Best Restaurants in the Southwest of Mallorca

Mallorca’s southwest is home to some of the most popular tourist destinations, with a wide variety of resorts along the coast offering an abundance of restaurants – with something for every budget and taste.

For a helping of maritime magnificence as you eat, head for the jet-set favourite, Puerto Portals, or the swanky superyacht marina of Port Adriano – both these eating-out hotspots offer a host of restaurants with views of gleaming motorboats and yachts. Port d’Andratx – despite having plenty of restaurants – has surprisingly few that actually stand out.

Michelin-starred dining can be enjoyed at the famed Es Fum, discreetly located within the 5-five star St Regis Mardavall resort hotel, whilst a luxurious country house hotel near the inland village of Es Capdellà is home to the outstanding two-star Zaranda and the fine-dining restaurant Olivera – both located in 5-star Castell Son Claret Hotel.

A memorable experience

The rugged coastal village of Banyalbufar is worth a visit for the scenery as you drive there, its distinctive wines, and well-presented fresh healthy cuisine at 1661 Cuina de Banyalbufar.

New & noteworthy

The new Bistro Steakhouse 800 Grad Celsius opened as the only restaurant in the whole of Spain to cook with an American Southbend oven – ensuring that meat lovers enjoy the perfect steak. Astir, the Marcel Wanders designed restaurant in the Iberostar Grand Hotel in Portals Nous, bases its menu on Mallorcan traditions, including locally sourced, organic products including meat from the esteemed purveyor, “El Capricho.”

Grán Meliá de Mar hotel in Illetas changed its main restaurant’s cuisine to modern Mallorcan, and renamed it Arrels by Marga Coll. The outstanding Oleum at the hilltop Gran Hotel Son Net is where chef Cristian Coll is at the helm. The most prestigious address in Puerto Portals – that of the former Tristán – is now home to Fernando P Arellano’s waterfront restaurant and bar Baiben.

When the renowned Tristán closed its doors in Puerto Portals, chef Gerhard Schwaiger opened an eponymous restaurant in Palma.

El Patio was relocated to Port d’Andratx and renamed Urbano by Jens and Emmi.

Restaurants by the Water

Eating close to water is a must for many visiting Mallorca and the Argentinain-owned restaurant, 7fuegos, which overlooks the Club Náutico in Santa Ponsa ticks that box with style. As does Restaurant Villa Italia in the 4-star Hotel Villa Italia in Port d’Andratx, whose elevated position means that the views over the harbour are unbeatable and, being at the quieter end of the port, the restaurant feels less frenetic than some of the more-central roadside eateries. Between the Mediterranean views and the enticing menu, Purobeach Illetas, shows its talent with seaside dining. The large, spacious eating area is designed in true Puro fashion, with everything über-cool and white.  Nikki Beach, located in the newly renovated area of Magaluf, is the place to eat and drink with a group of 10-20 friends for fun and to enjoy the party atmosphere and glamour of the Nikki Beach brand. To be sure of eating at Sumailla, it’s best to book two or three days ahead. The restaurant’s popularity isn’t only because the waterfront terrace offers gorgeous views, but it is also clearly due to chef Mauricio Farinola, who has earned a reputation as one of Mallorca’s best sushi chefs.Located along the glamorous, second line boardwalk of Puerto Portals, Mahal Tandoori Indian Restaurant offers you a new opportunity to indulge in the colourful cuisine of India.

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We hope you have found this article about Best Restaurants in the Southwest of Mallorca useful and that you have many memorable meals as a result of our recommendations.

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