Michelin Star restaurants in Mallorca | Property for sale in Mallorca

According to the toughest gastronomy critics, there are five restaurants in Mallorca which deserve the distinction of a Michelin star for their mixture of classic and innovative cuisine, as well as their first class service, location and interior design.
Located in the idyllic village of Deià in the Serra de Tramuntana, we find Es Racó des Teix by Joseph Sauerschell, the first chef on the bigger of the Balearic Islands to get a star in 1991.
Experts have also been awarding Es Fum (Costa d’en Blanes, Andratx) since 2011, when it was under Thomas Kahl’s responsibility. Despite the fact that Khal left both the establishment and the island last October 2013, the restaurant keeps its prestige and will reopen in April 2014 introducing their new chef.

Talented chef Fernando Pérez Arellano relocated his restaurant Zaranda from Madrid to Hilton Sa Torre (Llucmajor) first, to finally set up in Castell de son Claret (Capdellà, Calvià). His Michelin star was not transferred at the same time, but Michelin inspectors came soon. “In my opinion, I haven’t got a new star, but I have managed to keep it, instead” Fernando P. Arellano said. His statement has to do with the existing discussion whether Michelin awards are given to restaurants or to chefs.
Finally, Mallorcan chefs have also found their place. Jardín in Port d’Alcúdia is owned by Macarena de Castro, the first Mallorcan female chef to get recognition on the gastronomic guide. Across the island, in the east coast, Tomeu Caldentey is in charge of Es Molí d’en Bou (Sa Coma). Caldentey’s cuisine has been recognized by Michelin every year since 2004.

Traditional signature cuisine in Mallorca

Not only are Michelin-starred restaurants worth a visit, but there are several talented young local chefs running their own restaurants who have been reinterpreting traditional recipes from Mallorca, working with top-quality local products. Their cuisine, restaurants and service share similarities with Michelin awarded ones, with the difference that their tasting menus (including wine pairing) are usually a bit more affordable.
Lloseta is lucky to have two of the most renowned signature cuisine restaurants. Restaurant Santi Taura offers a tasting menu that changes weekly at a great price – but it is essential to book far in advance. Santi Taura belongs to a new generation of excellent and innovative chefs on the island. Not only has Santi a restaurant named after him, but he also has Celler Santi Taura in Lloseta –which offers 3-course menu based on a more traditional cuisine– and Urbà in Palma.
On the other hand, Joan Abrines Ramon runs Celler Can Carrossa, formerly a family house dating back to the 18th century, which has now been awarded with a ‘Q’ (quality) distinction by the ICTE (Institute for Spanish Tourism Quality). Joan Abrines offers a different 5-course menu every day which can be adapted according to the customer’s preferences (vegetarian, gluten-free, lactose-free).
Solivelles sisters run Ca Na Toneta in Caimari. This charming little restaurant is located in the village of Caimari at the foot of the Serra de Tramuntana. From Friday to Sunday, they offer a multi-course surprise menu whose ingredients are organic vegetables from their garden. In the same area, in Selva, we find Miceli, first opened in 2012 by Marga Coll, where you can choose every day from two different tasting menus.
Joan Marc Garcias, the former chef of 3/65 in the Hotel Son Brull is now in charge of Joan Marc Restaurant in Inca that has been awarded a Michelin Bib Gourmand in 2013 for its ‘first-class affordable’ kitchen. Also in Inca is the award-winning Celler Can Amer, open since 1963 in a cellar dating from 1700.
Further north, in Alcúdia, next to the Auditorium, is Genestar, where Joan Josep Genestar prepares a 5-course menu combining traditional recipes with modern creative cuisine in an elegant but informal environment. Like, Joan Marc Restaurant, Genestar was also awarded with a Michelin Bib Gourmand in 2011.

Maria’s Opinion:
In my opinion, there is no better award than a guest’s satisfaction after enjoying an exquisite menu which has been prepared by outstanding professionals with the best ingredients from our land. I have personally eaten at some of these restaurants and I truly believe you can’t miss the chance to try any of them!