In the depths of Palma’s old town, on Plaza de Sant Francesc, resides a neoclassical style 19th-century mansion, which has been transformed to become Hotel Sant Francesc. This little boutique hotel has many charms from its original character through to its elegant accommodation, chic lobby bar and rooftop sushi restaurant, but on Valentine’s Day I went along to try out the renowned Quadrat Restaurant.
The restaurant’s brilliant reputation is down to the magnificent food creations of chef Alfonso Lillo, also known as Chef Fonsi. A remarkable man who has been inspired by the likes of Heston Blumenthal and Gordon Ramsay having worked for their kitchen teams. His own creations, however, take on aspects of traditional Mediterranean food with a modern style of cooking to create exquisite flavours.
Upon arriving outside the beautifully lit building on Valentine’s Day, the place oozed sophistication and style which was reinforced as soon as we entered the hotel lobby bar. Greeted by some immaculately dressed staff, we were guided downstairs to what seemed to be the cellars or old stables of the building where our gastronomic adventure awaited us.
