Eating out in Ibiza can be quite an adventure with many venues and locations to choose from. Being a multicultural haven, it is easy to find gastronomic delights from around the globe. Most restaurants are concentrated in the towns but our beach-front locations are also spectacular. Rural alfresco dining is also very popular at the many boutique hotels and roadside cafes.
Ralph BehnkeMy Destination local expert onIbizaAlthough the island doesn't have its own traditional cuisine, it does have certain dishes best prepared with Ibiza produce. Tapas are a traditional Spanish snack, served both hot and cold and consist of a wide variety of appetizers. Served on a piece of bread, they were originally used to cover your glass between sips, to prevent fruit flies from hovering. Rice & potato dishes combined with either meat or fish are a main staple of the Spanish diet, Paella being a renowned example of this. Paella can be ordered at most Spanish restaurants accompanied by a mixed salad and served with bread & alioli.
As the capital of the island, Ibiza Town is bursting with all sorts of bars, restaurants, cafes & bistros. Nevertheless, be sure to climb the cobbled streets up to the old town (Dalt Vila) where you will find some of the islands' oldest restaurants and quirky bars.
• Bella Napoli, Carrer de Santa Eulària des Riu, 9, 07800 Ibiza. Tel: +34 971 31 01 05• Rincon del Puerto, Carrer d'Enmig, 50 El Puerto, Ibiza Tel: +34971 31 46 65
Santa Eulalia
In the town of Santa Eulalia, there is a road dedicated to just bars & restaurants. Called Calle San Vicente, this street is fondly known as “Restaurant Street” and is buzzing all year round with over 15 restaurants. A number of cafes are also dotted along the promenade on the sea front and there are many more all around the town and its outskirts.
• El Naranjo, Calle San José 31, Santa Eulalia Del Río, 07840, Tel: +34971 330 324• Babylon Beach Ibiza, Punta Es Faralló, Santa Eulalia Del Río, 07840 Tel: +34971 332 1 81
Beachfront eats
Seaside locations range from cheap & cheerful chiringuitos serving sardines, tortillas & salads for under 10 euros, to seafood shacks specializing in the catch of the day or nouvelle cuisine at the increasingly popular beach clubs where a light lunch could set you back 100 euros.
• El Bigotes, Cala Mastella, Santa Eulalia del Rio, 07850. Ibiza.• Amante Beach Club Ibiza, Cala Llonga, Sol Den Serra, Santa Eulalia Del Río, Tel: +34 971 196 176
Out of town
Meat cooked on the grill is another local favorite, usually served with mixed salads, chips, jacket potatoes or grilled veggies. Some of the best meat restaurants can be found just outside of towns in countryside settings or dotted along the main roads. The San Juan Road, known as “Restaurant Mile” has a number of bars & restaurants along it so is a great place to head for if you are undecided.
• Bambuddha, Carretera San Juan, KM8.5, 07840 Santa Eulalia del Rio, Ibiza. Tel: +34 971 19 75 10.• Balafia, Carretera San Juan de Labritja, km 15.4. Tel: +34 971 32 50 19.
Rural hotels and fine dining
Rural hotels have quickly become the number one wedding venue on the island, boasting fine dining in spectacular surroundings often with live music, cocktails & dancing, making them the ideal one-stop shop for a great night out. These restaurants are open to the public but reservations are essential due to demand.
• Agroturismo Atzaró, Carretera San Juan Km 15, Tel: +34 971 338 838• Sa Capella, Carretera Sant Antoni-Santa Agnés, Km 1, 07820 Ibiza Tel: +34 971 340 057
International restaurants
Spanish locals have recently begun to appreciate Japanese fusion food and there are a number of fantastic sushi restaurants all over the island. For a wider variety of international choice and an easier option to please the whole family, the town centers are where you want to be with English, Indian, Italian, Chinese, French and Thai cuisine lining the streets.
• b. for by Planet Sushi, Avda. 8 de Agosto, Ibiza, 07800, Tel: +34971 099 220• Kathmandu, Calle San Vicente, Santa Eulalia Del Rio, Tel: +34971 339 635
