It is the most &ldquo;natural&rdquo; island of the Balearic archipelago with Formentera, far from the bling-bling and festive face of its neighbors. Since 1993, it has even been recognised as a World Biosphere Reserve by UNESCO. With its pristine beaches, breathtaking landscapes and rich cultural heritage, this preserved paradise is full of a multitude of addresses for gastronomy enthusiasts.

European Region of Gastronomy in 2022, <a href="https://www.lofficielibiza.com/travel/menorca-travel-guide-hotel-son-vell-balearic-island" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Menorca</a> hides a terroir anchored in the culinary treasures of the Mediterranean. Immediate boarding for a food trip across the island of Menorca , crossing from West to East, to discover our selection of addresses.

Located in the old town of Ciutadella, Hotel Faustino Gran , member of Relais &amp; Châteaux, is an oasis of luxury and tranquility that brings together four sumptuous palaces dating from the 16th, 17th and 18th centuries. The hotel&#39;s restaurant, located in the main building &quot;Can Faustino&quot;, is remarkable for its refined setting, within a flowered patio, and for its contemporary Mediterranean cuisine celebrating exceptional local products. Superb Jamon Iberico de Bellota or fresh Cantabrian anchovies to share. Chef Matias Salvia works closely with Binibo, a small 10-hectare farm located in the south of Ciutadella and managed by a Frenchman named Antoine Philipon. All its production has been certified organic since 2018. The menu offers a real bias towards plants. Don&#39;t forget to taste the Vermella Minorquine (red veal meat, vermella, of the Minorquin breed protected by the certification label &quot;Vermella Menorquina&quot;) or the &quot;Meloso Rice&quot; with squid and red shrimp caught nearby, a tribute to the marine wealth of Menorca. Don’t miss out on tasting the deliciously creamy Mahón cheese. <a href="https://www.instagram.com/faustinogran/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">@faustinogran</a>

Ulisses Restaurant Tapas: The most typical

For a more casual but tasty experience, head to Ulisses , a traditional tapas restaurant located along Ciutadella Market. This charming establishment offers a variety of creative dishes to share with friends or family. The “Pulpo a la Gallega” and the “Pan con Tomate” are unmissable. Note, a delicious local beer stamped by the house. The wine shop, which adjoins the restaurant, is full of gems (in red, the bottles: Valbuena, 2018; Ausas Interpretacion, 2019…). Ideal for buying a bottle to complete your cellar or as a gift. <a href="https://www.instagram.com/ulissesmenorca/?locale=fr" target="_blank" rel="noopener">@ulissesmenorca</a>

This festive farm-to-table restaurant, located near Ciutadella, serves creative cuisine in a century-old rural finca. The chef combines the best recipes from around the Mediterranean in an atmosphere animated by live music, DJs or groups of musicians. Remarkable Negroni made with Menorcan Xoriguer gin. Many of the ingredients on the Mediterranean menu are grown in the surrounding gardens. You will find tabbouleh with herbs and pizzas cooked in a wood oven, as well as barbecued meats and fish. Nonna Bazaar is only open in the evening, from Thursday to Sunday. The latest establishment from renowned hotelier Arnaud Zannier, it was the darling of the year 2022. <a href="https://www.instagram.com/nonnabazaar/?hl=fr" target="_blank" rel="noopener">@nonnabazaar</a>

Pinzell Restaurant: The most gastronomic

The <a href="https://www.pinzellrestaurant.com/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Pinzell Restaurant</a> is a true temple of gastronomy at a reasonable price for the quality of the food. Chef Joan Salord Roca expresses his culinary and aesthetic art in each dish. It is in this elegant and refined establishment that he offers cuisine based on the gastronomy and products of the island. Always with a lasting commitment, dear to the owners Victor Torrent and his wife Noemie Mesquida. The boneless and confit suckling pig with its crispy skin or the turbot in demi-glace and red shrimp carpaccio are signature dishes. The local and Spanish wine list is particularly extensive. Note: magnificent white Rioja Lias Finas or Binifadet de Menorca carefully selected by the owners to enhance each dish.

The Experimental Hotel is an essential address for lovers of design and Mediterranean cuisine. Its restaurant “by the pool” offers contemporary cuisine with “Middle Eastern” accents which highlights local products with a touch of originality. Among the must-haves, we find a presa iberica a la moruna (a marbled part of the Iberian pork which combines subtle flavors of hazelnut) revisited with sumac, and the matured tuna bonito served with green gazpacho and fermented cherries. The white sangria is a must. <a href="https://www.instagram.com/menorcaexperimental/?hl=fr" target="_blank" rel="noopener">@menorcaexperimental</a>

Take a boat to Illa Del Rei in the port of Mahon and let yourself be seduced by a restaurant surrounded by olive trees, by the sea. It is on this islet that the restaurant shares with the gallery art Hauser &amp; Wirth. Formerly a decommissioned naval hospital from the 18th century, the restaurant&#39;s kitchens occupy the former hospital kitchens while all of the restaurant and bar areas are outside. Note: delicious cold melon and almond soup &#39;ajoblanco&#39; and tender free-range yellow chicken grilled over the embers. Don&#39;t forget to end the experience with a visit to the exhibitions in the adjoining galleries. <a href="https://www.instagram.com/cantinamenorca/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">@cantinamenorca</a>

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