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“A menu full of surprises!”
Review of Bistro Esencia

Bistro Esencia
Ranked #14 of 2,890 Restaurants in Palma de Mallorca
Certificate of Excellence
Price range: RM 94 - RM 259
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Neighbourhood: Santa Catalina
Description: Bistro Esencia is a restaurant winebar that offer mediterranean creative food and is situated in the heart of Santa Catalina district in Palma de Mallorca. Bistro Esencia is not just a name but also a concept, the perfect description of our intent. Through our kitchen style we want to reach te essence (esencia) of the flavours, finding a balance between tradition and innovation. Our mantra is: the less is more. In every plate we want to transmit our experiences and unforgettable remembrances. The ultimate goal is to surprise and to excite our clients. We propose a creative kitchen but with deep roots, simple and delicate at the same time. All in a cozy and bohemian environment, typical of a modern Bistro. A place to feel at home. Stylish, modern and casual at the same time, Bistro Esencia is the perfect spot for a romantic dinner or a quiet drink with friends, thanks to a great selection of local wines and original cocktails.
Reviewed 13 July 2024

Wonderful experience at this small intimate restaurant in Santa Catalina, Palma. We had the 5 course tasting menu (there is some choice) which was exceptional - flavors, presentation and quality outstanding. Thank you to Andrea our server had her team for one of our best dining experiences in recent years!

Date of visit: July 2024
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Reviewed 29 June 2024 via mobile

Stopped this restaurant the night before and managed to book a table for me and my wife the following day. There are three levels of menu to choose from. We went for the mid level 5 course tasting menu. We weren't disappointed - service was attentive, quality was superb - all in all a lovely indulgent experience

Date of visit: June 2024
Thank 557PaulC
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Reviewed 9 June 2024

Fantastic place in regard of food, service and ambience. Homemade fish and vegetable dishes, made with fresh ingrediences. An young couple (owners) make a great effort in providing great service and a variaty of different taste (menu). And very affordable prices (50euro for the vegetarian menu).

Date of visit: June 2024
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Thank christensenfamily
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Reviewed 28 May 2024 via mobile

Exceeded my expectations. We had the 5 course degustacion menu at €65pp which was superb. The attention to detail on the presentation and the exquisite tastes made this a very memorable meal.

We started with 2 cocktails as they sounded too different and good to miss. Mine was a Geisha (rum sake matcha green tea yuzo and soda) and my husband had a Volcano (mezcal campari orange juice and beech smoke). Both were amazing.

We also had a very interesting Mallorcan wine. Van Vidalet a white wine made from red wine grapes - merlot, callet, syrah, manto negro and cabernet sauvigon).

Our total bill came to €186.50 which I thought was excellent value for the wonderful meal, gracious service and cosy atmosphere. Not to forget the co.plimentary mezcal at the end of our meal. Highly recommended.

Date of visit: May 2024
Thank MargaretGranada
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Reviewed 12 May 2024

A wonderful food experience. We had the 5 course menu, with accompanying wines, and everything tasted wonderful, every course was an taste experience well matched with the wines. Most, if not all was local produce, which made it even more impressive.

Date of visit: May 2024
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Thank MigsJsy
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