Ibiza is the perfect holiday choice, and not just for the white sands and aquamarine waters of its beaches. It is becoming increasingly easy to enjoy fine dining, a first class lunch on the sea shore, or to eat out in the many traditional places tucked away in the island’s towns and villages, thanks to the huge range of restaurants that every season surpass themselves with the top class products and innovative cuisine that they serve. Visits to the island by the Michelin Guide and the Guia Repsol are becoming frequent, and every year new restaurants are added, recommended for their traditional or avant-garde dishes, where the meat, fish and vegetables come from local sources, ensuring that they are the true stars of the meal.
In the town of Ibiza you will find cuisines of every kind in restaurants such as La Gaia, Trattoria del Mar, Can Alfredo, Sa Nansa, Re.Art and Sa Brisa. Peruvian and Japanese fusion cuisine is served in La Gaia, under the magnificent auspices of the Ibiza Gran Hotel. Another essential dinner date in Marina Botafoch is Trattoria del Mar, where you can savour Italian cuisine in an intimate and tranquil setting. In Can Alfredo o Sa Nansa you can try traditional Ibizan cuisine with a twist, using carefully selected local products. For those who love their tapas and creative cuisine, the place to be is Sa Brisa in the heart of Ibiza town with a select choice of signature tapas aimed at the most discerning palates, or try Re.Art, which offers traditional tastes with a surprising touch.
With their sea views, Tatel, Cas Milà or Es Boldadó are the luxury choice, but each in their own different way. If you want to see and be seen in a cosmopolitan atmosphere, make sure you book a table at Tatel and be amazed by the Mediterranean food with international influences, served in an exclusive setting. If you want to eat well, but like to feel the sand between your toes, Cas Milà on Cala Tarida beach, or Es Boldado with its impressive views of Es Vedrà are an excellent choice for their rice dishes, top quality fish and local products. Finally, and hidden away in the tiny cove of Es Xarcu, you’ll find the restaurant that bears its name, an absolute gem for lovers of seafood, with its fresh Ibizan cuisine, combining the luxury of enjoying excellent cuisine while looking out onto a typical sheltered sandy Ibizan cove.
The interior of the island also has several classic establishments worthy of mention. On the main road to Sant Miquel de Balansat lies a hidden treasure, Can Pau, a small traditional Ibizan house where Mediterranean cuisine is served in a rural setting. For a delightful evening in the countryside, rural tourism is your best bet; try Can Curreu in Sant Carles de Peralta or Can Lluc in Sant Rafel de sa Creu, two classic Ibizan establishments that use organic local products with authentic flavours and tastes. Can Berri Vell at Sant Agusti des Vedrá is not to be missed while in Sant Antoni de Portmany a visit to Es Ventall is also a must, for a taste of real Ibizan cuisine with a modern flavour.