Best paellas in Palma

If you’re a golfer you probably know all about ‘Son Quint’, one of the three top golf courses run by Arabella Golf. But here’s the thing: not only golfers should be able to enjoy the spectacular rice dishes served at the Son Quint restaurant. With an unbeatable setting overlooking the greens and a large terrace to soak up the Majorcan sun, at Son Quint you will find delicious paellas such as ‘a la llauna’ rice, black rice with cod and homemade beetroot alioli or creamy rice with free‑range chicken and coconut curry. If you’re looking for a perfect spot to enjoy one of Mallorca’s best paellas with the whole family, a group of friends or your partner, this is most definitely it!

Just a 15‑minute drive will take you to Balneario Illetas, a seafront restaurant serving fresh, Mediterranean food since its opening in the 1950’s. With a premium seaside location at the stunning cove of Illetas, they have a famous selection of perfectly cooked paellas such as the seafood and fish paella, a tasteful lobster paella or black paella with squid ink. Excellent service and a Mediterranean décor add to the Majorcan vibe of the restaurant that will make you want to go back to try another paella over and over again. Reservation is mandatory!

Looking for the best ‘arroz meloso’ in the city? ‘Sa Roqueta’ is where you should be heading to. Their brothy rice is one of the traditional dishes this restaurant in Portixol ins known for. Toni, the owner popular among locals who visit often, is amazingly friendly and will be happy to assist you when choosing the right paella or fish of the menu! Due to the size of Sa Roqueta reservations are a must. Authentic, fresh, traditional Majorcan recipes for you to enjoy!

Paella with a view close to the fishing port in Palma? Sa Cranca is the answer. With decades of tradition and experience, this restaurant serves not only mouth‑watering paellas to die for, but also splendid views over Palma’s bay and the cathedral. Local recipes and quality ingredients are the cherry on top!

If you’re in Palma’s city centre and would love to have a traditional, flavourful paella, we’d highly recommend you to visit ‘Arrocería El Puente’. By combining local, seasonal ingredients and adding a gourmet feeling to their rice dishes, this restaurant has managed to become one of Palma’s favourites for paellas. Friendly service, tasty, well presented paellas and a lovely unrushed atmosphere.