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Natural Burguer

Natural Burguer (Av. José Mesa y López 3, Las Palmas) — Natural Burguer is known as the best restaurant in Las Palmas for those who search for the healthiest burgers and fresh smoothies and juices. This place is popular among students and young people, for its vibrant atmosphere, great flavors and very reasonable prices. Natural Burguer makes use of natural ingredients only. Apart from classic beef burgers, the menu features veggie variations with a variety of toppings to choose from. While here, try the hamburger veal churrasquito with steak and double bacon and picoteo or onion rings.

La Marinera

La Marinera (Calle Alonso Ajeda, Plaza de la Puntilla, Playa Las Canteras) –this restaurant is located on Las Canteras beach and offers a largest capacity anywhere in Las Palmas, with more than 400 seats available. The fresh oceanic breeze and the softly crashing waves behind the windows are a bonus for diners here.

La Marinera specializes in serving creative dishes with fresh local fish as a main ingredient. Besides fish, customers will have a unique opportunity to taste Argentine meat and the Canarian classic grill dish ‘Casa Carmelo’. The specialty fish includes bass fillet with cilantro, fish soup and fresh seafood paella, which is so gigantic and heavy, it has to be shared between two people. For meat, La Marinera offers great sirloin steak and sirloin in plum sauce. Lovers of more exotic seafood will be pleased with La Marinera, because they will find all the seafood varieties from scorpions to canary damsel. La Marinera makes seafood meals available at reasonable prices and provides customers with great options.

La Aquarela

La Aquarela (Apartamentos Aquamarina, Barranco de la Verga, Mogán, Las Palmas) — For those who want nothing more than real haute cuisine, La Aquarela is without a doubt the finest Gran Canaria can offer. What’s more, if you’ve chosen to stay at one of the Anfi resorts in Anfi Del Mar, you are only but a few moments away – perfect for those who choose to indulge perhaps a little too much on the impeccable selection of wines available.

The delectable menu ties in wonderfully with the stunning décor and full service they provide. If you want to ensure that you are able to enjoy the other restaurants in the area, best off visiting La Aquarela last because it really doesn’t get any better than this.

El Salsete

El Salsete (Calle Secundino Delgado, Edificio Jovimar Bloque 1, San Fernando de Maspalomas) — Highly regarded as providing an exemplary example of locale food, El Salsete is located in the midst of the more tourist centric bars and restaurants of Maspalomas. Stocking many a local wine and serving fish from the area, it is well worth deviating from the set menu to sample some of the daily specialties. These of course vary from the time of the year, but you are guaranteed seasonal delights, all presented in spectacular form.

A hidden gem within Maspalomas, El Salsete is a delightful blend local charm and excellent food; it is well worth searching out if you long for more than the typical tourist trappings which can be found on the south side of Gran Canaria.

Restaurante El Churrasco

El Churrasco Restaurant (Calle Olof Palme 33, Las Palmas) – this restaurant has been named the best Argentine steakhouse on the Canary Islands, thanks to the mastery of the owner Mario Gil. It is an authentic restaurant which focuses on Argentine cuisine, presenting it in gourmet fashion by the extraction of the flavor. El Churrasco offers the possibility of enjoying the process of steak preparation, with its grill open to the public view.

Mario Gil uses a top quality Aberdeen Angus beef that has been bred naturally, and the meat arrives in Gran Canaria in its full juiciness and freshness. This is hands down the best place to visit for all meat lovers. Don’t be taken aback by slightly expensive prices of the courses, as the quality of meat served here has no parallels anywhere outside of Argentina.

Deliciosa Marta

Deliciosa Marta (Calle Pérez Galdós 23, Las Palmas) – this restaurant is located in the heart of the old town of Las Palmas, in the pedestrian zone, and has a sophisticated atmosphere. The restaurant proudly takes inspiration from its Canarian roots. The owner Marta manages the space and communicates with the guests, while her husband Pol is the chef, trained in Barcelona and now in charge of delivering exceptionally delicious cuisine.

The interior in Deliciosa Marta is made from light washed brick stones, light-colored furniture and moody lights. The menu of this restaurant never stays the same, because Pol ensures the utilization of seasonal ingredients including fresh vegetables and delicacies such as truffles. Visit Deliciosa Marta for a fine dining experience and try their incredible juicy steak tartare.

Dejate Llevar

Dejate Llevar (Calle Dr. Domingo Hernández Guerra 25, Tejeda) – this café lounge, also known as “Let Me Take U”, will bring you to a sensory paradise. Backed by a clean and cozy home-like interior, the kitchen in Let Me Take U is vegetarian and healthy. The owners of this place, Fernando Henriquez Muñoz and Nikolaos Petas, value the quality of the ingredients as much (if not more) as the taste. Their carefully created and re-worked menu includes a wide range of unique and healthy plates, made from the top quality local fresh ingredients.

Some of the most delicious dishes in Let Me Take U include Andalucian gazpacho with mint leaves, the special salad of the house Dejate Llevar, Peruvian ceviche, and croquettes with meat, Serrano ham or mushrooms, cooked from a special secret recipe created by Fernando’s mother. The owners are friendly and easy to communicate with, and they entertain everyone with their captivating stories of traveling abroad and exploring other cultures. The outside terrace will quickly become your favorite spot for a quick relaxing lunch with stunning views of the mountains of Gran Canaria.

Cosi Come Sei

Cosi Come Sei (Barranco Agua de la Perra, Centro Comercial Las Olas, Puerto Rico) – this Italian restaurant is a small place, which means this very cozy place provides personal attention and caters to every single detail. Everything, including pasta, bread, cakes and cookies, are strictly home-made (prepared with high quality ingredients). Diners are greeted with soft background music, and the restaurant’s hospitality is highlighted by a glass of sparkling wine and an elegant appetizer prepared by its chef.

Casa Montesdeoca

Casa Montesdeoca (Calle Montesdeoca 10, Vegueta, Las Palmas) — described as the “highlight of the Vegueta”, the Casa Montesdeoca is the very epitome of tranquility itself. It is located within a small courtyard, lined with palm trees that gently rustle in the breeze. Off the courtyard patio there is also an exquisitely decorated bar with an array of drinks, and three other dining rooms to take food in.

You might wonder why you would consider eating indoors when the courtyard is so grand? Well, the building the Casa Montesdeoca calls home was a 16th century merchant palace before it was a restaurant, and much of restaurant’s history can be felt though the wonderful paintings and architecture when you dine there, making the experience all the better.

This restaurant also has a well-regarded local chef (Fabio Santana), and the fine dishes that he prepares, along with drink, are served by the restaurant’s friendly, English speaking staff. The gentleman behind the bar was especially knowledgeable about the wine too, a wonderful addition to the dining experience there. It’s also noteworthy that this is King Juan Carlos’ favorite restaurant whenever he visits the capital of Gran Canaria.