Prices based on a three-course meal without drinks and service.
* = Under 2000 ptas : ** = 2000 - 4000 ptas : *** = Over 4000 ptas.

PALMA AND AROUND THE ISLAND


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Asador Tierra Asanda **
Barbecued meat - suckling pib, lamb, kid - in an Palma mansion close to Avinguda Jaume III.
1address.gif (103 bytes) Carrer Concepcio 4
2address.gif (121 bytes) 971714256
3address.gif (126 bytes) Lunch, dinner. Closed Wed, Sun dinner.

Baisakhi **
High-class Indian cuisine; try the gourmet menu, with wine and lassi include.
1address.gif (103 bytes) Passeig Maritim 8
2address.gif (121 bytes) 971736806
3address.gif (126 bytes) Lunch, dinner. Closed Sun.

La Bodeguilla **
Classic Castilian stews amid hanging wine bottles; the same owners have a stylish tapas bar next door.
1address.gif (103 bytes) Carrer Sant Jaume 2
2address.gif (121 bytes) 971718274
3address.gif (126 bytes) Lunch, dinner. Closed Sun.

Bon Lloc *
Vegetarian restaurant with good-value four-course set lunch.
1address.gif (103 bytes) Carrer Sant Feliu 7
2address.gif (121 bytes) 971718617
3address.gif (126 bytes) Lunch Tue-Sat, dinner Fri 9-11.

La Boveda **
Good range of tapas and the best pa amb oli in Palma.
1address.gif (103 bytes) Carrer Boteria 3
2address.gif (121 bytes) 971714863
3address.gif (126 bytes) Lunch, dinner. Closed Sun.

Caballito de Mar **
Popular fish restuarant on the seafront - sit outside to catch the winter/summer sun.
1address.gif (103 bytes) Passeig Sagrera 5
2address.gif (121 bytes) 971721074
3address.gif (126 bytes) Lunch, dinner daily.

Ca'n Carlos **
One of the few restuarants in central Palma to focus on traditional Mallorcan cuisine.
1address.gif (103 bytes) Carrer de l'Aigua 5
2address.gif (121 bytes) 971713869
3address.gif (126 bytes) Lunch, dinner. Closed Sun.

Ca'n Eduardo **
Traditional fish restuarant above the fish market.
1address.gif (103 bytes) Es Moll de Pescadors
2address.gif (121 bytes) 971721182
3address.gif (126 bytes) Lunch, dinner. Closed Sun, Mon.

Ca'n Joan de S'Aigo *
Classy cafe where Joan Miro used to go for hot chocolate, ice-cream and ensaimadas.
1address.gif (103 bytes) Carrer Sant Sanc 10
2address.gif (121 bytes) 971710759
3address.gif (126 bytes) Closed Tue.

Casa Gallega **
Galician tapas and all-you-can-eat seafood buffet.
1address.gif (103 bytes) Carrer Pueyo 2 and Passieg Maritim 25
2address.gif (121 bytes) 971714377;971284974
3address.gif (126 bytes) Lunch, dinner daily.

Cellar Sa Premsa *
Mallorcan classics in a converted garage lined with wine vats and faded bullfighting posters.
1address.gif (103 bytes) placa Bisbe Berenguer de Palou 8
2address.gif (121 bytes) 971723529
3address.gif (126 bytes) Lunch, dinner. Closed Sun.

Es Parlament **
Elegant restuarant in the ground floor of the Balearic Parliament building - a favourite haunt of politicians, famed for its black paella.
1address.gif (103 bytes) Carrer Conquistador 11
2address.gif (121 bytes) 971726026
3address.gif (126 bytes) Lunch, dinner. Closed Sun.

Fundacio la Caixa **
Cocktails, cakes, sandwiches and serious meals in the bar of the former Gran Hotel.
1address.gif (103 bytes) Placa Weyler 3
2address.gif (121 bytes) 971728077
3address.gif (126 bytes) Lunch, dinner. Closed Sun dinner.

Giovanni's **
This busy Italian restuarant near La Llotja has become a Palma institution, popular both with tourists and foreign residents.
1address.gif (103 bytes) Carrer Sant Joan 3
2address.gif (121 bytes) 971722879
3address.gif (126 bytes) Lunch, dinner. Closed Mon.

 Koldo Royo ***
Basque nouvelle cuisine with a Michelin Star.
1address.gif (103 bytes) Passeig Maritim 3
2address.gif (121 bytes) 971457021
3address.gif (126 bytes) Lunch Mon-Sat, dinner Mon-Fri.

La Lubina **
Fish restuarant on the quay - try lubina en sal, sea bass baked in rock salt.
1address.gif (103 bytes) Es Moll Vell
2address.gif (121 bytes) 971723350
3address.gif (126 bytes) Lunch, dinner daily.

McDonalds *
For those who must find a McDonalds wherever they go, the one in Palma is at the top of the Born.
1address.gif (103 bytes) Placa Rei Joan Carles 17
2address.gif (121 bytes) 971718485
3address.gif (126 bytes) All day.

Mediterraneo 1930 ***
Expensive international cuisine - try the pigs' trotters stuffed with brains.
1address.gif (103 bytes) Passeig Maritim 33
2address.gif (121 bytes) 971458877
3address.gif (126 bytes) Lunch, dinner daily.

Na Baucana *
Friendly vegetarian restuarant with set-price midweek lunch menu.
1address.gif (103 bytes) Carrer Santa Barbara 4
2address.gif (121 bytes) 971721886
3address.gif (126 bytes) Lunch Mon-Fri.

El Pilon **
Good tapas bar in an alley off the Born.
1address.gif (103 bytes) Carrer Ca'n Cifre
2address.gif (121 bytes) 971717590
3address.gif (126 bytes) Lunch, dinner. Closed Sun.

Porto Pi ***
Haunt of the Spanish royals in an old manor house on the outskirts of Palma.
1address.gif (103 bytes) Avinguda Joan Miro 174
2address.gif (121 bytes) 971400087
3address.gif (126 bytes) Lunch, dinner. Closed Sun.

Reixon **
Modern Mallorcan cuisine and classical music in a converted mansion near La Llotja.
1address.gif (103 bytes) Carrer Montenegro 1
2address.gif (121 bytes) 971726327
3address.gif (126 bytes) Lunch Mon-Sat, dinner Thu-Sat.

Restaurante Ceste **
A different gastronomic experience. Innovative home cooking featuring: Fish & sea food. Special meats such as Ostrich, wild boar & duck.
1address.gif (103 bytes) Via Rey Jaime I, 84. Santa Ponsa
2address.gif (121 bytes) 971690266
3address.gif (126 bytes) Lunch, dinner daily

S'Arrosseria **
Rice served in a dozen different styles, from 'convent rice' (vegetarian) to lobster paella.
1address.gif (103 bytes) Passeig Maritim 13
2address.gif (121 bytes) 971737447
3address.gif (126 bytes) Lunch, dinner daily.

S'Olivera **
Mediterranean cooking and a large range of tapas in the heart of old Arab quarter.
1address.gif (103 bytes) Carrer Morey 5
2address.gif (121 bytes) 971712935
3address.gif (126 bytes) Lunch, dinner daily.

Sa Taverna *
The speciality here is pa amb oli - bread with olive oil and tomatoes, and a huge choice to toppings.
1address.gif (103 bytes) Carrer Pou 12
2address.gif (121 bytes) 971454826
3address.gif (126 bytes) Lunch, dinner daily.

Sa Volta *
Authentic cellar bar with hams hanging from the ceiling - the best of numerous tapas bars along the same street.
1address.gif (103 bytes) Carrer dels Apunradors 5
3address.gif (126 bytes) Lunch, dinner daily.

Svarta Pannan *
Family-run Swedish restuarant with the emphasis on old-style home cooking.
1address.gif (103 bytes) Carrer Brondo 5
2address.gif (121 bytes) 971712039
3address.gif (126 bytes) Lunch, dinner. Closed Sun.

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Note:

Menu and Tips: Most restuarants server a 'menu del dia' at lunchtime which will usually work out much cheaper. It is normal practice to add about 10% to the bill as a tip.

A Warning: Opening hours change frequently, and many restuarants take an annual holiday in winter. It is always a good idea to telephone before setting out.

Tapas: are a Spanish institution. Originally a free 'lid' (tapa) of ham across a drink, nowadays they consist of small portions of everything from octopus to olives. Locals eat tapas before going out to eat, but several portions can make an unusual meal in itself. The best place to eat tapas in Mallorca is in the area around La Llotja in Palma.
   

AROUND THE ISLAND