There are many, many average restaurants in Palma de Mallorca. There are even many good ones; but only a small proportion make the journey to greatness. In a city with a flourishing food scene which attracts a certain breed of well-travelled gourmet, a number of restaurants have made the grade. Food, ambience, décor and service combine to create that certain magic.
Over the years I’ve dined at more Mallorca restaurants than I can remember, but some I go back to time and time again. Here are my personal favourites of ‘must-do’ restaurants in the city of Palma.
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30. Isaan Thai Cuisine
Sometimes only great Thai will do, and Isaan delivers perfectly. A team of Thai cooks take great care in preparing real Asian dishes, served in simple, chic surroundings. You can opt to eat at a bar looking into the open kitchen if you wish, watching the chefs do their authentic Thai thing. An exciting new addition to the burgeoning Santa Catalina food scene.
29. El Camino
A relatively new concept in Palma, El Camino is much like a traditional tapas bar save for the bar itself, which is the longest bar you’ve ever seen. The team, led by Eddie Hart, is great, as is the ambience; the food wonderfully fresh and flavoursome. Tapas for taste and style aficionados. Recommended if you are 2 but for a large group it’s not conformable.
26. Nola
Nola offers you a journey that takes you through New Orleans and travels through parts of Asia and the Mediterranean. You can snack on something alongside one of their excellent cocktails or dine on flavourful and hearty dishes as you get ready for a night of fun in their lively atmosphere.
25. Marui Sushi
Marui Sushi offers an authentic Japanese dining experience with fresh, locally sourced ingredients. The restaurant’s uniquely Balearic design blends Mallorca’s natural materials with Japanese-inspired aesthetics, in soft, earthy tones, making guests feel enveloped in hospitality and comfort. The menu features a variety of sushi, sashimi, and enticing speciality dishes such as temaki tacos and Wagu A5, complemented by premium sake and signature cocktails.
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19. Brasa Madre
Hidden on a back street in the centre near La Lonja, you’ll find this family-owned Argentinian restaurant offering good cocktails and typical meat dishes. Known for their Dry Aged meats as well as fish and seafood from the Mediterranean. I loved the enthusiasm of the team and there seems to be many regulars when we visited.
11. Lume & Co
It’s very close to my neighbourhood and we have grown to love it over the past year. It’s very relaxed and easy going yet the food and service are slick and attentive. We enjoyed our Easter lunch here and we were very impressed with the confident management on such a busy day. A great place for a celebration with a big group of family and friends.
10. Arume
Here, culinary influences from Japan, Thailand, Vietnam and elsewhere are combined with Mediterranean ingredients and techniques, resulting in innovative and memorable dishes. The chef specializes in the cuisines of Asia and integrates Spanish traditional ingredients – such as jamón ibérico and Mallorcan goat cheeses – resulting in fresh new flavours. The wine and sake menu is extensive and sophisticated.
8. OSMA
OSMA restaurant celebrates the essence of French gastronomy through a seasonal, ingredient-driven menu inspired by traditional bistro cooking. Every dish is crafted with precision and care, showcasing fresh, local, and sustainably sourced ingredients. With a focus on quality and authenticity, OSMA offers a unique dining experience where the menu evolves to reflect the best of each season. Complementing the food is a carefully selected wine list featuring French and Mallorcan labels.
7. De Tokio a Lima
Indulge in a luxurious meal on the sandstone terrace of an elegantly restored 19th-century mansion in the heart of Palma. De Tokio a Lima’s cuisine is a fusion of Japanese, Peruvian, and Mediterranean with an à la carte menu – sectioned into starters, raw/marinated and from the stove. They serve some of the best caviar in Palma and offer a 22 year old roe (available only in season). On offer is a special menu that includes 4 glasses of Veuve Clicquote per person, which we’d recommend if you are dining in a group.
5. Dins
Dins is the new restaurant at the stylish El Lorenç Hotel which sees chef Santi Taura do exactly what he does best – deliver exceptional Mallorcan cuisine. Whenever Santi cooks there is always this lovely personal tone that makes you feel like he’s cooking just for you. Here it’s no different, Dins promises fabulous food from Mallorca’s most beloved chef.
As you can see from this list, variety is what makes the modern Mallorca food scene in Palma so exciting. Eating terrifically well in the capital city can be done at all price points – it just takes a little insider knowledge. I hope you’ll relish the challenge of seeking out those places that deliver unforgettable dining experiences. And if you want to read more in-detail reviews of the restaurants that have made it to this list, you can find them all here.
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