Restaurant El Pilón
Restaurant El Pilón is a restaurant in Palma, at Carrer de Can Cifré 4, tucked into a narrow side street off El Borne. The room seats about 30 to 40 people, and 2 diners can be satisfied with 4 tapas plus bread with alioli; 5 tapas for two with drinks came to €82. Grilled octopus, razor clams, anchovies and aubergine with cane honey are recurring standouts. Several reviews say it does not take reservations, so arriving before 20:00 helps avoid a queue.
Frequently Asked Questions
Do you need a reservation at Restaurant El Pilón?
Several reviews state that Restaurant El Pilón does not take reservations. If you want to reduce waiting time, arriving early is advisable, especially in the evening. Reported waits range from about 15 minutes to around 30 minutes, depending on the time.
How long are the queues at Restaurant El Pilón?
Waiting times vary by arrival time. One reviewer reported about 90 minutes in the evening, while others mentioned roughly 15 to 30 minutes. A practical tip from reviews is to arrive before 20:00 if you want to avoid a longer queue.
What dishes is Restaurant El Pilón known for?
Reviews repeatedly mention grilled octopus as a signature dish, along with razor clams, anchovies and seafood tapas. Aubergine with cane honey is also named in more than one review. One guest noted a seafood dish with lobster, clams and mussels priced at €30.
How much does a meal cost at Restaurant El Pilón?
Review examples show different totals: two people paid €82 for 5 tapas plus drinks, while another guest reported about €35 per person including wine. One review also says 4 tapas plus bread with alioli was enough for 2 people. Final cost depends on dishes and drinks ordered.
Is Restaurant El Pilón suitable for tourists and English speakers?
Several reviews say the staff speak English and that the menu is multilingual. Restaurant El Pilón is located in Palma, in a narrow side street just off El Borne, which makes it easy to find in the city centre. One review also mentions free Wi‑Fi and limited mobile signal inside.
How big is Restaurant El Pilón, and is there outdoor seating?
Reviews describe Restaurant El Pilón as a small venue with roughly 30 to 40 seats. The interior is often described as cellar-like or cave-like, with tables placed quite close together. Verified reviews do not confirm outdoor seating, so the safest assumption is that seating is mainly indoors.
When is the best time to visit Restaurant El Pilón?
Several reviewers recommend arriving early, especially before 20:00, to reduce queue times. One guest was served around 17:00 without any issue. If you plan to order dishes such as seafood soup, allow extra time, as one review says it takes about 30 minutes to prepare.
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Location
Carrer de Can Cifré, 4, 07012 Palma
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