Irene Martínez
Chef-owner of Nus Palma, tying Andalusian roots to Japanese technique in Palma's Santa Catalina neighborhood.
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Irene Martínez is chef-owner of Nus Palma, a Japanese-Andalusian restaurant in Palma de Mallorca's Santa Catalina neighborhood, known for training under chefs including Tomeu Martí, Dabiz Muñoz, and Santi Taura and for a working stint in Kyoto. The restaurant does not currently hold Michelin stars, Repsol soles, or a Bib Gourmand distinction.
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Who is Irene Martínez?
Irene Martínez is a Mallorca-based chef who is the owner and head chef of Nus Palma, a restaurant in the Santa Catalina neighborhood of Palma that combines Andalusian and Mediterranean cooking with Japanese technique.
What restaurant does Irene Martínez run?
She runs Nus Palma, which she opened in April 2022 in Palma's Santa Catalina neighborhood, and Feria, a food truck extension of the same kitchen that launched in 2026.
Where did Irene Martínez train?
She trained at the Escola d'Hoteleria de les Illes Balears, worked at Arume under chef Tomeu Martí, joined DiverXO in Madrid under chef Dabiz Muñoz, worked alongside Santi Taura at Dins a la Carta, and completed a three-month stint in Kyoto, Japan, at Sushidokoro Man under chef Akira Umehara.
Does Nus Palma hold a Michelin star or Repsol sun?
No. As of current listings, Nus Palma does not hold a Michelin star, a Repsol sun, or a Bib Gourmand distinction.