Description Forn de Sant Joan Restaurant is located in the 'forn' (meaning bakery in Catalán), a building which was the neighbourhood bakery for many years in the emblematic area of La Lonja in Palma, Majorca. Christian and Carlos' father bought the building in 1992, restored it, then opened it as a four storey restaurant. The original ovens and tiles used in the bakery are still in place and they lend an antique atmosphere to the restaurant which has since been taken over by the two brothers. Christian and Carlos have refurbished much of the décor, and have added some modern touches to the cuisine.
The restaurant has four floors, each with its own atmosphere and design, so customers can choose the ambience they like best. The menu, created by executive chef Alex Sunyé from Barcelona, changes every six months and the dishes are prepared every evening in the kitchen which is in full view of the first floor.
Forn de Sant Joan is a family-run restaurant which successfully maintains an excellent relationship with its customers, so much so that instead of customers, they are more like old friends of the Baqués family. Whether you fancy some tapas or a full meal, the team here will look after you. Choose between one of the four rooms to enjoy, what will be without a doubt, a very pleasant evening.
Average Price 3 courses €32 (excl wine & tax)
Specialty Tapas with a modern touch; Tuna Tataki; Lamb cooked for seven hours
Menu of the day Monday to Sunday at lunchtime from 13.00 to 16.00: 3 dishes including drinks for €15 per person (includes tax)
Dishes can be adapted to suit the following dietary requirements • Gluten Free • Lactose Free • Vegetarian
Opening Times In Winter from 13.00 to 16.00 and 18.30 to 23.30 In Summer (from April) 13.00 to 16.00 and 18.30 to 24.00
Days/Seasons Closed From the 3rd of January to the 17th of February 2010 for holidays
Number of Seats in total 90 inside on different levels
Credit Cards All are accepted
Samples from the Menu Tapas - Slices of foie gras, Maldon salt and sherry caramel; Baked goat cheese, tomato jam and black olive paste
Starters and Pastas - Tuna tartar, guacamole and soya-sesame oil dressing; Pumpkin cream, Mascarpone, crispy ham and chives oil; Giant macaroni, caramelised onion, mozzarella and truffle cream; Ravioli di gorgonzola, pear sauce and walnut shavings
Fish and Meats - Monkfish, 'parmentier' potatoes, tomato sauce and herring caviar; Tuna 'Tataki' (nearly raw), sautéed onions and asparagus, Tonkatsuo sauce; Lamb 'a las 7 horas' au jus, smoked mashed potatoes; Grilled kangaroo, mashed carrots and soya cream; Duck confit, pear in wine and gorgonzola sauce
Services Group menus for a maximum of 55 people. The whole restaurant can also be rented out and has a capacity for 100 people, please book at least one week in advance. Set menus, tapas style, are available - please call the restaurant for more information
Wine List
An extensive list with 100 different Spanish and Mallorcan wines, which includes many grape varieties and Denominaciones de Origen (Wines of Origin). Both classic and new wines. Cavas and Champagnes
Owners Carlos and Christian Baqués
Chef Domingo Zumeta
Executive Chef Alex Sunyé
Maitre Ivan Riva
Cocktails Thiago Nogueira
Google Map of how to get to Forn de Sant Joan Restaurant in Palma de Mallorca
The Team
