24 Aug, 2024 @ 14:00
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Fine dining in Mallorca: The best restaurants in Calvia – including Michelin Star winners

MALLORCA is a great destination for foodies and Calvia boasts three restaurants recognised by the Michelin guide. 

Sa Clastra, found in the Castell Son Claret, is the proud owner of one Michelin star.

The delightful gardens are topped only by head chef Jordi Canto’s creative cuisine. 

A concise a la carte and varied tasting menu show traditional Mallorcan cooking infused with modern flair.

Inspired by Canto’s childhood, each dish comes with an in depth explanation, great finesse and depth. 

The restaurant is also known for its experienced sommelier, Javier Gomez. 

READ MORE: Calvia beaches in Mallorca awarded most Q Flags throughout Spain

Gomez has been dazzling guests at Son Claret castle with the art of sabrage, or opening champagne bottles with a saber. 

It is recommended to park out front and take a stroll through the romantic garden, dining on the charming patio. 

Although it won no stars, Arrels by Marga Coll has also been recommended by the Michelin Guide. 

Found in the Melia hotel, Ses Illetes, the restaurant offers ‘lovingly prepared, honest cuisine’ with stunning sea views. 

The Arrels experience offers a five course breakfast including cheeses, meats, fruit, yoghurts, empanadas and pastries. 

For lunch and dinner, try the tasting menus including the homemade coca de trampo, tomato gazpacho and deep fried prawns.  

Each dish is Mallorcan cuisine and uses fresh, local ingredients to fuse the traditional and avant garde. 

Another restaurant praised by the Michelin guide is Es Fum, Palmanova. 

Headed by Canary Island native, Miguel Navarro, the restaurant showcases taste, technique and innovation at the St Regis Maradvall hotel. 

Mentored by 12-Michelin star chef, Martin Berasategui, he is an expert in crafting creative menus. 

His first menu, Origen, features the recipes that helped to win his stellar reputation.

Then, diners can try more adventurous dishes with Recorrido, inspired by his recent travels to Jamaica, South America and the south-eastern USA. 

These are complemented by his a la carte and vegetarian menus, all to be enjoyed on the hotel’s enchanting, sea view terrace. 

However, Michelin establishments aren’t to everyone’s taste, so if you’re looking for a more chilled out vibe, why not visit in April or October when restaurants open their doors to show off their best dishes. 

La Mostra Calvia sees participating restaurants lower their prices with complete menus starting at just €18.

Run in participation with Calvia council, each establishment offers options for all the family, including kids, gluten-free and vegetarian menus. 

This year’s first edition included celebrated restaurants El Faro del Todo, La Gran Tortuga and La Gritta. 

Even more casual are Calvia’s beach clubs, such as UM Beach House and Puro Beach Illeta. 

UM Beach House boasts traditional Mediterranean flavours, with seafood, prime cuts of meat and flavoursome paellas. 

Meanwhile, Puro Beach fuses international flavours from Miami to Marrakech to create healthy, tasty food made with organic ingredients.

Yzabelle Bostyn

Yzabelle Bostyn is an NCTJ trained journalist who started her journalistic career at the Olive Press in 2023.
Before moving to Spain, she studied for a BA in English Literature and Hispanic Studies at the University of Sheffield.
After graduating she moved to the university’s journalism department, one of the best in the UK.
Throughout the past few years, she has taken on many roles including social media marketing, copywriting and radio presenting.
She then took a year out to travel Latin America, scaling volcanoes in Guatemala and swimming with sharks in Belize.
Then, she came to the Olive Press last year where she has honed her travel writing skills and reported on many fantastic experiences such as the Al Andalus luxury train.
She has also undertaken many investigations, looking into complex issues like Spain’s rental crisis and rising cancer rates.
Always willing to help, she has exposed many frauds and scams, working alongside victims to achieve justice.
She is most proud of her work on Nolotil, a drug linked to the deaths of many Brits in Spain.
A campaign launched by Yzabelle has received considerable support and her coverage has been by the UK and Spanish media alike.
Her writing has featured on many UK news outlets from the Sun to the Mail Online, who contracted her to report for them in Tenerife on growing tourism issues.
Recently, she has appeared on Times Radio covering deadly flooding in Valencia.

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