4 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.

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.

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.

Creative, contemporary Menorcan cuisine is the draw in this former jewelry workshop, which has a small, leafy courtyard and a low-key cosmopolitan vibe. Start things with a local gin and choose from a monthly updated menu showcasing regional flavors with artful flair.