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This legendary lamb restaurant in the Tramuntana foothills has been doing one thing perfectly for decades: roasting whole shoulders of lamb over wood fire. The three-course menú costs EUR 28 and includes soup, salad, half a kilo of lamb per person, and wine. Yes, half a kilo. Come hungry or prepare to roll out the door.

The dining room is a converted farm building with stone walls and beamed ceilings that feels authentically rustic without trying too hard. You'll smell the wood smoke before you even park. The lamb arrives sizzling on metal platters, the meat falling off the bone with a smoky crust that's borderline addictive. The house red wine is surprisingly decent for what you'd expect from a fixed menu.

Fair warning: this isn't fine dining. The salad is basic, the soup forgettable, and service can be brusque when they're slammed on weekends. But nobody comes here for the ambiance or service. They come for lamb that's been perfected over generations. Book ahead, especially March through October, as word has definitely gotten out among both locals and tourists. The portions are genuinely massive, so skip lunch if you're planning dinner here. Located about 30 minutes inland from Palma, it's worth the drive if you're serious about meat. Vegetarians should obviously look elsewhere.