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La Gran Tortuga, Paguera

Aldea Cala Fornells 1
Carretera Cala Fornells 23
Paguera, Calvia
07160 Mallorca
Balearic Islands, Spain
 
Contact person
Agustín Duran 
 
Telephone
+34 971 686 023

Fax
+34 971 685 220 
 
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Cuisine
• Market
• Mediterranean
 
Description
La Gran Tortuga restaurant (The Great Turtle in Spanish) is a classic venue. This fashionable restaurant has for 30 years, maintained a high level of service, prompted by its delectable cuisine and exquisite views from your table over the bay. It has been managed all this time with great care and dedication by Agustín Duran as head of service, and Antonio Soriano as the head chef. Antonio continues to prepare classic dishes like the 'Caldereta de Langosta' (lobster casserole) and fresh fish oven-baked in salt, as well as delicacies with a more modern touch. The result is an extensive and surprising menu! You can, at La Gran Tortuga, lunch or dine on the terrace in front of the ocean, in a relaxed and tranquil setting while enjoying the impressive scenery. Features a temperature controlled wine cellar. Awarded the first prize in the national competition of Mediterranean Tapas. 
 
Directions
Coming from Palma on the freeway to Andratx, take the Paguera/Cala Fornells offramp, after passing the tunnel. At the second roundabout you will see a sign to La Gran Tortuga going up a hill to the left. Follow the one way coastal road to the restaurant, which is located near a mini supermarket. You will have to walk down some steps.
 
Average Price
3 courses €40 (excl wine, excl tax)
 
Specialty
Classic, creative, seasonal Mediterranean cuisine. Everything is home-made. Lobster aquarium. A varied menu which changes 2-3 times a year.

Some of our specialities:
Terrine of home-made duck foie gras; A selection of tapas (first prize in the national competition)

Surprise Tasting Menu (for complete tables) 5 dishes and dessert, wine/drinks not included - €60 per person.
 
Dishes can be adapted to suit the following dietary requirements
• Gluten Free (No Barley Oats, Wheat, Rye)
• Dairy Free
• Vegetarian
 
Opening Times
Lunch 13.00 to 15.30
Dinner 19.30 to 23.30

Cafeteria is open downstairs from 10 am - the kitchen is open from noon until late.
 
Days/seasons closed
Monday 
 
Number of seats
70 inside, 70 outside on the terrace
 
Credit cards accepted
All cards accepted
 
Samples from the menu
Starters - Salmon Benedictine style; Home-made duck foie-gras terrine in a pumpkin, orange compote with ginger

Soups, Pastas, Vegetables - Broad beans sautéed with prawns; Grilled seaonal vegetables; Canelón (big tubular cannelloni) stuffed with Norway lobster and mushroom with spinach and a light saffron sauce

Shellfish - Grilled scampi; Mixed shellfish grill; Caldereta de langosta (Mallorcan lobster casserole); Grilled local lobster

Fish Dishes - Baked salmon in white wine; Hake stuffed with smoked salmon and creamed spinach; Cod cutlet gratinated with garlic sauce and honey; Salt baked Sea Bass; Sea Bass in a saffron sauce

Meat Dishes - Cheek of beef confit with pineapple; Sliced pork filet seasoned with curry sauce; Lean duck with black current sauce; Rack of roast lamb; Veal filet steak Aisian style

Desserts - Chocolate, oil, bread and salt (speciality of the house - a hit with customers); Toffee cream and srawberries topped with burnt toffee; Raspberries and mango with gratinated soft meringue topping; Warm white chocolate and almond cake
 
Other facilities
Banqueting service for froups of up to 60 people. Set menus for large groups. Please book at least 10 days in advance. 

Wine list
The restaurant has a temperature controlled wine cellar. The wine card has a varied selection of Spanish wines, mainly from the Wine of Origin regions of Mallorca, Rioja, Ribera del Duero, Penédes and Priorato. 
  
Also Cavas and Champagnes. Magnum sizes (Rioja and Ribera del Duero). Reserves and Grand Reserves. 

Directors
Agustín Duran and Antonio Soriano
 
Chef
Antonio Soriano
 
Maitre
Agustín Duran

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