Northern Mallorca
Grab a seat on the ample terrace of this waterfront classic (there's been a restaurant here since 1871) for one of a broad selection of paellas or fideuá …
Must-see restaurants in Mallorca
Central East Coast
With menus designed by artist Miquel Barceló and chairs marked with plaques bearing the names of famous people who have sat there, this vaulted maritime…
Pollença
As day slides into dusk, this restaurant terrace in front of the Esglésias de Monti-Sion is an entrancing choice, with views reaching across the old town…
Serra de Tramuntana
If you can't bear to drag yourself too far from your towel, this simple bar-eatery fronting Cala de Deià is ace. Cold drinks, grilled sardines and…
Valldemossa
Grab a table on the small terrace for fabulous valley views. This stylish eatery sets a mellow and relaxing tone with a refreshingly brief menu that…
Alcúdia
It feels little has changed at this grand old house since it was built in 1594, with its beams and oil paintings still intact. There's alfresco seating…
Pegasón y el Pajarito Enmascarado
Serra de Tramuntana
Stone walls, checked tablecloths and cobbled-together vintage furnishings give this button-cute bistro a distinctly boho feel. It's tucked into the corner…
Serra de Tramuntana
Locals wax lyrical about the asados (roasts) at El Mesón La Villa, where a chef can usually be found shovelling lamb and suckling pig into a wood-fired…
Palma de Mallorca
The bagels are made here daily and have that authentic, slightly chewy, texture that can be so hard to find outside New York. The fillings are vegetarian…
Northern Mallorca
A slick slice of seaside chic, with an extensive outdoor dining area out on the pier, this is the place for yachties and their ilk. Seafood is the name of…
Central East Coast
Draped in white, with the occasional lick of red or grey, HPC's dining room opens invitingly onto the street, suggesting everything from breakfast to a…
Serra de Tramuntana
Seafood is the mainstay here, as you'd expect, and it all somehow tastes better out on the 1st-floor terrace on a midsummer's evening. Rice dishes steal…
Serra de Tramuntana
This charmer of a bar/cafe sits alone on the square in Biniaraix, with a host of tables out front. It's a lovely spot for a cafe con leche with lashings…
Southern Mallorca
You don't need to be a millionaire yachtie to eat in style at this glass-fronted harbour restaurant, where tables overlook a tantalising infinity pool…
Palma de Mallorca
The 'Oven of Holy Christ' has been baking up ensaïmades (a light, spiral pastry emblematic of the island) since 1910, and offers a choice of 12 fillings…
Pollença
You'll be lucky to bag a spot on the pavement terrace here in summer. The chef keeps it simple, with spot-on Mallorcan dishes like crisp, slow-roasted…
Western Mallorca
A slightly classier option than many along the waterfront, refurbished El Coche has been going strong since 1977, outlasting most of the competition in…
Mallorca
Most come for the seafood, steaks and brochettes of Mallorcan pork, served sizzling hot from the grill at this convivial restaurant, housed in a former…
Northern Mallorca
Tucked down a side street near the marina, Como en Casa always has a good buzz and warm welcome. Snag a table on the terrace for dishes rich in local…
Palma de Mallorca
A classic family-run restaurant since the 1980s, this huge and no-nonsense eatery attracts Mallorcans from far and wide for copious servings of mainland…
Central East Coast
Sa Pedra is a smart Porto Cristo choice with a good-looking perch and terrace overlooking the boats in the marina, serving crowd-pleasing seafood paella (…
Sóller
A tastefully converted townhouse bistro, with art on the walls, beamed ceilings and a garden patio, Ca'n Boqueta offers creative cooking with a seasonal…
Serra de Tramuntana
It's all about the sea view at this simple cafe on the main drag through town, particularly at sunset from one of the rattan chairs on the terrace. Go for…
Sóller
With its chandeliers, brass mirrors and pretty open-air courtyard out back with a rectangle of sky above, this elegant boho-retro cafe is a relaxing spot…
Southern Mallorca
Besides the usual paella and pasta, this enduringly popular place has been pleasing diners with plates of calamares rellenos (stuffed squid) lechona …
Mallorca
Fish prepared with a minimum of fuss using salt from Es Trenc and Mallorcan olive oil is a strong point at this warm, traditional haunt, which has been…
Palma de Mallorca
This restaurant spills onto a lovely inner patio at the Can Cera hotel, housed in a palau that originally dates from the 13th century. Dine by lantern…
Northeastern Mallorca
White wrought-iron chairs, modern art and swing music give this boho cafe a dash of Parisian class. Swathed in jasmine and vines, the courtyard is a…
Northern Mallorca
On the steps down towards the beach, this breezy fisher's shack has views of the sea from its blue-clothed tables and serves up the freshest catch of the…
Pollença
Everyone raves about La Placeta at Hotel Sant Jordi, whether for its pretty alfresco setting on the square, child-friendly waiters or no-nonsense home…
Southern Mallorca
A cracking location overlooking the yacht port, chilled music and friendly service makes Aquarius stand out. Snag a spot on the terrace for seafood, such…
Northern Mallorca
This snackeria in Platja de Muro is a hit with locals for its ultra-fresh, homemade fast food. Despite being as busy as a beehive in summer, there's…
Serra de Tramuntana
Its high-on-a-hill location on the windy mountain road to Sóller makes Ca'n Topa a much-loved pit stop of cyclists and hikers, who love its languid rhythm…
Palma de Mallorca
Local produce markets like this are the lifeblood of Palma's neighbourhoods, and are always the best bet for fresh fruit and vegetables (including organic…
Western Mallorca
For fine island fare in a time-warp atmosphere, Bar Restaurante Sa Societat has a courtyard out the back or you can sit inside beneath exposed beams for…
Southern Mallorca
This seaside restaurant is a reliable choice: try the salt-crust hake, or the dory or scorpion fish (when it's super-fresh), sold by the kilo. Or you…
Palma de Mallorca
Transparent chairs, gleaming tiles and wicker lampshades set the scene at this modern, upbeat pick, with tables spilling out onto a pavement terrace…
Alcúdia
Opposite the opening to Carrer de la Cisterna, this sweet yet busy bistro with outside people-watching seating serves up fine food ferried to tables by…
Valldemossa
Pistachio, Mallorcan almond, lemon, peach, watermelon, banana, coffee and yoghurt…how ever will you choose? It's all home-made and delicious at this…
Southern Mallorca
Next to Petro Divers, this friendly, unpretentious restaurant has a bougainvillea-draped terrace from which you can look out across the harbour…
