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 |  | | Address | | Del Jardín (Hotel Melia de Mar) | | Hotel Melia de Mar, Paseo Illetas 7, 07015 Illetas, Mallorca, Balearic Islands, Spain |  | | Contact person | | Manuel Menéndez (Maitre) |  | | Telephone | | +34 971 402 511 | | Fax | | +34 971 405 852 |  | | http://www.meliademar.solmelia.com/ |  | |  | | | |
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| Cuisine |
| • International |
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| Description |
| Del Jardín restaurant is located in the Meliá de Mar Hotel of 5 stars. A garden paradise by the sea, it exudes elegance and serenity and is the perfect place to enjoy a high standard of gastronomy in an attractive setting. Delight your senses and savour the most select international cuisine from the 'a la carte' menu. Relax in the gardens while you let yourself be fanned by the light sea breeze, languishing in the warm Mediterranean nights. Spoil yourself with the delicious cuisine, excellent service and delightful ambience... |
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| Directions |
| Take the turning into Illetas from the main coastal road (Ctra Palma - Andratx) at the shopping centre. About 200 meters further up the road on the left you will find the five star Meliá de Mar hotel where Del Jardín restaurant is located. |
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| Average Price |
| 3 courses €40 (excluding wine and tax) |
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| Specialty |
International cuisine using high quality products. Menus change seasonally.
Classic Specialities: 'Caldereta' Casserole of Lobster; Chateaubriand; Entrecote Cafe de Paris; Sole Meunier |
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| Special Diets Catered For |
| • None gluten containing ingredients |
| • Vegetarian |
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| Opening Times |
| Dinner 19.30 to 22.30 |
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| Days/seasons closed |
| Closed from November, 2007 to April, 2008 |
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| Number of seats |
| total of 58 |
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| Hotel |
| Hotel Meliá de Mar is surrounded by 14.000 m2 of gardens and is located right by the sea in the residential area of Illetas just 17 km from the airport and 10 minutes from the center of Palma. There is a small beach down from the Hotel and it is near the beaches of Illetas and Palmanova. The Real Clubde Golf in Bendinat is some 500 meters away. All 144 rooms provide spectacular views of the sea and the attractive gardens, as well as all the comfort and amenities one would expect of 5-star accommodation. |
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| Credit cards accepted |
| All cards accepted |
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| Samples from the menu |
From the Spring Menu:
Starters - Millefeuille of Bacalao (Cod) with sauté of green beans and romescu sauce; Mallorcan 'Gamba' (prawn) perfumed with Rosemary and Forest vinaigrette; Soup of Mediterranean Fish perfumed with Pernod
Main Courses - Baked Grouper with Mallorcan pesto sauce; Magret of Duck with grapes from Mallorca; Flambe Ox steak with black pepper sauce and Ratatouille
Desserts: Millefeuille of Strawberries & Cream with Blueberry sauce; variation of Cheeses with 'Membrillo' (Quince) |
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| Other facilities |
| Only a few minutes from the international airport, Meliá de Mar is the ideal location for all meetings, conventions and special celebrations. Banqueting facilities and meeting rooms with natural light and audiovisual equipment available for up to 250 guests, with access to the hotel gardens. |
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| Wine list |
A well-rounded selection of fine Spanish wines from various Wine of Origin regions. Other European wines, as well as Cavas & Champagnes available.
Wines from Mallorca (Jose L. Ferrer) and mainland Spain (Ribera del Duero, Rioja, Cataluña, Navarra) |
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| Owner |
| General Manager: Miguel Bermúdez |
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| Chef |
| Jacinto del Valle |
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| Maitre |
| Manuel Menéndez |
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| Other |
| Dishes can be adapted for special dietary requirements. Please let the restaurant know in advance. |