Lunch at Nou Segle 12
Nou Segle 12 has been one of our favorite lunch spots from day one. Whenever we’re driving through the area, we often stop in Capdepera for a menu del día or a few tapas.
Capdepera is a quiet little village with origins that stretch back a long way. It is best known for having given its name to the municipality on the north-eastern tip of Mallorca and for the castle from the 14th century that towers majestically over the Llevant area.
At first glance, it almost feels sleepy. Only when you reach the Plaza de l’Orient do you notice that there is actually some life going on. This is where Nou Segle 12 is located. Saying that something exciting happens here would be a bit of an exaggeration, but that’s exactly what makes the place so pleasant. Well, possibly on Wednesdays when it is market day and somehow more lively.
The owners of the restaurant (Michel, who is dutch and his Spanish wife) have chosen to serve food that appeals to most people. Nothing too fancy, just well-cooked dishes that work. The prices are fair, the portions generous, and the quality is consistently good.
At this point, I think we’ve ordered almost everything on the menu. And still, choosing isn’t easy. Everything is good, and looking at what other tables have ordered doesn’t help much either. Whatever you pick, you won’t regret it.
The “menu of the day,” or menu del día in Spanish, is simple and tasty. It usually starts with a salad or soup, followed by a main course and, to finish, a small dessert. Two popular choices are grilled chicken with fried potatoes and breaded hake (merluza) served with roasted vegetables. Speaking of dessert, the tarta de almendra and tarta de queso are absolutely delicious.
In the evenings, the place gets busier. It’s louder, more social, and tables fill up quickly. Chairs scrape across the ground, conversations overlap, and locals mix with visitors. Everyone seems to agree on one thing: good food, a glass of wine or a cold caña are reason enough to stop for a while.
Nou Segle 12 is the typical local restaurant where locals meet over a cup of coffee. People passing by or tired visitors to the castle stop for lunch. Nou Segle 12 isn’t flashy. Capdepera isn’t either. And that’s exactly why the combination works so well.
Check out the menu here
If you’re exploring the northeast of Mallorca, you might also enjoy Sorrentino’s in Artà, just a short drive from Capdepera. More info >>
