Tapas in Palma: food markets, favourite restaurants and Mallorca flavours

Par Gabriel Goldberg 20 October 2026 17 min read

I recently visited Mallorca, particularly Palma . There are many ways to begin that story: the light, streets, sea or architecture. But the memory that comes back first is food. Oh my God, how much I enjoyed eating here! Above all, I loved the tapas atmosphere : tasting, sharing, changing your mind when another plate passes, and allowing a meal to become part of the day rather than a pause between sightseeing stops. This is an enthusiastic personal account, not a ranking assembled without visiting. Where should you eat tapas in Palma de Mallorca? My selection includes El Camino for counter dining, La Rosa Vermutería & Colmado for one of my strongest food memories, Bar España for its lively feel and X-ETAPAS in El Terreno. In the morning, try Santa Catalina or Mercat de l’Olivar , Monday to Saturday; both markets close Sundays. Antigua Esquina, La Cuadra del Maño, Moltabarra and Bodega Morey suit different moods and times of day. To widen the list: Dôme right downtown (brunch by day, bistro and a basement bar by night), Bodega La Rambla for the most classic variat and Celler Sa Premsa for Mallorcan cooking since 1958. A plate photographed in Palma with vegetables, leaves and several preparations. Neither the restaurant nor the exact recipe is identified from this image. Personal photograph: Gabriel Goldberg. Why Palma delighted me: a city to taste, not just to photograph I like places where enjoying good food does not force a choice between quality and informality. My Palma…