Restaurants in Mallorca
Mallorca's best eating is in Palma — Santa Catalina for modern tapas, La Lonja for wine bars, and Portixol for seaside seafood. Below are handpicked restaurants across the island, from Michelin tables to €14 set lunches. For neighbourhood-by-neighbourhood picks, read our full Palma dining guide.
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Adrián Quetglas
Adrián Quetglas is a tiny, buzzy Michelin-recommended restaurant beside the leafy torrent on Passeig de Mallorca. The Argentine-born chef serves a single, frequently changing tasting menu blending Mediterranean, Russian and Latin influences at a price that feels almost improbable for the quality. The contemporary dining room seats only a handful, so tables fill fast and booking weeks ahead is essential. It suits food lovers after an ambitious, great-value tasting experience in a relaxed rather than formal setting. One of Palma's smartest deals in creative fine dining.
Agapanto
Agapanto is a stylish waterfront restaurant overlooking Port de Sóller, with some of the best sunset views on the northwest coast. The kitchen leans Mediterranean-fusion, backed by good cocktails and live music on some evenings, in a relaxed but polished setting above the bay. Sunset is the time to book a terrace table. It suits couples and groups wanting a scenic dinner or drinks rather than a quick bite. An easy, atmospheric choice to end a day in Sóller and its port.
Arabay Coffee
Arabay Coffee is a Mallorca-born specialty-coffee brand with a café and roastery presence in central Palma, serving expertly pulled espresso, brunch bites and beans to take home. A cornerstone of the island's third-wave coffee scene, it suits both a quick quality coffee and a relaxed sit-down with something to eat. Come mid-morning to enjoy it at its calmest before the lunch crowd. Ideal for coffee lovers wanting carefully sourced, freshly roasted beans and a proper flat white in the heart of the city.
Aromata
Aromata is an elegant Mediterranean restaurant set in the courtyard of a restored old-town palace off Passeig del Born, overseen in style by chef Andreu Genestra's team. It focuses on seasonal market cooking, with well-priced lunch menus that make refined food surprisingly accessible. The calm, central setting suits a relaxed but special meal. Booking is advisable, especially for lunch. Ideal for anyone wanting creative Mediterranean cooking with good value in a beautiful courtyard, a step up from the casual tapas bars but without the formality of the top tasting menus.
Assaona
Assaona is a relaxed beach-club-style restaurant on the Paseo Marítimo in Portixol, just east of central Palma, with a large seafront terrace. It serves Mediterranean dishes, rices and cocktails from lunch into the evening, and is popular for laid-back waterside dining and drinks. Sunset on the terrace is the prime time, so book ahead in summer. It suits couples, families and groups wanting an easygoing seafront meal with a beach-club feel rather than formal dining. Ideal for a long, unhurried lunch or evening by the water.
Bar Cuba (Hostal Cuba)
Bar Cuba occupies a landmark modernista corner building on the edge of Santa Catalina by the Paseo Marítimo, home to a lively all-day bar-restaurant and the popular Sky Bar rooftop. The rooftop draws crowds for cocktails and panoramic views over Palma and the sea, especially at sunset, while the ground-floor restaurant serves Mediterranean food throughout the day. Come up to the Sky Bar early evening for the best light and to beat the rush. Ideal for drinks with a view, and an easy landmark to find on the seafront edge of the barrio.
Bar España
Bar España is a bustling, long-running tapas bar near the Mercat de l'Olivar, loved for cheap-and-cheerful raciones and a proper local buzz at the bar. Patatas bravas, croquetas, grilled sardines and montaditos come at old-Palma prices to a mostly Mallorcan crowd. It is not pretty, but it is honest, filling and a reminder of how the city ate before the tourist boom. Great for a quick, wallet-friendly bite between sightseeing. Ideal for travellers who want authentic, no-frills tapas without paying tourist prices.
Bar Flexas
Bar Flexas is a retro-chic tapas bar in Palma's arty La Calatrava quarter, with a playful 1950s vibe and a small sunny terrace. It serves Mallorcan and Andalusian small plates and vermut to a local, in-the-know crowd, and works equally well for a relaxed lunch or an evening bite. The quirky décor and easygoing atmosphere have made it something of a local institution. Tables on the terrace go quickly in good weather, so arrive early. A characterful choice for those who want tapas with personality away from the main tourist drag.
Bianco e Rosso
Bianco e Rosso is a popular Italian restaurant and pizzeria in Santa Catalina, turning out Neapolitan-style wood-fired pizzas and homemade pasta. Friendly, family-run and consistently busy, it is a reliable choice for a relaxed, good-value dinner in the barrio, and works well for families and groups. Booking is a good idea at weekends given how busy it gets. It suits anyone wanting straightforward, well-made Italian food rather than a fancy night out. One of the neighbourhood's dependable go-to spots for pizza and pasta.
Bon Lloc
Bon Lloc is Palma's pioneering vegetarian restaurant, plant-based since 1978 and fully vegan today, in a bright, calm dining room near La Rambla. A good-value weekday lunch menu and more creative evening tasting plates draw a loyal crowd, all built around seasonal vegetables and inventive meat-free cooking. It suits vegans, vegetarians and curious omnivores alike. Booking is wise for the evening menu. A welcome change of pace from the island's meat- and seafood-heavy tables, and one of the longest-running plant-based kitchens in Spain.
Béns d'Avall
Béns d'Avall is a destination restaurant perched on a cliff between Sóller and Deià, with dramatic sea views down the northwest coast. Chef Benet Vicens reimagines traditional Mallorcan dishes with modern technique, drawing on local produce and seafood, in a family-run kitchen going strong since 1971. The terrace at sunset is spectacular. It is a special-occasion meal reached by a winding mountain road, so book ahead and allow plenty of time. Ideal for food lovers pairing serious cooking with one of the island's best coastal settings.
CALA Restaurante
CALA Restaurante serves elevated Mediterranean cuisine at Port Adriano, the Philippe Starck-designed marina at El Toro southwest of Palma. Creative cooking, a curated wine list and cocktails come with stylish marina views over the yachts. The polished setting suits a smarter dinner, and sunset is the prettiest time for a terrace table. Booking is recommended in high season. It works well combined with a stroll around the marina and its designer boutiques. A refined choice for couples and special occasions on the southwest coast.
Ca Na Toneta
Ca Na Toneta is a farm-to-table restaurant in the small village of Caimari, at the foot of the Tramuntana. Two sisters cook a short, changing menu built almost entirely from local Mallorcan produce, much of it from their own garden, giving a modern twist to traditional island flavours. The tiny dining room means reservations are essential, often days ahead. It is a destination meal rather than a passing stop, best paired with a drive through the mountain villages. Ideal for food lovers who want seasonal, genuinely local cooking away from the tourist track.
Ca'n Eduardo
Ca'n Eduardo is a classic seafood restaurant perched over the fishing harbour by La Llotja, open since 1943, with panoramic views across the bay. It serves ultra-fresh fish, paellas and the celebrated caldereta de langosta (lobster stew) in a comfortable dining room above the water. A Palma seafront institution, it suits a special seafood lunch or dinner rather than a quick bite. Booking a window table at busy times is worth it for the view. Ideal for anyone wanting traditional Mallorcan fish and rice with a proper harbour outlook.
Ca's Patró March
Ca's Patró March is a clifftop fish restaurant above Cala Deià, reached by a walk down to the little cove on the northwest coast. Simple, superb grilled fish and seafood are served on a terrace right over the water, and the setting, which featured in the TV series The Night Manager, is unforgettable. It is hugely popular and takes bookings weeks in advance, so plan ahead and time your visit around a swim in the cala. Cash and patience help. A bucket-list seaside lunch for anyone visiting Deià.
Caballito de Mar
Caballito de Mar is a long-established Mediterranean and seafood restaurant on the palm-lined Passeig de Sagrera, with a big terrace facing the marina in the La Llotja area. Grilled fish, rice dishes and steaks are the mainstays, served in a relaxed but reliable setting close to the old port. The terrace is popular for lunch and sunset, so book ahead in high season. It suits couples, families and groups wanting a dependable seafront meal in the centre. A dependable classic rather than a trend-driven newcomer.
Café Bella Juanita
Café Bella Juanita is a charming corner café-restaurant in the heart of Portixol, just east of Palma, popular for breakfasts, brunch and light Mediterranean lunches by the sea. The relaxed, sunny setting near the little harbour makes it a favourite morning and midday stop for locals. It suits a leisurely coffee, a brunch plate or a light lunch rather than a full dinner. Come earlier at weekends to beat the brunch rush. Ideal for anyone wanting a laid-back daytime bite in the pretty Portixol seafront neighbourhood.
Casa Fernando
Casa Fernando is a long-running family seafood restaurant in Es Molinar, just east of Palma, prized by locals for pristine fresh fish, shellfish and rice dishes at fair prices. No-frills, generous and authentically Mallorcan, it is about the quality of the seafood rather than the decor. It gets busy with local families, especially at weekend lunch, so booking helps. It suits anyone wanting proper fresh fish and paella away from the tourist restaurants of the centre. A dependable neighbourhood classic for seafood lovers.
Casa Gallega
Casa Gallega is a Galician restaurant and tapas bar near the old-town centre, bringing the flavours of Atlantic northern Spain to Palma. It is famed for pulpo a feira (Galician octopus), empanada, padrón peppers and crisp Albariño wines, and its set menu, around €36 for a generous seafood spread, is a genuine bargain for the quality. Comfortable and traditional, it is popular with locals for long lunches. Booking is wise at weekends. Ideal for seafood and octopus lovers wanting hearty, authentic Galician cooking away from the beaten track.
Celler Sa Premsa
Celler Sa Premsa is a cavernous, old-school Mallorcan celler near Plaça d'Espanya, open since 1958, its walls lined with giant wine barrels and faded bullfight posters. It serves hearty island classics like frit mallorquí, arròs brut, sopes mallorquines and slow-roasted lamb at honest prices. It is touristy but genuinely traditional and easy on the wallet, and popular with big groups. Go at lunch for the fullest atmosphere. A living piece of old Palma, ideal for anyone wanting classic Mallorcan comfort food in a memorable setting.
DINS Santi Taura
DINS Santi Taura is chef Santi Taura's Michelin-starred restaurant inside the El Llorenç hotel in Palma's La Calatrava quarter. The menu reads like a love letter to old Mallorcan cookbooks, with near-forgotten recipes rebuilt with modern precision as a single set tasting menu, no à la carte. Reserve ahead, and ask for the counter seats overlooking the kitchen. The intimate room and rooted-in-tradition cooking make it a standout for anyone wanting to understand modern Mallorcan gastronomy. A special-occasion table best enjoyed over a full evening.
Duke Restaurant
Duke is a globe-trotting comfort-food kitchen in Palma with one of the most genuinely vegetarian- and vegan-friendly menus in the city, from Asian bowls and tacos to big salads and Mediterranean plates with Asian accents. It is popular for weekend brunch as well as dinner, and the relaxed, colourful room draws a loyal local crowd. Booking is a good idea, especially at weekends. It suits diners after varied, health-leaning food rather than traditional Mallorcan fare. A reliable all-day choice for groups with mixed tastes and dietary needs.
El Camino
El Camino is a small, permanently packed tapas bar in Santa Catalina from the team behind Duke, doing sharp modern small plates and natural wines. It does not take reservations, so put your name down and grab a drink nearby while you wait, the queue being part of the ritual. Go early or expect to hang around at peak times. The lively, informal feel and quality cooking have made it one of the barrio's most talked-about spots. Best for couples and small groups happy to eat at the bar in a buzzy room.
El Peñón
El Peñón is a beachside restaurant right on the sand at Es Molinar, just east of Palma, a classic for paella and grilled seafood with your feet almost in the water. The sunny terrace and easygoing Mediterranean fare make it a relaxed spot for a long lunch by the sea. Book a terrace table at weekends and for sunset, when it is busiest. It suits families and groups wanting a laid-back seafront meal rather than fine dining. Ideal for anyone combining a beach day at Es Molinar with paella by the water.
Emilio Innobar
Emilio Innobar is an intimate Japanese-fusion restaurant on Carrer de la Concepció in Palma's old town, where chef Emilio Castrejón cooks largely off-menu with the day's market catch. Expect sashimi, nigiri and inventive hot plates, best enjoyed from a counter seat where you can watch the knife work. It is a long-standing local favourite, small and personal, so booking ahead is wise. Trust the chef and let him guide the meal. Ideal for couples and food lovers who want creative raw and cooked fish rather than a standard sushi menu.
Es Racó des Teix
Es Racó des Teix is a Michelin-starred restaurant in the hillside village of Deià, with panoramic views over the rooftops and the Serra de Tramuntana. Chef Josef Sauerschell's inventive Mediterranean cooking is served as seasonal tasting menus that lean on island ingredients. The terrace is the seat to request on a clear day. This is a destination, special-occasion table, so reserve well ahead and allow a leisurely lunch or dinner. Ideal for food lovers combining fine dining with a day exploring Deià and the northwest coast.
Fera
Fera is a glamorous fine-dining restaurant and lounge on Carrer de la Concepció in Palma's old town, pairing Mediterranean produce with Asian and Middle-Eastern accents. A lush garden terrace, an ambitious wine list and a see-and-be-seen crowd make it as much about the scene as the food. It suits a dressed-up dinner or cocktails in stylish surroundings. Booking is recommended, and the terrace is the seat to request in warm weather. Ideal for couples and groups wanting a polished, contemporary night out in the historic centre.
Forn de Sant Joan
Forn de Sant Joan is a refined multi-level restaurant set in a converted 18th-century bakery in the heart of La Llotja. Spread over several cosy floors, it serves a globe-trotting menu of tapas and small plates, from Iberian ham to sushi, with polished service. The characterful old building and central location make it a reliable choice for a lively dinner or a special occasion in the old port quarter. Weekends get busy, so book ahead. Ideal for groups and couples wanting varied, higher-end small plates in an atmospheric setting.
Fornet de la Soca
Fornet de la Soca is a loving revival of Mallorca's baking heritage by Tomeu Arbona, in a beautiful modernista shop on Plaça Weyler in central Palma. It recreates near-forgotten island recipes, from cocas and ensaïmades to coca de patata and savoury pastries, using traditional methods. Come in the morning for the best choice before popular items sell out, and eat in or take away. It is a treat for anyone curious about authentic Mallorcan baking rather than tourist-standard ensaïmadas. A genuine taste of the island's culinary history.
Japonice
Japonice is one of Palma's oldest and most reliable Japanese restaurants, just off Avinguda Jaume III in the centre. It serves sushi and sashimi alongside a lively teppanyaki grill where chefs cook tableside, making it a good pick for groups and families who enjoy a bit of theatre with dinner. The central location is handy for shopping and the old town. Book ahead for the teppanyaki tables at busy times. A dependable, long-running choice for Japanese food in the city, without the wait of the small counter spots.
Koh Thai & Lounge
Koh Thai & Lounge is a long-established Thai restaurant and cocktail lounge on the Santa Catalina and Son Armadans border in Palma, serving authentic curries, pad thai and street-food classics in a dark, atmospheric room. Cocktails and a moody setting make it as good for a drink as for dinner. It suits couples and groups wanting proper Thai food with a bit of atmosphere rather than a bright casual room. Booking is a good idea at weekends. Ideal for anyone craving Southeast Asian flavours in the city's fashionable west side.
La Bodeguilla
La Bodeguilla is a dependable bodega-restaurant just off Passeig des Born near Plaça del Mercat, combining a serious wine cellar with market-driven Spanish cooking. Cured meats, seasonal mains and a long by-the-glass list make it good for grazing over a glass of something Mallorcan or mainland Spanish. The smart but welcoming setting suits a relaxed dinner in the centre. It is worth booking on weekend evenings. Ideal for wine lovers and anyone wanting quality Spanish food a step above tapas-bar level without going fully fine dining.
La Molienda
La Molienda is a specialty-coffee café and all-day brunch spot in central Palma, roasting its own beans on the island and serving them in a plant-filled room. Popular dishes include shakshuka, avocado toast and pastries, and it makes a favourite morning meeting point for locals. It is a good choice for a relaxed breakfast or lunch, or simply a well-made single-origin coffee. Weekends can be busy, so come early for a table. Ideal for coffee lovers and anyone wanting quality brunch over a quick, generic café stop.
La Rosa Vermutería
La Rosa Vermutería is a handsome retro-tiled vermouth bar in the heart of Palma's old town, pouring house vermut on tap alongside classic tapas like patatas bravas, croquetas and boquerones. Loud, fun and usually packed with locals, it is more about squeezing in at the bar for a couple of rounds than a quiet sit-down meal. It rarely takes bookings, so arrive early or off-peak. A great stop on a tapas-and-vermut crawl through the historic centre, best for those who enjoy a lively, informal atmosphere.
La Taberna del Caracol
La Taberna del Caracol is an atmospheric tapas restaurant set in a 16th-century vaulted stone cellar in La Llotja, Palma's old port quarter. Rustic candlelit rooms and a convivial buzz set the scene for a broad range of hot and cold Spanish tapas, good for sharing over wine. The historic cellar setting is a draw in itself. It gets busy in the evenings, so booking is wise at weekends. Ideal for couples and groups wanting classic tapas in a genuinely old, characterful space in the heart of the old town.
Mar de Nudos
Mar de Nudos is a stylish marina restaurant at the Moll Vell in Palma's old port, blending Italian and Japanese cuisine, from truffle pasta to sushi, with waterside tables looking onto the yachts and the Cathedral. Smarter and pricier than the tapas bars, it suits a special evening by the marina, and booking is recommended. The terrace at sunset is the seat to request. Ideal for couples and groups wanting a sophisticated, view-led dinner combining pasta and a proper sushi counter in a polished harbour setting.
Mistral Coffee Roasters
Mistral Coffee Roasters is an island specialty-coffee roaster founded in 2017, with a central Palma café pouring meticulously sourced single-origin espresso and filter. The focus is firmly on the coffee, with beans roasted fresh on the island and available to take home. It suits serious coffee lovers wanting a properly pulled espresso or pour-over rather than a full brunch menu. A cornerstone of Palma's third-wave coffee scene and an easy stop in the centre. Ideal for anyone who takes their coffee seriously and wants to buy quality beans locally.
Molta Barra
Molta Barra is a modern tapas bar in Palma's up-and-coming Sa Gerreria quarter, run with a Basque touch and beloved for creative raciones and some of the best croquetas in the city. The relaxed, unpretentious room is priced for regulars rather than tourists, and pairs its food with good wine and txakoli. It is popular, so book at weekends or come for an early weekday dinner. A rewarding choice for those who want inventive, quality tapas away from the busiest tourist streets.
Patrón Lunares
Patrón Lunares is a nautical-themed restaurant in Santa Catalina, best known for its rice dishes and fresh seafood, the paellas and arroces being the reason to come. The buzzy, photogenic room stays busy, and unlike many bars in the barrio it takes reservations, which you will want at peak times. Cooking is reliably good and portions generous. It suits couples and groups after a fuller sit-down meal rather than bar-hopping tapas. A solid, lively choice in Palma's most fashionable eating neighbourhood.
Quina Creu
Quina Creu is a warm, candlelit bistro on a quiet lane in Palma's old town, serving generous Mediterranean small plates, tapas and cocktails until late. The vintage-industrial décor and buzzy, informal atmosphere make it a favourite for a relaxed dinner that stretches on with a few drinks. Sharing plates and a good cocktail list suit couples and groups alike. It gets busy in the evenings, so booking is a good idea at weekends. A dependable, atmospheric choice for a casual night out in the historic centre.
Restaurant Sebastián
Restaurant Sebastián is an intimate fine-dining restaurant in a restored stone house in Deià, the mountain village on the northwest coast. A local favourite since 1993, it serves Mediterranean and international dishes in a candlelit dining room, with mountain views from the terrace. The small size and long-standing reputation mean booking ahead is wise, particularly in summer when Deià fills up. It suits a relaxed but special dinner rather than a quick bite. A dependable choice for couples and food lovers exploring the Tramuntana's most photogenic village.
Restaurante Portixol
Restaurante Portixol is the waterfront restaurant of the boutique Hotel Portixol, on the little harbour just east of central Palma. Its sun-drenched terrace overlooks the water, and the kitchen turns out Mediterranean and seafood dishes plus famous weekend brunches, all with glorious bay views. Sunset and weekend brunch are the prime times, so book a terrace table ahead. It suits a relaxed but special meal by the sea, an easy stroll or short taxi from the centre. Ideal for couples and anyone wanting seafront dining with a stylish, laid-back feel.
Rosevelvet Bakery
Rosevelvet Bakery is a bright bakery and brunch spot on Carrer de la Missió in Palma's old town, known for cakes, pancakes, specialty coffee and all-day breakfasts. The relaxed, pretty room makes it a popular morning stop with locals and visitors alike, good for a leisurely breakfast or a mid-sightseeing coffee and cake. It gets busy at weekend brunch, so come early for a table. It suits anyone wanting sweet bakes and good coffee rather than a savoury sit-down meal. A dependable daytime choice in the historic centre.
Sa Fonda
Sa Fonda is a traditional Mallorcan restaurant on Sóller's main square, Plaça Constitució, serving family recipes handed down through generations. Island classics like tumbet and frito mallorquín anchor the menu, and the central location makes it an easy stop after riding the vintage tram or exploring the town. The square-side setting is pleasant for a relaxed lunch or dinner. It suits visitors wanting honest, home-style Mallorcan cooking in the heart of one of the island's prettiest towns rather than modern fine dining.
Sadrassana
Sadrassana is a stylish Mediterranean restaurant in a soaring converted warehouse on Plaça de la Drassana in La Llotja, with an open kitchen and a leafy square-side terrace. The cooking leans on grilled meats, fresh fish and market vegetables done simply and well, in a lively yet elegant room. It is a smart choice for a dressed-up dinner in the old centre, and the terrace is prime in warm weather. Reserve ahead, especially at weekends. Ideal for couples and groups wanting refined but unfussy Mediterranean food in a handsome setting.
Santina
Santina is a bright brunch café and specialty-coffee spot in Santa Catalina, serving all-day breakfasts, pancakes, healthy bowls and good coffee. The relaxed, laid-back room in the heart of the barrio makes it an easy morning stop before exploring the market and shops. It is popular at weekends, so expect a wait at peak brunch times. It suits anyone wanting a leisurely breakfast or light lunch rather than a full dinner. A dependable daytime choice in Palma's most fashionable neighbourhood for coffee and casual healthy food.
Simply Fosh
Simply Fosh is British chef Marc Fosh's Michelin-starred flagship, set in the calm courtyard of a converted 17th-century convent in central Palma. The cooking is light and Mediterranean, built around island produce and served as tasting menus, and the weekday set lunch is one of the best-value ways to eat at a starred restaurant anywhere in Spain. The setting is elegant but unstuffy. Booking is essential, especially in summer and for dinner. A strong choice for a special meal that showcases modern Mallorcan fine dining without the theatre of a grander room.
Sumaq
Sumaq is an acclaimed Peruvian restaurant by chef Irene Gutiérrez in Santa Catalina, on Carrer de Cotoner, celebrated for its ceviches, tiraditos and Nikkei plates. Recognised in the Michelin guide and a perennial local favourite, it balances bold Peruvian flavours with Japanese precision in a lively, contemporary room. Booking is recommended given its popularity. It suits couples and groups wanting something beyond Mediterranean cooking, with ceviche and pisco sours the natural way in. One of Palma's best options for high-quality Latin American food.
Tast Club
Tast Club is a speakeasy-style tapas restaurant hidden behind a discreet door in Palma's old town, with a sultry, low-lit lounge feel. It serves a menu of modern and classic Spanish tapas alongside cocktails, and is the more atmospheric sibling of the well-known Tast bars on the central avenues. The intimate setting suits a date or a dressed-up evening of grazing and drinks. Booking is wise given its size. Ideal for couples and small groups wanting quality tapas in a moody, cocktail-bar atmosphere rather than a bright, casual room.
Vandal
Vandal is a playful global street-food restaurant on Plaça de la Navegació in Santa Catalina, riffing on flavours from Mexico, Asia and beyond. Striking design, sharing plates and a strong cocktail list make it loud, fun and firmly on Palma's trendy dining map. It suits groups and younger diners after a lively, informal night rather than a quiet meal. Booking is a good idea at weekends. Ideal for those who want bold, shareable food and cocktails in a buzzy, design-led setting in the barrio's nightlife scene.
Varadero
Varadero is a restaurant and bar dramatically sited at the tip of the Es Baluard jetty in Palma, wrapped by sea on three sides with 360-degree views of the bay and Cathedral. The Mediterranean menu of rice dishes, fish and cocktails is very much about the setting, which is unbeatable at sunset. Book a table on the terrace ahead in high season for the best of the view. It suits couples and groups wanting drinks or a relaxed meal with a spectacular outlook rather than a destination for the food alone.
Vida Meva
Vida Meva is a warm neighbourhood tapas restaurant in Es Molinar, a short stroll from the Portixol seafront just east of Palma. It serves Mallorcan and Spanish small plates, cured meats and local wines in a relaxed, genuinely local setting away from the tourist crush. The pavement terrace is good for people-watching over a casual lunch or evening bite. Locals rate it for an unfussy, good-value meal, and it takes bookings for busier times. Ideal for travellers wanting authentic tapas in a laid-back seaside barrio rather than the centre.
Zaranda
Zaranda is chef Fernando Pérez Arellano's two-Michelin-star restaurant, set in the Es Príncep hotel below Palma's old city walls with sweeping views over the bay. Expect long, technical tasting menus of avant-garde Mallorcan gastronomy and immaculate service in a refined dining room. This is a special-occasion splurge, so reserve well in advance and set aside a full evening. Smart dress suits the setting. One of the island's most ambitious kitchens, ideal for food lovers who want a full high-end tasting experience with a view.
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