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This restaurant is located in the heart of Palma, in the emblematic neighbourhood of La Lonja. FORN is situated in an old finca dating back to the 19th century, which still retains part of its original structure, revealing its history as a bakery from that period. The recently renovated interior is an elegant combination of typical Mallorcan architecture and contemporary decoration that surprises everyone who visits us. With top quality products as a premise, we are committed to a Mediterranean menu with local ingredients. FORN has an excellent reputation for its modern Mediterranean cuisine, creative cocktails and delicious gourmet tapas. We have had the honour of welcoming international celebrities
PRICE RANGE
€45 - €60
Special Diets
Vegetarian Friendly, Vegan Options, Gluten Free Options
Meals
Drinks, Lunch, Dinner, After-hours
CUISINES
Mediterranean, European, Spanish, Healthy
FEATURES
Highchairs Available, Reservations, Private Dining, Seating, Serves Alcohol, Full Bar, Wine and Beer, Accepts American Express, Accepts Mastercard, Accepts Visa, Free Wifi, Accepts Credit Cards, Table Service, Gift Cards Available
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Reviewed 9 January 2024 via mobile

On holiday in Palma over Christmas we wanted somewhere special for Christmas Day - we were not disappointed ! This beautiful restaurant in the old town was excellent. Food was superb , between us we had four different selections and all were voted as perfect,...with very friendly service. My dessert of strawberries filled with Creme brûlée was fantastic. Value was excellent as the normal menu was available so not inflated for Christmas.More

Date of visit: December 2023
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Reviewed 2 January 2024 via mobile

Very good Restaurant downtown Palma. We was there NEW years evening. The best lam chops I ever got. My gf had vegan Menu and she was umpressed.

Date of visit: December 2023
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Reviewed 28 December 2023

Excellent! Lovely restaurant in la llonja which serves fabulous food and the service is excellent. Highly recommended.More

Date of visit: December 2023
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FORN PROJECTS, Dueño at Forn de Sant Joan, responded to this reviewResponded 2 January 2024

Hi Sarah, Thank you very much for your generous praise! We are glad to hear that you enjoyed our restaurant at La Llonja, as well as the delicious food and excellent service. We sincerely appreciate your recommendation and hope to have the pleasure of welcoming...More

Reviewed 26 November 2023

Celebrating my wife's birthday at FORN de Sant Joan was an absolutely exquisite experience! We opted for the tasting menu, and every dish was a masterpiece that left our taste buds dancing with joy. The MINI CORNET FILLED WITH SEA BASS AND LANGOUSTINE CEVICHE AND...COCONUT FOAM was a delightful starter that set the tone for the culinary adventure to come. The combination of flavors was harmonious, and the coconut foam added a unique and refreshing touch. Next up, the COLD SLICES OF FOIE GRAS WITH PX REDUCTION AND CRUNCHY TOAST were a symphony of rich, velvety textures and decadent taste. The PX reduction elevated the foie gras to a whole new level, and the crunchy toast provided a perfect contrast. The WONTON RAVIOLI STUFFED WITH SCALLOP AND SHALLOT AND SEAFOOD CREAM was a true highlight. Each bite was a burst of oceanic flavors, and the seafood cream brought a luscious creaminess that tied everything together seamlessly. Moving on to the GRILLED TURBOT, COURGETTES IN DIFFERENT TEXTURES, ROASTED FISHBONE SAUCE WITH SMOKED BUTTER, we were treated to a dish that showcased the chef's skill in balancing diverse elements. The turbot was perfectly grilled, and the fishbone sauce with smoked butter added a depth of flavor that was simply divine. The ROAST SUCKLING PIG, SAUTÉED CAULIFLOWER WITH GREEN BEANS, YOGURT VINAIGRETTE AND VADOUVAN SPICES was a culinary masterpiece. The suckling pig was succulent with a crispy skin, and the sautéed cauliflower and green beans provided a wonderful contrast. The yogurt vinaigrette and Vadouvan spices added a delightful complexity to the dish. Finally, the DESSERT, BACIO DI DAMA LIGHTLY CARAMELIZED STRAWBERRIES FILLED WITH CRÈME BRULÉE, was a sweet conclusion to our gastronomic journey. The caramelized strawberries and the creamy crème brûlée created a perfect ending that left us craving for more. The service was impeccable, and the ambiance added to the overall charm of the evening. FORN de Sant Joan exceeded our expectations and made my wife's birthday celebration truly special. We are already planning our next visit to savor the culinary delights crafted by the talented chefs at this remarkable establishment. If you're looking for a memorable dining experience, look no further than FORN de Sant Joan!More

Date of visit: November 2023
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FORN PROJECTS, Dueño at Forn de Sant Joan, responded to this reviewResponded 15 December 2023

Dear 703dewely, We are honoured and grateful for your amazing review. We are delighted to hear that your wife's birthday celebration at FORN de Sant Joan was an absolutely exquisite experience for you. It is a pleasure to read your detailed descriptions of each dish...More

Reviewed 21 October 2023 via mobile

Great food - good choice of tapas - and excellent service. Also the wines by the glass were excellent - Tempranillo and cab sauv reservaMore

Date of visit: October 2023
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FORN PROJECTS, Dueño at Forn de Sant Joan, responded to this reviewResponded 15 December 2023

Hello Y4290 Thank you for sharing your experience with us! We are pleased to hear that you enjoyed our good food, the varied selection of tapas and our excellent service. Also, it is a pleasure to know that you appreciated the quality of our wines...More

Reviewed 14 October 2023 via mobile

Amazing! We stumbled across this restaurant on our girls weekend in Palma. Everything about the restaurant was fabulous - the decor, the food and the service - our waiter Josue was both attentive and patient with our numerous questions! Highly recommend!More

Date of visit: October 2023
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FORN PROJECTS, Dueño at Forn de Sant Joan, responded to this reviewResponded 15 December 2023

Hi Catpugh, We're delighted to hear about your amazing experience at our restaurant during your girls' weekend in Palma! It's fantastic that you found everything, from the decor to the food and service, to be fabulous. We're especially pleased to hear that Josue, your waiter,...More

Reviewed 14 October 2023

Yummy scrummy food in my tummy. Excellent meal, Patatas bravas excellent, Suckling pig delicious. In fact everything was really yummy. Good wine selection and not over priced. Great service too. Book as it’s always busy.More

Date of visit: October 2023
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FORN PROJECTS, Dueño at Forn de Sant Joan, responded to this reviewResponded 15 December 2023

Hi Rocky, Thank you for your delightful review! We're thrilled to hear that you enjoyed the scrumptious food at our restaurant. It's fantastic to know that the Patatas Bravas and Suckling Pig hit the spot, and that everything was truly yummy. We appreciate your positive...More

Reviewed 13 October 2023

With my wife and sister we thoroughly enjoyed lunch at this attractive unpretentious Palma old town restaurant where the excellent cuisine was a delight. This was our first visit and the welcome on arrival was both professional and warm. We will certainly return when next...in Palma.More

Date of visit: October 2023
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FORN PROJECTS, Dueño at Forn de Sant Joan, responded to this reviewResponded 15 December 2023

Hello 88christap We sincerely appreciate your positive review of your experience at Forn de Sant Joan. We are glad to hear that you enjoyed your lunch and that the welcome was professional and warm. We look forward to welcoming you back next time you are...More

Reviewed 9 October 2023

We have been to this restaurant many times. Absolutely fabulous food. The tapas are fantastic and the ceviche cornets are unbelievable. The wine we had was lovely and a reasonable price at 26 euros. The only slight negative is that the tables are quite close...together so can feel as if you are having dinner with strangers but all the people we have met have been lovely.More

Date of visit: October 2023
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FORN PROJECTS, Dueño at Forn de Sant Joan, responded to this reviewResponded 11 October 2023

Hi Fearless, It's wonderful to hear that you consider this restaurant's tapas the best! Revisiting it many times is a testament to its excellence. The fabulous food, fantastic tapas, and unbelievable ceviche cornets have left a positive impression. It's great that you enjoyed a lovely...More

Reviewed 8 October 2023

Everything about this was excellent. Staff were attentive and food was perfect. Tuna tartare was my favouriteMore

Date of visit: October 2023
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FORN PROJECTS, Dueño at Forn de Sant Joan, responded to this reviewResponded 11 October 2023

Hi Kathrynw It's fantastic to hear that you consider this restaurant a "must dine" venue! We're pleased to know that everything about your experience was excellent, from the attentive staff to the perfect food. The fact that the tuna tartare was your favorite is a...More

Reviewed 7 October 2023

Everything was perfect and super delicious. The Stuff was very attentive and friendly. We will go back for sure. Best start of our family vacation.More

Date of visit: October 2023
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FORN PROJECTS, Dueño at Forn de Sant Joan, responded to this reviewResponded 11 October 2023

Hi Sabinas, It's wonderful to hear that you had a culinary delight at the restaurant! We're delighted to know that everything was perfect and the food was super delicious. The attentive and friendly staff added to your positive experience. It's great that your family vacation...More

Reviewed 6 October 2023

In very atmospheric old Palma. The restaurant is split into different areas cellar,bar,Cristal room on the first floor and a more intimate area on the second floor. I was in the Cristal room with 5 or 6 tables. The girl waiting on the tables was...so pleasant, professional and efficient. The meal was delicious and the service unobtrusive. I shared the burrata and organic tomato salad with tomato bread. This sounds simple but was one of the best starters I’ve ever had , the flavours were superb. For mains we had sea bass and the turbot. Both were beautifully presented and delicious. The wine was very good and reasonably priced . I would definitely return.More

Date of visit: September 2023
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FORN PROJECTS, Dueño at Forn de Sant Joan, responded to this reviewResponded 11 October 2023

Hi Joan, Thank you for sharing your experience at this old Palma restaurant. It sounds like a lovely place with a variety of atmospheric spaces to enjoy. We are glad that you had pleasant and professional service, and that the food was delicious with exceptional...More

Reviewed 21 September 2023 via mobile

We ate here quite early - 7pm so the area we were sat (the cellar) took a while to build an atmosphere. By the time we left it was busy and getting busier. I think 8pm - 8.30 would have been better. But that was...our mistake. Anyway the food - we had tapas and the service was excellent. We had foie gras with small pieces of toast - so nice we had it twice! Toasted bread with tomato, potato gravas (quite spicy make sure you’ve got a drink to hand), cod croquets, cut slices of ham (delicious). Then strawberries to finish. All tasted great. Nicely presented and well served. We’ve eaten a number of times upstairs in the past so we chose the newly refurbished cellar this time. Next time we will book a bit later but still go for the cellar it was a lovely room.More

Date of visit: September 2023
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FORN PROJECTS, Dueño at Forn de Sant Joan, responded to this reviewResponded 4 October 2023

Hi Brendan, Thank you for sharing your experience at our restaurant. Despite the choice of hours, we are pleased to hear that you enjoyed the food and service. It sounds like you had a great selection of tapas, and it's good to know that they...More

Reviewed 18 September 2023 via mobile

This restaurant was recommended to us by our hotel, Summum Prime. Wow, what a great find on our first night on the island! We were very jet-lagged and hungry and this restaurant was what we needed. Excellent service, starting with the host. Top notch food...on par with some of the very best I have reviewed. We will be interested to compare this restaurant to some of the Michelin Star restaurants that we are planning to go to over the next week. Thank you, Forn, for making our very first hours on Mallorca memorable. Este restaurante nos fue recomendó por nuestro hotel Summum Prime. Guau, que tan genial a encuentre durante nuestra primer noche de la isla! Tuvimos desfase de horario y hambre y este restaurante lo que fue necesitamos. Servicio excelente que empezado con el host. Comida de primera igual al mejor que he revisado. Interesaremos a comparar este restaurante a algunos del restaurantes con estrellas Michelin que planearemos ir a esta semana. Gracias Forn, por haciendo nuestra primeras horas de Mallorca memorable.More

Date of visit: September 2023
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FORN PROJECTS, Dueño at Forn de Sant Joan, responded to this reviewResponded 19 September 2023

Hola Work, What an exciting discovery on your first night in Mallorca! We are glad that the Forn Restaurant met your expectations and that you had such an enjoyable dining experience. It is a compliment to us that you consider our food to be first...More

Reviewed 17 September 2023

We dined at the Forn de Sant Joan in the Red Room, on the second floor, which is the more formal/romantic area The service was both professional and friendly What we selected to eat was absolutely delicious This was our second visit to this restaurant...and if we're in Palma again we will definitely be visiting againMore

Date of visit: September 2023
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FORN PROJECTS, Dueño at Forn de Sant Joan, responded to this reviewResponded 19 September 2023

Hi Boo, Thank you for sharing your experience at Forn de Sant Joan. It's great to hear that you enjoyed dining in the Red Room, which provides a formal and romantic atmosphere. Also, your compliments on the professional and friendly service are much appreciated. We...More

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Response from AustinSpeedy | Reviewed this property |
Sorry, just seen your question, probably too late but probably upstairs, I only mentioned it in case anyone had problems with stairs.
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No idea ask the Restarant vos it's web . Unlike UK Christmas Day I'd not really special , but Christmas Eve is , however Restarant didn't do much business Christmas Eve as everyone is at home . Sorry not to know more
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No. Very steep stairs unfortunately.
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