The must-try flavours of Sóller
The cuisine of Sóller is a journey into memory, back to those simple, flavorful recipes our grandparents prepared with patience, local ingredients, and plenty of love. Most of them have their origins in rural life — dishes created by farmers of the time, making the most of what the land provided. Recipes that have been passed down from generation to generation and today form part of the gastronomic heritage of the Serra de Tramuntana.
If you are planning a getaway to Mallorca, you cannot miss the traditional cuisine of Sóller: a unique fusion of seafaring tradition and mountain recipes in the very heart of the Serra de Tramuntana, declared a UNESCO World Heritage Site.
Typical Dishes of Sóller Cooked by Our Grandparents: The Legacy of Soller Cuisine
In the valley of Sóller, rich in orchards, orange trees, and olive groves, gastronomy has always been based on fresh, seasonal products. Our grandparents cooked with what the land and the nearby sea provided, creating humble yet flavorful recipes. Thanks to them, many of these dishes are still enjoyed on our tables today.
Flavors That Endure
Arròs brut
A spiced, brothy rice with meat, vegetables, and sometimes mushrooms. It was the traditional Sunday dish, perfect for gathering the whole family around the table.
Pa amb oli (bread with olive oil)
One of Mallorca's simplest and most representative dishes. Of humble origin but deeply tied to Mediterranean tradition, it is made with bread, ramallet tomato, and olive oil.
Majorcan soups
Originating in rural Mallorca as peasant food, these soups were made with seasonal vegetables and stale dark bread. They are not truly liquid soups but thick stews in which the bread absorbs almost all the broth. Nutritious and comforting.
Coca de trampó
One of the most beloved dishes in Mallorca. Found in bakeries, markets, and almost every Mallorcan home in summer, it represents simple, healthy, Mediterranean cooking made with local, seasonal ingredients. The base is a crispy dough topped with vegetables.
Tumbet
A stew of seasonal vegetables (eggplant, zucchini, pepper, and potato) topped with homemade tomato sauce. Simple, healthy, and very Mallorcan, still enjoyed in many homes today.
Frit de peix
In the Port of Sóller, this dish was commonly prepared with fresh fish, fried with potatoes and peppers. A seafood recipe reflecting the proximity of the sea, still savored in family kitchens.
Orange salad from Sóller
Refreshing and nutritious, this salad combines the famous local oranges with cod, onion, and olive oil. A mix that reflects the richness of the Soller orchards and the ingenuity of our grandparents in the kitchen.
Homemade ensaimada
The aroma of freshly baked ensaimadas filled homes at breakfast and snack time. Made with soft dough and patience, it is perhaps the most iconic sweet of the island.
Almond gató
Using almonds from local trees, this traditional cake was often served with almond ice cream from Sóller.
The Heritage on Today’s Table
Over the years, these dishes have combined with other recipes that form part of Sóller's gastronomic identity:
Oranges from Sóller, the citrus gold of the valley
Used in juices, artisanal jams, liqueurs, and irresistible desserts. A symbol of local identity and a must on any visit.
Seafood dishes in the Port of Sóller
The prized red shrimp from Sóller, cuttlefish, octopus, and seafood rice remain stars of a cuisine that looks to the Mediterranean.
Mountain recipes with Mallorcan flavor
Tumbet, arròs brut, and Mallorcan sobrasada connect with the rural tradition and keep the ancestral recipes alive.
Traditional sweets
All types of ensaimadas and almond gató are part of the island’s most authentic pastries.
Local liqueurs and products
Orange liqueur and Mallorcan herb liqueurs are the perfect finish to any meal, along with extra virgin olive oil from the region.
A Tradition That Endures
Each dish takes us back to kitchens smelling of firewood, long table conversations, and family gatherings. The gastronomy of Sóller not only nourishes, it connects us to our roots and to the pure essence of Mallorca.
Next time you visit Sóller, don’t miss these flavors that tell stories of past generations… and remain alive today.
