14 Best Restaurants in Ibiza and the Balearic Islands, Spain

Adrián Quetglas, an Argentinian-born chef of Mallorcan descent, cooked in some of the finest kitchens in London, Paris, and Moscow before he returned to Mallorca in 2015 to launch this solo venture. Despite being awarded a Michelin star, Quetglas remains committed to the democratization of fine dining and delivering the pleasure of high-end gastronomy to a broader audience. His five-course lunchtime tasting menu is a steal at €55, while seven courses in the evening will set you back €85.

Local culinary wunderkind Santi Taura is using his eponymous restaurant in the El Llorenç Parc de la Mar hotel to explore historical recipes of the island, served in an ultrachic, contemporary setting. Some of the most emblematic dishes include panada de peix de roca—a "Mallorcan dim sum" of rockfish pie, believed to be one of the oldest recipes on the island—and a dish of rabbit with lobster, which combines the sea and the mountains. Try to sit at the counter, where the charismatic chef presents his creations in three languages.

Originally a flour mill, this is the oldest building in the village of Sant Climent, and both the atmosphere and the food are exceptional. Taste seasonal dishes, including prawn carpaccio with cured Mahón cheese and guacamole, black paella with monkfish and squid, and carrilleras de ternera (beef cheeks) with potato. End with some local cheese, ice cream, and figs. In summer, book a table on the terrace. You'll know what to drink with a brewery on the premises, visible behind glass.

Located in busy Palma, each menu at fera has between four and seven courses. Some favorite dishes include the wild sea bass and the lamb. Lunch and dinner services also include a dedicated vegetarian menu offering a variety of plant-based dishes. They also have a varied wine selection and an impressive nonalcoholic drink menu. This restaurant has a sophisticated dining palate that doesn't shy away from being top-notch but doesn't alienate new travelers who aren't used to fine dining.

While Palma suffers no dearth of rough-and-ready eateries, Marc Fosh has little or no competition in the fine-dining category. The renowned chef Marc Fosh offers several tasting menus, which are executed superbly, with the best local seasonal produce transformed into remarkable dishes with surprising twists. The restaurant occupies the glorious medieval former refectory of the Mission of San Vicente de Paul, with high vaulted ceilings, a 210-foot gallery with stone arches, and an interior courtyard. White walls display contemporary art, and the smaller dining room has palm trees growing through the ceiling. The lunchtime menu, priced from €29.50, is a steal.

Seafood doesn't get much fresher than here, as the owners' boat docks nearby every day except Sunday. The relaxed atmosphere welcomes either a quick bite or a complete dining experience. The house specialty, arroz caldoso de langosta (lobster and rice stew), is very impressive, as is the carpaccio d'emperador (thin slices of swordfish marinated in lemon, salt, and olive oil), cigalas (crayfish), lobster with onion, and grilled navajas (razor clams).

Ibiza might pride itself on its seafood, but there comes a time for meat and potatoes. When that time comes, take the 20-minute drive to the outskirts of Santa Gertrudis to this family-style roadside restaurant where you can feast on skewers of barbecued sobrassada, goat chops, and slow-cooked lamb. Most of the ingredients are from the restaurant's farms. Diners can choose to eat at the long wooden tables on the terrace.

Rice reigns supreme at upscale El Rais, but that doesn’t mean it’s all paella. Starters include prawn gyozas, cured Menorcan beef, and red tuna belly with salt-cured yolk and caviar. In addition to the rice-centric options—which naturally extend to rice pudding for dessert—find wood-fired vegetables, seafood, fish, and meat dishes.

The real magic of Ibiza can only be discovered when you head off the beaten track, and Es Boldado proves it. Getting here requires a bumpy ride down a dirt track off the main road that links Sant Josep de la Talaia with the beautiful beaches at Cala d'Hort, but the reward more than makes up for it. Don't expect snooty servers and white tablecloths; come for the giant plates of fresh seafood paella and mesmerizing views of the turquoise sea stretching to Es Vedrà island.

This former bakery turned restaurant (forn means "bakery" or "oven" in Mallorquin) dates back to the 19th century and features exposed brick walls, patterned floor tiles, modern art, and picture-perfect Mediterranean tapas. A cocktail bar on the ground floor overlooks the street, and one of the three distinct dining areas is where bread dough was once prepared. There's a good-value three-course lunchtime fixed-price menu.

Channeling that Ibiza-boho vibe, La Paloma feels like a refuge for artists and hippies, nestled amid the shady overhang of orange and lemon trees. By day, the eclectic café menu features crunchy salads and Middle Eastern– and North African–inspired dishes; by night, it's all about homemade pasta (the chef is Italian, and many ingredients come directly from Italy). There are also organic wines and refreshing juices. If traveling with children, the knobbly trees and picturesque surroundings are ideal territory for them to go off and play. In winter, dine inside by the fire.

Having received the first Michelin star on the island, the Marc Fosh restaurant packs a punch. Its preorganized lunch and dinner experiences are packed with Mallorcan dishes from all around the island. Each meal is curated to give the eater a unique experience, even better if you elect the wine pairing. The tasting menu runs about €120, and the wine pairing adds another €95. It's completely worth it. It received another Michelin star in 2025.

At the foot of the steps that lead down to the port, this iconic restaurant has a café--terrace out front that's perfect for people-watching, drinks, and tapas. Fresh seafood is a sure bet: try the local John Dory, baked, grilled, or fried with garlic—or splurge on the caldereta (€56 per person). The wine list is impressive, with local labels and rich reds from Priorat, Montsant, La Rioja, and Ribera del Duero.

Where cool meets fantastic gastronomy, Taller Sa Peña by Ibiza Food Studio is an intimate restaurant in the heart of Eivissa Town, neatly hidden through small alleys and winding roads. Often described as magical, the experience menu consists of typical Ibizan flavors, like Terraviva Chicken, which are remixed with modern touches any traveler would enjoy. The natural wine pairings are equally memorable and highly recommended. Take a few hours and commit to an authentic Spanish experience away from the often touristy frills.