Campino
Camp de Mar
Italian cooking above the 18th hole of Golf de Andratx in Camp de Mar – truffle pasta, saccottini and a panoramic terrace over the bay. Book ahead.
Mallorca's restaurants from starred kitchen to beach shack — hand-picked for every occasion.
DINS Santi Taura
Palma
Santi Taura's Michelin-star restaurant in Palma's old-town La Calatrava: the eleven-course Orígens menu reimagines Mallorca's culinary history. Book ahead.
Fera
Palma
Fine dining in a city palace in Palma's old town: "borderless Mediterranean" cuisine by Simon Petutschnig, with art, a Feng Shui garden and a MICHELIN listing.
Marc Fosh
Palma
Marc Fosh's Michelin-starred fine dining in Palma's old town: creative Mediterranean tasting menus, produce from his own Mallorcan farm. Book ahead.
Pedro's
Palma
Personally run restaurant by the Santa Catalina market hall in Palma: Mediterranean cooking, European classics and Pedro's table-flambéed Kaiserschmarrn.
Scratch Tapas Gourmet
Palma de Mallorca
Intimate gourmet tapas in Cala Major by ex-superyacht chef Edward Atkinson: fresh market produce, 2025 Tripadvisor award. Book ahead for the terrace.
Stagier Bar
Palma
Creative Latin fusion at just seven tables in Santa Catalina, Palma. Chef Joel Baeza cooks in the MICHELIN Guide, open kitchen, tasting menu. Book early.
Vandal
Palma
Globetrotting fusion tapas by ex-Noma chef Bernabé Caravotta in Santa Catalina, Palma, with a signature cocktail for every dish. Evenings only – book ahead.
What defines Mallorca's restaurant scene
Mallorca's dining scene runs between two poles that rarely sit this close together: deep-rooted island cooking and ambitious, star-level gastronomy. Menus carry classics like tumbet, frito mallorquín and arròs brut, alongside sobrasada, island vegetables and fresh Mediterranean fish. Tying it together is excellent Tramuntana olive oil, seasonal produce and a kitchen culture that takes its time.
If you're after something more refined, the island holds around a dozen Michelin-starred restaurants. In Palma, Marc Fosh and DINS Santi Taura hold stars right in the city centre, while the island's only two-star table, Voro, sits in the northeast near Canyamel. So you're choosing across a spectrum that reaches from centuries-old home cooking to creative fine dining.
Where to eat best in Mallorca
Palma is the hub. Historic cellers serving honest island fare sit a few streets from modern concepts like Vandal, Fera and the tapas spot Stagier Bar. Across the old town and around the port you'll find every register, from rustic to avant-garde, packed into a small radius.
Beyond the capital the character shifts with the landscape. On the southwest coast, places such as Campino in Camp de Mar are about sea views and Mediterranean cooking; in the mountain villages of the Serra de Tramuntana and the fertile interior, the focus turns to local produce, Binissalem wine and slow-cooked dishes. It pays to choose by region and occasion.
How to pick the right restaurant
Start with what you're in the mood for: a long tasting menu, a generous plate of island cooking, or tapas to share. For starred kitchens and popular addresses a reservation is effectively essential, especially in the evening and during the June-to-September high season.
Watch the set lunch menus, too. Many upscale restaurants, including starred ones, offer a midday menu at a markedly lower price than dinner. If you're flexible, eating early or out of season is more relaxed, and you'll often land the better tables.
Good to know
Frequently asked questions
Do I need to book a table in Mallorca?
For starred restaurants and sought-after addresses in Palma, definitely book ahead, often days in advance and especially for dinner. During the June-to-September high season, reserving is wise even at simpler places. Walk-ins are easiest at lunch or in the low season.
How expensive is eating out in Mallorca?
The range is wide. A traditional celler or tapas bar is inexpensive to moderate, while tasting menus at starred restaurants cost considerably more. A useful tip: many upscale restaurants serve a cheaper set menu at lunch than at dinner, an ideal way to try the kitchen for less.
Which typical Mallorcan dishes should I try?
Classics include tumbet (layered vegetables in olive oil), frito mallorquín, arròs brut, and sobrasada, the spreadable paprika sausage. Finish with an ensaïmada pastry. You'll find these mainly in traditional cellers and mesones.
Is there a dress code in Mallorcan restaurants?
Most places are fine with smart-casual. Upscale and starred restaurants expect smart casual, and very brief beachwear won't fit in. A strict jacket-and-tie rule is rare, so it's best to judge by the venue.
Are restaurants in Mallorca family-friendly?
Many restaurants, especially traditional and coastal ones, cater well to families, with earlier dining times and smaller portions available. For long tasting menus at starred restaurants, it's worth asking in advance whether children are welcome.