La Gardenia 41

Located in the captivating boutique hotel Cristine Bedfor, with a MICHELIN Key, this restaurant reflects the same character or aesthetic ambiance, with carpets, mirrors and vintage furniture not lacking in charm. The young chef at the head, Menorcan Pau Sintes, offers a Mediterranean market cuisine rooted in the island's own products (sourdough bread with Menorcan seasonings, red prawns, sobrasada de payés, Sa Llotja's catch of the day...), which reaches the diner through the à la carte menu and a tasting menu.

An informal place to eat in the centre of Mahón? Opposite the always-busy Mercat des Peix, you'll find a place where they offer good Mediterranean market cuisine with interesting international touches. In this simple bistro, which also has a tapas bar called Augustin (they share the terrace), you can try dishes like escarole buñuelos, a reinterpretation of the typical Raoles, or the unctuous Cannelé with hazelnut praline chantilly. Indulge in the daily recommendations!

If you enjoy authentic market-inspired cuisine, this restaurant will definitely appeal to you. Located opposite the Santa María de Mahón church and run by a couple of Italian origin who fell in love with the island, it showcases recipes that are strongly based around Menorcan ingredients which they buy directly from fishing boats and local farms. However, you’ll also find nods to their homeland, including “passatelli”, a typical recipe from Emilia Romagna, which follows the recipe of the chef’s mother (with cheese from the island used instead of parmesan). Choose between several menus: Mar de

Situated within a country house south of Sant Lluís, this establishment reflects the life work of the tandem at the helm, with Daniel Mora at the stove and Nuria Pendás as hostess. In this long-standing house, which started as a picnic area in the 1960s and has been in the couple's hands for more than 20 years, they have elaborated a tasty traditional and regional cuisine, with modern Menorcan details and a small fixed section dedicated to rice dishes, and a complete selection of international wines!