Puerto Pollensa Travel Guide
Before You Go
Flights
Package Holidays
Latest Special Offers!
All-Inclusive Hotels
Hotels & Aparthotels
Private Villas/Apts to Rent
Villa Companies
Local Rental Agents
Cruises
Car Hire
Airport Transfers & Taxis
Travel Insurance
Late Deals!
Currency
Holiday Shopping
Background Info
Language
Books
Events & Fiestas
Climate & Weather
Art & Culture
Flora & Fauna
Links
Discussion Forum
Once You're There
Maps
Airport Directions
Tourist Information
Eating Out
Buses & Trains
Music & Entertainment
Excursions & Days Out
Shopping & Markets
Kids
Beaches
Walking, Cycling
Boat Charters
Sailing/Watersports
Market Place
Boats & Yachts
Property For Sale
Businesses For Sale
Property Services
Local Services
MouseMats & T-shirts
Computers
Internet Services
Virus Protection
PuertoPollensa.com discussion forums

Go Back   Pollensa Forum > ONCE YOU'RE THERE > Bars & Restaurants in Pollensa, Majorca

Bars & Restaurants in Pollensa, Majorca Where to eat and drink. For great reviews and comments on bars, cafes and restaurants. Do give locations if possible.

Like Tree10Likes
  • 3 Post By Doogz1874
  • 1 Post By Sparky
  • 2 Post By pollensafan
  • 1 Post By kate1
  • 3 Post By CharlieV

Reply
 
LinkBack Thread Tools Display Modes
  #1  
Old 10-06-2014, 17:41
roig cat's Avatar
*****
 
Join Date: Aug 2009
Location: UK
Posts: 546
Default Booking restaurants

Booking restaurants

Do forum members tend to phone or email?

Is it ok to speak English or should i try Spanglish (last year we stayed in rural Spain, my Spanglish came on leaps and bounds)

How far in advance would members recommend in July? As we usually travel out of season booking restaurants is not usually an issue, i cant remember booking back in summer 2009 either but i think from what i have read that booking is mostly essential now?
Reply With Quote
Sponsored Links
  #2  
Old 11-06-2014, 07:59
Doogz1874's Avatar
*****
 
Join Date: Feb 2008
Posts: 311
Default

Quote:
Originally Posted by roig cat View Post
Booking restaurants

Do forum members tend to phone or email?

Is it ok to speak English or should i try Spanglish (last year we stayed in rural Spain, my Spanglish came on leaps and bounds)

How far in advance would members recommend in July? As we usually travel out of season booking restaurants is not usually an issue, i cant remember booking back in summer 2009 either but i think from what i have read that booking is mostly essential now?
We pretty much always book - just to avoid any chance of being disappointed.
I'm always amazed at how many people turn up in large parties without booking and seem surprised when they can't be accomodated.
In general we just go to the restaurant earlier in the day and book. When we were there in May Cellar La Parra was the only place that couldn't take a booking for that evening so we had to book a couple of days in advance.
I don't think any where in the port would have any difficulty in taking the booking in English - but if you're Spanish is upto the task then give it a go - it's always good to make the effort.
Sparky, lollipop and roig cat like this.
Reply With Quote
  #3  
Old 11-06-2014, 09:39
Sparky's Avatar
Super Moderator
 
Join Date: Feb 2008
Location: Port de Pollença
Posts: 20,297
Default

I would agree with Doogz, telephone bookings are pretty easy but some restaurants are not very good with emails, a quick visit earlier in the day is often all you need .

Have sent you a PM.
animagic21 likes this.
__________________
Living the dream in PP with my glass half full. .
Reply With Quote
  #4  
Old 11-06-2014, 19:43
*****
 
Join Date: May 2011
Location: Lancashire
Posts: 160
Default Little Italy

One exception is Little Italy where, in high season, for an outside table, you might need to book at least 3 days in advance!
Reply With Quote
  #5  
Old 11-07-2014, 15:48
Newbie
 
Join Date: Jul 2014
Location: London, UK
Posts: 4
Default

Quote:
Originally Posted by Doogz1874 View Post
We pretty much always book - just to avoid any chance of being disappointed.
I'm always amazed at how many people turn up in large parties without booking and seem surprised when they can't be accomodated.
In general we just go to the restaurant earlier in the day and book. When we were there in May Cellar La Parra was the only place that couldn't take a booking for that evening so we had to book a couple of days in advance.
I don't think any where in the port would have any difficulty in taking the booking in English - but if you're Spanish is upto the task then give it a go - it's always good to make the effort.
I've experienced that myself on Celler La Parra. I went there one evening, and at that time the restaurant was empty of people, and they said that all the tables where reserved, not just for that day but 2-3 days ahead. I was quite shocked, because I'm not used to that. Unfortunately I was leaving the island two days later so I missed the chance to eat there on an evening.

Luckily I had lunch there a couple of days before and it was very good, although I felt like I was being a little left out sitting outside. The waiters didn't come out that often to see if everything was alright. But all in all it was a god visit, obviously enough for me to want to go there again.
Reply With Quote
  #6  
Old 11-07-2014, 16:35
*****
 
Join Date: Mar 2008
Location: Kent
Posts: 1,229
Default

I booked the Celler la Parra before I left England by email a week in advance and never had a problem.
Reply With Quote
  #7  
Old 11-07-2014, 23:17
*****
 
Join Date: May 2011
Location: Lancashire
Posts: 160
Default

Quote:
Originally Posted by pollensafan View Post
I booked the Celler la Parra before I left England by email a week in advance and never had a problem.
Did you email them in English or Spanish?
Reply With Quote
  #8  
Old 12-07-2014, 07:17
*****
 
Join Date: Mar 2008
Location: Kent
Posts: 1,229
Default

Quote:
Originally Posted by CharlieV View Post
Did you email them in English or Spanish?
Hi, It was in Spanish, but if you have a problem , there is a site called Bing translator (its free) , where you type in what you want to say and it translates it to Spanish. You then just copy and paste it to an email. Simples
lollipop and CharlieV like this.
Reply With Quote
  #9  
Old 13-07-2014, 20:22
*****
 
Join Date: Mar 2011
Location: kingdom of fife
Posts: 174
Default

we phone well in advance , and check that the suckling pig is on as it sells out pretty quick so we pre order that as well , sad i know , but you canny whack it !!
Reply With Quote
  #10  
Old 13-07-2014, 21:22
*****
 
Join Date: Dec 2008
Location: Kent
Posts: 969
Default

I would personally always book by phone or ideally in person (especially if your Spanish is like mine!) - we have had a couple of problems in the past with restaurants not checking emails regularly - even Stay, which is obviously a very professional set-up, told us that they didn't check emails on a daily basis. Mallorca has a way to go to catch up with the UK, where e-booking is now the norm - just think of how many PP restaurants still don't have websites.
lollipop likes this.
Reply With Quote
  #11  
Old 16-07-2014, 22:41
*****
 
Join Date: May 2011
Location: Lancashire
Posts: 160
Default

Quote:
Originally Posted by pollensafan View Post
Hi, It was in Spanish, but if you have a problem , there is a site called Bing translator (its free) , where you type in what you want to say and it translates it to Spanish. You then just copy and paste it to an email. Simples
Great advice pollensafan. Just emailed Stay (in Spanish) to book a table for the second night of our holiday (which happens to be my birthday).
Reply With Quote
  #12  
Old 17-07-2014, 08:23
*****
 
Join Date: Mar 2008
Location: Kent
Posts: 1,229
Default

Quote:
Originally Posted by CharlieV View Post
Great advice pollensafan. Just emailed Stay (in Spanish) to book a table for the second night of our holiday (which happens to be my birthday).

No problem, and I'm an old you know what. If I can do it, anyone can.
Reply With Quote
  #13  
Old 19-07-2014, 19:34
*****
 
Join Date: May 2011
Location: Lancashire
Posts: 160
Wink

Quote:
Originally Posted by CharlieV View Post
Great advice pollensafan. Just emailed Stay (in Spanish) to book a table for the second night of our holiday (which happens to be my birthday).
The people from Stay replied to my email the very next day. Ironically, after all my efforts to email them in spanish, their reply came back in perfect English !
Oh well, at least I tried !!
Sparky, Brooksy and lollipop like this.
Reply With Quote
Reply

Bookmarks

Thread Tools
Display Modes

Posting Rules
You may not post new threads
You may not post replies
You may not post attachments
You may not edit your posts

BB code is On
Smilies are On
[IMG] code is On
HTML code is Off
Trackbacks are On
Pingbacks are Off
Refbacks are On


Similar Threads
Thread Thread Starter Forum Replies Last Post
Last minute booking Sherberts Hotels, Villas & Apartments in Pollensa & Cala San Vicente 1 15-05-2014 14:41
Booking and Tipping fransmudger Bars & Restaurants in Pollensa, Majorca 7 03-08-2013 11:40
Booking transfer in PP Ian T Car Hire, Airport Transfers in Majorca 6 31-07-2013 10:03
Booking Car Hire graham Car Hire, Airport Transfers in Majorca 1 06-04-2009 21:38
no booking jonnybob Bars & Restaurants in Pollensa, Majorca 4 31-07-2006 20:57


All times are GMT +1. The time now is 17:01.


Powered by vBulletin® Version 3.8.8
Copyright ©2000 - 2024, vBulletin Solutions, Inc.
Search Engine Friendly URLs by vBSEO 3.6.0
(c) Copyright Holiday Webs Ltd 2011