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Must-try Restaurants in Maspalomas

  • Writer: Dunas Map
    Dunas Map
  • Jul 24, 2025
  • 6 min read

Updated: Jan 28

Maspalomas is not only a good place to have fun and enjoy the sun or the holiday, but also to taste new flavours and explore different food specialties from all over the world in a gay-friendly ambiance.

Gay Friendly restaurants Gran Canaria

Discover the best addresses restaurants for an excellent evening meal while enjoying the warmth of the nights in the south of Gran Canaria.


You like quality cuisine and gastronomy, but you are also looking for a real dining experience in a special setting with dishes that will make you travel and offer your palate a real discovery. Just try the restaurants below, you won't be disappointed. They are excellent. And remember, it's not enough to be in a so-called gay destination for being a real gay-friendly business. The restaurants below are all listed in the Official Maspalomas Gay Guide and are involved in gay tourism and gay community in Gran Canaria. They deserve your visit more than any other in the seaside resort.



The Brunch Club | Ravintola Kuparipannu | Pantai Kuta | Fusion | En el Nombre del Jamón | La Pergola | Peater's



The Brunch Club

Charly & Tom's The Brunch Club, brunch and more in Maspalomas

Charlys & Toms The Brunch Club is the new hotspot in Maspalomas, specialising in brunch and late breakfast all day long, but not only !


You will also find delicious waffles, cheese, fresh fruits, sandwiches, salads, muesli, eggs, a great variety of toasts, cakes, coffees, smoothies, salmon, wine, burritos... Everything you need to have a snack at any moment, all day long...


Take advantage of the nice open-air terrace and enjoy the excellent service.

Av. de Tirajana, 21 - Edificio Europlaya (Playa del Inglés). Open from 9h to 17h.



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Ravintola Kuparipannu

Ravintola Kuparipannu, scandinavian specialities restaurant in Maspalomas

Ravintola Kuparipannu is a Scandinavian restaurant in Playa del Inglés (Maspalomas) with a large menu choice, including grilled meat, fresh salmon, tapas, hamburgers, vegetarian dishes, and Norsk specialities.


They have a different lunch menu with vegetarian options every day, that changes every week, always at very good and low prices. Lunch is served from 13h to 16h.


At Ravintola Kuparipannu, customers rate the quality of the food, the polite service and the warmth of the welcome. They also appreciate the location, because it's a bit lower than the street, it feels more quiet. The place offers a large inside room and a nice terrace. You will find a wide choice of very varied food, including pizzas, fish, meat, buffets and desserts.


The restaurant has existed for years and is truly one of the culinary references of Playa del Inglés, especially for lovers of Scandinavian cuisine, but not only... It is highly recommended to try it.

Avenida de Tirajana, 25 - Apartamentos Tanife - Playa del Inglés (+34) 928 03 02 41.

Open every day except Wednesday, all day long, from 13h to 23h. (This restaurant closes for a summer break every year from May to october)


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Pantai Kuta

Pantai Kuta, indonesian and asian specialities restaurant in Maspalomas

Pantai Kuta is an Indonesian restaurant with Asian specialities located in Avenida de Tirajana, just next to the Yumbo Centrum. If you like the delicacy of Asian dishes, fragrant rice, shrimp, skewers with multiple flavors and meat in sauce cut into small pieces, this is the place for you.


The restaurant offers a large interior room, nicely decorated, and a large open-air terrace. The atmosphere is family-like and relaxed. The chef comes directly from Indonesia and offers real traditional cuisine. It is possible to eat on the spot or to order by phone and take away.


Very low prices and well-stocked plates. The duck in sauce is highly recommended, but not only... Delicious restaurant, best food at the best price !


Av. de Tirajana, 28 - Edificio Roque Nublo - Playa del Ingés (+34) 928 77 46 58.

Open every day except Monday and Tuesday, from 13h to 23h30.



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Fusion

Cacio e Pepe, Italian restaurant, Yumbo centre

Fusion, Asiatic Restaurant & Lounge Bar : Where Flavor Meets Elegance !


Fragrant, fresh and exciting south­east asian inspired cuisine in a contemporary and stylish setting in the heart of playa del ingles. Relax in the chill­out lounge area with a delicious cocktail or sample one of the fine wines before enjoying your meal. At Fusíon, you will discover a total dining experience.


Savour delicate vietnamese appetizers, fragrant thai curries, sizzling stir­fries and delicious noodle dishes prepared with a creative fusion twist. Proprietor and head chef David takes his inspiration from the exotic flavours of the south­east asian countries he has travelled including thailand, vietnam and indonesia, taking the best from these cuisines and merging it with Gran Canaria’s fantastic fresh, local produce.


Av. de España, 12 - Playa del Inglés | Open Tuesday to Saturday from 19h to 23h.

Booking and info : (+34) 928 76 57 05



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En el nombre del Jamón

"En el nombre del Jamón" (In the name of the Ham), Gastro-Bar and Bistro-Boutique dedicated to Spanish Ham, specialties and local products at the Yumbo Shopping Centre

“En el Nombre del Jamón” (In the Name of the Ham) is a bistro-boutique principally dedicated to the Spanish ham but not only. It’s also a gastro-bar with wine-tasting shop and gourmet grocery, the first of its kind to open in the Yumbo Centre.

 

You will find there a selection of local products and Spanish specialties including beers, liquor, canned fish, Iberian sausages, cheeses, and jams. You can eat on site, and enjoy tapas or sandwiches in a nicely decorated room, or purchase items to take away. In any case, this is your perfect place to buy the best souvenir to bring back from Gran Canaria.

 

Ask Enerto to learn more about the products and get advice on what to choose and how to pair food and drink.

Monday to Saturday : 14h-23h (closed Sunday) Yumbo Shopping Center, 4th Floor (Planta 4) - Above Hiperdino Supermarket Booking and info : (+34) 669 510 919



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La Pergola

La Pergola, restaurant in Playa del Inglés

La Pergola offers a culinary experience that combines the best of home cooking, a diverse selection of tapas, and traditional Canarian and international cuisine with the convenience of a takeaway service. You can enjoy a delicious and comforting meal, whether on-site, in the cozy restaurant, or in the comfort of your own place.


Homemade flavor, traditional Canarian specialties, international cuisine, breakfast, tapas, and takeaway food. Each dish is prepared with fresh ingredients and following traditional recipes that evoke the flavors and aromas of home cooking. From comforting stews and nourishing soups to tender meats and delicious desserts, this home-style food will make you feel right at home.


The selection of tapas is perfect for sharing with friends and family or simply for enjoying a variety of flavors in one meal. Every bite is a burst of flavor. Tapas are ideal for a casual and social meal. Try also the English breakfast on the terrace and the lunch menu 3-courses for only 11,95 €.


La Pergola is perfectly located in the heart of Playa del Inglés, 2 min. to Yumbo Center, close to the Axel Beach hotel.

Open every day from 8h to 23h. Call for order or to book a table : (+34) 928 770 593

Apartamentos Los Molinos (Ground floor) - Av. de Gran Canaria, 36 - Playa del Inglés



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Peater's

Peater's restaurant, Cita Shopping Centre

Peater's is one of the most popular and well-known restaurants in Playa del Inglés. They have just moved to the Cita Shopping Center to a new location in the main courtyard, featuring a bigger terrace and a large stage for live dinner shows.


At Peater's, the food is always creative, hearty and original, with generous portions. The cuisine is born from the meeting of the chef's creativity and European gastronomic traditions, whether from the North, the East, France or Italy.


All dishes are cooked on-site with passion, using carefully selected fresh ingredients. You will find grilled meats and stews, as well as curries, pastas, salads, and of course, a whole range of excellent homemade desserts that are part of the restaurant's reputation.


Check website and social media for thematic nights, music programmation and live shows, twice a week on Monday and Friday.

Open every day from 17h (closed Tuesdays).

Call for more info and booking : (+34) 643 06 66 03




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