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El Olivo in Valldemossa, Mallorca – Michelin Recommended Mediterranean Dining

El Olivo

At Belmond La Residencia in Valldemossa, El Olivo offers a refined Mediterranean dining experience that has earned a Michelin recommendation. The restaurant is set within the hotel’s historic finca, where candlelight flickers across the room and the surrounding Tramuntana mountains provide a dramatic backdrop.

Chef Pablo Aranda leads the kitchen, presenting a curated 8-course tasting menu that draws on the flavours of the island. The cuisine is rooted in the Mediterranean tradition, with an emphasis on local ingredients and precise technique. The atmosphere is elegant yet intimate, the kind of place where the service is attentive without being intrusive.

Diners can expect a seasonal journey through Mallorca’s produce, presented with a modern sensibility. The wine list is carefully selected to complement the menu, and the setting – whether indoors or on the terrace, depending on the weather – enhances the sense of occasion.

El Olivo is part of a trio of dining options at La Residencia, but it stands apart as the destination for those seeking a dedicated fine-dining experience. It is open for dinner, with hours that shift slightly through the season. Bookings for non-residents are available from 30 days in advance.