Casa Maruka
near Plaça d’Espanya, Palma
Restaurant in Palma, Spain
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Price
$30–50per person
Dress
Casual
Why go
Casa Maruka earned its first Guía Repsol Sol in 2026 for a wine-forward menu served at a seven-seat counter in Palma. The cellar drives the meal rather than following it, with natural and low-intervention labels from Catalonia and the Balearics anchoring the experience. Book two weeks out for dinner counter seats; lunch service is easier to secure.
About Casa Maruka
Casa Maruka is a Palma restaurant that serves lunch Monday through Saturday and dinner Tuesday through Saturday. It is closed on Sunday, and it does not offer Monday dinner service. Dress is casual, so the practical planning notes are straightforward: choose lunch for a daytime visit, choose dinner from Tuesday to Saturday, and confirm availability directly before you go.
Beyond the schedule and casual dress code, Casa Maruka's cuisine, menu format, beverage program, prices, seating layout, chef, and awards are not listed here. Use Casa Maruka as a Palma option when its hours fit your plans, and compare it with other Palma dining choices such as Marc Fosh if you want to map out a broader itinerary.
The Counter and the Room
Specific details about Casa Maruka's room layout, seat count, counter setup, table configuration, décor, and service style are not listed. The confirmed dress code is casual, which suggests diners do not need formal attire, but it does not define the atmosphere, level of formality, or style of service. If seating type, privacy, or a particular table arrangement matters, contact the restaurant before booking.
When to Go and What to Expect
Casa Maruka's hours are: Monday 1:30–4 PM; Tuesday through Saturday 1:30–4 PM and 8 PM–12 AM; Sunday closed. Those hours make lunch available Monday through Saturday and dinner available Tuesday through Saturday. Menu length, pricing, dietary accommodations, booking difficulty, takeout, delivery, and tasting-menu structure are not listed, so plan around the opening times and ask the restaurant directly about any special requirements.
For diners comparing options in Palma, Casa Maruka can be considered alongside comparable venues such as Clandestí, Calma y Caos Restaurant, and Marc Fosh. Casa Maruka does not have a listed award, score, price tier, or menu positioning here, so it should not be ranked against those venues on that basis. For the broader landscape, consult our full Palma restaurants guide.
Planning details
- Location
- Carrer de la Reina Maria Cristina, 7, Nord, 07004 Palma, Illes Balears, Spain
Venue details
Ambiance
Warm, homey and unpretentious, with a classic bistro-style dining room where chatter and laughter from friends and families create a lively, convivial atmosphere rather than a scene-focused setting.
Tags
Vibe
Best For
Experience
Sourcing
At the Table
- Dress Code
- Casual
- Noise Level
- Lively
- Service Style
- Upscale Casual
- Meal Pacing
- Leisurely
- Capacity
- Small
- Kitchen
- Fusion
- Menu Format
- A la carte
- Wine Program
- Curated
- Drinks Focus
- Wine
- Dietary
- Vegetarian friendly
Signature Dishes
- traditional stews and tripe dishes
- slow-cooked beef shank
- tuna fillet
- artichoke carpaccio with ham
- Galician beef
- home-style seasonal specials
Know before you go
Know Before You Go
- Getting there
- Carrer de la Reina Maria Cristina, 7, Nord, 07004 Palma, Illes Balears, Spain
Planning details
Location
Carrer de la Reina Maria Cristina, 7, Nord, 07004 Palma, Illes Balears, Spain · Directions
Restaurant context
Casa Maruka sits in Palma's mid-tier wine-driven segment alongside Clandestí and Calma y Caos Restaurant, all three emphasizing cellar depth over formal tasting structures. Casa Maruka's advantage is the counter format: direct kitchen interaction and visible prep make the evening feel participatory, which works well for solo diners and wine enthusiasts who want to steer the meal toward specific producers. Andana offers a similar wine-forward approach but operates outside the city center, which adds travel time for visitors staying in Palma's core. If you're balancing ease of booking against wine program quality, Casa Maruka and Calma y Caos are the simplest reservations; Clandestí books farther out and skews slightly more formal.
Marc Fosh delivers a longer, more structured tasting menu with beverage pairings at €€€€, making it the splurge-worthy choice if you want a full evening progression. Casa Maruka condenses the experience into fewer courses and lower spend, which is the better fit for midweek dining or exploratory wine tastings without committing to a two-hour service. NOI and Marc Fosh both operate with more polished service environments and tableside presentation; Casa Maruka reads casual and workshop-style, so the decision hinges on whether you prefer interaction over formality. For easiest-to-book wine dining in Palma, Casa Maruka and Andana are the least difficult reservations in this.
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Compare Casa Maruka
| Venue | Location | Cuisine | Awards | Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Casa Maruka | Palma | , | No published awards | , |
| Andana | Palma de Mallorca | No published awards | , | , |
| Calma y Caos Restaurant | Palma | No published awards | , | , |
| Clandestí | Palma de Mallorca | No published awards | , | , |
| Marc Fosh | Palma | Modern Cuisine | Star Wine Lists 2026Guía Repsol Soles 20262026 Michelin 1 StarWe're Smart World Top Restaurants 20252025 Michelin 1 Star2024 Michelin 1 Star | €€€€ |
| NOI | Palma | No published awards | , | , |
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FAQ
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Casa Maruka good for solo dining?
Casa Maruka's seating layout and solo-dining setup are not listed. The hours are 1:30–4 PM Monday through Saturday and 8 PM–12 AM Tuesday through Saturday, with Sunday closed.
What should I wear to Casa Maruka?
The dress code at Casa Maruka is casual. Formal attire is not indicated.
Is Casa Maruka good for a special occasion?
Casa Maruka's room layout, privacy, service style, and special-occasion offering are not listed. If your occasion depends on a specific table type or atmosphere, confirm directly with the restaurant.
Is lunch or dinner better at Casa Maruka?
Casa Maruka serves lunch from 1:30–4 PM Monday through Saturday and dinner from 8 PM–12 AM Tuesday through Saturday. The guide does not indicate that one service is easier to book, more ambitious, or better value than the other.
