Palma de Mallorca is a city that will conquer for many reasons: its cathedral, its beaches… but, above all, its food. Dishes tend to be robust flavors of truth, local produce and recipes that call for making the same from decades ago. If you’re going to spend the day by the city and carry bags, leave them in one of our lockers of luggage. So you will be thankful when you’re going up and down the slopes of the old town.
10 Dishes are Typical Mallorcan that you Have to Try
The mallorcan cuisine is full of nuances. Simple ingredients, like olive oil, vegetables, almonds… but all with a lot flavor. Some of the dishes that you can’t miss are tumbet (layers of eggplant, potato, and bell pepper with tomato), the frito mallorquin (a stew of meat and offal), the arròs brut (rice stew with meat and spices) or the mallorcan soup. Also pa amb oli with sausages local. And then there is the sobrasada, that is pure flavour of majorca: a pork sausage with paprika for spreading on bread, cook or even eat it alone. For dessert: the pastry and almond cake, a cake traditionally served with ice cream.
Top 10 Restaurants of Traditional Food of Mallorca in Palma
In Palma you have from sites with more than 60 years of history leading up to something more modern. Here are our favorites:
Recommended Restaurants in Palma de Mallorca
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| Restaurant | Address |
| Traditional Restaurants | |
| Celler Sa Premsa | Plaça Bisbe Berenguer de Palou, 8 |
| Celler Pagès | Carrer Felip Bauçà, 2 (La Lonja) |
| CUIT (Hotel Nakar) | Avda. Jaime III, 21 |
| Aromata | Sa Nostra Cultural Center, Palma |
| By the Sea and Charming Neighborhoods | |
| Sa Roqueta | Portixol District, Palma |
| Es Payés | Ciudad Jardín, Palma |
| Casa de la Abuela | Cala Mayor, Palma |
| Outside the City Center | |
| Mesón Ca’n Pedro | Génova District, Palma |
| El Hoyo 10 | Portixol, Palma |
| Casa Maruka | Palma City Center |
Classics of the Historic Center
1. Celler Sa Premsa
historical Restaurant that has since 1958 and has become an emblem of Palma. With casks of wine and an atmosphere of traditional tavern is the perfect place to try a good frito mallorquin or the classic arròs brut. Plaça Bisbe Berenguer de Palou, 8.
2. Celler Pagès
In the neighborhood of La Lonja (Carrer Felip Bauçà, 2). A family run restaurant, open since 1956 with homemade food: ratatouille, frit mallorquí ” or pa amb oli with sausages. The local retains all the charm of the old town, with that air of your home town.
3. CUIT (Hotel Nakar)
Located on the eighth floor of the Hotel Nakar (Avda. Jaime III, 21). It offers a modern reinterpretation of the mallorcan cuisine. The chef Miquel Calent designs dishes with roots in the tradition and, in addition, you have spectacular views of the bay of Palma.
4. Aromata
Located in the Cultural Center Sa Nostra. The restaurant’s chef Andreu Genestra has a Michelin star. Mallorcan cuisine, contemporary, made with local produce and seasonal. Offer menus of the day with a very competitive price.
Next to the Sea and a neighborhood with Charm
If you’re looking for taste Mallorca, with views of the sea, here are some recommendations:
5. Sa Roqueta
In the seaside town of Portixol. A family restaurant located in an old fisherman’s house, which has since 1987 serving recipes that taste sea and tradition. Their paella of fish, the aguiat de peix or tempera cuttlefish are some of the favorites of locals and visitors.
6. Is Payés
Located in Garden City, with views of the sea. A corner that combines taste, sustainability and calm. Opt for the organic kitchen and kilometer zero, made with seasonal and local products. It is the ideal place to enjoy a good pa amb oli.
7. My Grandmother’s house
In Cala mayor, with spectacular views of the sea to watch the sunset and a menu full of traditional dishes and homemade. Each recipe is made with utmost care, as if you’d prepared your grandmother mallorca.
Experience Outside of Centre
Some of the most authentic restaurant of the island are located in neighborhoods with a history or in areas with more local Palma de Mallorca.
8. Mesón Can Peter
In the neighborhood of Genoa, on a hill with views of the sea. Open since 1976, with a menu offering classic dishes of the island: hot stone steaks, and fresh fish. With a family atmosphere and close service, one of those places where you know that you’re always going to eat well.
9. The Hole 10
On the shores of the sea, in Portixol. A mix between a restaurant and art gallery. Combine local produce with creative touches and features specialties like the flesh of a bull or wild fish.
10. Casa Maruka
In the centre of Palma. The restaurant opened in 2007 and combines a fusion between the cuisine of la mancha and the majorcan. It is ideal for those seeking a dining experience is different, but with the taste of home.
Beyond Palm: Culinary Gems on the Island
If you have a car and you decide to get out of Palma, there are sites on the island where you eat of luxury. I leave you with some worthwhile:
North of Mallorca
Can Fisher (Puerto Pollensa/Beaches of Wall): their paellas in front of the sea are some of the best that you’re going to try on the island. Perfect after a day at the beach.
Is Cos (Sineu): frito mallorquin and roast lamb from the truth. If you are going on a Wednesday, you can take advantage to visit the medieval market village.
Serra de Tramuntana
Es Verger (Inca): famous for its lamb in the oven. A family restaurant with views of the mountain.
Ca Na Toneta (Caimari): author’s cuisine with local products and zero kilometer.
Interior - Pla de Mallorca
The Crossing (Vilafranca de Bonany): arròs brut and snails traditional as they did before.
Ses Cassettes (Ariany): free buffet spaniard, perfect for testing a little bit of everything.
Southwest Coast
Sea Knots (Paseo Marítimo Palma): mediterranean cuisine with views of the marina. Perfect to enjoy the sunset.
Agapanto (Port de Sóller): with romantic atmosphere and seafood quality.
Take this Mallorca Home: Where to Buy the Best
In Palma you can enjoy local products with years of tradition.
Markets in Palma
After tasting the mallorcan cuisine, you’ll want to take a bit of the island home with you with the best subvenirs… the best culinary gems. We’ll leave you our favorite places to discover.
Market of the Olive grove: a classic market with the best local products: sobrasadas artisan cheeses of the island, olives and fresh fruit. Open Monday to Saturday from 7:00 to 14:30 h.
Market of Santa Catalina: offers an experience that is more modern and cosmopolitan, with stalls of local and organic produce and tapas bars. You can go to breakfast with friends, eat some tapas, or take a vermouth.
The Best Bakeries to bring you the best Ensaimada
You can’t leave Palm without take several ensaimadas. These are the best ovens of the city. A tip: look for the seal IGP “Ensaïmada de Mallorca” and “Sobrasada de Mallorca”. It is a guarantee that they are authentic.
- Can Joan de S’aigua (center): Since the 1700’s, to the most traditional.
- Forn of the Holy Christ: Classic palmesano.
- Fornet de la Soca: Handcrafted of the highest quality.
- Forn Background: a Favorite of locals.
Weekly markets Outside of Palm
If you dare to explore the interior of the island, we bring to you some markets are worth much worth a visit:
- Sineu (Wednesday): One of the oldest, with stalls of fruit, vegetables, cold meats and local crafts.
- Santanyí (Saturday): You will be able to find all sorts of products and local handicrafts, do not miss to discover the ceramic mallorca.
- Inca (on Thursdays): one of the greatest of Mallorca you will find a little bit of everything.
Frequently Asked questions about Mallorcan Food
What is the most typical dish of Mallorca?
The ensaimada is the symbol of the island, though they also highlight the ratatouille or the sobrasada.
Where to eat cheap in Palma?
The classic cellers as Sa Premsa or Celler Pagès have homemade meals is very economic.
What is face the food in Palma?
Depends on the type of restaurant, but the average price for round between 20 and 35 € per person. You can find options to suit all pockets.
What is the ratatouille exactly?
Tumbet is a vegetarian dish made with layers of eggplant, potatoes and peppers, fried, smothered with a homemade tomato sauce.
Where is the best ensaimada de Palma?
In Ca’n Joan de S’aigo, the pastry oldest part of the city. Although other people recommend Fornet de la Soca. This is a matter of taste.
Are there vegetarian options?
Yes, you can try the ratatouille, the coca salad, pa amb oli or the mallorcan soup without meat.
Where to keep my luggage while I go to eat?
If you are visiting the city and don’t want to carry your bags, you can leave your luggage in Lock Here Now. We have slogans central, safe, and accessible.
Are there markets open on Sunday?
No, most of the local markets are closed on Sundays. We advise you to go during the week or on Saturdays.
On this map, you can see the places where you can try our excellent cuisine. As you can see, they are spread across the entire island.
If you are planning to continue exploring the island, don’t miss our guide to the essentials in Palma de Mallorca in one day.
