1. DINS Santi Taura
Best Restaurant in Palma for True Mallorcan Cuisine
Michelin Stars: ⭐ 1
Chef: Santi Taura (Mallorca’s most important culinary voice)
Concept: Historic Mallorcan cuisine, reinterpreted
We consider DINS the most culturally important restaurant in Palma. Santi Taura reconstructs historic Mallorcan recipes with modern precision and deep respect for the island’s culinary memory.
This is not creativity for effect — it’s thoughtful, intellectual cooking that explains Mallorca through food. When guests want to truly understand where they are, this is the benchmark.
Website: https://www.dinssantitaura.com
Google Maps: https://maps.google.com/?q=DINS+Santi+Taura+Palma
2. Marc Fosh
The Most Reliable Michelin Restaurant in Palma
Chef: Marc Fosh
Michelin Stars: ⭐ 1
Concept: Modern Mediterranean fine dining
Marc Fosh is the definition of consistency. Elegant, modern Mediterranean cooking delivered with confidence and polish year after year. It’s refined without being formal, Michelin without being intimidating. When we want to recommend a flawless meal with zero risk, this is one of our first choices.
Website: https://www.marcfosh.com
Google Maps: https://maps.google.com/?q=Marc+Fosh+Palma
3. Adrián Quetglas
Best Michelin for Creativity & Value
Michelin Stars: ⭐ 1
Chef: Adrián Quetglas
Concept: Contemporary, creative tasting menus
This is Palma’s most playful Michelin kitchen. Bold flavours, modern technique, and tasting menus that feel exciting rather than rigid. It attracts a younger, international crowd and consistently offers outstanding value at Michelin level. Ideal for guests who want creativity instead of tradition.
Website: https://www.adrianquetglas.com
Google Maps: https://maps.google.com/?q=Adrian+Quetglas+Palma
4. Zaranda
Classic Luxury Michelin Dining
Michelin Stars: ⭐ 1
Chef: Fernando Pérez Arellano
Concept: Formal fine dining in a five-star setting
Zaranda delivers polished, classic Michelin dining with a strong sense of occasion. The cooking is precise and elegant, the service formal and highly professional. This is the right choice for celebratory dinners, yacht owners, or guests who expect traditional luxury and structured tasting menus.
Website: https://www.zarandarestaurant.com
Google Maps: https://maps.google.com/?q=Zaranda+Es+Princep+Palma
5. Sa Llotja
Best Seafood Restaurant in Palma
Michelin Stars: None
Concept: Market-driven seafood, simply cooked
Sa Llotja is where Palma locals go for seafood done properly. Ultra-fresh fish, simply grilled, guided by the daily catch rather than trends. There’s no theatre here — just confidence, restraint, and product-led cooking. If you care more about what’s on the plate than how it’s styled, this is essential.
Website: https://www.salallotja.com
Google Maps: https://maps.google.com/?q=Sa+Llotja+Portixol+Palma
6. Fera Palma
Most Memorable Creative Dining Experience
Michelin Stars: None
Chef: Simon Petutschnig
Concept: Nature-inspired, artistic tasting menus
Fera is immersive and emotionally driven. The menus are creative, layered, and served in a dramatic townhouse setting that feels intimate rather than formal. While it doesn’t hold a Michelin star, it’s frequently discussed alongside them. We recommend it for guests who want a dining experience they’ll remember long after the meal.
Website: https://www.ferapalma.com
Google Maps: https://maps.google.com/?q=Fera+Palma
7. El Camino
Palma’s Most Iconic Tapas Counter
Michelin Stars: None
Concept: High-end Spanish tapas, counter dining
El Camino is the pulse of Palma’s food scene. High-quality Spanish tapas served fast, loud, and without pretence. No reservations, always busy, always good. When guests want atmosphere, energy, and flavour in equal measure, this is where Palma feels most alive.
Website: https://www.elcaminopalma.com
Google Maps: https://maps.google.com/?q=El+Camino+Palma
8. Casa Julio
Old-School Palma at Its Best
Michelin Stars: None
Concept: Traditional Mallorcan cooking
Casa Julio hasn’t changed — and that’s exactly why it matters. Classic rice dishes, seafood, and traditional cooking served without reinvention or trend-chasing. It remains relevant because locals continue to eat here. When guests ask for something authentic and genuinely Mallorcan, this is one of our most trusted recommendations.
Website: https://www.restaurantecasajulio.com
Google Maps: https://maps.google.com/?q=Casa+Julio+Palma
9. De Tokio a Lima
Best Lively, Social Restaurant in Palma
Michelin Stars: None
Concept: Nikkei (Japanese–Peruvian fusion)
De Tokio a Lima is a long-standing Palma favourite for energetic nights out. Big flavours, a buzzing dining room, and a menu designed for sharing. It’s reliable, fun, and consistently full — ideal for groups who want atmosphere as much as food.
Website: https://www.detokioalima.com
Google Maps: https://maps.google.com/?q=De+Tokio+a+Lima+Palma
10. Canela
Where Palma Locals Actually Eat
Michelin Stars: None
Concept: Seasonal Mediterranean, neighbourhood dining
Canela is quietly excellent. Seasonal Mediterranean cooking, a thoughtful wine list, and warm, professional service have earned it a loyal local following. It doesn’t chase attention — it earns repeat visits. When guests want a relaxed, genuinely local dining experience, this is one of the safest bets in Palma.
Website: https://www.canelapalma.com
Google Maps: https://maps.google.com/?q=Canela+Palma
Who are we?
We’re local yacht charter brokers who live in Mallorca and dine out in Palma year-round.
This guide features iconic local restaurants and world-recognised Michelin kitchens that represent Mallorca’s strong culinary culture — all places we know well and confidently recommend to our charter clients.
