Mallorca Insider Mia Naprta Shares Her Summer Food Guide on the Majorca Mallorca Podcast
If you’re wondering where to eat in Mallorca this summer, or what’s new on the island’s buzzing food and hospitality scene, you’ll love our latest Majorca Mallorca Podcast episode. We sat down with our returning Mallorca Insider, Mia Naprta, food journalist and regular contributor to the Majorca Daily Bulletin, for a brilliantly lively, honest, and mouth-watering chat about eating out in Mallorca. Mia is known for getting invited to all the best restaurant openings and summer parties, and she didn’t hold back on sharing what’s going on across the island this season.
Parties and Mallorca’s Summer Social Scene
In this episode, we talk about the wave of opening parties happening across Mallorca. Even though summer technically starts earlier, many venues still host major events in July to kick off the real high season when the island is full.
Mia tells us about the new management behind Karibu Beach Club in Magaluf, connected with the legendary BCM nightclub, and their launch party featuring international DJs. She also describes the beautiful Kimpton Aysla Hotel in Santa Ponsa and their signature White Blossom summer party – an annual event combining food, drink, fashion, beauty treatments, and laid-back luxury.
From beach clubs to five-star hotels, there’s no shortage of glamorous spots to toast the summer in Mallorca.
Eating Out in Mallorca – From Fancy to Cheap and Cheerful
But it’s not just about parties. Mia gives us her real insider recommendations for where to eat around the island this year.
Highlights include:
- Crow’s Nest in Cala Major – A South African-run spot known for big, shareable platters and friendly service.
- Balcanico in Can Pastilla – A newcomer bringing authentic Balkan grill dishes to Mallorca, with cevapcici, pljeskavica, and homemade lepina bread.
- Max’s Garden in Palmanova – A brunch favourite where you can build your own breakfast from high-quality ingredients.
- Santina and Bacan in Palma – For incredible Turkish eggs and specialty coffee.
- Can na Sissy in Palma’s old town – A hidden gem offering brunch classics in a converted villa, designed for relaxed “silent luxury” with space and style.
- Aethos Mallorca – A newly restored beachfront hotel venue on the island’s west coast, perfect for a leisurely meal with a view.
- Hotel Portals Hills’ Collins Restaurant – A Miami-inspired grill with stunning terraces overlooking the sea.
Late-Night Favourites and Local Secrets
It’s not all high-end, either. Mia and the team share love for the affordable local classics that feed the island’s workers, residents and night owls:
- Maria Maria in Port Andratx – Reliable, well-priced family meals.
- San Matias Burger Kiosk in Palmanova – A local legend serving great burgers late into the night.
We also chat about Mallorca’s menu del día culture, and the hidden gems tucked away in industrial estates (polígonos), where you can still get a three-course home-cooked lunch with wine for under 15 euros.
Booking Tips for High Season
One big takeaway from the episode? Book ahead! Mia warns that even on a Tuesday night in July or August, many restaurants will be fully booked. She encourages visitors to plan ahead – but also be courteous and cancel reservations you don’t intend to use.
We discuss how some restaurants are experimenting with deposits to cut down on no-shows, and why going direct instead of using apps can be better for both diners and restaurants alike.
How Mallorca’s Food Scene Has Evolved
As longtime residents, the team reflects on how much Mallorca’s dining scene has changed over the past two decades. Once dominated by traditional Spanish menus (and little else), the island now boasts an incredible diversity of cuisines – from South American grills to Thai tapas, Balkan street food to innovative fine dining.
Mia calls it a golden era for curious eaters who want to try something different.
Listen Now
If you’re hungry already, you’re not alone. Listen to the full Majorca Mallorca Podcast episode for a friendly, funny, and frank guide to what (and where) to eat in Mallorca this summer – direct from one of the island’s best-connected food journalists.
Check our show notes below for details to all the places we talked about.
Whether you’re planning a visit or you’re a local looking for new ideas, we think this episode is the ultimate summer eating guide for Mallorca.
We talk about:
- Karibu Beach Club @karibu.beach Magaluf
- BCM @bcmmallorca Magaluf
- Kimpton Aysla Hotel @kimptonayslamallorca Santa Ponsa
- Puro Beach @purobeachilletas Illetas
- Nikki Beach @nikkibeachmallorca Magaluf
- Crow’s Nest @thecrowsnestpalma Cala Major
- Balcanico @balcanico_mallorca Can Pastilla
- Santina @santina_brunch Palma & Puerto Portals
- Bacan @acancafeteria Palma
- Can Na Sisy @canasissy Palma/Sindicat area
- Max’s Garden @maxgardenrestaurant Palmanova
- Thai Tapas @bangkok_portadriano Port Adriano
- Aethos Mallorca @aethosmallorca Paguera
- Sa Illeta @estauranteilleta Camp de Mar
- Calvia Beach House @calviabeachhouse Magaluf
- Siso Beach @sisobeachmallorca Palma Nova
- Blackbeards @blackbeardsmagaluf Magaluf
- Maria Maria @mariamaria.portandratx Port Andratx
- Kiosko / San Matias Burger Palmanova
- Hotel Portals Hills @portals_hills Portals
- Four Seasons at Cap Formentor @fsrmallorca Formentor
Mallorcan Chefs (by name)
- Santi Taura @santitaura
- Andreu Genestra @andreugenestra
- Jonay Hernández @chefjonayhernandez_
Other Concepts Discussed
- Menu del Día / Platos del Día
- Disgusting Food Museum (Palma) @disgustingfoodmuseumespana
Neighbourhoods / Areas Referenced
- Magaluf
- Palmanova
- Can Pastilla
- Port Adriano
- Cala Major
- Camp de Mar
- Port Andratx
- Portals
- Palma (Santa Catalina, Sindicat, Pere Garau)
- Torrenova
- Sóller
- Cap Formentor Peninsula
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