Christmas at URBÀ – Festive Dinner in Palma

URBÀ sits in the heart of the elegant El Llorenç Parc de la Mar, just a few steps from Plaça de Llorenç Villalonga. The room is understatedly chic, not flashy — subdued lighting, a few houseplants and tables with plenty of space between them. The Christmas menu I tried starts with small snacks that immediately whet the appetite: a hearty take on beef tartare, a fried bite with an intense fish filling and a surprisingly spicy pumpkin parcel with cheese. For starters they stick to familiar flavours but with small twists: grilled artichokes with egg and truffle, and a delicate seafood dish with an Asian-inspired broth that isn’t too spicy. The fish course was light, with a classic butter sauce and a touch of caviar for a festive note; the meat course leans into Mallorcan roots — tender suckling pig with a slightly sweet, tangy glaze. For dessert there is a Christmas baked offering to be enjoyed with a spoon: smooth, aromatic and not overly sweet. Small petit fours close the menu; a local ensaïmada reappears, this time creatively filled. Price-wise the menu is moderate for Palma: around €105 per person, drinks not included. Food, service and atmosphere fit well together; for guests after a warm, well-thought festive meal, URBÀ is a solid choice. Address: Plaça de Llorenç Villalonga, Centre, 07001 Palma.

URBÀ sits in the heart of the elegant El Llorenç Parc de la Mar, just a few steps from Plaça de Llorenç Villalonga. The room is understatedly chic, not flashy — subdued lighting, a few houseplants and tables with plenty of space between them. The Christmas menu I tried starts with small snacks that immediately whet the appetite: a hearty take on beef tartare, a fried bite with an intense fish filling and a surprisingly spicy pumpkin parcel with cheese. For starters they stick to familiar flavours but with small twists: grilled artichokes with egg and truffle, and a delicate seafood dish with an Asian-inspired broth that isn’t too spicy. The fish course was light, with a classic butter sauce and a touch of caviar for a festive note; the meat course leans into Mallorcan roots — tender suckling pig with a slightly sweet, tangy glaze. For dessert there is a Christmas baked offering to be enjoyed with a spoon: smooth, aromatic and not overly sweet. Small petit fours close the menu; a local ensaïmada reappears, this time creatively filled. Price-wise the menu is moderate for Palma: around €105 per person, drinks not included. Food, service and atmosphere fit well together; for guests after a warm, well-thought festive meal, URBÀ is a solid choice. Address: Plaça de Llorenç Villalonga, Centre, 07001 Palma.

If you don't want to drive home, book the package: one overnight stay for two people including Christmas dinner (choice of Dec 24 or Dec 25). Price is just under €590 per room, drinks extra. Convenient and relaxed.

Reservations are recommended, especially on holidays. Arrive on time, leave room for petit fours and ask in advance about allergies. Good combination: arrange parking or a taxi early.