February is here, and Valentine’s Day is approaching. It’s a day when many take the opportunity to show a little extra care, perhaps with a dinner out, small gestures of love, or quality time spent with someone special, or even with a dear friend. In honor of Valentine’s Day, we’ve rounded up our favorite upscale restaurants in Palma, perfect for those who want to treat themselves to something special and enjoy a cozy, slightly more luxurious evening together.
Our first recommendation is INS Santi Taura, an elegant fine dining restaurant just steps from the cathedral. Here, the celebrated chef Santi Taura takes Mallorca’s traditional flavors and reinterprets them in a modern, creative context using seasonal, locally sourced ingredients. In an intimate and beautiful setting, the tasting menu takes you on a culinary journey through the island’s gastronomic heritage. It’s perfect for a special evening with friends or a romantic Valentine’s dinner. The restaurant holds a Michelin star and also offers an impressive wine list, carefully curated to complement every dish.
Fera is an elegant and creative fine dining restaurant in the heart of Palma’s old town, in a beautifully renovated palace just minutes from Passeig del Born. Here, head chef Simon Petutschnig creates an exciting borderless Mediterranean experience where local seasonal ingredients meet influences from around the world in artistically composed dishes. The menu is a tasteful journey through flavor, texture, and presentation. The restaurant has a beautiful interior with modern art and a calm, harmonious garden room. Fera is a perfect choice for a memorable dinner or a romantic night out in Palma.
YARA is located by the marina in Puerto Portals and offers a modern Japanese Mediterranean fusion. The menu features sushi, sashimi, and grilled dishes with seasonal ingredients, carefully composed for both taste and presentation. The stylish restaurant with a beautiful terrace overlooking the water creates an intimate and elegant atmosphere, perfect for a romantic dinner or a special cozy evening with friends.
In the heart of Palma’s old town is Bàrbar, a fantastic restaurant that combines Mediterranean flavors with creative elegance. Every dish is carefully composed with fresh local ingredients, perfect for sharing and enjoying together. The atmosphere is warm and rustic, with an inviting feel that makes you want to stay a long time. From tapas and grilled dishes to carefully selected wines, a visit to Bàrbar is always a flavorful and memorable experience in the heart of Palma.
In Santa Catalina, Palma, Restaurante SUMAQ is a modern Peruvian restaurant that takes guests on a journey through Peru’s flavors. Classic dishes like ceviche and lomo saltado receive an elegant twist, always focusing on fresh and carefully selected ingredients. The atmosphere is warm and inviting, and with their fantastic food, Sumaq is perfect for a dinner with friends or a special evening for two.
Whether you want to enjoy a romantic dinner for two, celebrate friendship, or simply treat yourself to something extra, Palma offers a rich variety of dining experiences that make Valentine’s Day memorable. So book a table, light the candles, and let the flavors, ambiance, and company create an evening to remember.
