Majorcan Food

Whether you're keen to sample the true taste of Majorca, or prefer more international cuisine options, you'll find a wealth of options in Majorca, from up-market seafood restaurants to greasy spoon cafes.

There are well over 2000 restaurants on the island of Majorca, with a vast array for international dishes to enjoy when you are on holiday.

The main resorts of the south-west that attract hordes of tourists each year, have streets packed with "British" cafes and restaurants, you don't need to go far to find an all-day English breakfast, or even a Scottish or Irish variation. Chinese and Indian restaurants also abound in the main resorts, along with the occasional Italian or Greek restaurant.

The keyword in Majorca dining is choice: if you prefer to sample authentic Majorcan cuisine, you can enjoy some wonderful dishes.

Majorca's local cuisine specialises in tapas and seafood dishes, flavoured with herbs, olive oil, vegetables, and often featuring almonds, most resorts provide a choice of places to sample the more traditional Majorcan flavours.

Some common Majorcan dishes:

• Tapas - very popular
• Fish - particularly bream and monkfish. A local speciality well worth a try is 'serviola a la mallorquina', a baked fish dish with tomato, pine nuts and raisins.
• Paella - or try the local variation 'fideua', which is a noodle dish, with fresh fish and seafood.
• Spicy meatballs
• Pork is very widely served in Majorca - served in most Majorcan restaurants and hotels on a nightly basis. A particular Majorcan speciality is roast suckling pig.
• Tumbet - vegetable dish not dissimilar to ratatouille with potatoes and peppers
• Bread - served with olive oil, or with tomato, garlic, or ham, Majorcan 'pa'amb oli' bread is a nice introduction to Majorcan cuisine.