Restaurante La Gran Tortuga
Restaurante La Gran Tortuga
Repsol RecommendedFeatured in Spain's Repsol Guide as a recommended restaurant for quality dining.Restaurante La Gran Tortuga is a Mediterranean restaurant in Peguera (Calvià) serving fresh fish, seafood and rices from a live lobster tank, on a terrace over Cala Fornells.
Background
About Restaurante La Gran Tortuga
The Story
La Gran Tortuga opened in 1974 in Cala Fornells, the cove just outside Peguera in Calvià, southwestern Mallorca. The name comes from an old anecdote: fishermen from the Peguera port are said to have surprised the architect Pedro Otzoup with a turtle, and the restaurant took its name from it. It sits in a Mediterranean villa with a large terrace looking over the bay and the Malgrats Islands. It carries a Repsol Recomendado listing.
The Cuisine
The cooking is Mediterranean, built on fresh fish, seafood and rice. The Repsol Guide describes it as gastronomy centred on rice and fish. There's a live lobster tank, and the terrace runs its own separate menu.
The Chef
The Team
The kitchen is led by chef Javier Soriano. The Repsol Guide credits him with diversifying the menu and bringing the long-running restaurant back toward the front rank, with a focus on fresh, preferably island-caught fish and rice mains.
Highlights
What Diners Say
Consensus
Restaurante La Gran Tortuga Ratings & Reviews
Professional Ratings
Diner Ratings
4.2
967 reviews
TripAdvisor
3.8
341 reviews
Restaurante La Gran Tortuga ranks #52 of 338 rated restaurants in Mallorca. Diners rate it 4.2/5 on Google (967 reviews).
Reservations
How to Book Restaurante La Gran Tortuga
Booking
Reserve online any time, or by phone (971 68 60 23 / 669 469 981) from noon to 9:30 PM. The terrace runs a separate menu. The restaurant lists itself as open March to October; confirm before travelling off-season.
Experience
Restaurante La Gran Tortuga Dining Experience
La Gran Tortuga occupies a Mediterranean villa in Cala Fornells, open since 1974, with a large terrace over the bay and the Malgrats Islands. Casual and classic rather than formal, at a moderate pace, with a live lobster tank in the dining room and gastronomy centred on rice and fish.
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Restaurante La Gran Tortuga Location & Neighbourhood
Address
Ctra. Cala Fornells 37 (Aldea Cala Fornells 1), 07160 Peguera, Calvià, Spain
Get directions→Getting There
Restaurante La Gran Tortuga is in Peguera, about 18 km west of Palma on the Calvià coast. A hire car is the easiest way to get there from Palma de Mallorca Airport, given the distance from the capital.
Nearby
Peguera is a resort town on Mallorca's southwest coast, part of the Calvià municipality, with three connected sandy beaches, Platja de Tora, Platja de la Romana and the man-made Platja Palmira, linked by a continuous seafront promenade. Restaurante La Gran Tortuga sits on Carretera Cala Fornells.
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Details
Restaurante La Gran Tortuga Reservations, Hours & Contact
Opening Hours
| Day | Hours |
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| Monday | 13:00–22:00 |
| Tuesday | Closed |
| Wednesday | 13:00–22:00 |
| Thursday | 13:00–22:00 |
| Friday | 13:00–22:00 |
| Saturday | 13:00–22:00 |
| Sunday | 13:00–22:00 |
Restaurante La Gran Tortuga hours verified 2026-06-21. Contact the restaurant to confirm.
Contact
https://restaurantelagrantortuga.com/
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Questions
Restaurante La Gran Tortuga FAQ
When did La Gran Tortuga open?
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La Gran Tortuga opened in 1974 in Cala Fornells, just outside Peguera in Calvià. The name comes from an anecdote about local fishermen surprising the architect Pedro Otzoup with a turtle.
Who is the chef at La Gran Tortuga?
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Chef Javier Soriano leads the kitchen. The Repsol Guide credits him with diversifying the menu, with a focus on fresh, preferably island-caught fish and rice mains.
What kind of food does La Gran Tortuga serve?
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Mediterranean cooking built on fresh fish, seafood and rice. There's a live lobster tank.
Is La Gran Tortuga in the Repsol Guide?
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Yes. La Gran Tortuga holds a Repsol Recomendado listing. It does not hold a Repsol Sol.
Does La Gran Tortuga have views?
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Yes. It sits in a Mediterranean villa in Cala Fornells with a large terrace looking over the bay and the Malgrats Islands. The terrace runs its own separate menu.