3 Tasty Paellas in Las Palmas de Gran Canaria

If you love paella, you’re in luck. Though paella isn’t a traditional dish in the Canary Islands, you’ll find lots of restaurants with paella on the menu. But how do you choose the best one? Don’t worry, we’ve done the hard work for you. In this article, we’ll introduce you to the most recommended paella restaurants in Las Palmas de Gran Canaria, based on customer reviews, quality, variety and price. Whether you prefer seafood, meat or vegetarian paella, you’ll find your perfect match here. Ready to dig in? Let’s go!

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La Quilla

If you love paella, you can’t miss La Quilla, a wonderful restaurant on the scenic Paseo de Las Canteras. You will be delighted by the quality and variety of their food, which includes Salteado Canario, Arroz Negro con Chipirones, and gluten-free choices for celiac customers. Their paellas are amazing, whether you prefer seafood or vegetarian. The restaurant has a cozy and elegant decor, making you feel comfortable inside even when it’s windy outside. The staff is friendly and attentive, and the views of the beach are breathtaking. La Quilla is the perfect place to have a fantastic meal and enjoy the best paella in Las Palmas de Gran Canaria.

The best paella so far I got in La Quilla.
Kristoph

El Arrosar

If you’re looking for a place to enjoy some amazing paellas, look no further than El Arrosar. This restaurant has a reputation for making some of the finest rice dishes in the city, especially the seafood paella that keeps customers coming back for more. Another standout dish is the “arroz con ajetes’, which has a remarkable flavour. The staff at El Arrosar are courteous and attentive, making sure that you have a wonderful dining experience. The prices are a bit higher than some other places, but the food is worth every penny. El Arrosar is a great choice for anyone who wants to try authentic and tasty paellas, and see why it’s one of the best places to eat this classic Spanish dish.

Restaurant El Arrosar has the best paella I’ve tried in Las Palmas de Gran Canaria.
Noel


El Típico Español

If you are looking for a traditional Spanish restaurant with great views of the beach, you might want to try El Típico Español in Las Palmas de Gran Canaria. This restaurant is located on the Paseo Canteras. El Típico Español serves a variety of dishes, but their specialty is the paella, a rice dish with seafood, meat and vegetables. The paella is cooked in a large pan and served with bread and salad. You can enjoy this delicious meal while watching the waves and the people passing by.

The paella here is really good.
Max

More Community Recommendations For Paella

paella at Taberna Chica © @alessandragia__
This place is the best for me for paella: Taberna Chica on Playa De Las Canteras.
Marcos

I liked the vegan paella in Madre Del Amor Hermoso on Paseo de Las Canteras.Biocrepería RiscoCaido (in Artenara) also sells good vegan paella.
Sonia

I do not consider myself a paella expert, but Las Canteras Family Restaurant was very tasty and also the Google reviews mention that the paella is very solid.
Jelle

Ñoño El Chico! It’s on the paseo, super tasty and cheap tapas! They have a delicious paella on Sunday.
Rita

I tried Marea near Avenida Maritima and it was good. A bit expensive in my opinion.
Manu

 A local here! La Lonja & La Marinera (a bit more expensive) are very good! Enjoy!
Laura

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