Are These the 10 Best Restaurants in Menorca?
On Mallorca's little sister island, gourmands certainly won't come up short: From excellent fish and shrimp gazpacho to fine tapas, these ten restaurants in Menorca pay tribute to culinary excellence.
August 2, 2022
S'Amarador
At S'Amarador, you can dine on the best Mediterranean dishes right on the waterfront. © Mauritius Images
This restaurant in the port of Ciutadella is known for its lovely waterfront terrace – and, of course, its excellent food. Locals also love the place for its delicious fresh fish and seafood dishes.
S'Amarador
Carrer de Pere Capllonch, 42, 07760 Ciutadella, Menorca, Spain
Tel: +34 971 383 524
Web: samarador.com
Price: mains from €21 to €79
Rels
Rels offers Michelin cuisine par excellence. © Rels
Michelin award-winning chef Joan Bagur has ventured out on his own for the first time and is serving Menorcan cuisine in its purest – and most artful – form. The ingredients are simple, the result is absolutely exceptional.
Rels
C/Sant Isidre 33, 07760 Ciutadella, Menorca, Spain
Tel: +34 971 48 05 16
Web: relsrestaurant.squarespace.com
Price: classic menu from €48
Sa Pedrera d'es Pujol
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A real highlight for gourmands: Sa Pedrera d'es Pujol, which opened its doors in 1969 but only made a name for itself in the culinary world in 2003. Chef Daniel Gonzalez specializes in traditional local cuisine, which is more than worth the detour to the trendy restaurant. The award-winning Mahon cheese dessert deserves a special mention.
Sa Pedrera d'es Pujol
Carrer Torret Camí des Pujol, 14, 07711 Sant Lluís, Menorca, Balearic Islands, Spain
Tel: +34 629642422
Web: sapedreradespujol.com
Price: Menu Tranquilitat i Oliaigua from €80
Es Cranc
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Lobster fishing is very popular in Fornell, so a trip to the popular Es Cranc is a must on any foodie's list. With its fishing village ambience, the restaurant may not be the chicest on the island, but it scores points for authenticity and charm. And a glance at the menu with its seafood dishes and fresh lobster from the restaurant's own tank will please connoisseurs.
Es Cranc
Carrer de ses Escoles, 31, 07748 Fornells, Menorca, Balearic Islands, Spain
Tel.: +34 971 37 64 42
Web: escranc.com
Price: starters from €8, lobster from €76
El Rais
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Located in the island's capital, El Rais specializes in a fusion of Asian cuisine and traditional fish and seafood dishes. Untypical for the small Balearic island, rice is used as the basis, and the dishes are cooked, grilled and baked in a charcoal oven. This is accompanied by excellent European and Spanish wines.
El Rais
Moll de Llevant 314, Maó, Menorca, Balearic Islands, Spain
Tel.: +34 971362345
Web: sesforquilles.com
Price: starters from €6, mains from €16
Torralbenc
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Torralbenc invites guests to dine at a luxurious lodge with views of the sea. The fusion of Basque and Menorcan dishes is made from local produce. And local means just that – the ingredients are sourced right from the farm next door, which provides fresh and homemade produce, from wine to olive oil.
Torralbenc
Ctra. Mao - Cala Porter, Km.10, 07730 Alaior, Balearic Islands, Spain
Tel.: +34 971 37 72 11
Web: torralbenc.com
Price: starters from €25, mains from €36
Cafe Balear
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When in Spain: Menorca upholds the Spanish tapas tradition as well. A restaurant that immediately springs to mind – also when it comes to excellent fish – is Cafe Balear in the port of Ciuitadella. Opened almost half a century ago as a small taverna, it has since become one of the island's indisputable hotspots. Oysters, tuna carpaccio and, with a little luck, fresh bogavante lobster leave nothing to be desired.
Cafe Balear
Passeig es Pla de Sant Joan, 15, 07760 Ciutadella de Menorca, Menorca, Balearic Islands, Spain
Tel.: +34 971 38 00 05
Web: cafebalear.com
Price: starters from €12, mains from €16
Smoix
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Once a place for people to get their sandals and boots fixed by the local cobbler, the building now houses a small boutique hotel with an excellent restaurant. The menu features seasonal haute cuisine dishes whose memory will longer for years.
Smoix
Avda. Jaume Conqueridor, 38, Ciutadella de Menorca, Menorca, Balearic Islands, Spain
Tel.: +34 971 38 28 08
Web: smoix.com
Price: starters from €4.50, mains from €14.50
Binifadet
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The restaurant is a contested hotspot for wine lovers in Menorca. They've made their own wine since the 70s, making the Binifadet the oldest winery on the island. After a short tour, you're welcome to enjoy the ambience with a glass of wine and a plate full of excellent tapas.
Binifadet
07710 Menorca, Balearic Islands, Spain
Tel.: +34 971 150 715
Web: binifadet.com
Price: lunch menu from €28
Mon Restaurant
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Chef Felipe Llufriu has opened Mon, a Spanish fonda in an old Art Deco building from the first half of the 20th century in Menorca. They serve delicious and affordable Menorcan dishes prepared from local products, ranging from seafood to rabbit and homemade ice cream.
Mon Restaurant
Mon Restaurant & Fonda, 4, Passeig de Sant Nicolau, 07760 Ciutadella de Menorca, Menorca, Balearic Islands, Spain.
Tel.: +34 971 38 17 18
Web: monrestaurantfonda.com
Price: Tasting menu from €60
