There are an abundance of good restaurants in Palma including 4 which have a Michelin Star. The main areas for dining out are La Lonja and Santa Catalina which is famous for it's food market.
Here are just a few of the restaurants available for you:
Mambo
This is an ultra chic city bistro that offers sophisticated Tapas. Run by Brazillian head chef Gabriel Conti, this urban styled venue is fast becoming the place to be seen in Palma. Mambo offers the finest of meat, fish and vegetarian tapas and the staff are happy to recommend. 3, Paseo Mallorca +34 682 013 909 https://mambopalma.es/
Dins
Dins is a fabulous adult only restaurant situated in Sa Calatrava a historical neighbourhood within Palma, not far from the fabulous Cathedral. Dins head Chef Santi Taura began his training in 1990 and has worked in many restaurants and hotels on the Island. Dins was opened in February 2016 with the mantra that the food 'Interprets Mallorcan Gastronomy from a current point of view without forgetting it's roots' The dining room is modern with large plush seats.
Dins is an elegant restaurant and can be found on the groung floor of the El Llorenc Parc de La Mar boutique hotel. Head Chef provides a tasting menu called Origens 11, this is an 11 course meal although 3 extra courses can be added. The dishes change throughout the year as Chef Taura uses the freshest seasonal products. An A La Carte menu is also available to diners. Plaza de Llorenç Villalonga 4, Palma https://www.dinssantitaura.com/
Adrian Quetglas
Adrian Quetglas is the chef behind this chic establishment, born in Buenos Aires his cooking is influenced with home dishes and Mallorquin dishes as well as working in restaurants from Paris to Moscow where he has also been influenced. The decor is contemporary and smart and they have a canopied terrace for out door dining. The restaurant offers a 5 or 7 course tasting menu at a very reasonable price. The 5 course tasting menu consists of dishes such as Cebon with mushrooms and cauliflower with smoked eel. A cheese tasting board can be added for 20€ per person extra. The charge for the 5 course option is 55€ per person and can be enjoyed Tuesday - Friday at lunch time. The 7 course tasting menu is available from Tuesday - Saturday in the evening and Saturday afternoon. This consists of dished including natural red mullet and garam masala sweet lamb. This menu is 85€ per person - the wine paring option is an extra 35€ per person.
Adrian Quetglas can be found at 20, En Paseso, Palma tel +34 971 781 119 https://adrianquetglas.es/
Marc Fosh
Marc Fosh is the first British Chef in Spain to be awarded a Michelin Star which was obtained in 2015 and has been retained every year since. This contemporary restaurant is located in a former 17th Century Convent in Palma. The venue has plenty of natural light has a modern feel, courtyard and is surrounded by modern art. On the menu is fresh seasonal and local cuisine and the restaurant is open for lunch and dinner ( closed for Sunday dinner during the Winter ). There is a set lunch time tasting menu which is changed weekly and a dinner tasting menu which includes dishes such as Foie Gras, Organic Caviar, Sea Bass and Pigeon. This menu starts at 110€ per person. The restaurant can be found at 7A, Carrer de la Missio, Palma +34 971 72 01 14 https://www.marcfosh.com/
Zaranda
This is a high end restaurant located in Palma. Opened in Madrid in 2005, Zaranda gained it's first Michellin star. The whole restaurant and team moved to Mallorca in 2010 and in 2016 received it's 2nd Star. There are 14 professionals in the kitchen led by Head Chef Fernando P Aerllano whom has worked in some of the most famous restaurants in the World. There is a choice of 3 taster menus starting with Zarand Essentials which is 130€ pp, Zaranda Second Skin which is 150€pp and Zaranda Collegens which is 170€pp, each can be wine paired for an extra charge. Zaranda can be found inside the deluxe Hotel Es Princep, 1, Carrer Bala Roja, Palma. Tel 0034 680 60 25 80 https://zaranda.es/ The restaurant is open July - September Tuesday - Sunday 7.00-9.30pm and the rest of the year Wednesday - Saturday 7.00-9.30pm.
NUS
NUS restaurant is run by one of the best female chefs in Mallorca, Irene Martinez who has spent time working in various top restaurants including Michelin starred Dins. NUS promises to provide 'genuine and restless cooking' and make dishes that are made to share. This provides a relaxed and homely feel. Try the red shrimp omelette. lemon nigiri or tuna tartar. 11, D'Annibal Palma, +34 871 178 603 https://nuspalma.com/
Bistro Esencia
This one is a little bit harder to find and located away from the busier areas but it is worth it. This quaint romantic restaurant is full of charm and run by and Italian couple. Dine by candle light and enjoy freshly prepared dishes. Esencia really does have that personal feel, so much that you will probably not want to leave! 68, Carrer de Sant Maggi. https://www.bistroesencia.es/
Fera
This charming restaurant can be found in a quaint alley in the centre of Palma. Executive Chef Simon Petutschnig's love of Mediterranean-Asian cuisine is them main attraction here as well as adding seasonal flavours from Spain. The restaurant opened in 2017 and has thrived ever since. Fera is open for lunch and dinner and has special Christmas menu too. For more intimate dinners the 'Library' is a lovely spot for your meal/event, this welcoming area caters for 16 people. Outdoor dinning is available in the pretty courtyard area. The restaurant has magnificent art on the walls, a feast for the eyes! 4, Carrer de la Concepio, Palma +34 682 319 471 https://ferapalma.com/
Cuit
Cuit can be found on the 8th Floor of the Nakar Hotel. With beautiful views over the city to enjoy whilst having your meal. Mallorcan Head Chef Miquel Calent bases his dishes on artisan and seasonal cuisine. The dishes are full of the best seasonal products. The restaurant is open for breakfast, brunch and dinner with the bar being open until midnight. A la Carte and tasting menus are available. Hotel Nakar, 21 Av de Jaime 111 tel +34 871 51 00 46 https://nakarhotel.com/cuit-restaurant/
Can Eduardo
The specialist fish restaurant in a superb location, on the seafront in Palma with magnificent views of the Cathedral. Shellfish and fresh fish are at the top of the menu here. Try the lobster Paella whilst soaking in the views and weather on the terrace. Booking recommended . Sa llotja des peix. Palma 3ª Travesía Contramuelle (Es Mollet) Tel +34 971 72 11 82 https://caneduardo.com/en/
Aromata
The setting for this wonderful restaurant in perfect, set in the patio of an aristocratic property there is plenty of character and charm as well as the fantastic food. Head Chef Andreu Genestra’s tasting menus offer Mallorcan's traditional cuisine. Try the magical night mebu which consists of dishes such as Pickled tomato with carrot, pistachio and tuna, “Porc Negre”suckling pig with “ensaimada”, glazed ham and citrus sauce and White chocolate, meringue and yogurt ice cream. The restaurant is open Tuesday to Saturday 1:00 p.m. – 3:00 p.m and for the evening Tuesday to Saturday 1:00 p.m. – 3:00 p.m Concepció, 12 Palma. Tel +34 971 495 833 https://aromatarestaurant.com/
De Toko a Lima
This is a fusion restaurant in the heart of Palma with a chic interior and feel. Japanese, Peruvian and Mediterranean dishes are available here. Full of flavour and colour the dishes look too good to eat. Absorb yourself in the ambience and enjoy dishes such as Salmon tataki with raf tomato pico de gallo and lulo sauce, Grilled Scallops with seasonal vegetables and ají amarillo sauce and Beef sirloin tataki with sautéed potatoes, wild asparagus, red onion and orange tartar sauce. The restaurant is for adults only ( over 16 ) Sant Feliu, 1 Palma tel +34 871 592 002 https://detokioalima.com/
This is just a small selection of restaurants that are available in Palma. The city is a gastronomic delight and you will find a tapas bar along the many side streets to enjoy.
