La Taberna del Caracol

Palma de Mallorca


Descend three steps into this high-ceilinged Gothic basement to find traditional tapas, such as grilled artichokes, snails, jamón (cured ham) and mushrooms with garlic. Through a broad sandstone arch at the back you can see what's cooking, which may tempt you to try the tapas plate (minimum two people); a meal in itself. Reservations recommended.


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