Looking for a restaurant in Mallorca that’s open all year – and is right by the Mediterranean? Stay Restaurant in Port de Pollença fits the bill. This restaurant has been a magnet for visitors and locals since 1972, although it looks different today thanks to a major renovation in 2006. Eighteen years on, it still looks contemporary. I couldn’t tell you how many times we’ve eaten at Stay over the past twenty years. We’ve been with […]
When we first bought our rural Mallorca property in 2002, our finca’s previous owners helpfully left us a list of their favourite local eateries. Some of the restaurants on the list no longer exist but one we used to visit often is back in business – albeit with different owners, interior, and food concept. That restaurant is Estragon La Plaça in Felanitx. When we used to eat there, Anna and her husband, who was the […]
Who needs a trip to Paris for a taste of French cuisine? If travelling to France isn’t on the cards for you but the prospect of an authentic French onion soup or a hearty boeuf bourguignon appeals, head to Les Artistes, a cosy French bistro in the heart of Palma, Mallorca’s capital. By the time you’ve perused the menu and taken the first sip of your French beer or Château Bertinerie, you’ll almost believe you […]
Where to stay this winter in Mallorca's beautiful Portocolom.
The Guía Michelin España last night announced its awards for 2024 at a gala at the Barcelona International Convention Centre. For 2024, Mallorca has 11 restaurants with a Michelin star, and a total of 12 Michelin stars, with one NEW addition to the gastronomic firmament. 2-Michelin Stars in Mallorca Voro restaurant in Canyamel has retained its two stars. Mallorca’s One-Michelin-Star Restaurants Adrián Quetglas – Palma Andreu Genestra – Llucmajor. This restaurant already had a star […]
People often ask me to recommend restaurants in Mallorca’s second-largest town, Manacor, so here are my top three places to eat out in the Llevant area’s capital. Can March First opened in 1925, Can March was originally a café serving locals. Today, brothers Miquel and Tolo Gelabert have made this the most popular restaurant in Manacor, even though its location is not central in the town. (Find parking on the side streets in the area, […]
Have you ever booked a hotel on the basis that it had a spa … and then not used the facility during your stay? I know I have. It might have been a reluctance to go through the hassle of changing into swimming gear or sportswear, or finding that the spa didn’t live up to expectations (I remember a hotel spa that was too chilly for poolside relaxation after a swim). One spa that is […]
With fire-cooked gastronomy directed by a 2-Michelin-star chef, read what to expect at Mallorca's Singular Restaurant.
Want to eat a Michelin-star dinner in Mallorca? Check out Es Fum in the southwest of the island.
Have you heard of the umami bomb known as garum? Read more about it - and the Mallorca restaurant that bears its name.
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