Must-see restaurants in Mallorca

  • Sa Torre Restaurant

    Mallorca

    Run by the fabulously hospitable López Pinto Ivars family, this wonderful country restaurante makes great use of a high-vaulted 15th-century cellar,…

  • Es Racó d’es Teix

    Serra de Tramuntana

    An island legend, German chef Josef Sauerschell has one Michelin star and it is well deserved. Stand outs are the hearty meat dishes – anything from veal…

  • Marc Fosh

    Palma de Mallorca

    Located within a former 17th-century convent, now the luxury Convent de la Missió Hotel, this stylish gastronomic destination introduces novel twists to…

  • Mirador de La Victòria

    Northern Mallorca

    Climb the steps through pine forest past the Ermita de La Victòria to reach this gorgeous rustic restaurant, with no-nonsense home cooking and amazing…

  • Trespaís

    Western Mallorca

    With its sleek monochrome interior and tree-rimmed patio all aglow with candles, Trespaís is a flicker of new-wave romance. Chef Domenico Curcio, with his…

  • Es Verger

    Serra de Tramuntana

    On the zigzagging road up to Castell d'Alaró, this gloriously rustic haunt is well worth the trek, bike ride or gear-crunching ascent. The sheep hanging…

  • Joan Marc Restaurant

    Mallorca

    A total contrast to Inca's dark and traditional cellers is this light, imaginative restaurant. The minimalist decor is softened by nature-themed design…

  • Béns d’Avall

    Sóller

    From its cliff-top perch overlooking the sea, this restaurant's terrace is pop-the-question-at-sunset romantic. Not only that, it's the home turf of Benet…

  • Celler Ca'n Amer

    Mallorca

    Refinements to Mallorcan classics are the hallmark of Tomeu Torrens, who slings the pans at this lively celler, rustically charming with its wooden beams…

  • Restaurante Jardín

    Northern Mallorca

    The smart interior of this this Michelin-starred restaurant may be out of step with the nondescript villa facade but uniform excellence inspires the menu…

  • Fornet de la Soca

    Palma de Mallorca

    Tomeu Arbona is the master baker here. He is also the author of the cookery book: Traditional Cooking in Mallorca and something of a culinary legend in…

  • Mandala

    Serra de Tramuntana

    Spicy smells drift enticingly from this unassuming looking den of fusion cooking, tucked away on a picturesque cobblestone street. Snag a table on the…

  • Toque

    Palma de Mallorca

    A father-and-son team run this individual little place with real pride and warmth. The food is Belgian-meets-Mallorcan (perhaps steak tartar with fries…

  • La Petite Iglesia

    Southern Mallorca

    Inhabiting the shell of a little sandstone church, with outdoor tables under the trees, this atmospheric place serves up terrific French home cooking…

  • El Camino

    Palma de Mallorca

    Worthy of all the hype, this new concept tapas bar is super stylish with coffered ceilings, oak panelling, mosaic tiles and a long marble bar from where…

  • QuitaPenas

    Valldemossa

    Spread over three stone-clad rooms in a former simple village house, this unpretentious tapas bar serves highly appertising takes on pa amb oli (bread…

  • Bellaverd

    Northern Mallorca

    Sit in a gorgeous setting under the canopy of an ancient fig tree in the courtyard garden of this arty enclave, which hosts the occasional sculpture…

  • Casa Manolo

    Southern Mallorca

    With its photo-plastered walls and ceilings strung with Serrano hams, this corner bar looks much as it did when it opened in 1945. While the aged, Josper…

  • Ca'n Cuarassa

    Northern Mallorca

    With tantalising sea views and a tranquil garden terrace fringed by palm and tamarind trees, this genteel villa scores highly with diners. Homemade bread…

  • Mola

    Palma de Mallorca

    A hip and intimate small space decorated with striking abstract paintings, Mola has just a handful of tables (inside and out) where you can expect to find…

  • Molón

    Serra de Tramuntana

    The menu revolves around generously sized tapas which are designed to share. But these are no ordinary tapas, imaginative combinations like fresh oysters…

  • Es Molí

    Western Mallorca

    Tucked away on a plaza close to the sea, (look for the baby-blue Seat 600 car parked outside), the deco here is stripped-back minimalism, the team young…

  • Simply Delicious

    Palma de Mallorca

    Seek out this corner cafe which has a comforting boho feel and a menu that concentrates on heart-warming dishes like shakshuka (poached eggs in a rich…

  • Restaurant Sa Llotja

    Central East Coast

    A slick, glass-fronted restaurant with a wonderful terrace overlooking the harbour, Sa Llotja does delicious renditions of established dishes with…

  • Beatnik

    Palma de Mallorca

    This place has a gee-whizz American '60s vibe with its retro bucket chairs and Jack Kerouac pics and quotes on display. Dishes are faithful to the era…

  • Ca Na Toneta

    Mallorca

    Making loving use of the fruits of local producers, and what they grow themselves, Ca Na Toneta is an exceptional country restaurant that invites diners…

  • Casa de Sa Miranda

    Valldemossa

    What a view! The entire town and valley spread picturesquely before you at Casa de Sa Miranda, where an innovative stamp is put on local produce in bright…

  • Celler Es Grop

    Mallorca

    Watch your step as you descend into this cheerful, whitewashed 18th-century cellar, lined with huge old wine vats and other historical ephemera. Galician…

  • S'Arc

    Alcúdia

    Part of the Petit Hotel Ca'n Simó, this old-town charmer has a lovable inner courtyard, exposed-stone walls and Mediterranean cuisine pepped up with some…

  • Arandora

    Serra de Tramuntana

    Swedish-run Arandora, right opposite the church, is a delight. On summer evenings the terrace is great for watching the world go lazily by over a glass of…

  • Terra di Vino

    Mallorca

    There's a brief menu, but this superb, small restaurant immerses diners deeply and alluringly in the warm aromas of Italia, each dish infused with flavour…

  • Restaurant Celler Sa Premsa

    Palma de Mallorca

    A visit to this local institution, going strong since 1958, is almost obligatory. It's a cavernous tavern filled with huge old wine barrels and faded…

  • Sa Sal

    Central East Coast

    In a surprisingly scruffy neighbourhood, Sa Sal stands head and shoulders above most restaurants in town, with its refined service, inventive menu and…

  • Fosh Kitchen

    Palma de Mallorca

    Expertly executed assemblies of top-notch ingredients are the focus of the slick, contemporary Fosh Kitchen, the less-formal cousin of Michelin-starred…

  • Mercado Gastronómico San Juan

    Palma de Mallorca

    This gastronomic market occupies a coral-pink Modernista building in the S'Escorxador cultural centre, once a slaughter house. With a bar, cafe, terrace…

  • Forn de Sant Joan

    Palma de Mallorca

    Yet another example of Palma's forward-thinking food scene, this former bakery is all stripped-brick, perfectly mixed cocktails and Mallorcan…

  • Bistro Rullan

    Serra de Tramuntana

    This handsome house dates from the 1930s and now accommodates a popular bistro specialising in Mediterranean- and French-inspired cuisine. There is a…

  • Bon Lloc

    Palma de Mallorca

    Longstanding favourite of the hip and health-conscious, this vegetarian (and increasingly vegan) place does great work with organic produce. Palma's first…

  • Bar Bodega Morey

    Palma de Mallorca

    As Palma's food evolution races ahead, and the tourist dollars keep pouring in, it's reassuring to find places still giving the locals what they've long…

  • El Náutico

    Palma de Mallorca

    One of Palma's standout seafood options in the Royal Sailing Club, 'The Nautical' does hake in a variety of ways (including 'Roman-style' – with vinegar…

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