As one would expect, Ibiza Town is a bubbling melting pot of International and Spanish cuisine. Each corner and cobbled side street holds the key to some incredible gastronomical delight. A panoply of hidden gems awaits, and getting lost among the narrow alleys and hidden stairways only adds to the fun of an evening in this beautiful town.
With such a lavish choice comes a full spectrum of price points to suit every budget. Luckily, the Spotlight team has the inside knowledge to guide you towards the best destination for your night out and your pocket.
The city is roughly divided into four main zones: the old town - known as Dalt Vila - the modern town centre, the Port area, plus the Ibiza Town marina across the bay. Here are just a few of our recommendations you will find while exploring these areas:
Mid-range
Located on Ibiza Town’s Vara de Rey boulevard, CBbC Ebusus combines historic charm with modern dining. The kitchen reworks Mediterranean dishes using high-quality ingredients, including premium meats, fresh seafood and homemade pastas. Open all day, it serves breakfast with specialty coffee and pastries, a set lunch of the day, and sumptuous evening meals, with terrace cocktails available. The service is both warm and professional.
If you're seeking creative cuisine, delivered in New York style, then The Amorous Project is a destination restaurant that can't be missed. Italo-American gastronomy, with a Mediterranean edge, is served with flair, finesse, and a little drama. Take a seat on the outside terrace, under the stunning shadow of Dalt Vila, or inside, where you'll take a trip back in time to the heyday of 1920's New York.
A restaurant that prides itself on bringing only the finest cuts to its kitchen, Puerto Fino is a renowned location for meat lovers located at the very end of the port. Led by Head Chef Joaco, whose years of experience in the industry ensure everything flamed and grilled is of the most exemplary standard, Puerto Fino offers a spacious, open terrace with incredible views across the sparkling harbour. It is the perfect spot to dine on high-quality meat, while enjoying top-level wine and gazing at the passersby and the luxury yachts moored nearby.
Close by, in the heart of the port, El Náutico offers the irresistible combination of locally sourced Mediterranean cuisine and matchless views of the harbour and the Old Town. It highlights local seafood like grilled lobster and scampi, as well as rice dishes such as bullit de peix, the classic Ibizan stew. Spacious and light-filled, it is ideal for hosting large gatherings of friends and family, or events. Open year-round, El Náutico also has a weekend kids' play area.
For a majestic dining experience, head up the ramp from the old market square and through the medieval gate to Dalt Vila. Here you'll find an atmospheric world of narrow streets and charming places to eat.
Found in the lively Dalt Vila square, La Torreta is a romantic hotspot that wows with its Mediterranean menu. The exquisite gastronomy is as vibrant and colourful as the wonderful medieval setting. Sit back and relax, and let the evening unfold around you.
Established in Bilbao and Ibiza, Cevitxef offers diners colourful plates of fresh seafood and Peruvian cuisine that's proven a big success in both residencies. Set back a little from the hustle and bustle, we love dining under the tall trees on their pretty open terrace.
If you’re craving good quality sushi, then the place to go is Sushiya Aoyama. Close to the centre of town, it may be small in stature but its comprehensive menu and stunning delivery plate after plate - prepared right before you - make it worth the big shout.
Just across the water, towards Talamanca, beside the beautiful boats of the marina, lies Trattoria del Mar. This top-quality, authentic Italian restaurant is also a candidate for the budget section, as it will be hard to find a better-value 3-course weekday menu del día in a nicer location, anywhere on the island.
For a tasty but less formal alternative, Trattoria’s younger sister venue, Bistro del Mar, can be found not too far away. Pizzas and pasta dominate the menu, and for good reason. It is a regular hang-out for the city’s Italian population and another venue that’s popular at lunchtimes.
Integrated into the main club venue, Pacha Restaurant is the perfect base to fully immerse yourself in the iconic Pacha experience. Here, the night begins by sharing classy and refined Mediterranean dishes, fused with Japanese precision, selected from a menu where East collides with West to create bold flavours and creative cuisine.
Perfect alongside excellently blended cocktails and your favourite clubbing pals, the night then continues on the dancefloor, before ending as you step out into the warm Ibizan morning sunshine. Free entry to the club is guaranteed for diners.
Calma Restaurant on the water’s edge at Marina Botafoc offers a good mix of Mediterranean favourites from its stunning location. Here you can sit right on the dock of the bay, watching the ships roll in as the golden sunset falls behind the Dalt Vila walls, in Ibiza Old Town.
Nearby RE.TRO brings an unexpectedly verdant, garden-like feel to Ibiza Town’s Golden Mile. Guided by renowned chef David Reartes, the menu centres on ember-grilled cooking, quality ingredients and Mediterranean dishes made for sharing. Set among greenery and warm light in Marina Village, it feels like a small urban refuge. More than a restaurant, it’s a space for unhurried evenings, conversation and simple cooking built around fire, memory and tradition.
For that all-important feet-in-sand beach experience on Talamanca beach, Chambao at Nobu Ibiza Bay Hotel holds its own. A chiringuito-style restaurant, they serve some of the finest authentic homemade paellas and freshly caught fish we’ve tasted. Also, if you fancy taking in a morning beach stroll, then their healthy breakfasts are well worth the walk.
Tapas and budget
Ibiza Town Tapas Restaurants
Being a city in the true sense, Ibiza is home to some typically Spanish metropolitan tapas bars that sell delicious small portions, montaditos, and pinchos, ideal for eating on the go.
Located on the pedestrianised square of Vara de Rey, with a perfect position for people-watching, La Cava is an Ibiza Town hotspot. From modern Tapas to classic Spanish dishes, this is a popular meeting point for islanders and tourists alike.
If it's pinchos you’re after - small tapas served on bread, originating from the Basque region – then El Zaguán is an authentic, bustling Tapas restaurant that keeps its prices low but its standards high, as the dishes continuously flow from the kitchen.
Located on the back streets of Ibiza Town, on the outside terrace of the market Mercat Nou, Kome Kanalla has long been a popular destination with locals. There's little wonder why, serving fantastic quality tapas dishes, with creative twists and at incredibly reasonable prices, it's a spot that is well worth discovering.
A bit further out of the town centre in the neighbourhood of Figueretas and right on the sea promenade, Skinny Kitchen has opened a branch to the joy of its loyal clientele. Serving up generous, healthy dishes catering for all types of foodies throughout the day, you and the whole family will love the choice of fresh, nutritious and tasty options.
For those who need something with a hot Asian punch to stimulate their taste buds, you will need to search a little further out of town, but it’s worth making the effort.
Firm favourites amongst the team are Kathmandu II for Indian, Daruma Ramen for Japanese, and Miss Saigon for Vietnamese, which can be found in the more residential areas. All offer street food that is authentic to their regional heritage and represent great value for money.
For a full lowdown on recommended restaurants on Ibiza, check out our restaurant guide
