Ibiza Restaurants

Restaurants in Ibiza

  1. Es Bigotes

    Offering bullit de peix (whatever fish was caught that morning simmered with herbs, mixed vegetables and potatoes in a huge vat), followed by arròs caldós (saffron rice cooked in the broth of the bullit de peix), this simple shack is known far and wide. Finish off with café de caleta (coffee prepared with lemon zest, cinnamon and flamed brandy). No phone, no reservations; in July and August, you need to turn up in person at least the day before to book a spot. During other months, arrival by 1pm should get you a table. To arrive by car, take the last turning left before Cala Mastella.

    reviewed

  2. A

    S’Ametller

    The ‘Almond Tree’ offers local cooking based upon fresh market produce. The daily menú (for dessert, choose the house flaó, a mint-flavoured variant on cheesecake and a Balearic Islands speciality) is inventive and superb value. As an indication of its credentials, S’Ametller also offers cookery courses – including one that imparts the secrets of that flaó.

    reviewed

  3. El Ayoun

    When clubbers are ready to take a breather, some like to chill and feed at El Ayoun, a relaxed Moroccan restaurant (with sushi bar). The Middle Eastern food is just the beginning (kitchen closes around midnight). The huge garden terrace is another attraction.

    reviewed

  4. B

    La Torreta

    Opt for al fresco dining on local fish and other Mediterranean dishes or head inside - groups should try for the big table set on a separate lower level and surrounded by the inside of the massive city walls. The seafood canelones de marisco are melt-in-the-mouth.

    reviewed

  5. La Paloma

    La Paloma, located in Sant Llorenç 100m downhill from the church, is an ecofriendly option. It offers creative Mediterranean, especially Italian, cuisine (hams and salamis come fresh from Tuscany) and sources vegetables from its own kitchen garden.

    reviewed

  6. Osteria Es Figueral

    Pull up a little blue wood-and-wicker chair on the shady roadside terrace, listen to Paolo Conte sing and tuck into excellent pizzas or such Italian faves as saltimbocca a la romana (slices of pork oven-cooked with prosciutto and parmesan cheese).

    reviewed

  7. Kumharas

    You can eat, drink and soak up the final rays of the day at Kumharas. Sunday night is best, with live performances (especially fire dancers). Look for the Rodeo Vaca Loca sign on the main road and turn down Carrer de Lugo towards the sea.

    reviewed

  8. Villa Mercedes

    This traditional Ibizan bourgeois mansion stands out among the sometimes horrendous muddle of Sant Antoni. It looks over the marina and offers eclectic cooking, from wok-fried vegetables through rice and noodle dishes to the local catch of the day.

    reviewed

  9. Bar Anita

    A timeless tavern opposite the village church of Sant Carles de Peralta, this restaurant and bar has been attracting all sorts from around the island for decades. They come to enjoy pizza, pasta and a hearty meal – or simply to drink and chat.

    reviewed

  10. C

    Comidas Bar San Juan

    A family-run operation with two small dining rooms, this simple eatery offers outstanding value, with fish dishes for around €10 and many small mains for €6 or less. It doesn’t take reservations, so arrive early.

    reviewed

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  12. Balafía

    For a slap-up grill over a wood fire, stop by Balafía, set back from the C733 just beyond the junction with the road from Sant Llorenç and recognisable by its bright red and yellow sunset sign.

    reviewed

  13. Cana Pepeta

    Head 500m on to the C733 road and you reach the shady open-air restaurant of Cana Pepeta, where the frito de pulpo (a baked dish of octopus, potatoes, paprika and herbs) is delicious.

    reviewed

  14. Casi Todo

    For over 10 years, Anne, originally from France, aided by her daughter and grandson, has run Casi Todo, where she rustles up simple, tasty mains and a glorious selection of homemade desserts.

    reviewed

  15. D

    La Scala

    This candle-lit place serves international cuisine with a central-European bent. A highlight is its meat dishes. The interior’s attractive enough but more appealing is the pretty, floral open-air terrace.

    reviewed

  16. E

    Croissant Show

    Opposite the food market, this is where everyone goes for an impressive range of pastries and other post-partying breakfast goodies. It is quite a scene all on its own.

    reviewed

  17. Cana Joana

    Two kilometres shy of Sant Josep on the road north out of Ibiza City, a sign points you 500m to the right into a country garden restaurant with elegant local and Med cooking.

    reviewed