Culinary Mallorca: A Food Lover's Guide Beyond the Golf Course

Mallorca has quietly become one of the Mediterranean's most exciting food destinations. The island boasts 8 Michelin-starred restaurants, a booming wine region, and a traditional cuisine that reflects centuries of Mediterranean, Moorish, and Catalan influence. Here's how to eat your way through a golf holiday in Mallorca.

Michelin-Starred Dining For a special evening, book a table at VORO in Canyamel (2 stars) — chef Alvaro Salazar's tasting menu is extraordinary, served in a clifftop setting overlooking the sea. In Palma, DINS Santi Taura transforms traditional Mallorcan recipes into modern art. Zaranda at the Hilton Sa Torre near Son Antem Golf holds a star for its creative Mediterranean cuisine.

Traditional Mallorcan Cuisine The heart of Mallorcan food is honest, seasonal, and deeply satisfying. Must-try dishes include: - Pa amb oli — the island's beloved bread with tomato, olive oil, and cured meats - Tumbet — a layered vegetable dish with aubergine, peppers, potato, and tomato sauce - Sobrassada — Mallorca's famous soft, paprika-cured sausage - Arros brut — a rich, spiced rice dish (Mallorca's answer to paella) - Ensaimada — the spiral pastry that's a Mallorcan icon, perfect for breakfast

Try these at Es Verger restaurant in Alaro (famous for its slow-roasted lamb shoulder) or at any of the traditional cellers (wine-cellar restaurants) in Sineu and Inca.

Wine Country: Binissalem Mallorca's emerging wine region around Binissalem produces excellent reds from the local Manto Negro grape and crisp whites from Prensal Blanc. Several bodegas offer tastings: Macia Batle, Jose L. Ferrer, and Bodega Ribas are all worth visiting. A wine tour makes a perfect rest-day activity between golf rounds.

Markets & Food Tours Palma's Mercat de l'Olivar is a foodie paradise: fresh seafood, local cheeses, cured meats, and a bustling tapas bar where you can eat at the counter. For the most authentic experience, visit the weekly markets in Sineu (Wednesday), Pollenca (Sunday), or Arta (Tuesday).

Beach Club Dining After golf, many of our clients head to a beach club for a long, lazy lunch. Purobeach Illetas (3km from Real Golf de Bendinat) and Nikki Beach Mallorca serve excellent food with sea views and DJ sets.

Ask Our Concierge We include restaurant recommendations and reservation assistance in all our golf holiday packages. Just tell us your tastes — from fine dining to authentic local — and we'll curate your culinary itinerary.