Gastronomes planning a trip to Mallorca can sample a varied range of foods, according to a journalist and author based on the island.
Anna Nicholas described the selection of cuisine on offer to visitors as ‘fantastically wide’, with Palma, the capital city, providing plenty of choice.
The old town offers ‘sophisticated fine dining’, while the Paseo Maritimo and Portixol areas are home to authentic seafood restaurants, Ms Nicholas revealed.
‘Outside of the capital, there are excellent foodie areas such as in the upmarket yachting zone of Puerto Portals heading south along the coast, where restaurants such as Tristan and Flannigan top the list,’ the journalist added.
She admitted that establishments such as these are ‘pricey’ but offer ‘great fare’.
People looking to get value for their money were encouraged to visit rural areas of Mallorca, with villages such as Fornalutx, Deia and Soller offering a choice of restaurants, while those searching for an authentic culinary experience should avoid eateries that are full of tourists, according to Ms Nicholas.
“For best value local fare, my advice is always to go where the locals eat. If a restaurant’s packed with tourists, avoid it like the plague,” she explained.
The capital, Palma, has opportunities for “sophisticated fine dining”, as well as establishments focusing on fish dishes.
The rural areas of the island are likely to offer the best value, she noted, remarking that Soller has “excellent local restaurants in the villages of Fornalutx and Deia and in the Port of Soller” itself.
