There are destinations that are known worldwide for their culinary delights. France, for example. Or also San Sebastián, which, with 11 Michelin-starred restaurants, is one of the most popular gourmet destinations in the world. In the meantime, a Spanish island is also becoming the next trend destination in terms of food: recently, Mallorca is becoming more and more interesting for foodies. These are the hotspots you should not miss under any circumstances.

Vandal

Located in trendy Santa Catalina, Vandal takes an avant-garde approach. This starts with the unusual façade with lots of graffiti. What may look like a nightclub on the outside is actually an address that foodies on Mallorca can't afford to miss. Extremely urban inside, Chef Bernabé Caravotta serves cuisine that experiments with new, unfamiliar flavors.

Vandal
Plaça del Progrés, 15, 07013 Palma, Illes Balears, Spain
T: +34 871 04 51 74
W: vandalpalma.com

Botànic

With Botànic, Palma has the first Plant Forward restaurant in Palma. What's behind the term? Plant-based cuisine on a whole new level. While vegetarian and vegan ingredients play the main role, there are also options with fish and meat on request. The "sensual and seductive experience" that the restaurant claims to offer has won many awards. The menu was conceived by chef Andrés Benítez.

Restaurant Botànic
Carrer del Forn de la Glòria, 14, 07012 Palma, Illes Balears, Spain
T: +34 971 75 05 50
W: eatbotanic.com

Emilio Innobar

The restaurant itself may not attract with its interior design or food styling. But with a lot of taste. Asian-Mexican-Mediterranean-inspired fusion cuisine dominates chef Emilio Castrejón's menu. He calls his creations fine fusion. The ever-changing menu always has surprises in store. For example, Emilio serves the best Salzburger Nockerl in all of Spain.

Emilio Innobar
Carrer de la Concepció, 9, 07012 Palma, Illes Balears, Spain
T: +34 696 63 91 79
W: emilioinnobar.com

DINS Santi Taura

Fans of fine dining are in the right place at Santi Taura's DINS. He and his team serve up a kind of gastronomic journey through time, recipes, and products. Just a few meters from Palma Cathedral, in Sa Calatrava, guests enjoy Mallorcan cuisine interpreted in a modern way. The Michelin Guide awarded it one star. 

DINS Santi Taura
Plaça de Llorenç Villalonga, 4, 07001 Palma, Illes Balears, Spain
T: +34 656 73 82 14
W: dinssantitaura.com

De Tokyo a Lima

Chef German de Bernardi's exciting fusion cuisine has already spread around the island. Bernardi combines Asian, Mediterranean and South American cuisine. The results are imaginative creations. With a sense of taste he brings Mallorca to life for foodies. Signature dishes include glazed Iberico pork and potera octopus. The restaurant is located in the Hotel Can Alomar.

De Tokyo a Lima
Carrer de Sant Feliu, 1, 07012 Palma, Illes Balears, Spain
T: +34 871 59 20 02
W: detokioalima.com

Zaranda

Hotel Es Princep has Zaranda, a place that takes cuisine to a whole new level. Surrounded by spectacular nature, Chef Fernando Arellano serves two different tasting menus. You choose between six and nine courses and then simply let yourself be carried away. Served, for example, are "tanned in a vat," Mallorca oysters, and glazed beef tongue. The wine list includes 170 items, and formal attire is actually mandatory here.

Zaranda
Hotel Es Princep, Carrer de Bala Roja, 1, 07001 Palma, Balearic Islands, Spain
T: +34 971 72 20 00
W: zaranda.es

The Duke

You could call it a hipster eatery - but you wouldn't. Because The Duke makes Mallorca the go-to spot for foodies with a penchant for healthy fusion cuisine. There's no butter, no artificial ingredients, just nature. The ambience is cozy and a bit reminiscent of a surfer's pub. Chef Ronny, who has also cooked in Michelin restaurants during his career, ensures the high quality. The name is a tribute to Duke Kahanamoku. The Hawaiian is considered the inventor of surfing.

The Duke
Carrer Soler, 36, 07013 Palma, Illes Balears, Spain
T: +34 971 07 17 38
W: dukepalma.com