The Best Restaurants and Bars in Mallorca
- Max Ball
- Jun 10
- 8 min read
Updated: Jun 11
Mallorca has become one of Europe’s most exciting culinary destinations, with world-class restaurants, wine bars and beach clubs. This guide is designed to help you discover the very best places to eat and drink across the island. We’ve curated a selection of standout restaurants and bars in each major area, beginning with the island’s vibrant capital, Palma.
The Best Places to Eat and Drink in Palma
The Best Restaurants in Palma
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This is a must-visit when staying in Palma. A stylish, bustling tapas bar known for its sleek marble countertop and seasonal small plates, El Camino is a favourite among locals and visitors alike. Expect classic Spanish flavours with a refined touch, best enjoyed alongside a glass of local wine or vermouth.
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Located in a beautifully restored mansion, FERA blends Mediterranean and Asian influences in a sophisticated setting. The tasting menu is a standout, showcasing local ingredients with global flair. Perfect for a special night out in Palma.
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This vibrant spot channels the bold, playful energy of its Canarian chef, Jonay Hernández. Expect inventive, flavour-forward dishes inspired by the Canary Islands, served in a laid-back, industrial-chic space.
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Set inside the 17th-century Convent de la Missió, chef Marc Fosh’s Michelin-starred restaurant serves contemporary Mediterranean tasting menus that spotlight island produce with clean, elegant flavours. Polished yet relaxed service and thoughtful wine pairings make it a must for gastronomes.
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A Michelin-starred experience rooted in Mallorcan tradition, DINS by Santi Taura offers a deep dive into the island’s culinary heritage. The tasting menu is a journey through time, reimagining historic recipes with modern elegance.
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A relaxed yet creative bistro with global influences, from Thai curries to Peruvian ceviche. The Duke is a great choice for casual, flavour-packed dining with a cool, bohemian vibe.
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A simple but cozy wine bar with a fantastic selection of Mallorcan and international wines. The perfect place for a relaxed evening tasting expertly curated wines paired with delicious tapas-style bites.
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A chic cocktail bar combining innovative mixology with a vibrant atmosphere. NUS also offers a small menu of refined snacks, making it ideal for a stylish night out in the heart of Palma.
Restaurante Übeck, Palma
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A “gastro-taberna” from Javier Hoebeeck (ex-El Celler de Can Roca) that sends local produce on a whistle-stop tour of Japan, Mexico and beyond — think octopus takoyaki and Iberico-bao — all in a buzzy, brick-walled dining room.
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Fernando Pérez Arellano’s Michelin-starred flagship; two expansive tasting menus showcase show-stoppers such as the legendary “black egg” while floor-to-ceiling windows frame cathedral rooftops. Book well ahead.
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Palma’s beloved casa de comidas: market-led Spanish classics (octopus empanada, squid-and-artichoke rice) served with old-school warmth and the island’s best apple tart.
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Natural-wine mecca and bottle shop pouring low-intervention gems alongside next-level snacks (anchovy-stracciatella toasts, fried-chicken bao) and vinyl-led playlists.
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Harbour-side institution for pristine, boat-fresh fish and rice dishes; don’t miss the arroz con gambas or chickpeas & squid. Maritime décor, serious seafood prices.
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A 1920s beach house on the rocks serving seven kinds of paella, icy gazpacho and grilled prawns with uninterrupted views across Palma Bay — pure holiday nostalgia.
The best places to eat and drink in Deia
The best restaurants in Deià
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A family-run favourite set in a former stable, Sebastian charms with its candle-lit stone vaults, fragrant lemon-tree patio and seasonal Mallorcan produce. Expect thoughtful Mediterranean plates paired with an excellent Spanish wine list.
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Mallorca’s iconic seafood shack perched on the rocks of Cala Deia: rough-hewn tables, sea-spray views and boat-fresh fish simply grilled over open flames. Book well ahead, arrive early for parking and remember it’s cash-only, but the cliff-edge setting and just-caught flavours are unforgettable.
El Olivo, Deià
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Romance reaches new heights in this 16th-century olive press at Belmond La Residencia. Flickering lanterns, mountain views and a refined tasting menu by chef Pablo Aranda make it one of Mallorca’s most coveted tables.
Tramuntana Grill, Deià
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Pool-side tables, open-fire cooking and panoramic Tramuntana vistas define this relaxed grill. Lunch on wood-grilled fish or return at dusk for steaks and live music under the stars.
The best places to eat and drink in Sóller
The best restaurants in Sóller
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A barefoot-chic “farm-to-table on the sand” hang-out where daily-changing plates centre on hyper-local produce, think grilled octopus, garden salads and zingy citrus desserts, all served on a bamboo-shaded deck that melts straight into the bay.
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Perched on the rooftop of the Bikini Island & Mountain Hotel, Neni brings its signature Israeli-Eastern Mediterranean “balagan-style” sharing feast to Mallorca: mezze, charcoal-grilled mains and knockout sea-and-mountain views over the harbour.
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A Michelin-starred pilgrimage set high above the waves on the winding coastal road north of town. Since 1971, the Benet family has championed creative Mallorcan cuisine; today chef Jaume Benet pairs sea-foraged flavours with produce from their finca, all framed by Tramuntana panoramas.
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Hikers’ café turned natural-wine hang-out in a tiny mountain village square; sourdough pizzas and pop-up guest-chef weekends draw locals down from the trails.
The best bars and wine bars in Sóller
Sunset Lounge, Port de Sóller
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Jumeirah’s open-air terrace is the place to watch the sun drop behind the Tramuntana peaks with a Nikkei-style ceviche and a signature yuzu-mezcal sour in hand. DJs most nights keep the vibe effortlessly cool.
Randemar, Port de Sóller
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Half elegant cocktail bar, half all-day Mediterranean restaurant, Randemar delivers sea-front sofas, live DJ sets and a solid list of Mallorcan wines and spritzes, perfect after a lazy beach afternoon.
Espléndido Bar, Port de Sóller
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Inside the mid-century-cool Hotel Espléndido, this breezy bistro-bar is a local favourite for vermouth spritzes, Mallorcan wines and creative tapas served right on the waterfront promenade.
The best places to eat and drink in Pollença
The best restaurants in Pollença
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Zero-waste, farm-to-table cooking in a relaxed, boho space just steps from the bay. Chef David Rivas changes the menu daily, grilling whatever the island’s micro-producers deliver that morning, so every visit is a one-off taste of northern Mallorca’s terroir.
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Mallorca’s first female Michelin-starred chef serves a seasonal tasting menu that reads like a love-letter to her kitchen garden and the island’s fishermen. Sleek, hush-quiet dining room, ambitious wine pairings, and plates that balance daring technique with deep Mallorcan roots. Worth the short hop south from Pollença.
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Hidden down a cobbled alley, this intimate bistro reworks traditional Majorcan recipes with market-fresh produce (think local aubergine cappelletti or slow-cooked Iberian pork). The warm, stone-arched dining room feels like dinner at a friend’s farmhouse, if your friend cooked like a pro.
The best bars and wine bars in Pollença
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Order a signature G&T, sink into a rattan chair on the pine-shaded seafront terrace and watch the sun slide behind the Tramuntana peaks. Elegant service, live jazz some evenings, and a refined local wine list make this a timeless classic.
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A short taxi east brings you to this design-forward beach club: daybeds on white sand, resident DJs, sushi rolls and Mediterranean-Asian sharing plates, plus a cocktail list built for sunset selfies. A stylish après-beach option if you’re exploring the Pollença/Alcúdia coastline.
The best places to eat and drink in Alcúdia
The best restaurants in Alcúdia
Restaurante Jardín, Port d’Alcúdia
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Hidden behind lush gardens, this elegant dining room (the fine-dining sibling to the downstairs Jardín Bistró) showcases chef Macarena de Castro’s hyper-seasonal tasting menus built around produce from the family finca and the morning fish auction. Expect sleek service, confident technique and flavours that stay firmly rooted in Mallorcan tradition.
La Terraza, Alcanada
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Set right on a rocky cove overlooking the lighthouse, La Terraza is beloved for long seafood lunches that drift into sunset cocktails. The kitchen leans on the day’s catch and local shellfish; grilled turbot, caldereta stew-paired with a solid Balearic wine list and gentle sea-breeze vibes
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Mallorca’s trail-blazing Michelin-starred chef serves a 14-course ode to the island’s orchards, wetlands and coastline: razor clams in citrus dashi, slow-roasted lamb with wild fennel, figs from her own trees. Sustainability drives every decision here, from regenerative farming to an ambitious reforestation project.
Mesón Los Patos, Platja de Muro
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A no-frills institution just south of Alcúdia where locals gather for wood-grilled meats, saffron-rich paellas and classic Mallorcan starters like tumet. Three decades of family ownership mean warm hospitality, generous portions and plenty of stories about the bay’s fishing heritage.
The best places to eat and drink in Santanyí
The best restaurants in Santanyí
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A romantic townhouse dining room and lemon-tree patio where chef Sebastian Bleeckner layers French technique onto hyper-local produce. Expect market-led tasting menus featuring dishes like veal-tongue carpaccio, plus a short-but-sharp Mallorcan wine list.
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Breezy all-day spot in a 19th-century manor: Mediterranean plates hot off the Josper grill, a leafy courtyard that fills for DJ-led sundowners, and a cocktail lounge that keeps the night rolling.
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Stone-arched interiors, candle-lit courtyard and a concise menu of refined Mallorcan classics: slow-braised lamb shoulder, citrus-glazed red mullet - served with genuine family-run warmth.
The best bars and wine bars in Santanyí
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Natural-wine bar meets vinyl-soundtracked bistro. Choose from 200+ low-intervention bottles, share eclectic small plates (burrata with local peaches, sobrasada gyoza) and linger on the courtyard sofas until late.
Other stand-out places to eat & drink across Mallorca
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Housed in a converted lumber warehouse, Brut seats just sixteen guests around a concrete counter for a single nightly tasting menu. Chef Eduardo Martínez-Gil spins local produce through creative fermentations, house-brewed kombuchas and natural wine pairings, delivering 16 ever-evolving “gastronomic episodes” that have earned a Sol Repsol and cult status among food-savvy islanders. Book well ahead.
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Chef Marga Coll rewrites the tasting menu every morning after a trip to Inca market, serving hyper-seasonal Mallorcan dishes in the stone house where she grew up. Nab a table on the vine-draped terrace for the full village-life experience.
Ca Na Toneta, Caimari (Selva)
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Sisters Maria and Teresa Solivellas earned a Michelin Green Star for their zero-kilometre approach: ancient-grain breads, garden herbs and rare island produce cooked over wood fires, all in a cosy townhouse dining room.
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Tucked deep in the Tramuntana, this mountain hideaway pairs hearty Mallorcan classics with a natural spring-fed pool carved into the rock. Swim first, then linger over snails and slow-roast lamb on the pine-shaded terrace.
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Ca Na Toneta’s Maria Solivellas brings soulful, zero-kilometre Mallorcan cooking (purple-carrot with botifarró, red-mullet over winter veg) to this serene, design-led country retreat in the island’s wild north-east.
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Bright, garage-converted dining room turning out colourful, globe-influenced plates (Peruvian causa, Moroccan chicken pastela) and handy parking right next door.
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