The best restaurants Minorca

Located in the village of Sant Climent, this restaurant is a veritable institution. Vicent Vila, an expert Valencian restaurateur and long-time expatriate in Menorca, has converted this former ^19th-century grain mill into a modernist restaurant specializing in rice dishes! The man honors his Valencian origins with a wide range of paellas and other superb arròs prepared according to traditional recipes, sometimes reinterpreted. Local products and straightforward flavors!

Right in the heart of Maó, Le Romero treats regulars and visiting travelers alike to fresh Menorcan-inspired seafood dishes in a more modern version. Fabio and Francesca, an Italian couple, will welcome you with a smile and will be happy to guide you according to your tastes: fresh fish and seafood (no meat) and organic vegetarian dishes to enjoy on the terrace or in the dining room. The entire menu is gluten-free, and products are sourced from eco-responsible production chains.

Opened in 1970 and renovated in 2015, Café Balear offers an interesting daily lunch menu. Very popular with the locals, this is one of the best restaurants in Ciutadella, with a long queue of customers in the summer (we highly recommend taking a seat around 8pm at the latest to avoid the wait). Once you are settled, you will enjoy a typical Menorcan gastronomic experience, based on products brought back every day from the sea by the Rosa Santa, the restaurant's fishing boat.

This little restaurant is well worth a visit! You'll be able to eat seafood and fish, as well as delicious cod croquettes and other typical dishes. Toni's cheerful welcome makes for a really friendly atmosphere. Recipes are based on fresh local produce, such as grilled mussels, eggplants or squid stuffed with Menorcan-style stuffing. Some products are also imported from Galicia, such as oysters and sautéed lobster. Typical dishes include calderetes and paellas. Excellent desserts.

It is often confused with Es Cranc, but they are two different restaurants although they are the same property. Cranc Pelut is located at the entrance to Fornells, at the beginning of the port. If Es Cranc is the specialist in caldereta, Cranc Pelut is one of the best places in Menorca to eat paella. A word of advice: don't take an appetizer, the paella for two is absolutely gigantic (you can eat it for four without any problem). The kindness of the waiters and the pretty view of the port do the rest. An excellent address.

Patrick, a Frenchman who has lived in Menorca for many years, offers French specialties combined with local produce. The menu varies according to the season... and the imagination of the chef, always ready to explore new trends. Some suggestions? Duck confit with orange and carrot purée with cumin, aubergine-tomato crumble, vegetable Tarte Tatin... The place is very pleasant, starting with the terrace-pergola open in summer. In winter, it's best to head for the welcoming indoor lounge. Excellent wine cellar. We love it.

This restaurant follows the same philosophy as the eponymous hotel, incorporating the essence and gastronomic culture of Menorca into its recipes. The short and balanced menu, which is renewed according to the seasons, and the tasting menu, are all based on the products of the sea and the land, prepared with great skill by the chef Luís Loza. You will appreciate the simple but intense combinations, as well as the freshness of the ingredients used, which are full of authenticity.

In one of the quietest streets in the center of Ciutadella, this historic establishment opened in 1992. It's "the place to be" for pizza. Wood-fired oven, fresh quality ingredients, dough and artisanal know-how... the perfect combination. In addition to the extensive pizza menu, à la carte dishes offer good value for money. Varied salads, grilled vegetables, a selection of Iberian charcuterie, shrimps, mussels and calamari, carpaccios, rib steaks and grilled monkfish. Pizzeria Roma belongs to the famous Cafè Balear.

Opened in the spring of 2016 by a friendly French restaurant couple, Valerie and Franck, this chain specializes in preparing take-out picnics (up to 70 meals), made with fresh, and local, produce whenever possible: salads, poke bowls, sandwiches, desserts, fresh juices, and homemade beverages, offering vegetarian and vegan options for almost every dish, and even lending out a cooler and icepack. Everything is good, carefully prepared and eco-friendly, and the location is central, just steps from the Cathedral.

A menu of fish, meat, but also simpler dishes such as pizzas or salads. Prices vary greatly according to your choice: Crawfish paella or hamburger… this is the question! At the end of the port, it's a real treat!

Small, air-conditioned room or terrace in the pedestrian street.

Contrary to what its name indicates, it is not a casino but a restaurant-bar, or it is good to come in the evening to take a drink, eat tapas or listen to music; jazz concert every Tuesday evenings.

Menu at 15 €. Take from 15 to 20 € the dish. Good fish card but also grilled meats.

This restaurant is a must for all gourmets. Founded in 1969, it offers a selection of typical island dishes, made from local products. Combining finesse and creativity, the chef invites you to a fabulous tasting in a rustic and warm decor. The restaurant has 3 rooms and its major asset is, of course, its "bodega", open to the public, where you can choose, among a variety of 200 wines, the one that will best accompany your gastronomic journey. Reservations are essential.

El Rais restaurant invites you to an inventive gastronomic experience in Port de Maó! This new address is the brainchild of the owners of the Ses Forquilles restaurant. The restaurant specializes in rice-based dishes, hence the name "El Rais", a play on the word "rice". The original, gourmet tapas to share make an excellent introduction. The proportions are small, but the flavors are there! A fine wine list.

La Cayena is the place to be if you are a traveller. Pabo, Mónica and their grandchildren, Nico and Martín, have travelled around the world and brought back various experiences and influences, including culinary ones. For more than ten years, the restaurant La Cayena has been offering a culinary journey to the four corners of the world: Mediterranean salads, Thai woks, Japanese tempura, Italian and Moroccan specialities, Tex-Mex, Indian or Pakistani cuisine... Made with local products, they are served on the terrace and prepared with love!

Opposite the fish market - in other words, right in the center of town - this restaurant is run by a friendly couple from Barcelona, offering creative tapas made from fresh, seasonal produce. Everything is served in small, tasty portions to share: Russian salad, braves à l'aïoli, knife-cut tartare, cooked fish and other seafood... it's all very good! Don't hesitate to ask for advice when choosing your wine, as the owner is an enthusiast. Perfect for a quick bite or a serious dinner party.

This restaurant was one of the first to open in Cala Galdana. It enjoys a good reputation for its Menorcan cuisine. We come here to eat fresh fish in a family atmosphere. The daily menus (classic and especial) include a starter, main course and dessert. On the à la carte menu, you'll have to choose from the many tapas on offer(calamar a l'andalusa, pop a la gallega, patates braves, garlic shrimp, etc.) before turning your attention to the dozen or so proposals forarrossos and paellas to share.

Right in the heart of Maó, the Mercat des Peix (Fish Market) is an institution. Not only has it always been the place to go for fish and seafood shopping, but over time it has also become a gourmet meeting place, with a string of small restaurants facing the fish stalls. Choose from a variety of specialties, then take your tray and sit down in the small, picturesque courtyard to feast in a cosmopolitan, seafaring atmosphere. Stopover recommended.

A place as small as it is central, as friendly as it is economical! In Fornells, Mar del Bies will be the salvation of those on a budget who don't want to stuff just anything into their cone. Here, ingredients are carefully selected (fruit, vegetables, breads, meats and fish) before being skilfully transformed into breakfast, lunch or dinner. From café-croissant-tartine to bikini (typical Spanish hot club sandwich) de sobrasada, as well as more elaborate dishes... All at low prices! We also love the music and surf atmosphere.