Gran Hotel Margalida unveils seasonally-inspired F&B lineup
Spanish boutique hotel group, Annua Signature Hotels, has unveiled a seasonally inspired F&B lineup for Gran Hotel Margalida, a new oceanfront property perched above the secluded cliffside village of Banyalbufar.
The culinary programme is led by chef Joan Escalas Rosselló, whose approach emphasizes seasonality, local produce, and a deep respect for ingredient and origin. Close relationships with local fishermen and farmers ensure that every dish is as thoughtfully sourced as it is carefully prepared.
The signature restaurant occupies a sweeping oceanfront position, with a menu that moves between the island’s ports and inland farms. Line-caught fish arrives daily from nearby harbours. Red prawns are grilled over an open flame with citrus and wild fennel, while sea bass is baked in a salt crust and carved tableside. Local lamb is slow-roasted with rosemary and paired with seasonal vegetables. Organic olive oils, mountain honey, heritage tomatoes and artisanal cheeses from small producers complete a picture of Mediterranean cooking.

A French-inspired oyster and raw bar offers freshly shucked oysters and raw seafood with precise citrus pairings, allowing each ingredient to shine.
The Pool Bar embraces a more relaxed rhythm, serving wood-fired flatbreads, chilled gazpacho and vibrant crudo platters alongside pale rosé and citrus spritzes. Long afternoons ease into aperitivo hour, accompanied by live music and vinyl sessions.
The Cocktail Bar is more intimate, wrapped in polished timber and inspired by the travel lounges of the jet-set era. Classic martinis and balanced Negronis sit alongside a curated Champagne list. Signature cocktails incorporate Mallorcan botanicals and citrus, each accompanied by a brief narrative connecting it to the island’s history.
Guests may also enjoy wine tastings with local bodegas, honey and olive oil tastings, cooking workshops and visits to nearby producers.
The architectural vision, led by Spanish architect Álvaro Onieva and Estudio Mesonero Romanos in close collaboration with Álvaro Sasiambarrena, Co-CEO and creative force behind Annua Signature Hotels, preserves the patina of time while embracing the present. Interiors are led by Madrid-based designer Virginia Nieto



