Menorca can also be discovered through its food. The island boasts a cuisine shaped by local produce and tradition, as well as contemporary proposals that reinterpret Menorcan flavours. In the 2026 edition of the MICHELIN Guide, 11 restaurants in Menorca are included among the recommended establishments. Here we tell you where to find them and what type of cuisine you can enjoy at each one.
1. Candela – Maó
Located in the centre of Maó, Candela focuses particularly on seafood and contemporary Mediterranean cuisine. It is a good option for those looking to enjoy fish and seafood in a modern setting. Its dishes showcase fresh produce, with the menu changing according to the season and availability. Recommendation: let the daily catch guide your choice, especially if you are looking for local fish or seafood.
2. La Cocina de Cristine – Maó
La Cocina de Cristine is located at Cristine Bedfor hotel, right in the centre of Maó. Its cuisine is rooted in regional cooking and produce from Menorca, presented with a contemporary touch. It is an interesting option for discovering local flavours in a more intimate setting. Recommendation: go for dishes featuring seasonal Menorcan produce.
3. Santa Mariana – Alaior
In the heart of the Alaior countryside, Santa Mariana combines gastronomy with its surroundings. Its menu showcases local produce and includes several tasting menus, including Esencia Menorquina, which focuses on the flavours of the island. Recommendation: the Esencia Menorquina menu, particularly if you want to experience a more gastronomic interpretation of Menorca’s local produce.
4. El Romero – Maó
El Romero is one of Maó’s most interesting dining options for those who enjoy seafood. Its Mar de la Isla menu revolves around fish and seafood from Menorca, featuring dishes such as red prawn carpaccio, octopus, wild fish and skate. A vegetarian option is also available. Recommendation: the Mar de la Isla Classic menu, particularly if you are a fan of fish and seafood.
5. Sa Pedrera d’es Puiol – Sant Lluís
Set in an old country house in Sant Lluís, Sa Pedrera d’es Pujol combines Mediterranean cuisine, local produce and a rural setting. Its tasting menu brings together some of the restaurant’s most representative dishes, while in autumn and winter it offers a seasonal set menu based on the produce available at the time of year. Recommendation: the cod and mushroom cannelloni, one of the dishes highlighted by the Repsol Guide.
6. Smoix – Sant Ignasi, Ciutadella
On the outskirts of Ciutadella, Smoix offers contemporary cuisine that combines quality produce with creativity. Its location at Hotel Rural Sant Ignasi provides a peaceful setting away from the busy town centre. Recommendation: opt for the tasting menu, an easy way to sample a variety of dishes from Smoix’s cuisine.
7. Godai – Cala en Bosc, Ciutadella
Godai is the most distinctive option on this list. Its cuisine combines Japanese techniques with Menorcan produce, creating a Japanese-Meditorranean fusion with sushi, sashimi and other contemporary dishes. Recommendation: the sashimi moriawase minoruka, which combines different types of fish and seafood, including red and white prawns from Menorca.
8. Torralbenc – Cala en Porter, Alaior
The restaurant at Torralbenc focuses on refined Mediterranean cuisine based on produce from its own estate and from Menorca. Its terrace, surrounded by olive trees and vineyards and overlooking the sea, is an important part of the experience. Recommendation: the lobster ravioli or red prawn velouté if you want to focus on seafood.
9. Ca na Pilar – Es Migjorn Gran
Ca na Pilar occupies a traditional house in the centre of Es Migjorn Gran and offers contemporary cuisine with Menorcan roots. It is an interesting option for those who want to combine a trip into the island’s interior with a meal rooted in local traditions. Recommendation: look for dishes made with seasonal Menorcan produce, which forms the basis of its culinary offering.
10. Es Cranc – Fornells
If there is one dish that is synonymous with Fornells, it is lobster stew, and Es Cranc is one of the village’s go-to restaurants for trying it. Its cuisine focuses on traditional seafood dishes and the produce of the sea. Recommendation: the lobster stew, the must-try dish for a first visit.
11. El Rais – Maó
Located next to Maó harbour, El Rais is a particularly interesting option for lovers of rice dishes and Mediterranean cuisine. Its location makes it possible to combine lunch with a stroll around one of the largest natural harbours in the world. Recommendation: any of its seafood rice dishes, particularly if you want to enjoy Mediterranean produce with views over the harbour. 