The restaurant world equivalent of the Oscars (Academy Awards) are the Michelin stars, and last night was when the new stars for the 2026 edition of the Guía Michelin were announced. The gala event was held in the SOHRLIN Cultural Centre in Malaga – which was hosting this prestigious annual event for the first time. Among the 700 attendees was the Hollywood actor, Antonio Banderas, who was born and still lives in the Andalusian city.

After the awards were announced, some 700 attendees sat down to what must surely have been a sumptuous gala dinner, prepared by three chefs from Michelin-starred restaurants in Malaga. Imagine the pressure of cooking for some of the very best chefs and restaurant management in Spain!

Mallorca’s New Michelin Green Star

Mallorca’s only new starred entry in the 2026 Michelin guide is a Green Star, an award that highlights restaurants at the forefront of the industry when it comes to sustainable practices.

The new Green Star for 2026 is for the Port de Pollença restaurant, Terrae, with Venezuelan chef David Rivas at the helm. He trained in Barcelona and has worked in Norway and Hong Kong, but chose Mallorca as the home for his sustainable restaurant. I’ve yet to try it, but my appetite is whetted by what I’ve discovered about this exciting concept. Congratulations to David and the team at Terrae on their Green Michelin star.

Mallorca’s other restaurants with Green Stars:

Andreu Genestra, Llucmajor

Bens d’Avall, Sóller

Ca Na Toneta, Caimari

Maca de Castro, Port d’Alcúdia

Regular Michelin Stars

There’s no change to Mallorca’s list of Michelin-starred restaurants. Here’s a reminder:

2 stars – Voro, Canyamel

1 star for: Andreu Genestra, Llucmajor; Bens d’Avall, Sóller; DINS Santi Taura, Palma; Es Fum, Costa d’en Blanes; Fusion 19, Playa de Muro; Maca de Castro, Port d’Alcúdia; Marc Fosh, Palma; Sa Clastra, Es Capdellà; Zaranda, Palma.

For a full list of Spain’s Michelin-starred restaurants, visit here.

Jan Edwards ©2025