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Ca'n Quet started off as an estate that was then converted into a guesthouse. Later on, it became the gourmet restaurant as it is known today. In house chef Luis Salinero offers a simple yet elaborate cuisine, where the main objective is to maintain clear, distinctive flavours. Every dish is prepared with the best products from land, sea and from the gardens on the property, to delight even the most demanding gourmet. The ample terraces, with delightful views of the mountains and the town of Deià invite customers to enjoy this relaxing Mediterranean setting amidst palm trees as well as orange and lemon groves.

Via Appia serves up recipes that range from foie to fresh fish of the day, meats and pastas all combined with fresh seasonal products and extra virgin olive oil. It is the only restaurant on the island serving Entrecote of Buffalo flown in regularly from Canada. Chef and Owner, Michele, comes from a long line of restaurateurs; his grandfather started cooking for distinguished personalities in Italy in 1918. Four years ago, Michele opened up Via Appia where clients can enjoy an International cuisine, with a flair of the Mediterranean (notably Sicilian). Across from the Restaurant, you will find the 'Botiga' of Via Appia, where it is possible to eat more informally and purchase wines and various fine Italian products. Mallorca Restaurants 121

The original Diablito in Puerto Portals opened in 1987 and was the first to introduce the American style pizza concept in Mallorca. Over the years, Diablito has grown steadily in popularity and is now known as a friendly, informal place that caters for its large and varied client base. Apart from delicious pizzas, enjoy fresh pasta, salads, scrumptious nachos and a tex-mex section of meats with spicy sauces. Diablito is all about good food and good times in a trendy, relaxed atmosphere, at reasonable prices. The restaurant is open every day, all year long.

Recently opened and already gaining popularity amongst residents, Tva Broder (meaning 'two brothers') is a modern eating establishment with a warm and welcoming interior. As owners of a restaurant in Sweden, Staffan and Eva have much experience in the business. Their love of Mallorca led them to dream of opening up a place on the island and it became a reality last year. The idea behind Tva Broder is that it should be an innovative restaurant where you will feel at home in a relaxed setting with food that takes the seasons into account. As such, the cuisine here incorporates local produce while adding a strong Swedish touch and items you will always find on the menu include the tasty Swedish meatballs. Tva Broder is located in La Lonja, the scenic old town of Palma. Mallorca Restaurants 121

In the sixties and seventies, Hotel Azul Playa was known as a place where one could enjoy some of the best dishes available on the island. Today, Rustic Hotels has refurbished this emblematic site with the objective of offering the best of that time - a place where guests and diners feel welcome and taken care of in a relaxing and light atmosphere. Chef Marcos Morey is in charge of the kitchen, which is predominantly Mediterranean and perfectly combines modern and classic aspects. The focus is on 'products from the sea', using local fresh fish and seafood from the island. The large terrace in front of the sea invites guests to relax, pass time, forget stress and enjoy the truly Mediterranean setting.

El Salmon is a well established restaurant in the Palmanova area. It was opened by the Martinez family in 1972. The atmosphere there is friendly and informal with sons Tato and Emiliano, who continue to manage the business with great enthusiasm and care for their customers. Chef Tato produces the wide variety of dishes on the menu, always ensuring a high standard of the ingredients used and taking great care over presentation. Emiliano welcomes customers, and makes sure they enjoy visits on any day of the week.

Ciro's restaurant is located right on the beach in Palma Nova and has a large, attractive terrace with wonderful views of the beach and the ocean. The moment you walk into Ciro's you get a sense of space, light and elegance. Ciro's was established more than thirty years ago, and has become a meeting place for locals and visitors alike. The restaurant offers a wide selection of Mediterranean dishes characterised by a variety of fresh fish and seafood, meats, rice dishes and lobster stews or calderetas. Meals are complemented with one of the exceptional Spanish wines from the list. Adjacent to the restaurant is a cosy and relaxing Tea Room and Chocolate Shop where you can treat yourself, and make every day a special occasion.

At Valldemossa Hotel Restaurant you will find fresh products of the highest quality are used to create the range of delicious dishes on offer. Experienced Chef José Rodríguez and his team devote much care and attention to presentation as well as finding an equilibrium between traditional and creative cuisine, devising new ways of working with indigenous products and adapting some more international elements in order to satisfy the varied clientele. Here, the service is always professional, attentive and cordial. Add to that the spectacular views of the Tramuntana Mountains and the Monastery for an unforgettable dining experience in this part of the world. Member of Relais & Chateaux. Mallorca Restaurants 121

'Bistro 33' offers an informal dining experience at Read's Hotel, either inside where the old Oil Press is or outside near the swimming pool. You might fancy an Italian dish, something Japanese, or how about a delicacy from Thailand? You'll never be bored, as the menu changes about once a month, and there are different specials on the blackboard every day. Michelin-rated Chef Marc Fosh sums it up as: 'The idea of the bistro is that it's quite international, and allows us to have some fun with food from different cultures.'