Tucked away in the charming Old Town of Palma, Brasa Madre is a beautiful little restaurant that delivers an absolutely fantastic dining experience centered around the art of cooking over an open fire. The atmosphere is cozy and inviting, the restaurant is clean and well maintained, and the welcoming staff make you feel right at home. Our waiter was experienced, knowledgeable, and passionate about the menu, while the professional service made the entire evening a pleasure. Add an excellent drinks menu and a terrific wine selection, and you have all the ingredients for a memorable meal.
We started with sourdough bread served with olives and the house sauce, followed by grilled octopus with chips and sauce. Both were delicious and beautifully presented. The meat empanadas were another highlight—absolutely among the best we have ever tasted! The roasted potatoes with garlic and rosemary were perfectly prepared and full of flavor.
But the real star of the evening was the Argentinian bone-in ribeye. Simply outstanding! Cooked to a perfect medium-rare, the steak was tender, succulent, beautifully marbled, and seasoned just right. The meat practically melted in our mouths, delivering the kind of flavor and texture that puts it among the best ribeye steaks we have ever had. It was worth every penny. The tenderloin was equally enjoyable, rounding out an exceptional meal for any meat lover.
What makes Brasa Madre so special is that it doesn’t need to be overly elaborate to impress. The focus is on excellent ingredients, expert fire cooking, and getting the fundamentals absolutely right. Every dish was delicious, and the quality of the meat was truly exceptional.
Brasa Madre is an absolute gem in Palma’s Old Town. If you appreciate perfectly cooked steak, flavorful dishes, a cozy atmosphere, and attentive, professional service, this restaurant deserves a place on your Mallorca dining list. We thoroughly enjoyed our experience, would highly recommend it, and would absolutely return!
Final verdict: 9.6/10 — exceptional steak, outstanding food, and a wonderful dining experience.
