Gran Canaria offers one of the most diverse food scenes in the Canary Islands — from beachfront Mediterranean restaurants in Maspalomas to cave dining in Guayadeque and authentic guachinches in Las Palmas. We have gone through thousands of real Google reviews to find the restaurants that consistently deliver, whatever your budget or location.
The best restaurants in Gran Canaria — only the ones worth your time
Tips for eating well in Gran Canaria
Las Palmas has the best local food scene. The capital is where locals eat — Vegueta, Triana and the port area have concentrated some of the best restaurants on the island. Worth a day trip from the south.
Drive inland. The interior of Gran Canaria — Guayadeque, Tejeda, Artenara — has some of the most authentic and affordable restaurants on the island. The drive is part of the experience.
Ask for the menú del día. Most restaurants offer a fixed lunch menu (starter, main, dessert and drink) for 10-15€. Excellent value and a great way to try local food without breaking the bank.
Maspalomas has more than tourist food. Beyond the resort strip, places like El Senador and Restaurante Time offer genuinely good food in a tourist-friendly area.
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