Bon Appetit

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• Gelateria Es Pins read more ›
  (11 Plaça des Pins, Ciutadella. Tel. 971 380 469)
  Take refuge from the summer sun under the shade of pine trees. This café serves good coffees, sandwiches and, as its name suggests, ice creams.
• Gelat Gelat read more ›
  (4 Mestre Gari, Es Mercadal. Tel. 971 375 445)
  This town-centre bar leaves cheese lovers spoilt for choice, with stuffed crêpes and enormous pizzas on the menu.
• L'Antic read more ›
  (5 Plaça de la Conquesta. )
  Escape to this quiet square for L'Antic's teas, coffees and filled rolls. It livens up with music and themed meals at night.
• Can Pep read more ›
  (7-8 Plaça de la Biosfera. Tel. 971 364 272)
  With comfy seating, Can Pep is ideal if you want to munch on a roll or croissant while reading the paper.
• Cas Sucrer read more ›
  (46 Nou, Es Mercadal. Tel. 971 154144)
  An artisan bakery specialising in Menorcan favourites: crunchy bite-size biscuits, soft almond amagos and crumbly pastissets. Perfect with morning coffee.
• Can Pota read more ›
  (11 Portal de Mar, Mahón. Tel. 971 362363)
  With a wide selection of cheeses, cold meats and spicy sausages on offer, Can Pota makes for a good stop off point to refuel when in the centre of Mahón.

• Flamíngo read more ›
  (Centro Comercial Coves Noves, Es Mercadal. Tel. 971 358 169)
  There's plenty to choose from, what with pizzas, fresh fish and choice cuts of meat. Set in a pedestrianised zone, this is great for families as children can play while parents finish their meal in peace.
• Itake read more ›
  (317 Moll de Llevant. Tel. 971 354 570)
  A quirky eatery where glasses and plates don't match, and the menu includes organic wine and kangaroo stew. Book a table and see why it's adored by islanders.
• MOM read more ›
  (1 Miquel Sorà. Tel. 971 350 879)
  Foodies will love this vanguard gourmet eatery-cum-grocery store. Munch on deli snacks or their excellent set menu and admire the modern furnishings.
• Irene read more ›
  (1 Carrer de sa Font, Es Castell. )
  Where the locals go for lunch. Irene offers good fish dishes, a reasonable set menu at lunchtime and great views from the terrace.
• Restaurant Anny read more ›
  (71 Jaume I el Conqueridor, Ciutadella. Tel. 971 384667)
  Popular with locals, this friendly eatery serves proper food - no defrosted ready meals - and offers a varied selection of dishes. The lunchtime set menu is excellent value.
• Las Vegas read more ›
  (3 Nou, Es Mercadal. Tel. 971 375401)
  For freshly cooked Menorcan dishes and generous portions, Las Vegas is ideal. Vegetarians are well catered for too. Try the lunchtime set menu.

• Can Bernat read more ›
  (Carretera Cala en Porter 8km. Tel. 971 377 294)
  A delight for carnivores - your choice of meat can be flame-grilled to perfection and you can even cast an eye on the barbecue to make sure. Opt for a seat on the terrace, with extensive views over unspoilt Menorcan countryside.
• Es Cranc Pelut read more ›
  (98 Passeig Marítim, Fornells. Tel. 971 376 743)
  Relax over dinner at a restaurant overlooking the calm waters at Fornells' protected bay. You'll find fine fish on the menu, including Menorcan lobster stew and mussels.
• Ca n'Olga read more ›
  (Pont na Macarrana, Carrer des Sol, Es Mercadal. Tel. 971 375 459)
  Hidden in one of Es Mercadal's many narrow streets, this typical townhouse has local lamb, prawns and fish on the menu. The best tables are out on the terraces.
• Ca na Pilar read more ›
  (1 Avinguda de la Mar, Es Migjorn Gran. Tel. 971 370 212)
  Smart eatery in a small town. Pilar's cosy restaurant feels like you're in her dining room. Local produce reigns and she changes the menu to suit the season.
• Club Marítimo read more ›
  (292 Moll de Llevant, Mahón. Tel. 971 351372)
  There are few better views of Mahón's port than from the dining room of this restaurant. With a strong Mediterranean feel to the menu, local fish dishes are recommended.
• Marivent read more ›
  (314 Moll de Llevant, Mahón. Tel. 971 369801)
  With a menu to match the seasons, Marivent is an exclusive setting where you'll be charmed by the contemporary Mediterranean cooking decorating your plate.

• Jágaro read more ›
  (334 Moll de Llevant. Tel. 971 362 390)
  With a client list including Spain's royal family and ex-prime ministers, it's not just what's on the menu that makes Jágaro popular, it's also who's at the table next to you. Excellent for seafood.
• Binisues read more ›
  (Camí dels Alocs 31.6km, Ferreries. Tel. 971 373 728)
  A grand stately home, Binisues doesn't just house a fine restaurant serving Mediterranean favourites, the building also includes an ethnological museum. After dinner, stroll in the beautifully landscaped gardens and enjoy views of Menorca's countryside.
• Pan y Vino read more ›
  (3 Camí de la Coixa, Torret, Sant Lluís. Tel. 971 150 201)
  Run by an award-winning French chef, call ahead to check what's on the select menu - it changes on a daily basis. Opt to dine outside if the evening's warm enough.
• Sa Pedrera d'es Pujol read more ›
  (23 Caserío Torret, Sant Lluís. Tel. 971 150 717)
  A rural farmhouse converted into a restaurant, the menu twists Menorcan classics, such as lamb, local cheese and lobster, into designer dishes. A rustic setting for a peaceful evening.
• Sant Joan de Binissaida read more ›
  (108 Camí de Binissaida, Es Castell. Tel. 971 355598)
  The restaurant at this isolated rural hotel focuses on seasonal fare such as meats, wild mushrooms and island cheeses, with a contemporary touch. A converted farmhouse, the setting is unbeatable and with limited tables reservations are advisable.
• Biniarroca read more ›
  (57 Camí Vell, Sant Lluís. Tel. 971 150059)
  A boutique hotel hidden between Mahón and Sant Lluís, Biniarroca's restaurant is a delight for the senses. The hotel also doubles as a gallery for impressionist art by co-owner, Lindsay Mullen.

After Dark

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• Lizarran read more ›
  (Centro Comercial Diversitti, 24 Francesc Femenias. )
  Recently opened, but already a favoured spot with locals, help yourself to tapas at the bar, and count the cocktail sticks to work out the bill.
• Cafe de Ponent read more ›
  (Avinguda Los Delfins, Urbanización Los Delfins, Ciutadella. )
  With uninterrupted views across the Mediterrean to Majorca's distant mountains, few bars offer a better location for a drink at sundown. Nibble on tapas, pizzas and salads.
• Ca na Divina read more ›
  (9 Plaça de la Constitució, Alaior. )
  Watch the world go by from Divina's terrace, spread across one of Alaior's central squares. Popular with locals, join them for a cool beer after work.
• Cafeteria Royal read more ›
  (7 Plaça de Federico Pareja. )
  A small bar on a delightful cobbled square. Sit outside in the shade of olive trees for a Continental-style breakfast or come here later for an early-evening beer.
• Pica Tu read more ›
  (1 S'Arraval, Mahón. Tel. 971 357151)
  Centrally located, this cosy Basque-style tavern offers a range of bite-size snacks to accompany an early evening beer or glass of wine.
• Ses Voltes Restaurant read more ›
  (16 Ses Voltes, Ciutadella. Tel. 971 381498)
  Spacious yet cosy - there are several tables and comfy seats at the back - this modern bar has an extensive tapas menu. For a more substantial meal, pop upstairs to the restaurant.

• Claustre del Seminari read more ›
  (Carrer del Seminari, Ciutadella. )
  Enjoy chamber music under the stars. The cool gardens of Ciutadella's cloisters make for a soothing (and sweet smelling) setting for listening to fine classical and not-so-classical tunes (www.jjmmciutadella.com).
• Casino San Climente read more ›
  (4 Sant Jaume, Sant Climent. Tel. 971 154 418)
  Summer's here and the Casino's weekly jazz sessions are in full swing. Bring your own instruments and join in the jam, or just listen with a beer in your hand and some tapas on the table.
• Parra in vino veritas read more ›
  (3 San Fernando. Tel. 971 363 636)
  A basement bar with a bohemian air, pop in at midnight on the weekend to catch small groups or solo musicians, while tucking into light bites such as local cheese and sausages.
• Ars Cafe read more ›
  (12A Plaça del Príncep, Mahón. Tel. 971 351879)
  Café by name but not by nature. The basement at Ars hosts regular jam sessions, local groups and guest DJs. Grab a snack upstairs before the music begins at midnight.
• Teatre Principal read more ›
  (40 Costa d'en Deià. Tel. 97 135 5603)
  Mahón's spectacular theatre opens its doors for the winter opera season. Join the island's jet set and be charmed by the melodies of Puccini's La Bohème. 10-14 December.
• Es Cau read more ›
  (Moll de Cala Corb, Es Castell. )
  Head to this bar in a cave for authentic, Menorcan music. Father and son give you a warm welcome, and whoever wishes to pick up the guitar is welcome to perform.

• Mojitos read more ›
  (Son Bou. )
  A packed dance floor, music too loud to chat over, and a ready supply of cocktails - all you need for a great night out. Mojitos' Cuban-themed interior adds character.
• La Margarete read more ›
  (Sant Joan, Ciutadella. )
  Hidden down one of Ciutadella's many narrow streets, visitors to this tiny nightspot crowd around the bar when dancing, then spill out into the garden to cool down.
• Es Gurugú read more ›
  (65 Nou, Es Mercadal. )
  There's little elbow room left in this tiny bar at the weekend, so the young crowd out partying usually spreads out onto the street.
• Mambo read more ›
  (209 Moll de Llevant, Mahon . Tel. 97 135 6782)
  A smartly dressed crowd heads to Mambo after midnight for cocktails, spirits and beer served in glasses. As the bar fills up, the volume knob is turned up, too.
• Bar Texas read more ›
  (63-64 Moll de Llevant, Mahón. Tel. 971 353791)
  A narrow, wood-panelled bar that gets packed after midnight; country, rock and pop tunes fill this saloon until the early hours.
• Ars Cafe read more ›
  (12A Plaça del Príncep, Mahón. Tel. 971 351879)
  At first sight it may seem tiny, but the basement at Ars Café fills up of an evening with 20 and 30-somethings out for a drink, or for a dance.

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