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Restaurant in Las Palmas de Gran Canaria, Las Palmas
What should I order at El Santo Restaurante?
What to order
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Semi Dry Tomatoes
Mentioned multiple times as a standout dish, including one review calling the semi dry tomatoes a must and another saying the half dried tomato was the best thing they had ever eaten.
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Cannelloni
Recommended by name in the tasting menu and again in a shared meal, where it was described as excellent and part of a delicious overall dining experience.
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Desserts
Frequently praised across reviews for being delicious, creative, and memorable, with several diners specifically highlighting them as a highlight of the meal.
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Tacos
Specifically mentioned as one of the dishes chosen to share, and included in a meal described as fantastic with excellent food and service.
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Pork
Called out as the ending dish in one review and described as excellent, making it one of the notable recommended items.
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Artichokes
Highlighted as the stand-out dish in one review, singled out among several shared plates as especially delicious.
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Salmon Aguachile
Directly recommended as highly memorable, with one reviewer saying it was so good they had been craving it for days.
Details
Location
C. Escritor Benito Pérez Galdós, 23, Las Palmas de Gran Canaria, Las Palmas, 35002, ES
Open in Google MapsHours
| Monday | Closed |
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| Tuesday | 1 to 3:30 PM, 8 to 11:30 PM |
| Wednesday | 1 to 3:30 PM, 8 to 11:30 PM |
| Thursday | 1 to 3:30 PM, 8 to 11:30 PM |
| Friday | 1 to 3:30 PM, 8 to 11:30 PM |
| Saturday | 1 to 3:30 PM, 8 to 11:30 PM |
| Sunday | Closed |
About El Santo Restaurante
El Santo Restaurante is a Mediterranean restaurant in Las Palmas de Gran Canaria, Las Palmas, known for refined Canarian and modern Spanish dishes. Reviewers consistently praise the tasting menu, cannelloni, risotto, and desserts, along with friendly service and careful presentation. The restaurant is described as cozy, quiet, romantic, and upscale, with outdoor seating and a location in the old town or Triana area mentioned in reviews. It is priced around €50–60, and several reviewers call the quality strong for the price.
Amenities
Service options
- Outdoor seating
- Delivery
- Dine-in
Highlights
- Great coffee
- Great dessert
- Great wine list
Popular for
- Lunch
- Dinner
- Solo dining
Accessibility
- Wheelchair accessible entrance
- Wheelchair accessible restroom
- Wheelchair accessible seating
Offerings
- Alcohol
- Beer
- Cocktails
- Coffee
- Hard liquor
- Healthy options
- Organic dishes
- Salad bar
- Wine
Dining options
- Lunch
- Dinner
- Dessert
- Seating
- Table service
Amenities
- Bar onsite
- Restroom
- Wi-Fi
- Free Wi-Fi
Atmosphere
- Cozy
- Quiet
- Romantic
- Trendy
- Upscale
Crowd
- Family-friendly
- Groups
Planning
- Lunch reservations recommended
- Reservations required
- Dinner reservations recommended
- Accepts reservations
Payments
- Credit cards
- Debit cards
Children
- Good for kids
- Kids' menu
Parking
- Paid street parking
- Usually somewhat difficult to find a space
Pets
- Dogs allowed
Frequently asked
What is El Santo Restaurante known for?
It is especially known for cannelloni, risotto, and tasting-menu dishes that reinterpret Canarian and Spanish recipes. Reviewers repeatedly mention refined flavors, careful plating, and standout desserts, with the ropa vieja cannelloni and semi-dried tomatoes often singled out.
What dishes are most recommended at El Santo Restaurante?
Reviewers most often recommend the cannelloni, risotto, Russian salad, and tasting menu, plus specific dishes like the ropa vieja cannelloni, artichokes, salmon aguachile, and semi-dried tomatoes. Desserts also come up often as a highlight, with several guests calling them inventive and memorable.
What is the atmosphere like at El Santo Restaurante?
The atmosphere is described as cozy, quiet, romantic, trendy, and upscale, with tasteful decor and a pleasant terrace or outdoor tables. It suits date nights and small groups well, and reviewers also mention being comfortable dining there as a couple or even solo.
Is El Santo Restaurante good value, and what does it cost?
The price is around €50–60, and multiple reviewers say the restaurant offers fair or fantastic value for the quality. Guests mention full meals with wine and dessert for about €50 per person, or around €100 for three plates, two desserts, and a bottle of wine.
Do you need a reservation at El Santo Restaurante?
Yes, reservations are recommended for both lunch and dinner, and the restaurant says reservations are required. That fits the review pattern of a small, carefully paced dining room where service and timing are part of the experience.
Is parking available at El Santo Restaurante?
Yes. Paid street parking, Usually somewhat difficult to find a space is available.
Is El Santo Restaurante kid-friendly?
Yes, El Santo Restaurante is good for kids.
