Fera Palma Restaurant

Fera is one of the most elegant fine-dining restaurants in Palma's old town – a city palace on Carrer de la Concepció where Mediterranean finesse meets Japanese precision and pan-Asian aromatics. Since opening in November 2017, it has been one of the most sought-after gastronomic addresses in the Mallorcan capital, just a few steps from the Paseo del Borne and Avenida Jaume III. What makes Fera special Fera is the work of an unusual trio: chef Simon Petutschnig and owners Ivan and Sheela Levy. That blend of kitchen, business and design has no equal in Palma – and Fera stands on its own, without the backing of a hotel that props up many of the island's top restaurants. Petutschnig was born in Eberstein, Austria, and has cooked in Spain for over two decades, including at the two-Michelin-starred Miramar and as founding chef of Quadrat at Hotel Sant Francesc. His style is a "borderless Mediterranean" cuisine, defined not by national borders but by the best produce on the day. The menu Mallorcan and Spanish ingredients meet Japanese and Southeast Asian technique. Signature plates such as the smoked Mallorcan suckling-pig dim sum or "Sea in an Oyster Shell" capture that fusion, as does the theatrical plating. The repertoire features premium produce like bluefin tuna and Wagyu beef, alongside a tuna tartare with ponzu, avocado and yuzu, or Sóller langoustine in dashi. There are four tasting menus – including an evening truffle menu – plus a full vegetarian menu and a surprisingly good-value lunch. Many herbs come from the restaurant's own organic garden, while the biodynamic, Demeter-certified olive oil and wines come from the Levy family's Son Naava estate near Montuïri. The wine list runs to over 60 references, six of them exclusive to Fera. An evening wine pairing, with the origin and character of each wine explained, is a regular fixture of the offering. Atmosphere & location Co-owner and interior designer Sheela Levy has turned the historic palace – set on the ground floor of the Círculo Mallorquín – into an artful stage: original works from the Levy Art Collection, Balinese shell chandeliers, ancient stone arches and an inner garden laid out on Feng Shui principles that becomes a green oasis in spring and summer. The light-filled main room, an intimate "Library" and a bar serving "borderless" tapas and cocktails spread across two floors. Who Fera is for Fera is the right call for a special dinner, a stylish lunch after a stroll through the old town, or an aperitif at the bar. Listed in the MICHELIN Guide and rated 9.8 out of 10 on TheFork, it consistently ranks among Palma's best restaurants. Vegetarian diners are well looked after too – a dedicated vegetarian menu is far from a given in Spain. A reservation is strongly recommended.