A Taste of Mallorca
Places of longing, original recipes and insider tips
3rd Edition
Published on 26. February 2026
Book
Hardback
240 pages
978-3-7667-2870-8 (ISBN)
Description
Mallorca enchants. With its dreamy beaches, turquoise coves, elegant fincas, and that unmistakable Mediterranean ease, the island never fails to captivate. This book invites readers on a culinary journey to Mallorca's finest restaurants and cafés. Chefs share their favorite recipes, offer a glimpse behind the scenes, and speak about their very own Mallorca.
Beyond the cuisine, this travel companion reveals the island's most special places - far from the well-trodden tourist paths. Each region has its own unique charm, impressing with dramatic landscapes, picturesque villages, and an honest, heartfelt cuisine.
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Author
Thomas Niederste-Werbeck is a recognized expert in design and fine dining.
As a creative director and editor-in-chief, he developed and successfully led renowned magazines such as Architektur & Wohnen, Salon, Häuser, and Dogs. He has known and loved Mallorca since his youth. In 2016, he relocated part of his life to the island and founded his new design studio in Artà.
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Janne Peters is a passionate photographer. With great attention to detail and atmosphere, she captures what fascinates her. For over 20 years, Janne Peters has been working for magazines such as Salon, Der Feinschmecker, AD and Elle Decoration, focusing primarily on food, still life and interior photography.
Content
FOREWORD, 8
Back to the Roots
ALONG THE
WEST COAST, 10
Can't Get Enough
Sea View, 12
El Olivo and Cafe Miro at the
Belmond La Residencia, Deia
Created with Love, 22
Patiki Beach, Soller
A Sky Full of Oranges, 28
Fet a Soller, Soller
Charmingly Chaotic, 32
Neni at Bikini Hotel, Port de Soller
Echoes of Another Time, 40
Dora Alzamora Good, Deia
INSIDER TIPS
AND GOOD TO KNOW, 46
IN AND AROUND PALMA
DE MALLORCA, 48
Long Live Diversity
Ocean Drive, 50
Restaurant Portixol
at Hotel Portixol, Palma
Art and Experts, 56
Restaurant Fera, Palma
In the Pink, 62
La Rosa Vermuteria, Palma
Magical Pastries, 70
Fornet de la Soca, Palma
Incredible Taste, 76
Mila Lazaro from Bazaar, Palma
INSIDER TIPS AND
GOOD TO KNOW, 82
ALONG THE
SOUTH COAST, 84
Glittering Expanses
White Gold, 86
Flor de Sal d'Es Trenc, Campos
Food for Body,
Mind, and Soul, 90
Restaurant at
Cal Reiet Holistic Retreat, Santanyi
Between Fire and
Water, 98
Sumailla, Port d'Andratx
Stars Align, 104
La Fortaleza at Hotel
Cap Rocat, Cala Blava
Interview with
Fernando Arellano, 110
Zaranda Restaurant
at Castell Son Claret, Calvia
INSIDER TIPS AND
GOOD TO KNOW, 112
ALONG THE
EAST COAST, 114
The Lightness of Being
Family Dining, 116
Restaurant at Hotel
Son Gener, Son Servera
A Colorful Mix, 124
Restaurant Quince,
Porto Cristo
Cooking is Happiness, 130
Restaurant Andreu Genestra,
Capdepera
No Frills, 134
Bente Houmann Andersen,
Costa de los Pinos
Edible Paradise, 140
Son Muda Gardens, Felanitx
INSIDER TIPS AND
GOOD TO KNOW, 148
THE ISLAND CENTER, 150
A Cuisine Less Ordinary
My Mother's Recipes, 152
Ca Na Toneta, Caimari
Creative Lightness, 162
Nicole van Haandel, Porreres
For Body and Soul, 172
Bodega Mandia Vell, Manacor
Where Time Stands Still, 176
Es Figural Restaurant, Campos
The Island's Finest Croquettes, 182
Restaurant 19, Santa Maria del Cami
INSIDER TIPS AND
GOOD TO KNOW, 188
ALONG THE
NORTH COAST, 190
The Finest Ingredients-
Air and Love
Mild, Yet Wild, 192
Ponderosa Beach, Playa de Muro
Good Oil Pure and Simple, 198
Oli Solivellas, Alcudia
Modern Classics, 202
Pep Not Galeria, Arta
Voyage of Discovery, 208
Bistro Badia at Carrossa Hotel
Spa Villas, Arta
Caught in the Net, 216
Sa Xarxa, Colonia de San Pedro
Joyous Celebration, 222
Thomas Niederste-Werbeck, Arta
INSIDER TIPS AND
GOOD TO KNOW, 228
INDEX OF INGREDIENTS, 232
INDEX OF RECIPES, 234
WINERIES AND
OLIVE GROVES, 237
IMPRINT, 240
Back to the Roots
ALONG THE
WEST COAST, 10
Can't Get Enough
Sea View, 12
El Olivo and Cafe Miro at the
Belmond La Residencia, Deia
Created with Love, 22
Patiki Beach, Soller
A Sky Full of Oranges, 28
Fet a Soller, Soller
Charmingly Chaotic, 32
Neni at Bikini Hotel, Port de Soller
Echoes of Another Time, 40
Dora Alzamora Good, Deia
INSIDER TIPS
AND GOOD TO KNOW, 46
IN AND AROUND PALMA
DE MALLORCA, 48
Long Live Diversity
Ocean Drive, 50
Restaurant Portixol
at Hotel Portixol, Palma
Art and Experts, 56
Restaurant Fera, Palma
In the Pink, 62
La Rosa Vermuteria, Palma
Magical Pastries, 70
Fornet de la Soca, Palma
Incredible Taste, 76
Mila Lazaro from Bazaar, Palma
INSIDER TIPS AND
GOOD TO KNOW, 82
ALONG THE
SOUTH COAST, 84
Glittering Expanses
White Gold, 86
Flor de Sal d'Es Trenc, Campos
Food for Body,
Mind, and Soul, 90
Restaurant at
Cal Reiet Holistic Retreat, Santanyi
Between Fire and
Water, 98
Sumailla, Port d'Andratx
Stars Align, 104
La Fortaleza at Hotel
Cap Rocat, Cala Blava
Interview with
Fernando Arellano, 110
Zaranda Restaurant
at Castell Son Claret, Calvia
INSIDER TIPS AND
GOOD TO KNOW, 112
ALONG THE
EAST COAST, 114
The Lightness of Being
Family Dining, 116
Restaurant at Hotel
Son Gener, Son Servera
A Colorful Mix, 124
Restaurant Quince,
Porto Cristo
Cooking is Happiness, 130
Restaurant Andreu Genestra,
Capdepera
No Frills, 134
Bente Houmann Andersen,
Costa de los Pinos
Edible Paradise, 140
Son Muda Gardens, Felanitx
INSIDER TIPS AND
GOOD TO KNOW, 148
THE ISLAND CENTER, 150
A Cuisine Less Ordinary
My Mother's Recipes, 152
Ca Na Toneta, Caimari
Creative Lightness, 162
Nicole van Haandel, Porreres
For Body and Soul, 172
Bodega Mandia Vell, Manacor
Where Time Stands Still, 176
Es Figural Restaurant, Campos
The Island's Finest Croquettes, 182
Restaurant 19, Santa Maria del Cami
INSIDER TIPS AND
GOOD TO KNOW, 188
ALONG THE
NORTH COAST, 190
The Finest Ingredients-
Air and Love
Mild, Yet Wild, 192
Ponderosa Beach, Playa de Muro
Good Oil Pure and Simple, 198
Oli Solivellas, Alcudia
Modern Classics, 202
Pep Not Galeria, Arta
Voyage of Discovery, 208
Bistro Badia at Carrossa Hotel
Spa Villas, Arta
Caught in the Net, 216
Sa Xarxa, Colonia de San Pedro
Joyous Celebration, 222
Thomas Niederste-Werbeck, Arta
INSIDER TIPS AND
GOOD TO KNOW, 228
INDEX OF INGREDIENTS, 232
INDEX OF RECIPES, 234
WINERIES AND
OLIVE GROVES, 237
IMPRINT, 240