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Mallorca’s 9 Michelin stars

Over the last two decades Mallorca has accomplished a culinary transformation. A complete overhaul from the tourist fare of old to one of the world’s most appetising destinations and not just for its World Heritage landscapes, pristine beaches, local culture and world class luxury hotels but also for it’s outstanding food scene. Marc Fosh Food A wave has been building of Mallorquin restaurants showcasing locally-sourced ingredients of fish, lamb and pork, fruits and vegetables, nuts, oils, local wines and with the island’s rich historical food culture, it is now producing outstanding cuisine recognised by the gastronomy´bible ` the Michelin Guide. In the annual Michelin star awards which take place each November, Mallorca was awarded 9 Michelin stars and 2 Bib Gourmand. In recent years our appreciation of good food has experienced a sea change. We’re now immersed in tv challenges from Master chefs to best bakers and our understanding is so much better of what it takes to produce outstanding food. We have learned to absorb international influences and nowhere is that more evident in Mallorca where the links with Central and South America have brought new and exciting flavours from Mexico and Peru, for example, that can be blended with fantastic local Mallorcan ingredients. But the key factor that has driven so many more to seek out the best places to eat, especially those rewarded with a Michelin star or stars, is that eating out is no longer so formal, especially at lunchtime. You no longer need to spend an arm and a leg to sample Michelin starred cuisine. It is possible to sample a 5 course lunch menu of a Michelin star Chef in Mallorca for €35! But enough about the background, lets talk about where you should be eating next time you visit Mallorca ! Of the 9 Michelin stars awarded, two were new for 2021. Bens d´ Avall Terrace - Sóller Bens d’Avall The first went to Benet and Jaume Vicens at Bens d’Avall, Sóller, celebrating 50 years of cooking which has passed from father to son. The location is just spectacular on the the Sóller to Deiá road. Focusing on homegrown produce they have their own cliff terrace vegetable patch. Dins by Santi Taura The second new star was awarded to Dins by Santi Taura in Palma. Originally from Lloseta where he owned a restaurant for many years before heading to city, cooking in the new luxury hotel El LLorenç Parc de la Mar, his unique skills have at last been recognised. Of the award Taura said: “We don’t invent anything, we only cook things that are documented in our gastronomic history, such as Fornet de la Soca, but in a restaurant.” Dins Santi Taura - El Llorenç parc de la mar Andreu Genestra’s restaurant Of the other seven restaurants awarded, Andreu Genestra’s restaurant, in Capdepera received a green star, which is a new category in the Michelin Guide in recognition of sustainability and environmental awareness. Genestra’s was the only restaurant in Mallorca to achieve it, along with twenty others across the rest of Spain. Located in the north east of the island at Hotel Predi Son Jaumell, the location is special. The other six star were awarded to: Marc Fosh Marc Fosh, the first British chef to have ever won a Michelin Star in Spain. Marc opened Marc Fosh Restaurant 12 years ago and in 2017 won his Michelin Star and has maintained it ever since. Marc Fosh Restaurant is located in the 17th century Hotel Convent de la Missió in the heart of Palma. Marc has also recently opened Sa Pleta in the sister hotel Pleta de Mar in the north east of the island which will be open this year to non-residents for the first time. Adrián Quetglas Palma Born in Buenos Aires to a Mallorcan father, his professional journey has taken him from Paris to Moscow training with great chefs such as Marc Fosh ( above ) and he now calls Mallorca his home. He likes to cook traditional family meals with a twist such as escaldons, tumbet, frito mallorquín and empanadas. Adrian-Quetglas-Palma-Chef Es Racó des Teix Es Racó des Teix, Deiá has German chef Josef Sauerschell at the helm. Before opening his own restaurant, he worked as a chef at the luxury Belmond La Residencia also in Deià. For his creations there, he obtained a Michelin star in 1991. In 2000 he and wife Leonor opened their restaurant in Deià, which was awarded a star in 2002 and has retained it annually since. With a vine-covered terrace and views across the Tramuntana mountains out to the Mediterranean, its location is superb. raco-des-teix-deia-mallorca Es Fum Es Fum is located in the 5 Star St Regis Mardavall, south west of Palma. Miguel Navarro, the head chef since 2017, fuses the freshest produce of Mallorca with the best Mediterranean flavours in every dish. ES-Fum -Michelin Star Mallorca Maca de Castro Maca de Castro Restaurant in Port de Alcudia is run by female chef Maca. Maca de Castro’s cooking dispenses its passion for Mallorcan food. Born in Mallorca and from a family with close ties to the world of gastronomy, she has developed an affinity with local ingredients. Voro Voro headed up by Álvaro Salazar was awarded a Michelin star for the second year. Voro is located in the Cap Vermell Grand Hotel in Canyamel in the north east of the island with its cuisine embedded in the Mediterranean. In addition to the Michelin stars this year on Mallorca, there were two Bib Gourmand awards for the first time, often a precursor to a future Michelin Star. Miceli Miceli, by Marga Coll. A family-run restaurant in the village of Selva with lots of personality set in a charming stone house in which Marga was born. Taking its name from the filaments (mycelia) that mushrooms use to extract nutrients from the soil, the food and the location are special, with a terrace, partially covered by a glass porch, enjoying superb views. Traditional Mallorcan cuisine with a modern twist. Can Boqueta Can Boqueta, by Kiko Martorell has long been a favourite for residents and visitors alike in Sóller. . Occupying a typical Mallorcan town house with rustic decor and a lovely patio for warm evenings, owner-chef Kiko offers an innovative take on Mallorcan cuisine enjoyed on two tasting menus – a simpler offering at lunchtime and a more elaborate option in the evening. What a difficult decision you have ahead of you! Wherever you choose, I guarantee you will leave with memories that will last a lifetime. Deirdre O’Connor is the Managing Director of MallorcanTonic. MallorcanTonic is a luxury hotel and information booking portal, offering expert knowledge about the island of Mallorca. If you would like to be a guest blogger on A Luxury Travel Blog in order to raise your profile, please contact us.

Deirdre O’Connor

Deirdre O Connor is the owner of MallorcanTonic.com. a luxury hotel and information booking portal, offering expert knowledge on the island of Mallorca. MallorcanTonic was founded in 2015 and specialises in luxury hotel accommodation. Deirdre is passionate about travel and, after living and working in Mallorca for the last 8 years, wanted to showcase the island as a year round destination. Building on her experience in travel (20 years working for Trailfinders ) and through her own travels, she has created a luxury offering with a difference. At the heart of the offering is the Tonic bonus. All hotels featured offer the visitor a bonus by using a special promo codes which offer a variety of discounted rates, confirmed room upgrades or room upgrade at checkin as well as free breakfasts and various other extras. These offers often translate into savings of hundreds of euros. She also writes a regular blog about how to spend your time on the island as well as a collection of unique experiences.

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12 Comments

  1. Mallorca’s always been one of my favourite destinations. Now that it’s becoming a real foodie destination I think that will attract a lot of gourmets. Looking forward to trying some of these fabulous restaurants.

  2. Hi Gary..yes it is a real favourite and i think when the gates open in May from the UK I think the island will start to see a good flow of visitors…foodies included !

  3. With all due respect to my husband’s cooking – he does his best, bless him – what I’m missing most of all is eating out and having top notch cuisine. Even better if it comes with a big serving of sunshine and vino on holiday.

  4. Oh I know the feeling all too well. A glass of Ribas white in a terrace somewhere being served local Mallorcan cuisine what could be better? I hope everyone can start booking their hotel soon! Contact me if I can help ..

  5. One thing that I’ve noticed on my travels is that once you get this sort of concentration of Michelin stars it inspires other local restaurants. And you get staff who trained with the Michelin star chefs moving on to their own places and raising standards. It’s all good news for cuisine in Mallorca.

  6. Absolutely Tim. You have hit the nail on the head.
    I have lost count of the chefs who have moved from restaurant to restaurant improving their skills across the island who trained with some of the top chefs..Adrian Quetglas for example trained with Marc Fosh.

  7. All these look amazing! I’m doing research on places we can go in the summer in Mallorca… The Es Racó des Teix looks pretty much amazing for our taste!

    1. Hi John …well I am delighted to hear you are planning a trip this summer to Mallorca. Es Racó de Teix is in a magical location and you will have a wonderful meal, guaranteed.

      Have you had a look at our selection of luxury hotels all with discounts and offers ? Let me know if I can help any further…

  8. Those plates really sum up the saying “looks too good to eat.”

    Going back to Tim’s point about Michelin chefs training up the future stars I also think that works with the sourcing. Suppliers can’t survive only on Michelin starred restaurants they have to sell to other places too. That means you’re getting a lot of really good quality food all over Mallorca.

  9. Absolutey Anita. As soon as the bar is set high the others will follow.
    New quality restaurants are springing up everywhere. Mallorca is also in the lucky position that it has so much local produce that it can share on their tables!

  10. Great food and good views, perfect combination! Not at all surprised that Mallorca is emerging as a foodie destination and having 9 Michelin starred restaurant is proof. I fell in love with their sweet ensaimada though, and look through street stalls and bakeshops all the time, the last holiday I was there.

  11. We’re thinking of an Autumn trip to Mallorca, once temperatures drop – a lot.

    We’re big foodies and this piece has really whetted our appetite. But had the Mallorca food scene changed much? Is it time for an updated post?

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