Must-see restaurants in 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…

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…

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…

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…

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…

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…

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…

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…

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

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

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

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

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…

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…

This stylish, friendly Southeast Asian restaurant in Santa Catalina prepares (chiefly Thai) curries, soups and stir-fries with real panache. The flavours…

This proper foodie's restaurant reinterprets dishes from across Spain in a modern dining room lined with wine and hams. Try the porc negre (rare-breed…

This restaurant has a Scandi feel with its stripped back cream-and-turquoise decor and laid-back feel. There is nothing minimalist about the dishes though…

The model train delivering entrées and desserts is certainly fun, as are the train decor and other ferrovial touches, but this resturant is no one-gimmick…

Tempting with its sweet creations since 1700, this glorious cafe is the place for thick hot chocolate (€2.20) and pastries in atmospheric, stuck-in-a-time…

This classic seafood joint is the ideal place to sample the delights of the deep, in the former fishing village of Portixol. The catch of the day (sold by…