Fusion19 Restaurant — Restaurant in Muro

A modern culinary experience in Mallorca with a few rough edges

Fusion19 on Mallorca presents itself as an ambitious restaurant, blending Mallorcan cuisine with Latin American and Asian influences. Upon entering, one is immediately struck by the appealing ambiance: a small courtyard with greenery, stylish wine cabinets and modern wooden elements create an atmosphere that balances contemporary elegance with natural warmth. The space invites guests to relax and embark on the culinary journey ahead.

Unfortunately, the service did not fully live up to the impressive setting. While the staff is attentive and friendly, the presentation of the dishes often felt rushed and mechanical. The explanations of the dishes were sometimes hard to understand, and the lack of enthusiasm in the presentation left the experience lacking in depth. In a fine-dining establishment of this price range, one expects a certain attention to detail, which was not always present here – particularly when the attire of the service staff appeared disheveled or even dirty at times.

As for the food, the presentation of the dishes was visually impressive. This is a place where the eye certainly eats along, and the individual courses are often artfully arranged. Particularly intriguing is the menu's division into different sequences such as "Product," "Memories," and "Influences," which creates a conceptual thread that elegantly connects the variety of flavors offered.

However, the flavors did not always live up to the visual appeal. There were moments when the dishes fell short due to a lack of balance in their flavors. Accents of acidity, sweetness, or spiciness would have greatly benefited some of the courses, breaking through the one-dimensional nature of certain flavors. The proportions also needed more finesse in some cases—for example, the brioche was much too large, completely overshadowing the subtle skate cream, leaving only the taste of bread. Such details, especially regarding texture and balance, significantly impact the overall experience.

Yet there were also bright spots that showcased the potential of the kitchen. The Ensaimada with black pork was an absolute highlight, as were the duck pieces and the lamb, all of which were perfectly prepared and full of flavor. These moments of culinary brilliance show that the team is certainly capable of creating outstanding dishes.

The dessert, however, felt more like a pre-dessert: the herbal and cucumber flavors were, in my opinion, too bitter to provide a satisfying finale. A slightly rounder, sweeter, and more harmonious ending would have been preferable, one that wraps up the entire menu journey in a balanced way.

All in all, Fusion19 still offers a good culinary experience, providing guests with an interesting journey through the cuisine of Mallorca, with inspiring Latin American and Asian accents. This is criticism at a high level, and despite the weaknesses mentioned, the restaurant is worth a visit—especially for those who value a special ambiance and creative cuisine. It would be desirable, however, for both the service and the finishing touches of the menu to receive a bit more attention to detail, in order to fully realize the potential of this...

First thing first, be prepared to pay A LOT for A LITTLE.

My partner and I went to Gaikan for lunch one afternoon. We thought the menu looked interesting, and noticed that it was expensive, but thought this would maybe be offset by large portions...definitely not.

I had the vegetarian sushi roll, and it was good, but I probably could have eaten 4 (lol), but not for the +20 price tag. My partner had the chicken sandwich and he thoroughly enjoyed it.

While the atmosphere looks nice from the outside, this is definitely a pretentious spot. The enjoyment of our meal was also interrupted by a waiter who was continually yelling across the restaurant at other staff. We got bread and oil before our meal (we weren't asked if we wanted this, it was just placed on our side plates) and we were charged for it. Not being from Spain/Europe, I don't know if this is common. But if we knew we had to pay for it we would have said no, as I can't even eat bread.

Overall, the restaurant was okay. Personally I don't think it is worth it for...

This place is listed on the Michelin guide for a good reason and is the real gem of Playa de Muro.

Where to start? I've been there twice and tested successively the 'a la carte' dinner menu and the tasting menu. The choice available on the 'a la carte' menu is surprisingly large for a restaurant of this quality and the cuisine is top notch, on par with the best places in Paris and London in my experience. The dessert menu is literally to die for and will make you regret you actually had a starter and a main. I don't have a particularly sweet tooth and usually prefer savoury dishes but I'll make an exception for this place ...

Then comes the tasting menu: prepare to be amazed and to rediscover ingredients and recipes you believed you knew. This is not an ordinary dinner: the chef will take you on a culinary journey (I don't want to disclose too much and spoil your fun here) where you feel like you are sampling everything again for the first time.

This restaurant is incredible and I fully expect the chef to gain his first...