On September 13, the world tips its hat to chocolate, aromatic, comforting and, when chosen well, genuinely uplifting. It’s more than a treat: quality cocoa is naturally rich in antioxidant flavanols, and that silky texture and scent can boost our sense of well-being. Enjoyed in moderation, chocolate fits beautifully into a balanced lifestyle… especially when the finale is as irresistible as the desserts at Grupo La Vasca.
Why chocolate (the good kind) feels so good
Choose bars and desserts with a higher cocoa content and you’ll taste deeper notes—coffee, dried fruit, spice—along with those famed flavanols linked to antioxidant activity. Add the sensory magic of warmth, aroma and texture and you’ve got a tiny everyday ritual that turns a meal into a memory.
The must-try chocolate desserts in our restaurants
La Vasca & El Vasco: Chocolate Coulant
The classic that never fails: a warm cake with a molten heart, paired with vanilla ice cream so every spoonful swings between hot and cold.
- At La Vasca, it’s the perfect sweet ending after a pintxo crawl or a round of huevos rotos.
- At El Vasco, it closes a wood-fired dinner in the Tramuntana like a cozy embrace.
Pair it with: a short espresso, a chilled Port or PX to highlight the cocoa notes.
Sukalde, Nutella Cream with Kinder Bueno crumble
A modern temptation: silken Nutella cream topped with crunchy Kinder Bueno “soil”. Playful, lush and dangerously shareable, especially if you’re lingering at the bar with a signature cocktail.
Pair it with: an Espresso Martini or a refreshing Txakoli Spritz.
How to celebrate on September 13
- Old-Town plan: lunch or pintxos at La Vasca, a stroll past the cathedral, and a Coulant to finish.
- Mountain plan: sunset in the Serra and dinner at El Vasco, save room for that Coulant by the grill.
- Cocktail plan: dinner at Sukalde and a sweet finale with Nutella Cream plus a toast at the bar.
This International Chocolate Day in Mallorca, treat yourself, no guilt, just great cocoa and good company. Book your table at La Vasca, El Vasco or Sukalde, and let chocolate do what it does best: end your meal on the sweetest possible note.