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Pizza in Palma: The 6 Best Pizzerias

April 3, 2025

Sometimes it just has to be pizza. However, not any pizza. Aficionados go for the Neapolitan. Not only because pizza was invented in Naples. But also since the original with the thick crispy crust and the soft, thin base is second to none. Fortunately, there are a few places where you get authentic pizza in Palma, today. Prepared right in front of you by a pizzaiolo and served straight from the hot stone oven. Here are six of the best pizzerias in town. 1. Dadalìa You can tell that the founders…

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Dadalìa Pizza Bar: Bella Italia in Santa Catalina

February 6, 2025

The bright red window frames and place mats remind of perfectly ripe tomatoes. And if you squint your eyes the soft light reflected by the mares walls may pass for summer sun. All you need now is a Neapolitan pizza or a plate of pasta and you’ll feel like you’re in Italy. But that’s exactly why you came to Dadalìa Pizza Bar. You can tell and taste that the founders of Dadalìa love what they do. The name alone is a witty reference to dadaism, expressing an unconventional way of thinking, and…

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Celler Sa Premsa: Mallorca Kitchen

December 7, 2024December 7, 2024

Places like this have become rare, even on the island. Families and groups of friends crowd in the high-ceilinged room with its faded posters. At the same time couples meet on a first date while elder guests reminisce at one of the smaller…

Food, Outdoors

Olives on Mallorca: Tree of Life

November 24, 2024

Wandering along olive groves you may spot strange creatures. The face of a sheep or bear, maybe, even an elephant with a long trunk. Intertwined lovers and dancers who seem to be frozen in mid-spin, as if in a fairy tale. It’s World Olive Day…

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Insóli.to: Little Italy

July 19, 2024July 19, 2024

The cozy Italian bistro smells temptingly of melted cheese, bolognese and warm bread. Jazzy tunes play in the background while Elena introduces the dishes of the day. And the shelves with culinary treats add to the unique atmosphere of…

Food, People

Female Chefs on Mallorca: 7 Outstanding Restaurants

June 10, 2024June 11, 2024

For centuries, women have set the the tone in the kitchens at home. But restaurants are still mostly run by men. On Mallorca, however, a few female chefs have left a mark on the island’s culinary scene. The formula for success is local and…

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Clandestí: Cook ’n’ Roll

May 1, 2024April 30, 2024

Dinner at Clandestí feels like a culinary journey along a route of Mediterranean dishes seasoned with anecdotes, contemporary music and fancy illumination. Pau Navarro is chef and DJ of this speakeasy restaurant that has been one of the hot…

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Patrón Lunares: Fisherman’s Friend

April 17, 2024April 17, 2024

You wouldn’t be too surprised to meet Steve Zissou here, played by Bill Murray. And indeed, there are a couple of references to Wes Anderson and his movie „The Life Aquatic with Steve Zissou“ next to the bar at Patrón Lunares in Santa Catalina…