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…
Must-see restaurants in Serra de Tramuntana
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
Serra de Tramuntana
Cobbled steps climb up to Sa Vinya and its subtly lit terrace, overlooking citrus groves and the Tramuntana's wooded peaks. It's a truly magical spot for…
Sóller
This restaurant is a burst of colour on Carrer de Sa Lluna. Aim for a seat in the lovely courtyard garden, framed by scarlet bougainvillea. Danish owned,…
Serra de Tramuntana
A former stable with bare stone walls and crisp cream linen, Sebastian is a refined experience. The short, sweet menu offers three fish and three meat…
Sóller
Legendary ice cream. Among the 40 or so trays of locally made flavours, those concocted from fresh orange or lemon juice are outstanding. There's a large…
Valldemossa
This place along the main pedestrian drag has been baking up the local speciality of coca de patata (a bready, sugar-dusted pastry) and the island…
Port de Sóller
Sit out beneath one of the vast white parasols and enjoy the breeze as it lifts from the port waters. Kingfisher has it all: friendly and warm service, a…
Serra de Tramuntana
With its tiled floors, high ceilings and rear courtyard, Es Brollador makes a pleasant stop for anything from a morning coffee to lunch or dinner. The…
Serra de Tramuntana
With tables facing the stupendous view of the mountains from its outdoor terrace, this long-standing restaurant has an appetising focus on wholesome…
Serra de Tramuntana
Swathed in flowers and vines, the terrace at this stone-walled cafe has broad views of the Tramuntana. The gourmet burgers are a fine pick, as are the…
Serra de Tramuntana
This is probably the pick of the two places overlooking the water at Cala de Deià for its slightly elevated views, but it's a close-run thing. It has a…
Serra de Tramuntana
The pick of the places on Plaça de la Vila, this countrified restaurant at the Hotel Can Xim rolls out Mallorcan specialities with a few innovative twists…
Serra de Tramuntana
A narrow country lane forking from the road to Cala Tuent on the dramatic drive down passes sheep farms and olive groves before reaching this glorious old…
Sóller
Converted from an old olive mill, Barrettes has heavy wood beams in the lantern-lit dining room or al fresco seating on the poolside terrace. The menu is…
Valldemossa
This fourth generation family-run restaurant dates from 1877 and possibly little has changed, decor wise, since then. There's no tower building or drizzle…
Sóller
Scoot down a cobbled lane off the main plaza to find this delightful place sporting a minimalist-traditional bodega look. Sample innovative art-on-a-plate…
Serra de Tramuntana
Head for the terrace overlooking the rooftops and church. Since 1976, this is where the locals have headed for special occasions. A bastion of traditional…
Port de Sóller
You almost feel like you're turning up to a Great Gatsby–style party in this pseudo-waterfront mansion, but few make it that far, preferring to linger…
Serra de Tramuntana
On the road leading down to Cala de Banyalbufar, this traditional haunt stays true to its Mallorcan roots with generous portions of arroz negro (black…
Sóller
Step inside and the cherry red-cum-lemon motif decor immediately transports you to Sorrento. The journey continues with the enticingly brief menu, no…
Serra de Tramuntana
This classic place at the west end of the village draws cyclists seeking snacks to its streetside tables, while the upstairs restaurant is first class…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
