Discover 5 of Mallorca’s richest gastronomic specialities
(And we’ll tell you where to eat them)
There’s much more to Mallorca than its heavenly beaches and picture-postcard landscapes. The island also hides a culinary treasure trove: Mallorca’s gastronomy has inherited Mediterranean, Arab and Catalan influences. From traditional dishes to savoury charcuterie and gourmet pastries, Mallorca’s gastronomy will appeal to the most discerning palates.
What’s the best thing about Mallorcan cuisine? What typical dishes should you try during your stay on the island?
1. Sobrassada: Mallorca's must-try cold meats
An emblematic speciality of Mallorcan cuisine, sobrassada is a pork-based sausage seasoned with paprika and local spices. Its creamy texture and slightly spicy flavour make it a real delicacy.
Why try sobrassada?
- A unique flavour that can be enjoyed both raw, spread on bread, and cooked in traditional dishes.
- A 100% Mallorcan product, protected by a Protected Geographical Indication (PGI).
- Ideal for a gastronomic souvenir of Mallorca.
📍 Where can I buy some? At local markets such as Sineu or from producers in Campos, renowned for its artisanal sobrassada.
2. Ensaimada: the island's iconic pastry
If you ask a Mallorcan what their most typical sweet speciality is, they’ll answer without hesitation: ensaimada. This spiral pastry, slightly crispy on the outside and soft on the inside, is a true symbol of Mallorcan pastry-making.
The different varieties :
- Plain, sprinkled with icing sugar.
- Filled with cream, chocolate or even sobrassada for a surprisingly sweet and savoury version.
📍 Where can you enjoy the best ensaimada? At Fornet de la Soca, a renowned artisan bakery in Palma.
3. Tumbet: Mallorca's Mediterranean gratin
Tumbet is a traditional vegetarian dish made with potatoes, aubergines and peppers, topped with a homemade tomato sauce. It’s reminiscent of ratatouille or moussaka, but with a flavour that’s very typical of Mallorcan cuisine.
Why try tumbet?
- A 100% Mediterranean dish, healthy and tasty.
- Ideal for fans of vegetarian cuisine.
- Enjoy on its own or with fish or meat.
📍 Where to eat it? In traditional restaurants like Celler Sa Premsa in Palma.
4. Raw arròs: Majorcan fragrant rice
Rice brut (literally ‘dirty rice’ in Catalan) is rice simmered in a broth rich in spices, vegetables and meat. Each village has its own recipe, but saffron and cinnamon give it a unique flavour. Both are essential ingredients in Mallorcan cuisine.
Why try arròs brut?
- A comforting dish, typically served in winter.
- An explosion of flavours thanks to the spices and aromatic herbs.
- An ancestral recipe that reflects the island’s blend of Arabic and Catalan influences.
📍 Where can you enjoy it? At the Ca Na Toneta restaurant in Caimari, which revisits this dish using organic and local produce.
5. Coca de trampó: Mallorcan pizza
Coca de trampó are small savoury tarts filled with fresh vegetables, often compared to a pizza without cheese. They are ideal for a quick snack or an aperitif.
📍 Where can I buy some? In local bakeries such as Forn des Teatre in Palma.
