Famous for its endless sandy beaches and hordes of tourists wielding selfie sticks (many of whom are sunburnt), it is believed that Majorca has not had the opportunity to develop a reputation for its gastronomy and for having a world-class restaurant among its outstanding attractions. But it turns out that the largest of the Spanish Balearic Islands has always had the potential to be a top gastronomic destination.
With a rich agricultural heritage, the central part of the island is mainly devoted to the cultivation of olives, citrus fruits and almonds, which yield excellent olive oils, preserves and pastries.
The gastronomic salts of the south-eastern plains have become world famous.
Fish stocks in the Mediterranean are not what they used to be, but chefs make good use of local varieties, including redfish, razor fish and the gamba roja de Sóller (red shrimp), used in dishes such as sopes de peix Mallorquines (Mallorcan fish soup) or its Ibizan equivalent, bullit de peix.
In recent years, the island has become a favourite place for gourmets. Led by Majorcan slow food pioneer Maria Solivellas of Ca na Toneta, top national and local chefs are serving up mouth-watering plates of seasonal dishes made from ingredients produced on the island and enriched with global culinary influences left over from decades of mass tourism. Together, Mallorca's restaurants are shaping a slower, more sustainable form of tourism.
From rural restaurants offering a contemporary take on classic recipes to neighbourhood eateries with creative menus inspired by Asian and Latin American cuisine, Mallorca's best restaurants are ready to wow you.
Whichever restaurant you choose in Mallorca in this guide, you're sure to be amazed!
Majorca restaurant: top 16 best places to eat
Terrae
Born on Isla de Margarita in the Venezuelan Caribbean, chef David Rivas worked in Barcelona, Oslo and Hong Kong before moving to Mallorca.
Today, he can be found at his rustic-chic restaurant Terrae, located in the idyllic seaside town of Port de Pollença.
A mix of home-grown produce and local ingredients results in avant-garde dishes such as marinated squid with fennel and parsley mayo, leek croquettes with cauliflower cream and French toast with pickled fruit and goat's cheese mousse.
Location: Carrer de la Verge del Carme, 19, 07470 Port de Pollença, Balearic Islands, Spain
Tel: +34 620 70 72 52
Features:
- Outdoor seating
- Reservations
- Not available
- Takeaway
- Wheelchair access
- Credit cards accepted
Patiki Beach
The sun's rays slip through the bamboo roof and play on your table as you enjoy colourful dishes of fresh food at Patiki Beach.
This laid-back spot is a far cry from the tourist traps further down the beach in Port de Sóller.
Embodying Mallorca's barefoot, bohemian vibe, British chef Grace Berrow serves up an ever-changing menu of what's in season and what can be had on the day.
Location: Camí del Far, 2, 07108 Soller, Balearic Islands, Spain
Tel: +34 971 63 45 58
Features:
- No delivery
- Outdoor rooms
- Takeaway Reservations
- Wi-Fi
Ca na Toneta Restaurant
You can't talk about Mallorcan slow food without mentioning Ca na Toneta and its pioneering chef, Maria Solivellas.
Today she runs the family restaurant in the small town of Caimari, along with her sisters Teresa and Cati.
The chef works with carefully selected Mallorcan producers and uses strictly seasonal ingredients that are almost exclusively organic.
So you can be sure that every bite of Solivellas' tasting menu will be full of flavour and colour. Its tomatoes taste like sunshine, and the crispy veal breast literally melts in your mouth.
Location: Carrer de s'Horitzó, 21, 07314 Caimari, Balearic Islands, Spain
Phone: +34 971 51 52 26
Features:
- Outdoor seating
- Credit cards accepted
- Car park
- Reservation
- No delivery
- No takeaway
- TV
Ètic
By day, RE Organic is a supermarket that supplies the island's inhabitants with seasonal produce, without pesticides or miles to travel.
By night, it becomes Ètic, Mallorca's first all-organic restaurant, where chefs Edu Martinez and David Tatar serve up healthy, sustainable and extremely tasty dishes.
The kitchen caters for most diets, offering customers a choice of vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free, dairy-free or grain-free menus.
Location: Carrer de Sa Mar, 43, 07100 Soller, Balearic Islands, Spain.
Tel: +34 971 63 89 92
Features:
- Outdoor seating
- Wheelchair access
- Takeaway
- Reservations
- Credit cards accepted
- Wi-Fi
Sa Fàbrica de Gelats
This artisanal ice cream parlour in the medieval town of Soller uses locally grown organic fruit for its legendary orange and lemon sorbets.
The town is located at the foot of the beautiful Tramuntana mountain range, in an area renowned for its citrus crops.
The company works with local producers and unemployment offices to promote fair employment practices. Don't like sorbets? No problem.
Its Fàbrica de Gelats also offers around 40 ice cream flavours, all made locally.
Location: Plaça des Mercat, s/n, 07100 Soller, Balearic Islands, Spain
Tel: +34 971 63 85 01
Features:
- Outdoor seating
- Wi-Fi
- No delivery
- Takeaway
- Wheelchair accessible
Ca's Patró March
There's no more picturesque restaurant than Ca's Patró March.
Balancing perilously above the postcard-perfect rocky cove of Cala Deià, the restaurant looks as if it could topple into the crystal clear waters at any moment.
Fans are grateful that it hasn't and that they can continue to gorge themselves on giant plates of freshly caught fish and other seafood.
Tables are often booked weeks in advance. Arrive early and don't forget to ask for a table in the primera linea (right next to the sea).
Location: Carrer Sa Cala, 16, 07179 Deia, Balearic Islands, Spain.
Tel: +34 971 63 91 37
Features:
- No Wi-Fi
- Reservation
- No delivery
- Outdoor seating
- No takeaway
- No wheelchair access
- Parking
Nama Restaurant
Full of warmth and flair, Nama is a hot spot for Southeast Asian cuisine.
Namali Schleberger, the half-Sri Lankan, half-German owner, runs the restaurant alongside Singapore-born, Australian-raised chef Bonnie 'Bon Bon' Han and Han's Valencian partner, Arantxa.
Together, the trio has created a geographically extensive menu ranging from laksa to teppanyaki beef and, in the process, has made Nama one of the island's most popular culinary destinations.
Using local and organic ingredients, Chef Han's signature dishes include massaman beef curry with roti and spectacular organic chicken and prawn wontons in chilli vinaigrette.
Location: Carrer Arxiduc Luís Salvador, 22, 07179 Deia, Balearic Islands, Spain
Tel: +34 971 63 61 02
Features:
- Outdoor seating
- No delivery
- Reservation
- Credit cards accepted
- Wi-Fi
- Takeaway
Es Taller Valldemossa
The hillside town of Valldemossa looks like something out of a medieval fairy tale with its maze of cobbled streets and stone houses with bottle-green shutters.
Just off the main road, you might spot an Argentinian-born chef lovingly tending his organic vegetable garden.
His name is Nico Gago Aubert and he runs a slow food emporium in a converted car workshop (es taller translates as 'the workshop').
His hearty and healthy dishes range from pad thai to green curry with duck, Peruvian causas and gaucho style Argentine beef pies.
Location: Carrer de Santiago Russiñol, 1, 07170 Valldemossa, Balearic Islands, Spain
Tel: +34 971 61 63 96
Features:
- Credit cards accepted
- No delivery
- Outdoor seating
- Takeaway
- Reservations
- Wheelchair access
- Wi-Fi
- Parking
Brut
Opened in 2018 in the sleepy town of Llubí, in the heart of Mallorca, tiny Brut can only accommodate 12 lucky diners at a time.
Using local, fresh, seasonal produce from small farmers, the kitchen designs tasting menus that highlight ancient Balearic techniques.
The result is a colourful and unexpected culinary experience.
You will certainly enjoy the cosy atmosphere and the pleasant decor.
Location: Carrer la Carretera, 37, 07430 Llubí, Balearic Islands, Spain
Phone: +34 971 18 82 31
Features:
- Credit cards accepted
- No delivery
- Reservation
- Wheelchair access
Es Rebost
Don't be put off by the fast-food look of Es Rebost. With four outlets in Palma (including one at the airport), it is a Majorcan institution.
The chain works exclusively with local farmers and artisans, so that every ingredient can be traced back to its origin - from Son Vives Mahonés cheese to Can Company sausages to Es Garrover flour.
Since the motto is 'fast slow food', keep things simple with the tumbet (Majorcan vegetable gratin) and a d'aqui burger made with beef and topped with Mahonés cheese.
Location: Avinguda del Comte de Sallent, 29, 07003 Palma, Balearic Islands, Spain
Tel: +34 971 31 41 65
Features:
- No delivery
- Takeaway service
- Wheelchair access
Adrián Quetglas
Mallorca takes itself a little less seriously than the rest of Spain. Maybe it's the sea breeze or the constant sunshine, but living on the island really does seem to make people more relaxed.
No one embodies this laid-back approach better than chef Adrián Quetglas. The Mallorcan-born chef was raised in Argentina and travelled the world before opening his eponymous restaurant in Palma in 2015.
Michelin star status hasn't deterred Quetglas from his mission to "democratise" fine dining; he continues to offer a superb five-course tasting menu at lunchtime for just €40.
Location: Passeig de Mallorca, 20, 07012 Palma, Balearic Islands, Spain
Tel: +34 971 78 11 19
Features:
- No delivery
- Outdoor seating
- No takeaway
- Reservation
- Wheelchair accessible
- Credit cards accepted
- Wi-Fi
- TV
Ca n'Ignasi
Ignasi Coli takes traditional cooking to a whole new level at Ca n'Ignasi (Ignasi's House).
In a rustic, no-frills setting, Coli recreates the recipes that have been enjoyed in Mallorcan homes for centuries (and often serves them himself).
Preparations include the local fishermen's favourite stew, bullit de peix, and rice with rabbit and snails.
A four-course tasting menu will cost you €35.
Location: Passeig de Mallorca, 16, 07012 Palma, Balearic Islands, Spain
Phone: +34 971 22 74 65
Features:
- No delivery
- Takeaway
Fera
Purists may not approve of Fera's brand of Mediterranean-Asian fusion, but local food lovers can't get enough of it.
Opened in Palma in 2017 under the watchful eye of Austrian chef Simon Petutschnig, Fera is tucked away at the end of a cobbled street in the city centre in a restored mansion just off the busy Jaume III.
The chef uses premium ingredients such as Wagyu beef, raised in Teruel, Spain, and combines them with artisanal Mallorcan products such as Son Naava's Demeter biodynamic oils, all spiced with Asian spices.
Location: Carrer de la Concepció, 4, 07012 Palma, Balearic Islands, Spain
Tel: +34 682 31 94 71
Features:
- Credit cards accepted
- Outdoor seating
- Wi-Fi
- Reservation
- Wheelchair access
El Txoko de Martín
The pandemic has prompted cooks to seek out their roots, resulting in a renewed love of traditional cuisine throughout Spain.
Nowhere is this more apparent than in the casa de comidas, an informal place where locals go to have lunch of stew, omelette or stew.
Even Spain's most starred chef, Martín Berasategui, has joined this trend with one of the most talked-about openings of 2021, a casa de comidas in Palma.
On the menu are cod and caramelised onion omelette, tomatoes stuffed with baby squid and steak tartare "just like Martín eats it", all imbued with Berasategui's magic.
Location: Plaça del Pont, 07014 Palma, Balearic Islands, Spain
Tel: +34 871 00 40 80
Features:
- Credit cards accepted
- Outdoor seating
- Reservation
Botànic
"Green is the new sexy" is the slogan of this plant-based restaurant, located on the ground floor and in the leafy patio of the beautiful Can Bordoy boutique hotel.
Chef Andrés Benítez, born in Palma, draws his inspiration for his dishes and spices from all over the world: Vietnam, China, Thailand, the Middle East, Mexico and India.
And while plants are the main protagonists, the menu also makes room for meat and fish, in keeping with the locavore and zero-mileage philosophy.
Top choices include confit leek with truffle hollandaise and lettuce tacos with grilled octopus.
Location: Carrer del Forn de la Glòria, 14, 07012 Palma, Balearic Islands, Spain
Tel: +34 971 75 05 50
Features:
- Credit cards accepted
- Reservation
- Delivery
- Outdoor seating
- Take-out
- Wheelchair access
- Wi-Fi
Dins Santi Taura
It was no surprise when, earlier this year, Dins Santi Taura was voted the best restaurant on Mallorca in a poll of the island's chefs.
The ever-smiling chef, who lends his name to the restaurant, was also awarded a Michelin star in late 2020.
Located in the chic El Llorenç Parc de la Mar hotel, Dins is the place to discover contemporary versions of classic Balearic recipes, such as the rock fish panada (pastry) and the classic trampó salad served with salted sardines.
Book a seat at the chef's counter and prepare to be blown away.
Location: Plaça de Llorenç Villalonga, 4, 07001 Palma, Balearic Islands, Spain
Tel: +34 656 73 82 14
Features:
- Credit cards accepted
- No delivery
- No takeaway
- Reservations
- Wheelchair access
FAQ Restaurant Majorca
How many Michelin stars does Majorca have?
The Michelin Guide for Spain and Portugal has awarded an additional Michelin star to restaurants in Mallorca in 2021, bringing the total on the island to 10 stars. Notable establishments include chef Álvaro Salazar of VORO, which has been awarded its second Michelin star, and chef Fernando P.
What time do restaurants open for dinner in Mallorca?
Restaurants open at 9pm at the earliest. In some tourist areas on the coast, restaurants serve dinner from 7pm, but anyone who enters at this time shows that they know nothing about Spanish customs (or don't care).
Is there a tip in Majorcan restaurants?
You have had a delicious meal in a restaurant and the staff have been very courteous. Of course, every guest wants to reward this first-class service with a reasonable tip. Unlike many northern European countries, the bill in Mallorcan restaurants and cafés is not simply rounded up. As in all of Southern Europe, you first pay the amount on the bill and, after the waiter/waitress has left the table, you put the tip on the prepared plate. You can leave or choose to finish your coffee before you leave and waiters can often wait until you have left. In restaurants in the higher price range, the service staff return to the table after you have left the restaurant. In Mallorcan restaurants too, the principle that applies in most places is the order of the day: Excellent service - high tip, poor service - no tip.