This third instalment brings together six more places that are part of my life in Mallorca. These recommendations come from my own experience: places I return to for good food, an unhurried breakfast or a pause over coffee.

1. Pistacchio Caffe e Delizie · Port d’Alcúdia

Inside Pistacchio Caffe e Delizie in Port d’Alcúdia
Inside Pistacchio Caffe e Delizie in Port d’Alcúdia.

Carrer de Teodor Canet, 2, 07400 Port d’Alcúdia

One of my favourites in Port d’Alcúdia. I recommend the generous salads and the cakes. It is an ideal place to work at a relaxed pace overlooking the sea, with public parking less than 100 metres away.

2. Ca’n Bernat · Deià

The entrance to Ca’n Bernat in Deià
The entrance to Ca’n Bernat in Deià.

Camí Porxo, 23, 07179 Deià

As well as a grocery shop and tobacconist, Ca’n Bernat is one of those village classics I recommend without hesitation. They make delicious, generously sized baguette sandwiches to order and serve reasonably priced coffee.

You can enjoy breakfast or an afternoon snack outside in the small courtyard facing Deià’s public car park, taking in the village’s peaceful rhythm. It is run by a delightful local family from Deià. Not to be missed, and wholeheartedly recommended.

A detail of the façade of Ca’n Bernat in Deià
A detail of the façade of Ca’n Bernat in Deià.

3. Las Velas · Club de Vela Port d’Andratx

A table overlooking the marina at Las Velas, Port d’Andratx
A table overlooking the marina at Las Velas, Port d’Andratx.

Avinguda de Gabriel Roca i Garcías, 27, 07157 Port d’Andratx

For me, one of the best places to eat on the island. A relaxed atmosphere, a beautifully appointed interior and a magical terrace overlooking the marina.

The food is excellent. I recommend both the daily set menu, with generous dishes and quality ingredients, and ordering à la carte. My favourite: linguine with prawns.

4. Bar Bosch · Palma

The terrace at Bar Bosch in Palma
The terrace at Bar Bosch in Palma.

Plaça del Rei Joan Carles I, 6, baixos, 07012 Palma

A Palma classic, with a terrace overlooking Jaume III, traditionally decorated dining rooms and private spaces. Quality ingredients and professional waiters. For me, it never fails: whatever you order, it will be good.

Jaume III lit up at night in Palma
Jaume III lit up at night in Palma.

5. Restaurante Club Nàutic S’Estanyol · Llucmajor

Via de la Mediterrània, s/n, 07639 S’Estanyol de Migjorn, Llucmajor

One of my favourites. I have even had breakfast here on 1 December, facing the boats in the harbour. I often come for lunch: the food is very good, and I particularly recommend the rice dishes. I also regularly stop by simply for a coffee. There is a lovely atmosphere and the setting is magnificent.

Reservations: +34 971 64 00 36.

6. Bar Cristal · Palma

Plaça d’Espanya, 4, 07002 Palma

Another famous Palma classic, where you will be well looked after and eat well, whatever you order. From its dining room you can watch life passing by in the heart of Palma. Absolutely recommended.