vegetarian Tamadaba and, finally, the Leon

Casa Brito

€€Traditional Cuisine, Meats and Grills

Casa Brito is famous on the island both for its cooking, which is traditional and superbly prepared, and the high level of service provided by its staff, who are friendly and used to working with a local clientele. The set-up here includes a private bar and two rustically inspired dining rooms, the main one of which has an open grill and wood ceilings. The speciality here is the perfectly cooked grilled beef from Germany, Uruguay and the Spanish regions of Castilla, Galicia and Asturias. The barbecued chorizo and the delicious grilled chops of young Baifo goat (the island’s native species) are

Revés Bistró

€€Modern Cuisine

This restaurant's unique location may come as a surprise; and no wonder, it is located in a quiet residential area, within the Tafira Tennis Club. The name, a nod to the sport of tennis but also a statement of intent, underscores the team's philosophy and its overwhelming enthusiasm for serving up informal haute cuisine. Here, what is made abundantly clear is the desire to do things the right way, both in the kitchen (Paco Budia) and in the dining room (Héctor Suárez and Sem Suárez), in a relaxed atmosphere... although with incredibly high self-imposed standards! The menu, supported by a tasti

Verode

€€Regional Cuisine, Fusion

Halfway between Plaza del Pilar and the magnificent Las Canteras beach, this curious establishment, a kind of bistro inspired by the different landscapes of the Canary Islands (taking its name from a plant endemic to the islands), is a more informal approach from acclaimed chef Abraham Ortega (Tabaiba, with a Michelin star). Here he sets his creativity to one side in favour of good regional cuisine, brought up to date with light touches of fusion. On the menu, which is designed for sharing (half portions are available at the bar and on the terrace), we particularly liked the combination of gri

Nákar

€€Contemporary

Located close to Las Canteras beach, Nákar boasts a minimalist contemporary decor that provides the backdrop for an updated take on traditional cuisine with a nod to recipes from the Basque Country and Navarra. The à la carte, which includes interesting dishes such as goat taco and an array of savoury rices, is complemented by a 7-course tasting menu entitled Nákar.

🕐 Tu-Th 19:00-23:30; Fr-Sa 13:45-00:00

El Santo

€€Modern Cuisine, Traditional Cuisine

El Santo boasts an excellent location in the Triana district, a part of the old town with a special beauty and character that result from its original occupation by residents who settled here mainly from Andalucía. The restaurant features a pleasantly surprising decor that combines the stone walls of this restored property with attractive tropical details. To this backdrop, guests can savour bold cuisine that showcases typical Canary island recipes, with a fusion of Mexican cooking visible in some dishes. Don’t miss the black “papa arrugada” potatoes with mojo “snow” and mole mojo!

Deliciosamarta

€€Creative

A restaurant with plenty of personality and an appealing decor along an attractive pedestrian street in the city’s Triana district. Its cuisine is equally impressive, featuring market-inspired cooking with a modern touch and influences from the Canary Islands that is only available à la carte. We recommend booking ahead.

Hikari Japanese Roots

€€€Japanese

Located just a few minutes’ walk from the San Telmo park, this small Japanese-inspired eatery has a dining counter for just nine guests (the best option in our view) and several tables, where experienced chef David Rivero takes us by the hand on a journey across the best flavours found in Japanese cuisine. He does this via a single surprise Omakase menu (with an extra main course option available for a supplement) that he explains in detail to every guest at the same time, hence his requirement for customers to be punctual. Because of the restaurant’s success, we recommend booking in advance.

Rígolo

€€Italian, Fusion

Located near the Gabinete Literario building and the Casa-Museo Pérez Galdós, this establishment captures the essence of a traditional Italian trattoria, seeking to recreate the cuisine of the iconic nonnas, with plenty of character, but not without modern and regional touches. Experienced chef Matteo Pierazzoli, who worked for several years as head chef for Nacho Manzano at the now three-Michelin-starred Casa Marcial (Arriondas, Asturias), strives for authenticity by importing different ingredients from small transalpine producers, especially cheeses and charcuterie. On the menu, which is not

Qué Leche

€€Modern Cuisine

If, as well as enjoying a meal, you are keen to be part of a gastronomic experience, this restaurant is well worth a visit! Although not overly spacious, this pleasant and informal restaurant is enthusiastically run by Jennise Ferrari, a Venezuelan chef who settled in Las Palmas in 2013. Here, she showcases fusion cuisine that is based around local ingredients, with the added aim of creating attractive dishes inspired by places a little further afield (Mexico, Asia, Japan etc). Many of the speciality dishes are perfect for sharing: we can highly recommend the duck magret, Cuban-style rice nigi

🕐 Tu-Sa 13:30-16:00, 20:30-23:00

Sorondongo

€€Traditional Cuisine, Creative

A restaurant that has burst onto the island’s culinary scene and which takes its name from one of the island’s most typical folklore dances. The young chef at the helm has added a contemporary touch to traditional Canary Island recipes, in so doing incorporating some interesting personal touches and creativity. The cooking here is centred on two tasting menus (Santa Ana and Vegueta), although an à la carte and “media ración” options are also available.

Rêver

€€Mediterranean Cuisine, International

Located just a few steps from the Casa de Colón in the heart of the historic Vegueta district, where the city was first established, this restaurant boasts a pleasantly rustic-contemporary decor of sturdy natural stone walls and numerous decorative wood features. The cuisine embraces an array of delicious and copious dishes that are based around classic international fare enhanced by influences from countries such as Spain, France, Italy and the UK. The tartare of tuna belly with Asian flavours and wasabi and avocado sorbet came as a particularly pleasant surprise.

Kiki

€€Japanese, Fusion

To a backdrop of Japanese-inspired murals, attractive neon lighting, a sushi bar and unusual cocktails, Kiki serves Japanese-inspired cuisine that showcases the best seasonal ingredients from the Canary Islands. All of this is brought to life through an à la carte service that mixes tradition and fusion, as well as three tasting menus: Corto, Kiki and Kiki Especial (the latter offers more select products, such as akami, caviar and king crab). Make sure you try some of the nigiris, such as the Nigiri Akami-Crunchy (crispy rice with spicy tuna tartare and quail’s egg).

Etéreo by Pedro Nel

€€Meats and Grills, Contemporary

A centrally located restaurant with a relaxed feel in which the Colombian-born chef showcases a mix of cuisines that demonstrate a passion for flavours from around the world. This encompasses a variety of starters, fish and rice dishes, plus a particular focus on meat. There is a special section dedicated to matured and premium cuts, by weight, with breeds such as Rubia Gallega, Simmental, Friesian, Black Angus, etc., and several maturation chambers adorn the room. In the desserts section, such as their trompe l'oeil, they usually give free rein to their creativity!

Colmado 1917

€€Farm to table

After its move to the Iberostar Heritage Grand Mencey, this intimate restaurant has taken a new direction, respecting the essence of its 19th-century grocery store origins and remaining faithful to its culinary philosophy of minimal intervention, in order to respect the raw ingredients and traditional techniques as much as possible. You can sit at the bar or the table, for six or four diners respectively, as you enjoy a menu that constantly revolves around Canarian produce, with salted fish, marinades, tartares, macerated dishes, cold cuts, cheeses, etc. There are no stoves here and the dishes

Duke

€€€Japanese

In the north of the city, inside a neo-Canarian style villa located in the gardens adjacent to the iconic Iberostar Heritage Grand Mencey, this restaurant surprises both for its elegant interior with a contemporary aesthetic and for its culinary offerings, focused on Japanese cuisine but with elements of fusion (on the menu you will find nigiri, maki, sashimi, robata specialities, etc.). In the bar area, several chefs prepare cold dishes live!

Bevir by Lopesan

€€€Creative

After enjoying such resounding success in the capital of Gran Canaria, this restaurant is embarking on a new venture in the luxurious Lopesan Costa Meloneras Resort & Spa hotel. The goal? To offer diners an even more hedonistic culinary experience. The restaurant is found in an interior courtyard with large windows overlooking it, opting for a minimalist aesthetic and with chef José Luis Espino at the helm, a man loyal to Canarian produce who tries to define his cuisine under the concept ‘Where the vegetable garden meets the sea’, always paying homage to local flavours and the importance of ma