Top 5 Places to Eat in Palma de Mallorca

Written by Celine Fournier, David Garcia, Javier Garcia
31/08/2025
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Palma de Mallorca offers a diverse and evolving culinary landscape, from Michelin-starred experiences that reinterpret island heritage to bustling tapas bars and humble local eateries.

1. DINS Santi Taura

Cuisine: Mallorcan Gastronomic Heritage

Here, one embarks on a culinary journey through Mallorca's history, as Chef Santi Taura reinterprets traditional recipes with a modern flair. The intimate, stone-walled dining room provides a historical ambiance. Expect an immersive 11-course tasting menu, available Wednesday to Saturday evenings and Friday and Saturday for lunch . Noteworthy dishes include sobrasada with honey, freshly caught fish, slow-roasted lamb, and a celebrated take on porcella (suckling pig) and arròs brut . The chef often engages with guests, sharing insights into the island’s rich culinary traditions .

Price: Tasting Menu from €145+

Getting There: Located near Palma's Cathedral, on the ground floor of the El Llorenç Parc de la Mar boutique hotel . It is easily accessible by walking from the Old Town.

2. El Camino

Cuisine: Traditional Spanish Tapas

This stylish eatery provides an authentic and lively tapas experience in Palma's Old Town. The long, sweeping bar with comfortable leather stools allows diners to watch the chefs at work in the open kitchen, creating an elegant yet casual atmosphere that often buzzes with conversation . The menu features classic Mediterranean tapas and daily specials, with the fresh fish and seafood dishes being particularly exceptional .

Price: Estimated €25-€50 per person

Getting There: Situated on a narrow side street in the heart of Palma's Old Town . It is easily reachable on foot from central areas like Plaza Mayor.

3. Bondo Cocina

Cuisine: Argentinian-Mallorcan Fusion Tapas

Tucked away in the winding streets of La Lonja in Palma's Old Town, this family-owned restaurant offers an honest cuisine built on high-quality local market ingredients . It provides a unique fusion of Argentinian flavors with Mallorcan elements. The menu includes Bondo Specials, tapas, and larger plates, with notable must-try items such as sobrasada, shrimp croquettes, and garlic shrimp .

Price: Estimated €30-€60 per person

Getting There: Found amidst the winding streets of La Lonja in Palma's Old Town . It is easily walkable from the city center.

4. La Casa Gallega

Cuisine: Traditional Galician and Spanish Cuisine

A favored lunch spot, this restaurant consistently attracts locals for its authentic Galician-style menu, which features a variety of seafood and meat dishes . The atmosphere is often bustling and friendly. One can enjoy traditional selections like gazpacho, cuttlefish and gambas, canelones stuffed with Iberian ham, grilled fish, and suckling pig . The menu del día offers excellent value.

Price: Menu del Día around €15-€25; à la carte varies

Getting There: Located in the city center, it is easily accessible by walking from most central Palma locations.

5. Avante Cafeteria

Cuisine: Local Mallorcan Daily Menus

This neighborhood cafeteria in the Vivero district is a genuine local favorite, known for its daily set menus that include a drink and dessert, offering a complete and satisfying meal . The clientele of local workers and retirees signifies authentic, budget-friendly Mallorcan food . On Sundays, the offering expands to a full Mallorcan spread, often featuring traditional dishes like arròs brut and porcella .

Price: Daily set menus from €8.50; Sunday specials around €19

Getting There: Situated in the Vivero neighborhood. A public bus costs approximately €2 for a single ticket, or a taxi ride within Palma typically ranges from €10-€15 .

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