When lunch is the best part of the day
Are you like me, thinking that lunch is the best part of the day?
That little pause when your stomach starts talking, the sun is warm, and everything else can wait.
Palma de Mallorca is full of restaurants, but sometimes you want to do more than just eat. You want to turn lunch into something else. Something slower. Something calmer.
So why not take the car just a short drive outside the city… and find a place with peace, flavor, and views that make the day slow down a bit?
Here are five lovely lunch stops you can reach within about 30 minutes from Palma. All offer great food, a relaxed vibe, and a break you’ll actually remember.
1. Restaurant Es Brollador – Esporles
A classic with more than 20 years behind it.
The restaurant is set in a charming old building and almost feels like stepping into someone else’s sunny everyday life.
The menu includes everything from tapas to grilled dishes, local ingredients, and wine that turns lunch into a small celebration.
2. D’alt des Coll – Bunyola
About 35 minutes from Palma, this gem sits surrounded by Mallorcan countryside.
Simple on the outside, warm on the inside – like stepping into a Mallorcan dream from another time.
Try the lamb, the fillet, or their homemade almond cake. 🍰
3. El Vasco – also in Bunyola
Feel-good, relaxed, and full of flavor.
The menu is broad – grilled dishes, tapas, and traditional plates – perfect for a long lunch with friends.
Tip: choose something you can eat slowly. Preferably with a glass of wine in the sun.
4. Can Jan – Binissalem
Looking for something truly Mallorca?
Can Jan is located in the wine region, with spacious terraces and seasonal ingredients straight from the island.
This is where paella, seafood, and classic Mallorcan flavors turn an ordinary day into something special.
5. Café Palmanova – near Palma
Just a short 20-minute drive away.
An easy and relaxed stop when you don’t want to go far.
Sit on the terrace, order a Majorcan black pork burger or grilled hake, and let time slow down a little more.
One small tip...
Take it easy. Don’t rush lunch.
Drive a little outside the city pulse, breathe, and let your taste buds do the work.
Mallorca isn’t just a place you visit.
It’s a place you enjoy. 🌞
Read more: 5 Great Mallorcan Restaurants in Palma
