Palma de Mallorca

4 real restaurants, cafés, bars, markets and food experiences, from inexpensive to special occasion.

4 places to eat and drink in Palma de Mallorca

Churros with hot chocolate (illustrative photo)
Illustrative photo

Ca’n Joan de s’Aigo

Bakery · Old Town

£ Inexpensive

Palma’s historic café, open since 1700, famous for its ensaïmadas (spiralled pastries) and ice cream.

Known for: Ensaïmadas, almond ice cream, hot chocolate

Under about £14 per person

Local favourite Good for Couples · Families

A selection of tapas (illustrative photo)
Illustrative photo

Mercat de l’Olivar

Market · Centre

££ Mid-range

The city’s main food market, with fresh fish, produce, and small bars serving tapas.

Known for: Fish, cheeses, tapas

About £14–30 per person

Local favourite Good for Families · Groups

Fresh pastries and croissants (illustrative photo)
Illustrative photo

Forn des Teatre

Bakery · Plaça Weyler

£ Inexpensive

A beautiful Art Nouveau bakery and pastry shop, with a stained-glass interior.

Known for: Pastries and ensaïmadas

Under about £14 per person

Local favourite Good for Couples · Families

A cup of coffee at a café (illustrative photo)
Illustrative photo

Bar Bosch

Restaurant · Plaça Joan Carles I

££ Mid-range

A classic Palma café-bar, a long-time fixture on one of the city’s main squares.

Known for: Sandwiches, coffee

About £14–30 per person

Local favourite Good for Families · Groups

£ to ££££ is an approximate guide to price level and the per-person range is an estimate, not live pricing. “Good for” is a rule of thumb. Opening times and menus change: check with the venue before you go.

Local dishes to try in Palma de Mallorca 3
  • Ensaïmada

    A spiral pastry dusted with icing sugar, eaten at breakfast

  • Tumbet

    Layered aubergine, potato and pepper with tomato sauce

  • Sobrasada

    Soft paprika-spiced sausage, spread on bread or baked with honey

Food markets & tastings in Things to Do 3