Interior

This post is dedicated to my friend Laura. I know she is elated that I’m finally posting about our favorite Spanish restaurant with locations in Pittsburgh and Cleveland, Mallorca!

Although it’s (still!) a primarily blue-collar town, Pittsburgh surprisingly has some amazing upscale restaurants. I mean, amazing. The ironic thing is, I prefer the restaurants in Pittsburgh to the restaurants here in Los Angeles or anywhere else
on the map…and I’ve eaten everywhere!

I went to Mallorca Spanish Restaurant for the first time when I was only like
16 years-old on a date. It was love at first bite. I must have returned to dine at Mallorca 50+ times thereafter! Mallorca serves excellent Spanish (from Spain, not Mexico!) food.

Did I mention their wonderful Paella Valencia?
Paella

Laura loves the Chicken in Garlic Sauce. I love their Lobster Tails in Cream Sauce! One thing’s for sure… You MUST start your meal off with Mallorca’s garlic shrimp appetizer. Lemony, garlicky GOODNESS! :-D

Mallorca is all about the sauces. There is no dry food served at this establishment.
No, siree. Everything is saucy and super-flavorful. Just how I like it!

What’s unique about Mallorca is they serve every entree with huge platters of fragrant saffron rice, sliced fried potatoes, and steamed vegetables. It’s enough to share, and the whole meal is conducive to group dining. Lovely!

My favorite thing to do is dunk my sliced potatoes into the cream sauce from my lobster dish. Heaven! You have to try their Twin Lobster Tails in Champagne Apple Sauce and their Broiled Stuffed Lobster. Mallorca has a way with lobster…and that is an understatement!

Mallorca’s dinner menu is no joke.

They make incredible authentic Sangria, and good Spanish coffee beverages. Their award-winning wine list is superb!

Wine

Back in the day, Laura and I would flirt up a storm with their sexy Spanish waiters.
You have to. It’s all part of the Mallorca experience! The owners are personable and very accommodating, too. Service excels at Mallorca!

I’d even go so far as to suggest that if you’re planning a wedding, you should arrange to have Mallorca cater it. It’s great wedding food! Trust me - Mallorca is THAT good.

I’d even consider flying into Pittsburgh for their food…or my wedding reception!