The Best Mediterranean Restaurants in Palma for 2024
Palma’s culinary scene is the best on the island, in my opinion. When you are in the mood for Mediterranean food, Palma has everything from classic dishes and tapas to modern menus and a few fusion choices, and a lot of really excellent options.
Sharing a little bit of everything is what I always suggest as the best way to dine, to enjoy as many dishes off the menu as possible. I would book dinner reservations pretty far in advance for everywhere you want to go, places book up quickly, and some have more limited seating. Lunch reservations are also recommended, if there is anywhere you are especially keen to try.
El Camino
Modern Mediterranean (Spanish)
*best modern Mediterranean, in my opinion
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Central Palma
Lunch & Dinner; closed on Sundays & Mondays
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El Camino is my top choice for Modern Mediterranean. The space is beautifully designed, bright and modern, with a long seated bar area. More than three people might be difficult for conversation at the bar, unless you are seated at the corner seats. But, there are also a few additional and more private tables at the back of the room. Small space, reso required.
What to order: grilled octopus, Pan con Tomate (Spanish tomato toast, which is everywhere, but this one is my fave), something from the fresh sheet, and the beetroot, blue cheese and walnuts salad; What else to consider: padrón peppers, scallops, beef filet
image via @el_camino_palma
Palma restaurants
Stagier Bar
Mediterranean + Peruvian + Mexican
*my favourite in all of Palma
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Santa Catalina
Lunch We - Fr, Dinner Mo - Fr; closed Sa & Su (as of Sep 2024)
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Stagier is the restaurant I recommend to everyone that visits Palma, and is the one I would book in at when dining with people who are visiting. It never disappoints, and I always Iook forward to dishes I’ve already had. The space is intimate and cozy, but on a busier street, which takes away slightly from the ambience, but the food more than distracts you from it. I would recommend almost everything on the menu. Get the smoky butter and warm sourdough bread to start, definitely at least a scallop each, and share dessert. You really, really can’t go wrong here though.
What to order: tiradito (similar to ceviche), scallops, the gyozas with lomo saltado (marinated strips of sirloin), and either the frozen lemon pie or passion fruit pudding, plus a natural wine; What else to consider: tuna tortilla, cebiche, avocado cannelloni with lobster, and the wagyu hanger steak
image via @stagierbar
Palma restaurants
Bar La Sang
Wine Bar
*fresh forward thinking wine bar
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Nord Palma
Mo 5-10pm; Tu & We 4-11:30pm; Th-Sa noon - 11:30pm; closed Sundays
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Bar La Sang is a cozy wine bar from a young and forward thinking team. For a lively, local and laidback vibe, I would come here. The staff are super warm and friendly, and the space is filled with bottles, local art, and a mishmash of seating, which adds to the charm. They offer an amazing selection of wines, and they also have a wine shop.
There is also a menu of super fresh and tasty Mediterranean inspired snacks and small share plates - plus, they often collaborate with chefs for pop-up dinners (and sometimes for a more Mediterranean inspired global menu), so you can expect something new here often.
image via @barlasang
Palma wine bars, Palma restaurants
Little Jarana
Modern Mediterranean (Spanish)
*well-loved Deià pop-up, now open in Palma
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Just west of Central Palma, closer to Santa Catalina
Dinner Only: 1st seating 7pm, 2nd seating 9pm; closed Su - Tu
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Little Jarana started as a pop-up restaurant in Deià and chef JJ. Abraham Artigas has now opened his long-awaited Palma location. The new location is tucked a little bit off the beaten path in Palma, just up from Santa Catalina.
It’s a warm, intimate and inviting atmosphere (kids are also welcome). The menu is super local, fresh and creative, and changes weekly. Sit at the bar for the ultimate chef experience.
image via @littlejarana
Palma restaurants, Newest restaurants
La Bodeguilla
Classic Mediterranean | Michelin Star
*more classic, dark + cozy, good for sharing
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Central Palma
Lunch & Dinner; open every day
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La Bodeguilla has quite a bit of seating, but still book in advance. Housed in a 12th century building, so it feels more like a traditional room, cozy and dark. A great place to share a bunch of menu items. Their ‘‘Senyoret’’ rice dish with scallop, red shrimp and squid feels like a better balanced version of a paella, without overkill on the rice. My favourite menu item here is the mille feuille dessert - the most fantastic raspberry and caramel version of one I have ever tried.
What to order: tuna tartar, burrata, ‘‘Senyoret’’ rice, any of their fish dishes, the mille feuille dessert; What else to consider: steak tartar, patatas bravas, calamari, beef cheek
image via @labodeguilla1986
Palma restaurants
The Wine Side Palma
Modern Mediterranean (Spanish)
*more quaint, local feel
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Between Palma and Santa Catalina
Lunch & Dinner, closed Su - Tu
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The space is simple and casual, and they have a market inspired daily fresh sheet that makes up half the ever evolving menu, which I love and appreciate. They were also added to the Sol Repsol guide in 2024.
What to order: check out their fresh sheet
image via @the_wine_side
Palma restaurants
de tokio a lima
Mediterranean + Japanese + Peruvian
*if you want to dine al fresco
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Central Palma; Located in the Can Alomar Hotel
Lunch & Dinner; open every day
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De Tokio A Lima has one of the best patios in Palma, just above the busy Paseo del Borne; you will feel like you are somewhere much more private, sitting at tree top level. The menu is good, but it did feel less fusion than I was expecting and maybe not as surprising as I was hoping for, especially considering the price. For a similar ambience, go for drinks at the outdoor bar patio that is right next to the dining patio, and also part of the Can Alomar Hotel experience.
What to order: shrimp fritters, tuna tartar, roasted octopus; What else to consider: the mango and avocado salad, beef sirloin tataki, Sóller lemon pie
image via @detokioalima
Palma restaurants
Restaurante Casa Maruka
Classic Mediterranean (Spanish) | Sol Repsol
*most authentic Spanish Mediterranean
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Nord Palma
Lunch & Dinner; no dinner on Mo, closed on Su
(closed for vacation from August 3 - September 2, 2024)
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Restaurante Casa Maruka is a bit of a trek, but a good excuse to wander through Old Town and take in more of Palma on your way to the Nord. The menu feels like elevated home cooking, cozy and made with care. They also have one Sol Repsol, which is like the Michelin star of Spain.
What to order: check out their fresh sheet for seafood (get the grilled calamari if they have it), croquettes, cod in pil-pil sauce, Mallorcan frito with fried egg, french fries, beef tenderloin, and made-to-order apple pie (which takes about 30 minutes, so best to mention you want to order this when you are ordering for dinner)
image via @restaurantecasamaruka
Palma restaurants
Sala de Personal
Modern Mediterranean | Sol Repsol
*unique experience with cocktail pairings
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In between Santa Catalina and Palma
Dinner only; Open 8pm - 2am; open Th through Sa
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This is a super unique concept to Palma. Opened mid-2023 and tucked away down a stairwell inside of the cocktail bar Ginbo is Sala de Personal.
With two tasting menu formats that change often and depend on what’s freshest at the Mercat de l’Olivar; they serve either four or six dishes paired with low alcohol cocktails to start. The space later transitions to a regular cocktail bar. Expect red neon lighting, and really fresh food.
With only room for 14 at this 2024 Sol Repsol establishment, make a reso.
image via @saladepersonal
Palma restaurants, Palma experiences
I D I L I O - COCINA Y VINO
Modern Mediterranean (Spanish)
*fresh take on Spanish tapas
Nord Palma
Tu-Sa 5pm-1am; closed Su & Mo
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One of many fantastic places popping up in the emergent Nord of Palma, IDILIO charms within its colourful and authentic space, and then proceeds to charm even further with a forward thinking menu coming from their young and passionate team.
image via @idilio.palma
Palma restaurants, Newest restaurants
Spot Mallorca
Mediterranean + Various International
*trendy design & space
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Santa Catalina
Lunch & Dinner; open every day
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The Spot Mallorca space in Santa Catalina is nicely designed (same group as Barcelona’s Bar Lobo and Green Spot). The food is good, but I will also say that it can be inconsistent. They have a very reasonably priced (around €20) 3-course weekly lunch menu that includes a drink - so it is definitely worth checking out for lunch. They also have an a la carte menu for lunch, and of course an la carte menu for dinner.
What to order: come for the €20 3-course set lunch menu, otherwise get the crispy cauliflower (almost worth a double order, this is a favourite), lamb kefta, pulled pork tacos, and banoffee pie for dessert; What else to consider: the croquettes, edamame, and Bluefin Tuna tartar
image by Daria Kosicka
Palma restaurants
Periplo Portixol
Classic Mediterranean (Spanish, seafood heavy)
*top choice in Portixol, nice for a sunset dinner
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El Portixol
Lunch & Dinner; open every day
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If you want to walk the half hour along the seaside promenade to check out Portixol, this is where I would opt to dine. With an enviable corner location with views of the water, plus large windows and wraparound patio. The sister restaurant to La Bodeguilla, they specialize in seafood, but you will also find meat items on the menu; some of their dishes also feature at La Bodeguilla.
image via @periploportixol
Portixol restaurants
Mercat de l’Olivar
Local Fresh and Prepared Food Market
*worth a late morning, early afternoon visit
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Central / Old Town Palma
Open 7am - 2:30pm; closed Sundays
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Mercat de l’Olivar is close to the Old Town, and bigger than the market in Santa Catalina. You will find local merchants selling everything from produce and cheeses, to meats and seafood, plus bread, herbs and packaged goods here (there is also a grocery store upstairs, which stays open later.).
Lots of vendors selling ready-to-eat food, with the ultimate freshness attainable. Check out :
Degustación Buades for traditional Spanish tapas, like Ibérico ham and bread drizzled in olive oil
Mercat Negre for seafood tapas
Daruma Olivar for Japanese, sushi and more
El Hummus for Middle Eastern food
image via @mercatolivar
Palma markets
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