L'Osteria opens its first Spain location in Marratxí: pizza, celebrities and a playground.

Opening in the rain, mood still good

Late Tuesday evening, people gathered under large umbrellas in front of the new restaurant next to the Mallorca Fashion Outlet in Marratxí. Heavy rain, wind and the typical September light — yet inside it smelled of freshly baked pizza and garlic. Anyone who thought a chain opening would be cold was surprised: there were handshakes, short speeches, and familiar faces smiling for photos.

Who came, what stood out

Among the guests you could see actress Esther Schweins, former sports commentator Jörg Dahlmann, and real estate couple Alex and Britt Jolig. Gitta Saxx spun as DJ, and franchisee Jan Hausen used the opportunity to coax a few Mallorcan phrases from the audience — with big laughter. Hausen emphasized that it's not only about pizza and pasta, but about a coming together; a sentence that stayed in the plain-speaking talent of the evening.

Menu and concept

The concept remains faithful to the German model: giant pizzas, wide pasta plates, salads and sweet desserts, accompanied by beer and wine. Restaurant manager Marvin Pauls said the place is designed to be family-friendly — indoor and outdoor areas in boho look, plus a small playground so parents can eat in peace. Currently around 30 people work here, many of them from the region.

Practical

Openings are listed from 11:30 a.m., Tuesday is a closed day. On normal days the doors usually close from Wednesday through Monday around 11 p.m., Fridays and Saturdays until midnight. Table reservations and the menu are available online; staff explained that spontaneous guests often have luck too.

What locals say

In the mall parking lot I heard two neighbors discussing: some are happy because something decent nearby is finally here; others are skeptical whether a German chain will fit the island in the long term. My impression: families and outlet visitors will welcome the address, gourmets will first look at the menu and prices. In any case, the restaurant brings life to the corner — whether that's always positive depends on your perspective.

Conclusion: A well-attended start for L'Osteria on Mallorca. If you like XXL pizza and don't mind ordinary dishware, you'll find a quick, reliable stop here. For a true local favorite, it may take a few more months — then it will show whether the island permanently embraces the concept.