đȘđž Michelin food discovery in Mallorca đŽ
La Bodeguilla: Palmaâs Underrated Michelin Star That Deserves All the Hype Octoberâs off-season called, and I answeredâthis time, trading Spainâs mainland for the sun-soaked island of Mallorca đ. Palmaâs downtown is a tapas loverâs paradise, but among all the spots I tried, La Bodeguilla stands head and shoulders above the rest. Itâs shockingly under-the-radar in reviews, which is why Iâm shouting it from the rooftopsâif youâre planning a trip to Mallorca, save this now đ. đ Where to Find It (and How to Get In) Nestled just 8 minutes on foot from Palma Cathedral, this tiny spot feels like a well-kept secret. Donât let the âMichelin-starredâ label scare youâthis isnât stuffy or overpriced. In fact, you can leave stuffed for around âŹ45 per person. But hereâs the catch: itâs popular with locals and in-the-know travelers, so book ahead on their website for meal times. Walk-ins? Rarely work, and trust meâyou wonât want to miss it. đœïž The Dishes That Stole My Heart (and Stomach) Letâs cut to the good stuff: the food. Every bite screamed âfresh,â âthoughtful,â and âwhy isnât this more famous?!â đ„ âSenyoretâ rice with scallops (âŹ29): This isnât your average paellaâitâs a seafood loverâs dream. Plump red prawns, buttery large scallops, and rice thatâs perfectly cookedâeach grain separate, yet coated in a rich, briny broth that tastes like the Mediterranean đ. One spoonful, and I knew why itâs a signature. đŠ Grilled lobster with garlic & chilli (âŹ39): For under âŹ40, a whole lobster? Unheard of, especially in a Michelin spot. The meat was firm, slightly sweet, and packed with that smoky grilled flavor, while the garlic-chilli kick added just enough heat. And the sides? Crispy, golden fries (so good Iâd order them as a main) and charred peppers that cut through the richness. Total game-changer đ„. đ Zamburinas scallops with picadillo (âŹ19.5): Smaller scallops, but so much flavor. Sweet, tender flesh, chewy-crunchy mantles, and a sauce so delicious I mopped it up with bread (donât judge). At under âŹ20, itâs a stealâwe debated ordering a second plate đ. âš Why Itâs a Keeper La Bodeguilla nails that tricky balance: high-quality, creative dishes without the stuffiness. The vibe is casual enough for a laid-back meal, but special enough for a date night đ. Plus, the prices? Unbeatable for a Michelin star. Iâll 100% be backâand you should add it to your list, too. đ La Bodeguilla, Palma, Mallorca #MallorcaFoodie #SpanishMichelin #PalmaEats #HiddenGems #SeafoodHeaven #TravelFoodie #MallorcaGuide