About choosing a restaurant in Mallorca
Mallorca has become a real foodie island in recent years. The restaurant scene has come along leaps and bounds and now rivals top destinations like Madrid and Barcelona. Whilst traditional Mallorcan fare has been revived by famous chefs, the island also serves first class international cuisine and there’s been a wave of 21st century fusion restaurants popping up in recent years. So you can bank on there being plenty of places to fulfil your individual desires when you visit.
Lunch is the main meal of the day for the Spanish, typically taking place between 13:00 and 15:00 on the island. At this time of day, many of the best restaurants offer a ‘Menu del día’, a set menu which usually consists of three courses and a drink for a fixed price. Alternatively, a restaurant might offer a ‘Plat del dia’, one course and drink which is also a great choice for a quick bite to eat. The price of these menus varies, with many places in Mallorca serving three courses under 10€, whilst at some of the top restaurants on the island they can cost up to 25€. At any rate, this option offers amazing quality and value for money in comparison to à la carte and evening menus.
The Spanish like to dine late so, whilst most restaurants open around 19:30 for their evening sitting, it's common for the more traditional spots not to open until 20:30. It’s highly recommended to book a table in advance to avoid disappointment, especially in summer and during weekends.
In the evening, it's customary for the waiter to bring a liqueur with your bill. This is a 'copa', a complimentary treat courtesy of the restaurant. It normally contains 'Hierbas Mallorquinas', a local liqueur aromatised with anise and other herbs. Sometimes a restaurant will ask you whether you want a 'copa', while others will just bring these treats out with the bill.
Mallorca is a child-friendly island, which means most restaurants welcome them with open arms. However, some go that extra mile to accommodate the little ones with outdoor playgrounds and indoor soft-play areas. High chairs are usually on hand when needed although it’s best to call the restaurant in advance to let them know you are coming, especially in the summer months when the restaurants often get booked up.
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- Asian Fusion restaurants
- Cafes and bakeries
- Child friendly restaurants
- Spanish Restaurants
- Italian and pizza restaurants
- Japanese restaurants
- Mediterranean restaurants
- Michelin starred restaurants
- Modern European and international restaurants
- Pubs and gastropubs
- Seafood restaurants
- Steaks, burgers, grills and BBQs
- Takeaway restaurants
- Vegetarian restaurants
- Traditional Mallorcan restaurants
Asian Fusion restaurants
Mallorca serves up lovingly made, authentic Asian Fusion cuisine across the island. Locals and tourists have well and truly embraced this food style which means more and more restaurants are popping up. Fusion restaurants are causing quite a stir, with the island seeing a massive influx of them in recent years. Be prepared to try something new.
Asian / Fusion Restaurants in Mallorca
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SoY Asian Kitchen and Bar
The little Asia of Mallorca, where the spices of Asia meet the local products of the nearby surroundings.
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Hostal Cuba Bar and Restaurant
Fittingly housed in a beautiful colonial building in the Santa Catalina district of Palma, this is a cafe, bar and club, open all day, every day.
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Adrian Quetglas Restaurant
Chef Adrián Quetglas and his team create menus based on natural products, traditional recipes and avant-garde techniques of different but complementary cultures, always from the point of view of an author.
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Carrossa Restaurant
Part of the Carrossa Hotel Spa Villas, this gastronomic restaurant offers a variety of fresh regional delicacies for hotel guests and visitors.
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Quadrat Restaurant and Garden
Located inside the Sant Francesc Hotel, in Palma's old town, this restaurant serves gastronomic Mediterranean cuisine in their chic dining room or lush garden.
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Gaudi Restaurant
This refined restaurant serves gourmet fusion food, combining Mediterranean and Asian influences. Located at the Sant Salvador Boutique Hotel.
Cafes and bakeries
Cafés and bakeries are everywhere in Mallorca, from quiet villages to busy towns – perfect for fresh bread, pastries, or a traditional ensaïmada. Most cafés open early and offer everything from a simple ‘pa amb oli’ to ‘set breakfast’ deals with coffee and juice. You’ll find fry-ups and pancakes in tourist spots, and for something fancier, hotel brunches really hit the mark. Whether it’s for a quick bite or a lazy morning, Mallorcan cafés feel like a home from home.
Cafes & Delis in Mallorca
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Noir Mallorca Café
Welcome to Noir, your go to food bar in the heart of Cala D'or, Mallorca. Open from 09:00 to 23:00, they offer all-day breakfast, brunch, and a great selection of coffee, tea and wine.
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Cappuccino Cafe
Cappuccino has a number of stylish brasseries in Mallorca, some of which are housed in the most beautiful historic buildings. This branch is set in the glamorous marina of Portals and is perfect for people watching!
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Hostal Cuba Bar and Restaurant
Fittingly housed in a beautiful colonial building in the Santa Catalina district of Palma, this is a cafe, bar and club, open all day, every day.
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La Cafetería by La Goleta Bar and Restaurant
Open throughout the day, serving breakfast, lunch, dinner and drinks.
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Rialto Cafe
Rialto Cafe is based within Rialto Living, a designer store focussing on stylish and relaxed living. It is the perfect place for a relaxing break after a bit of retail therapy.
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Mari-Lin Cafe Lounge
This lovely restaurant is popular with locals and tourists alike and is situated in the heart of Mallorca close to the main shopping streets of San Miguel, Jamie II and Sindicato.
Child friendly restaurants
Spanish Restaurants
Mallorca offers a whole host of good quality Spanish restaurants. Wherever you might find yourself on the island there will be a place serving delicious tapas or local delicacies nearby.
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La Bodega Restaurant
This traditional Spanish restaurant is situated within the heart of Cala d'Or and has a phenomenal reputation for providing fantastic food, service and a welcoming, friendly atmosphere.
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Diferent Restaurant
Restaurant Diferent truly stands out. Beyond its eccentric and fun decor, it offers a vast international menu, a wide selection of wines, cocktails and fantastic, friendly service.
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Hostal Cuba Bar and Restaurant
Fittingly housed in a beautiful colonial building in the Santa Catalina district of Palma, this is a cafe, bar and club, open all day, every day.
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Principal Restaurant
This wonderful restaurant is situated within a fantastic rural hotel and has the perfect romantic stone terrace for dinner on warm summer evenings.
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Adrian Quetglas Restaurant
Chef Adrián Quetglas and his team create menus based on natural products, traditional recipes and avant-garde techniques of different but complementary cultures, always from the point of view of an author.
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Collins Restaurant
This is an exclusive fine dining experience within the Luxury Portals Hills Boutique Hotel.
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Marc Fosh Restaurant
Fabulous restaurant that offers an elegant yet stripped down version of Marc Fosh's extraordinary Mediterranean Cuisine.
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Can Simoneta Restaurant
The restaurant and the terrace boast magnificent views over the bay of Canyamel. Raul Resino and his team use the best quality fresh products, typically self-cultivated, to create Mediterranean cuisine that harmonises essences, flavours and textures.
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Mar & Duix Restaurant
Located inside the Gran Hotel Son Net, this restaurant is dominated by an original 17th-century olive oil press that occupies the centre of its romantic dining room.
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La Cafetería by La Goleta Bar and Restaurant
Open throughout the day, serving breakfast, lunch, dinner and drinks.
Italian and pizza restaurants
Japanese restaurants
Mediterranean restaurants
Mallorca’s Italian restaurants are top-notch, with plenty of spots serving homemade pasta and pizza across the island. For the best Mediterranean style seafood, head to the ports, marinas, and beach resorts where you'll find the freshest catches. Unsurprisingly Mediterranean style food is well represented, you're never far from a great meal.
Mexican Restaurants in Mallorca
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Nikki Beach Restaurant
This restaurant is set within the Nikki Beach Club and provides a fantastic dining experience for both lunch by the beach and dinner under the stars.
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Naan Street Food Restaurant
This restaurant serves a selection of delicious street food from all over the world in an informal, modern setting.
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Emilio Innobar Restaurant
A fresh fusion blended cuisine experience in the heart of Palma.
Michelin starred restaurants
Mallorca comes fully equipped with some of the finest dining experiences in the world thanks to a number of Michelin-starred restaurants firmly placed on the map.
Michelin Star Restaurants in Mallorca
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Adrian Quetglas Restaurant
Chef Adrián Quetglas and his team create menus based on natural products, traditional recipes and avant-garde techniques of different but complementary cultures, always from the point of view of an author.
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Marc Fosh Restaurant
Fabulous restaurant that offers an elegant yet stripped down version of Marc Fosh's extraordinary Mediterranean Cuisine.
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Es Fum Restaurant
This restaurant is situated within the St Regis Mardavall Mallorca resort and is run by Michelin starred chef Miguel Navarro.
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Maca de Castro Restaurant
This restaurant is a sophisticated space for diners to try Michelin starred Mallorcan cuisine in the heart of Port d'Alcudia.
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Sa Clastra Gourmet Restaurant
An elegant gourmet restaurant at Castell Son Claret led by talented young Mallorca chef, Jordi Cantó.
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Voro Restaurant
This gourmet restaurant is located at the five-star luxury Cap Vermell Grand Hotel, deep in the Canyamel Valley. It has been awarded two Michelin stars.
Modern European and international restaurants
Pubs and gastropubs
Traditional English pubs and Irish bars can be found all around the island, especially in holiday resorts.
Restaurant Bars & Clubs in Mallorca
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Lola Bar
Welcome to Lola, your ultimate summer hotspot in the heart of Cala d'Or, Mallorca! They're all about creating incredible experiences under the sun during the day and stars in the evening.
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La Cafetería by La Goleta Bar and Restaurant
Open throughout the day, serving breakfast, lunch, dinner and drinks.
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Purobeach Illetas Beach Club
This cosmopolitan beach club is located in a beautiful spot in Illetas. Their large terrace overlooking the sea features comfortable sun loungers and day beds.
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HPC Restaurant
Located right in front of the sea in Portocolom, this trendy restaurant serves Mediterranean cuisine with international and exotic touches. Situated inside Hostal Porto Colom Hotel.
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Door 13 Tapas Bar
A hidden treasure in Palma's Old Town. Here you can expect fine spirits, crafted cocktails and good vibes.
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Bar Espana
A great traditional bar in the centre of Palma with a good selection of wines and beers.
Seafood restaurants
Steaks, burgers, grills and BBQs
Outdoor barbecue restaurants aren’t particularly common on the island, although many traditional restaurants have a BBQ-themed evening in the summer months. The few specialist BBQ restaurants you find in Mallorca tend to be pretty good quality.
Steaks / Grills Restaurants in Mallorca
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La Bodega Restaurant
This traditional Spanish restaurant is situated within the heart of Cala d'Or and has a phenomenal reputation for providing fantastic food, service and a welcoming, friendly atmosphere.
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Diferent Restaurant
Restaurant Diferent truly stands out. Beyond its eccentric and fun decor, it offers a vast international menu, a wide selection of wines, cocktails and fantastic, friendly service.
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Mirablau Beach Restaurant
Part of Cala Mesquida Resort Hotel, this restaurant is located right on the sand of Cala Mesquida. They serve a lunch and dinner menu, as well as cocktails, ice creams and options for children.
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Ca'n Costa Restaurant
Located in a historical building, the dining room at this restaurant is built around an old olive oil mill or 'tafona' carefully preserved. They serve a local, traditional cuisine with fresh seasonal produce.
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Mercat 1930 Gastronomic Market
Located right in front of Tito's nightclub, on the city's Paseo Marítimo, this gastronomic market offers everything from local cuisine to tapas and international fare, making it an unmissable stop on your walk along the sea promenade.
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Naan Street Food Restaurant
This restaurant serves a selection of delicious street food from all over the world in an informal, modern setting.
Takeaway restaurants
There are lots of restaurants offering take-away options in Mallorca. Even after a big meal, there tends to be the option of taking home a doggy bag.
