Casa roja
35011 Las Palmas de Gran Canaria, Las Palmas, Spain
Best Restaurants in Las Palmas
Las Palmas offers 17 standout restaurants where Atlantic seafood meets Canarian flavors and a growing local wine culture. From tapas bars in Vegueta to upscale dining in Triana and Alcaravaneras, you'll find restaurants pairing local Malvasía and Listán Negro with fresh fish, tapas and modern island cuisine.
17 venues
4.6 avg
Tasting Events
El Almacén
C. Pascal, 22, 35007 Las Palmas de Gran Canaria, Las Palmas, Spain
Rincón de Triana
C. José Franchy Roca, 59, 35007 Las Palmas de Gran Canaria, Las Palmas, Spain
MAjUGA Restaurante
C. Escritor Benito Pérez Galdós, 41, 35002 Las Palmas de Gran Canaria, Las Palmas, Spain
Restaurante LA 22 Alcaravaneras
C. Luis Antunez, 22, 35006 Las Palmas de Gran Canaria, Las Palmas, Spain
Encurtidos Antequera
C. Albareda, 76, 35008 Las Palmas de Gran Canaria, Las Palmas, Spain
Poemas by Hermanos Padrón
Santa Catalina, a Royal Hideaway Hotel, C. León y Castillo, 227, 35005 Las Palmas de Gran Canaria, Las Palmas, Spain
Restaurante Tasca Galileo
C. Galileo, 13, 35010 Las Palmas de Gran Canaria, Las Palmas, Spain
Restaurante La Travesia de Triana
C. Lagunetas, 11, 35002 Las Palmas de Gran Canaria, Las Palmas, Spain
The Hook - Food Culture
C. José Franchy Roca, esquina con, C. Veintinueve de Abril, 9, 35007 Las Palmas de Gran Canaria, Las Palmas, Spain
El Equilibrista 33
C. Ing. Salinas, 23, 35006 Las Palmas de Gran Canaria, Las Palmas, Spain
Nakar Restaurante
C. Fernando Guanarteme, 10, 35007 Las Palmas de Gran Canaria, Las Palmas, Spain
La Tasquita D'Ivan Plaza de España
Pl. de España, 5, local 2, 35010 Las Palmas de Gran Canaria, Las Palmas, Spain
La Bulla Bar de Tapas Andaluz
Calle Dr. Miguel Rosas, 10, 35007 Las Palmas de Gran Canaria, Las Palmas, Spain
La Bodega de La Avenida
Av. Alcalde José Ramirez Bethencourt, 18, 35004 Las Palmas de Gran Canaria, Las Palmas, Spain
Taberna Chica. Playa De Las Canteras
Calle Dr. Grau Bassas, 60, 35007 Las Palmas de Gran Canaria, Las Palmas, Spain
Adago Gastrobar
C. Joaquín Blanco Torrent, 35005 Las Palmas de Gran Canaria, Las Palmas, Spain
Wine Culture in Las Palmas
Las Palmas sits at the crossroads of Atlantic trade and Canary Island viticulture, and that history shows in its wine culture. Local restaurants increasingly showcase Canarian varieties such as Malvasía, Listán Negro, Listán Blanco and Moscatel alongside Spanish and international bottlings. Expect volcanic-soil wines from nearby islands—minerally, aromatic whites and expressive reds—paired with the city's abundant seafood.
Wine bars and restaurant lists have evolved beyond basic Rioja and Ribera. Many venues highlight island producers and small bodegas, offering vertical tastings or glass pours to accompany tapas. Traditional pairings—papas arrugadas with mojo, fresh catch of the day, sancocho and grilled local fish—work beautifully with crisp Malvasía or a light Listán Negro. In short, Las Palmas's wine scene blends island tradition with contemporary pairings and attentive sommellerie in neighborhoods across the city.
Where to dine with wine in Las Palmas
Vegueta and Triana are the city's culinary heart. In Vegueta you’ll find cozy tapas bars and historic taverns where house wines and local bottles shine; try Rincón de Triana for a traditional atmosphere. Triana mixes classic and modern—Restaurante La Travesia de Triana and Poemas by Hermanos Padrón offer elevated tasting menus with curated wine lists that emphasize Canary Island producers and smart pairings.
Along the coast, Las Canteras and Alcaravaneras deliver beachfront dining with fresh fish and crisp whites—Restaurante LA 22 Alcaravaneras is a reliable pick for wine-friendly seafood. Casa roja and El Almacén are neighborhood favorites for relaxed meals with good by-the-glass options, while Encurtidos Antequera showcases tapas that pair well with lighter, aromatic wines. MAjUGA Restaurante and other contemporary kitchens are experimenting with natural wines and island varietals, so look for sommeliers recommending Listán Negro with charred flavors and Malvasía with citrusy seafood.
What to Look For
When choosing a restaurant in Las Palmas, check the wine list for Canarian representation—Malvasía, Listán Negro and Moscatel are markers of local commitment. A good venue offers by-the-glass options from island bodegas, staff who can recommend pairings, and wine flights that introduce regional differences, such as differences between Tenerife and La Palma Malvasías.
Also consider style and setting: historic Vegueta taverns provide traditional pairings and a convivial vibe; Triana restaurants focus on technique and curated wine programs; beachfront spots near Las Canteras emphasize fresh seafood matched with crisp whites or bubbles. Practical signs of quality include a rotating wine-by-the-glass selection, clear pairing suggestions on the menu, and partnerships with local producers—elements that elevate a meal from pleasant to memorable in Las Palmas.
When do wine restaurants in Las Palmas open and close?
16 of the 17 wine restaurants listed in Las Palmas publish their opening hours. The median one opens at 1 pm and closes at 11:30 pm on a typical trading day.
Sunday is the day that catches visitors out: 11 venues in Las Palmas (69% of those with published hours) trade on Sunday, against 8 on Monday. 5 open seven days a week.
15 addresses stay open past 10 pm, which matters if you are buying after dinner rather than before it. Rincón de Triana closes latest, at 12 am.
At the other end of the day, Encurtidos Antequera opens earliest, at 11 am.
These hours come from each venue's own Google Business Profile as read in March 2026. They are regular hours: public holidays, August closures and harvest-season changes are not reflected, so call ahead for a specific date.
What the ratings in Las Palmas actually say
The 17 rated wine restaurants in Las Palmas carry 15,804 reviews between them. The mean rating is 4.59 out of 5 and the median is 4.6, and 14 venues hold 4.5 or better — 82% of the list.
El Almacén carries the highest rating with a review base large enough to mean something: 4.8 from 1,658 reviews. Taberna Chica. Playa De Las Canteras is the most reviewed address in Las Palmas, at 2,364.
A five-star average is worth less than it looks on a venue with a dozen reviews, which is why the ranking above is sorted by rating and review volume together rather than by rating alone. The rating also measures the visit, not the cellar: service, queueing and the state of the room all land in the same number as the wine selection. It is a starting filter, not a verdict on what is on the shelf.
How much do wine restaurants in Las Palmas cost?
Price level is published for 12 of the 17 wine restaurants in Las Palmas, and it splits as follows: 2 budget (17%), 10 moderate (83%). Google's price level is a four-step band reported by the venue and by visitors, not a price list, so it says where an address sits relative to its neighbours rather than what a bottle costs.
The specialisations that recur most often in Las Palmas are Tasting Events (1), Local Wines (1). Filtering the list above by one of those is usually a faster route to the right shop than sorting by rating.
Las Palmas compared with the rest of Spain
Las Palmas accounts for 17 of the 127 wine restaurants we list across Spain, spread over 10 cities.
Sunday is harder here than elsewhere: 69% of venues in Las Palmas open on Sunday against 75% nationally, 6 points lower.
Both columns are computed from the same rows that build these pages, so the national figure moves whenever a city's listing does.
| Measure | Las Palmas | Spain |
|---|---|---|
| Venues listed | 17 | 127 |
| Mean rating | 4.59 | 4.54 |
| Open on Sunday | 69% | 75% |
| Median closing time | 11:30 pm | 11:30 pm |
Where to look next from Las Palmas
Other wine venues in Las Palmas: 14 wine bars, 20 wine shops, 9 wineries and tasting rooms. In a city with a thin specialist trade, the restaurant list is often where the interesting bottles actually are.
The nearest larger listings in Spain are Palma (19), Zaragoza (19), Murcia (17), Bilbao (15), Seville (12). Each is a separate page with its own hours, ratings and map.
Bottom line
Las Palmas has 17 wine restaurants on this list, averaging 4.59 out of 5 across 15,804 reviews. The median address opens at 1 pm and closes at 11:30 pm; 11 of the 16 with published hours open on Sunday.
If you only have time for one stop, El Almacén is the highest-rated address with a real review base (4.8 from 1,658).
Ratings, hours and price bands here come from public venue profiles read in March 2026; they describe how an address is reviewed, not how good its wine list is. Confirm hours before travelling for a specific bottle.
Buying wine in Spain: age, tax and trading rules
Selling alcohol to anyone under 18 is prohibited across every autonomous community in Spain; the detail of enforcement is regional, the age is not.
Spain levies no excise duty on wine — the rate in the European Commission's tables is €0 per hectolitre — so the tax on the bottle is IVA at the standard 21%. A Spanish wine is cheap on the shelf partly because the state takes nothing off the alcohol itself.
Trading hours are set regionally rather than nationally, and tourist zones in Madrid, Barcelona and the coastal cities carry a liberalised regime that lets shops open on Sundays. That is the main reason Sunday coverage varies so much between Spanish cities in the table above.
Sources: European Commission — Excise Duty Tables, Part I: Alcoholic Beverages
Local Tips
01
Book ahead for dinner
Even mid-sized restaurants in Triana and Vegueta fill up on weekends. Reserve a table in advance, and ask if the chef offers a wine-pairing menu or tasting flight featuring local Malvasía or Listán Negro.
02
Explore by neighborhoods
Stroll Vegueta for traditional tapas and historic charm, then head to Triana for contemporary cuisine and curated wine lists. Finish by the water at Las Canteras for seafood paired with crisp island whites.
03
Ask for local recommendations
Request Canarian wine suggestions from sommeliers or servers. Small producers and volcanic-terroir wines are often the best way to taste what sets Canary Islands viticulture apart.
04
Timing and dress
Lunch is relaxed; dinner starts later (typically after 8pm). Coastal restaurants can be breezy in the evening—bring a light layer for outdoor terraces and be prepared for a leisurely, multi-course meal when ordering wine pairings.
FAQ
This directory lists 17 restaurants in Las Palmas, spanning Vegueta, Triana, Las Canteras and Alcaravaneras. The selection ranges from casual tapas bars and family-run taverns to contemporary and fine-dining venues that highlight Canarian ingredients and island wines.
Yes. Many restaurants and wine bars in Las Palmas stock Canarian wines—look for Malvasía, Listán Negro, Listán Blanco and Moscatel. Quality producers from Tenerife, La Palma and nearby islands appear on menus, often offered by the glass or in curated flights to showcase volcanic terroirs.
Triana and Vegueta are the best bets for wine-focused dining: Triana leans modern with curated lists and tasting menus, while Vegueta offers traditional taverns and tapas bars with strong local wine options. For seaside ambiance, Las Canteras and Alcaravaneras provide fresh seafood paired with crisp whites and sparkling wines.
Reservations are recommended, especially for dinner and on weekends. Popular places like Poemas by Hermanos Padrón, Restaurante LA 22 Alcaravaneras and Rincón de Triana can fill up quickly. Booking ahead ensures you get the best table and access to special wine pairings or tasting menus.
Pair Malvasía or Listán Blanco with grilled fish, ceviche and papas arrugadas with mojo; Listán Negro complements grilled meats, chorizo and richer stews. For tapas and fried snacks, try a crisp Moscatel or a young white; chefs often curate pairings to highlight island flavors and volcanic minerality.
Many restaurants in Las Palmas accommodate dietary needs—vegetarian, vegan and gluten-free options are increasingly common. When it comes to wine, staff can recommend suitable pairings. It’s best to mention dietary restrictions when booking so kitchens can prepare appropriate dishes and wine matches.
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