Quadrat

A 4.6-rated Michelin Plate restaurant in a converted mansion stable — Quadrat earns its reputation in Palma's most competitive dining neighbourhood

At €€ pricing, it delivers a level of culinary credibility that most restaurants at this price point in the Balearics simply don't match. If you've eaten here once and are wondering whether to return — yes, come back, this time book the Sunday lunch rice menu or commit to the tasting menu, L'Entorn. Both give you a more complete picture of what chefs Carles Forteza and Alvar Albaladejo are doing with Mallorcan ingredients.

The Setting: Former Stables, Garden Terrace, Centre of Palma

Quadrat occupies the former stables of a mansion that is now the Sant Francesc Hotel Singular, one of Palma's more considered boutique properties. The address, Plaça de Sant Francesc, 5, puts you in the historic centre, within easy reach of the cathedral quarter. The garden-patio adds a dimension that most Old Town restaurants at this price can't offer: a landscaped outdoor courtyard that works well for evening dining and is particularly suited to groups who want atmosphere without the noise of a street-facing terrace. For private or semi-private group occasions, the patio setting is the main draw. It creates a sense of enclosure and occasion that the standard indoor covers don't replicate. If you're organising a group dinner in Palma and the garden is your priority, book this early, it won't be available on short notice during peak summer weeks.

What to Order: Tasting Menu vs. À La Carte vs. Sunday Lunch

Quadrat runs three distinct formats, choosing the right one matters. The à la carte gives you flexibility to explore Mediterranean dishes built around locally sourced Mallorcan produce. The tasting menu, L'Entorn (meaning 'the surroundings' in Catalan), is the kitchen's most structured argument for what it does, a progression through local ingredients that makes the Mallorcan sourcing philosophy coherent rather than incidental. For a return visit, L'Entorn is the natural next step if you came à la carte the first time. The Sunday lunch menu is a separate proposition entirely. Rice dishes take centre stage, which puts Quadrat in a different category on that day, closer to a traditional Mallorcan lunch experience than a contemporary tasting format. If rice-focused Mallorcan cooking is what you're after, Sunday lunch here is one of the more focused ways to find it in the city centre. The Michelin recognition covers the full operation, which suggests the kitchen is consistent across all three formats rather than being built around one showpiece menu.

Timing and Availability

Quadrat is open for dinner Thursday through Monday, plus Sunday lunch. That schedule means Tuesday and Wednesday are not options, which is worth building your Palma itinerary around. Sunday lunch is the most specific booking: it's a set menu with rice dishes, so come with the right appetite and expectations. For dinner, the garden-patio is the better option in spring and summer. Autumn evenings in Palma are mild enough to extend the outdoor season later than most visitors expect, early October still works well. Booking difficulty is rated Easy, meaning you're unlikely to face a multi-week wait, but the patio tables during July and August will need advance planning. A week ahead should be sufficient for indoor covers most of the year; aim for two weeks if the garden is non-negotiable in high season.

Group Dining and the Garden Patio

The private and group dining potential at Quadrat is directly tied to the garden-patio. The setting, a walled courtyard in a former mansion stable, provides a natural separation from the main room that works for celebratory dinners, small corporate gatherings, or anniversary meals where atmosphere matters as much as the food. Compared to other Palma options at a similar price point, the garden here is a differentiating factor. For groups who want something more formal or fully private in the city, DINS Santi Taura and Zaranda operate at €€€€ and offer private dining in more controlled formats, but at significantly higher cost. Quadrat makes a compelling case for groups on a mid-range budget who want a special-occasion atmosphere without the fine-dining price tag.

Practical Details

Reservations: Easy to book; online or by visiting the hotel directly. Aim for two weeks ahead for garden tables in July–August. Budget: €€, mid-range; the tasting menu (L'Entorn) will be the higher end of that range. Hours: Dinner Thursday–Monday; Sunday lunch only for the rice-focused set menu. Dress: Smart casual is appropriate given the hotel setting and Michelin Plate recognition; the garden makes it relaxed but not informal. Location: Plaça de Sant Francesc, 5, historic centre of Palma, walkable from most central hotels.

Where Quadrat Fits in Palma's Dining Picture

Quadrat is the answer if you want Michelin-recognised Mediterranean cooking at mid-range prices with a setting that genuinely adds to the meal. It is not trying to compete with Marc Fosh or Adrián Quetglas on creative ambition or price, it doesn't need to. For a return visitor to Palma who has already done the top-end circuit, Quadrat offers a more grounded, locally anchored experience. The Sunday rice lunch is one of the more distinct things you can do with two hours in the city on a Sunday. For broader Palma planning, see our full Palma restaurants guide, our Palma hotels guide, and our Palma bars guide. If you're travelling the Spanish Mediterranean more widely, comparable producers of serious regional cooking can be found at Quique Dacosta in Dénia, Cocina Hermanos Torres in Barcelona, and at the broader Spanish fine dining tier anchored by El Celler de Can Roca and Arzak. For Mediterranean cooking in a comparable garden-terrace setting elsewhere in Europe, La Brezza in Ascona and Il Buco in Sorrento offer useful reference points.