Food of Mallorca: What to Eat and Drink on the Island 🍊

Mallorca isn’t just dreamy beaches and scenic drives, it’s also home to some seriously delicious food. The food of Mallorca island blends Spanish, Moorish, and Catalan influences into a cuisine that’s rustic, hearty, and packed with Mediterranean flavour.

Hi, I’m Hazel 👋 Before becoming a travel writer, I spent 20 years working in kitchens, including 6 years as a Head Chef in a Mediterranean restaurant. So when I’m eating my way around Mallorca island, I’m looking at it through both a traveller’s and a chef’s eyes.

From ensaïmadas dusted with sugar to fresh seafood paella and the island’s famous sobrasada, I love seeing how traditional Mallorcan flavours fit into the wider Mediterranean food story.

Here’s everything you need to eat and drink in Mallorca. Bring your appetite (and your stretchy trousers).

Sobrasada – Mallorca’s Spicy Sausage Spread 🌶️

This soft, spreadable sausage is one of Mallorca’s most iconic foods, and also carries PGI status, which protects its production methods and origin.

Made with pork, paprika, and spices, sobrasada is best enjoyed on toast, either on its own or with a drizzle of honey. Sounds weird, tastes amazing.

Look for it at local markets, tapas bars, or even on hotel breakfast buffets. The spicy-sweet combo will convert you fast.

💡 What Does PGI Mean?
PGI stands for Protected Geographical Indication – an EU certification that protects the name of a product and guarantees it comes from a specific place, made using traditional methods. For Mallorca, both Ensaimada de Mallorca and Sobrasada de Mallorca have PGI status.

Ensaimada – A Sweet, Swirly Pastry Dream 🍩

This light, coiled pastry is Mallorca’s most beloved sweet treat, and it even has PGI status, meaning it can only be made in the Balearic Islands using traditional methods.

Traditionally dusted with icing sugar, it comes plain or filled with cream, custard, chocolate, or even pumpkin jam (cabello de ángel).

Locals eat ensaimadas for breakfast, dessert, or a cheeky mid-afternoon snack. Pick one up from Fornet de la Soca in Palma, it’s heaven in pastry form.

Tumbet – Mallorca’s Answer to Ratatouille 🍆🍅

A delicious vegetarian dish made from layered fried aubergine, potatoes, and peppers, topped with tomato sauce and baked until golden. Simple, rustic, and super satisfying.

It’s a Mallorcan staple you’ll find in traditional restaurants (cellers) across the island.

Coca Mallorquina – The Island’s Flatbread Favourite 🍕

You’ll spot this savoury flatbread in bakery windows all over Mallorca, especially in Palma. It’s topped with chopped vegetables (most often the fresh tomato, onion, and pepper mix known as trempó) though some versions include tuna, sausage, or other toppings.

It’s sold by the slice, so you can grab one as a snack while exploring or take a few pieces for a picnic. Best eaten fresh, slightly warm, and ideally with a cold drink on the side.

Pa amb Oli – Bread with Olive Oil (and Then Some) 🥖🍅

It might sound basic, but pa amb oli is a national obsession. Rustic bread rubbed with tomato and garlic, drizzled with local olive oil, and topped with cheese, ham, or tuna.

Order it as a tapa, snack, or lunch. It’s everywhere, and it’s so good. Goes perfectly with a glass of local wine, too.

Arroz Brut – Dirty Rice, But Make It Delicious 🍚

Literally “dirty rice,” this hearty stew is made with spiced broth, seasonal veg, and chunks of meat (like rabbit, pork, or chicken). It’s messy, warming, and wildly good on cooler days or after a hike in the Tramuntana.

You’ll find arroz brut in traditional restaurants, usually served in a big clay pot for two. Whatever you do, don’t compare it to paella – it’s different!

Frito Mallorquín – Local Flavour with a Kick 🍖

A dish for the adventurous: frito mallorquín is a fried mix of offal (usually liver), potatoes, red pepper, and fennel. Sounds intense, but locals swear by it, especially as a hangover cure.

Try it at a celler for the real-deal version, or grab a small plate at a tapas bar if you’re feeling curious but cautious.