One of the most popular summer travel destinations is Palma de Mallorca. We have collected interesting tips and happy customer recommendations to show you why its popularity increases every year, especially because of the best restaurants in Palma.
A: "You're going to Palma? Do you mean you're going on holiday under a palm tree? " B: "No, I'm going to Palma, Palma de Mallorca, the perfect island in the Mediterranean Sea".
Palma is the capital of the Spanish Balearic island of Mallorca in the western Mediterranean opposite Valencia.
Perfect summer destination
Palma is an incredible city that has something for every kind of visitor, so you can visit it every year. Rich in historic sites of honey-coloured stone, it rises from the clear blue waters and offers an endless variety of galleries, bars, craft shops, and restaurants.
You can enjoy Palma's historic heart by wandering the medieval streets, admiring baroque churches or relaxing in the bohemian neighbourhoods. If you are more of a sporty outdoor person, there are plenty of outdoor activities such as a boat trip or sailing trip to enjoy the clear blue waters, swimming and relaxing on the beautiful sandy beach Cala Llombards, visiting the aquarium to see the deepest shark tank in Europe or escaping the hustle and bustle of Palma on a day trip to the countryside of Mallorca. You can also enjoy the vibrant city while indulging in great food and drinks at the best restaurants in Palma.
There are over 1000 restaurants in Palma, offering everything from typical dishes to a wide range of cuisines from all over the world. The best restaurants in Palma can be found in the old town, the seafront, Es Molinar, Santa Catalina, Paseo del Born... To get a taste of the typical dishes, we recommend a visit to one of Palma's old cafés and traditional bakeries.
The local Mallorcan cuisine (known in the local language as "Mallorcan food") is based on pork, fish and vegetables. And everything tastes better with the help of olive oil and garlic. The best restaurants in Palma offer local cuisine made from ingredients found on the island. Tasty olives, delicious almonds, walnuts, lemons and much more make the food rich and always memorable.
We have handpicked 5 best restaurants in Palma you have to visit:
1 Las Olas Bistro
The small family restaurant in Palma is a unique place. A somewhat unconventional owner with a special kind of humour offers an experience outside of the typical tourist requests for pasta or pizza. Las Olas Bistro Customers praise the food, which is a fusion of Spanish-Asian flavours. So if you want a great location, interesting conversation, and original and delicious food, this is the place to go. And the prices are very good, don't worry.
2 The Duke
The perfect place to combine the flavours of the Mediterranean, Asia and South American is The Duke restaurant in the district of Santa Catalina. One of the best restaurants in Palma, it offers a cosy interior that is happy to accommodate larger groups and very friendly service. Here you will find a good selection of gluten-free, vegan or vegetarian dishes. You won't regret ordering the ceviche!
3 l’ambigú
Located in the heart of the city, Ambigú has been one of the best restaurants in Palma de Mallorca for more than 10 years. A visit here is an exquisite gastronomic experience. The prices are reasonable, so weigh yourself safe and indulge in the fabulous, freshly prepared dishes. We recommend you try the delicious tuna tartare with sesame seeds and avocado, and the salted caramel pannacotta for dessert, which is truly delicious!
4 Adrián Quetglas
One of the best restaurants in Palma for many years and really worth a visit. Chef Adrián Quetglas from Buenos Aires, but with roots in Mallorca, is passionate about the island's cuisine. Indulge your taste buds with traditional recipes made with natural products and prepared with avant-garde techniques at affordable prices. Accompany that with the rich taste of local wines and you'll want to experience it again.
5 Sadrassana Restaurant Cocteleria
If your budget allows, don't miss sampling the exquisite dishes at Sadrassana, the Cocktail Restaurant of Horrach Moya Gallery, housed in a nineteenth-century Mallorcan mansion. Century housed. It offers consistent excellence in serving traditional dishes and new creations inspired by Balearic cuisine. The perfect ambience with various stylish rooms, the friendly service and the stunningly presented dishes make the experience simply amazing.
Delicious local dishes you must try
Some say Mediterranean cuisine is one of the healthiest cuisines in the world. And the culinary offer of the Balearic Islands remains faithful to the principles of Mediterranean cuisine. In some of the best restaurants in Palma, you can sample original products such as sobrasada, Mahón cheese and Binissalem-Mallorca wine, or try other local recipes.
Tumblet (a vegetable stew with potatoes, roasted peppers and aubergines in tomato puree), fish with rice, pa amb oli (a slice of bread with oil and tomato) and botifarron (black pudding made with pork blood, pepper and a mixture of herbs and spices) are not to be missed. And for dessert, the best thing to have is an ensaïmada, a spiral pastry made with flour, eggs, water, sugar and a mother dough. Enjoy a slice for breakfast with a coffee or in the afternoon, accompanied by one of the local liqueurs (Palo, gin or herbs).
And here's our tip: if you want to buy typical products such as sobrasadas, cheese, almonds, pastries and the like, it's best to visit one of the charming typical markets such as the El Olivar market.
Experience food on your own
There are many other ways to try delicious food in Mallorca. One of them is to catch your own dinner. There are many boat trips on offer where you can enjoy the stunning coastline of Mallorca and even cast a rod to test your fishing luck. If you prefer to cook your own meal, you can join a Mallorca cooking workshop where a professional chef will teach you some simple recipes that you can take home to prepare for your friends and family after your trip.
