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…

  • Es Coll d'Os

    Northeastern Mallorca

    This family-run finca (rural estate) restaurant feels light years away from some of the tacky tourist places in Cala Ratjada. Sit on the vine-draped…

  • 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…

  • Porxada de Sa Torre

    Northeastern Mallorca

    Opening onto a garden terrace, Porxada de Sa Torre is a beacon of Mallorcan cooking, serving tumbet, perfectly roasted rabbit with onions, and widely…

  • 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…

  • Cases de Son Barbassa

    Northeastern Mallorca

    Follow a narrow lane to this blissfully secluded finca, which notches up the romance with its lantern-lit terrace and sweeping country views. Set among…

  • 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…

  • VORO

    Northeastern Mallorca

    With superchef Álvaro Salazar at the helm and its name deriving from the Latin root-word for 'devour', Michelin-starred VORO seeks to push boundaries with…

  • Andreu Genestra

    Northeastern Mallorca

    Michelin-starred Mallorcan chef Genestra runs this wonderful rural restaurant, attached to (but independent from) the Predi Son Jaumell hotel, nestled…

  • 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…

  • Forn Nou

    Northeastern Mallorca

    Forn Nou's terrace perches high above Artà's medieval maze and peers across the rooftops to the church and fortress. The season-driven menu changes twice…

  • 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…

  • 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…

  • 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…

  • 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…

  • Es Passeig

    Port de Sóller

    Grab one of the sea-facing terrace tables or aim for one by the window at this artfully understated, yet triumphant restaurant. The bright, creative…

  • Gaudí el Restaurante

    Northeastern Mallorca

    Gathered around an inner courtyard lit by tealights and purportedly designed by Antoni Gaudí, this is a fabulously intimate setting for lunch or dinner…