Occupying a traditional 19th century Mallorcan house, Miceli is a gem of a restaurant set in the heart of the picturesque village of Selva at the base of the Tramuntana Mountain range, about a forty minute drive from Palma. The intimate dining room with low wooden ceiling beams features tables laid with crisp linen on polished wood flooring, shelves are lined with cookery books and it's overlooked by the open kitchen. On sunny days the outside tables on their delightful terrace decorated with potted plants are the most sought after, affording diners stunning views of the rolling Mallorcan countryside.

Taking the reins in the kitchen is talented female chef Marga Coll, who decides the dishes she will cook on a daily basis, depending on the availability of the finest seasonal ingredients sourced from nearby Inca market. Diners can either choose dishes individually or opt for the five or seven course tasting menu. You could start with zucchini soup with basil foam, pine nuts and grated Mallorcan cheese, followed by langoustines with garlic and butter or mackerel on a bed of potatoes, aubergine, tomatoes and peppers. For meat fans there's rack of lamb with paprika, creamy mashed potato, green beans and a rich tomato sauce. Desserts bring on luscious delights like white chocolate mousse with meringue and dark chocolate sauce or apricot tart paired with vanilla ice cream.

Accompanying the food is a fairly priced wine list offering a good choice of Mallorcan and Spanish wines. Make sure that you reserve your table in advance because the restaurant gets very busy and opening times vary depending on the time of the year.

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Majorcan

Marga Coll

Lunch: 1.30 - 3.00pm Thu-Sat
Dinner: 8.00 - 10.00pm Tue -Sat

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