Like everywhere around the world, summer started late in Ibiza this year and until recently, there have been remarkably fewer visitors than usual. The island known for its party scene won’t reopen its clubs either nor its infamous “party” restaurants like Heart. Having lived there for over six years, I’ve always said that Ibiza is the island of many faces. This year it’s showing its natural, more peaceful and high quality side.
Jul 10, '20
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Ibiza recommendations: summer 2020
Like everywhere around the world, summer started late in Ibiza this year and until recently, there have been remarkably fewer visitors than usual. The island known for its party scene won’t reopen its clubs either nor its infamous “party” restaurants like Heart. Having lived there for over six years, I’ve always said that Ibiza is the island of many faces. This year it’s showing its natural, more peaceful and high quality side.
LUNCH ON THE BEACH
Casa Jondal
The new seafood spot on Cala Jondal by one of Spain’s best chefs, Rafael Zafra.
Calle Cala Jundal, s/n, 07839 Sant Josep de sa Talaia, Balearic Islands, Spain
+34 971 802 766
casajondal.es
Chiringuito Blue
Israeli influenced Meditarrenean beachfront restaurant and bar near Santa Eularia. The menu is full of fresh, seasonal, home-grown and locally-sourced food.
Paseo Marítimo 15, 07840, Balearic Islands, Spain
+34 971 331 331
chiringuitoblueibiza.com
El Bigotes
Rustic chiringuito on the picturesque Calla Mastella serves traditional fish soup cooked over a wood-fire (bullit de peix) from the catch of the day. Book in advance for the second service at 2 pm when the two course dishes are on available.
Camino Cala Boix a Cala Mastella, 138T, 07850 Cala Mastella, Illes Balears, Spain
+34 650 797 633
Es Xarcu
Authentic beach restaurant right to the water’s edge, serves traditional seafood and rice. Their oven baked fish, especially the John Dory, is excellent.
S/N, Cala Es Xarco, 07839 Sant Josep de sa Talaia, Illes Balears, Spain
+34 971 187 867
esxarcurestaurante.com
Es Torrent
Traditional seafood and rice restaurant on a beach in the middle of the beautiful Porroig bay. Excellent hand carved Cinco Jotas ham and bullit de peix.
Playa Es Torrent, s/n, 07830 Sant Josep de sa Talaia, Balearic Islands, Spain
+34 971 802 160
estorrent.net
Es Boldado
Traditional seafood and rice restaurant with the stunning view of Es Vedra and it’s even more beautiful for sunset.
Playa Cala d’Hort, 07830, Illes Balears, Spain
+34 626 494 537
Ses Boques
Simple, laid back restaurant on a very charming beach in Es Cubells. Make sure you are a good driver, as the road down is dizzying, but totally worth it. The restaurant serves traditional seafood and rice
Playa de Ses boques, 07839 Sant Josep de sa Talaia, Balearic Islands, Spain
+34 606 081 570
sesboques.com
SEAFOOD – TRADITIONAL IBIZENCAN
C’An Alfredo
Traditional family-run Ibizencan in the very center of Ibiza town.
Passeig de Vara de Rey, 16, 07800 Eivissa, Illes Balears, Spain
+34 971 311 274
canalfredo.com
Can Pujol
Traditional Ibizencan next to San Antonio.
Carrer des Caló, 112, 07829 Sant Josep de sa Talaia, Illes Balears, Spain
+34 971 341 407
restaurantecanpujolibiza.com
Pou d’es lleo
Excellent rice and paella in the north. Perfect for lunch and probably my favourite wood fired paella on the island. They also have a chiringuito if you walk down the path towards the sea.
Pou Des Lleó, s/n, 07850, Balearic Islands, Spain
+34 971 335 274
es.poudeslleo.com
Sa Nansa
Traditional Ibizencan near Ibiza town. Excellent arros a banda and tomato salad from the owner’s garden (when in season).
Av. 8 d’Agost, 27, 07800 Eivissa, Illes Balears, Spain
+34 971 318 750
restaurantesanansa.com
TRADITIONAL BARS
Bar Costa
Best jamon and bocadillos in the charming village of St Gertrudis. Love going for an aperitif there.
Plaça de l’Església, s/n, 07814 Santa Gertrudis de Fruitera, Balearic Islands, Spain
+34 971 197 021
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Can Cosmi
Traditional tapas and rustic tortilla overlooking the plaza of the sleepy Santa Agnes village.
Plaza de la Iglesia, S/N, 07828 Santa Agnès
+34 971 807 315
cancosmi.com
MEAT
Cana Pepeta
Modern Argentinian grill and Mediterranean dishes served in a beautiful renovated space. Josper grill nights on Thursdays are a must.
E-10, km 15-400, 07812 Sant Llorenc de Balafia, Balearic Islands, Spain
+34 971 325 230
instagram.com/canapepeta
Can Balafia
Wood fire grilled meat institution. Chicken, lamb chops, potato chips as well as the fresh aioli made daily: a must.
Lugar Venda de Balafia de Dalt, 25, 07812 Sant Joan de Labritja, Illes Balears, Spain
+34 971 325 019
Ca’ n Pilot
Rustic Basque style asador known for its beef.
Ctra. Eivissa-Sant Antoni, s/n, 07816 Sant Rafael, Illes Balears, Spain
+34 971 198 293
asadorcanpilot.com
ORGANIC MEDITERRANEAN
La Paloma
Family owned Italian – Mediterranean institution with Middle East influences in the shade of a beautiful garden in Sant Llorenc
Carrer Can Pou, 4, 07812 Sant Llorenç de Balàfia, Illes Balears, Spain
+34 971 32 55 43
palomaibiza.com
La Granja
Organic restaurant located in a farmhouse. Friday nights are for dancing.
Carr. de Forada, km 1.5, 07820 a San Mateo, Balearic Islands, Spain
+34 615 406 588
lagranjaibiza.com
A Mi Manera
Italian influenced Mediterranean from organic, “0km” ingredients.
E-10, 07812 Sant Llorenc de Balafia, Balearic Islands, Spain
+34 971 325 151
amimaneraibiza.com
ITALIAN
Macao Café
Best Italian on the island with gorgeous tree-shaded terrace. Place to be on the hot summer nights.
Carrer de la Vénda des Poble, 8, 07814 Santa Gertrudis de Fruitera, Illes Balears, Spain
+34 971 197 835
Bottega Il Buco
Outpost of Il Buco NYC serves simple Italian fare as well as high quality Italian ingredients.
Carrer Vénda de Parada, 12, 07814 Santa Gertrudis de Fruitera, Illes Balears, Spain
+34 971 197 676
ilbuco.com
Cipriani
Go more for its vibe than the food. If you’ve been to Cipriani, you know what I mean!
Passeig Joan Carles I, 17, 07800 Eivissa, Illes Balears, Spain
+34 971 599 050
cipriani.com
TASTING MENUS
Can Domo
Revisited traditional cooking from the very best what the Ibizencan sea and the land has to offer.
Carretera Cala Llonga, Km 7.6, 07840 Santa Eulària des Riu, Balearic Islands, Spain
+34 971 331 059
candomo.com
Es Tragon
The only one Michelin starred restaurant serving Mediterranean cuisine from top quality ingredients.
Ctra. Cap Negret, s/n, 07820 Sant Antoni de Portmany, Illes Balears, Spain
+34 971 346 454
estragonibiza.com
AMBIANCE
Lio
Restaurant and a nightclub in the middle of Ibiza Town’s marina.
Passeig Joan Carles I, 1, 07800 Eivissa, Illes Balears, Spain
+34 971 310 022
lioibiza.com
It
Contemporary cuisine with ambiance in Marina Botafoch.
Puerto deportivo Marina Botafoch, 110, 07800, Ibiza Town, Ibiza Spain
+34 971 311 107
Sunset Ashram
Some of the most beautiful sunsets on the island and great music to accompany them. The food is the mix of Spanish and Asian. (go for the sunsets..)
Carr. de Cala Conta, s/n, 07829 Sant Josep de sa Talaia, Balearic Islands, Spain
+34 661 347 222
JUICE/COFFEE
Wild Beets
Vegan and lots of plant based cooking, great choice of juices.
Carrer Venda de Can Llàtzer, 9, 07814 Santa Gertrudis de Fruitera, Illes Balears, Spain
+34 971 197 870
wildbeets.com
The Giri Café
Cozy cafe in the village of San Juan offers seasonal, organic superfoods harvested from their own garden and local farms.
Calle Principal, 3-5, 07810 San Juan Bautista, Illes Balears, Spain
+34 971 333 474
cafe.thegiri.com
Passion Café
Menu focus is very much on plant based foods. Their specialties are juices, smoothies and superfood.
Multiple locations. Nicest I would say is in the marina with the view of Ibiza old town.
passion-ibiza.com
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