6 Best Restaurants in Ibiza and the Balearic Islands, Spain

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On the Balearic Islands many restaurants tend to have short business seasons. This is less true of Mallorca, but on Menorca, Ibiza, and especially on Formentera, it might be May (or later) before the shutters are removed from that great seafood shack you’ve heard so much about. Really fine dining experiences are in short supply on the islands; in the popular beach resorts, the promenades can seem overrun with paella and pizza joints. Away from the water, however, there are exceptional meals to be had—and the seafood couldn’t be any fresher.

Adrián Quetglas Restaurant

$$$$ | Centro Fodor's Choice

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.

Passeig de Mallorca 20, Palma, 07012, Spain
971-781119
Known For
  • Five-course lunch menu only €55
  • Accessible fine dining
  • Awarded one Michelin star in 2023
Restaurant Details
Closed Sun. and Mon.

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Es Molí de Foc

$$$$ Fodor's Choice

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.

Carrer Sant Llorenç 65, Sant Climent, 07712, Spain
971-153222
Known For
  • Summer terrace
  • Brewery on-site
  • One entire menu dedicated to rice dishes
Restaurant Details
Closed Mon.

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Can Caus

$$$$

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.

Ctra. Sant Miquel, Km 3.5, Santa Gertrudis, 07814, Spain
971-197516
Known For
  • Grilled meats
  • Local vibe
  • Ibizan home cooking
Restaurant Details
Closed Mon.

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La Barrita Ibiza

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This five-table establishment, where the chef cooks behind the bar, is where locals flock to feast on curveball-flavored croquetas (think: prawn and kimchi) and slices of brioche towering with toppings, such as sticky chipotle pork and lemon-mayo squid. Come to get your fingers greasy and chin gooey, and swear never to tell a soul about the (refreshingly affordable) gem you just found.

Carrer de Canàries 2, Eivissa, 07800, Spain
871-050086
Known For
  • Unique flavored tapas prepared to order
  • Spot-on patatas bravas, groaning with sauce
  • Cozy atmosphere
Restaurant Details
Closed Sun. and Mon.

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Marc Fosh Restaurant

$$$$

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.

Carrer de la Missió 7A, Palma, 07003, Spain
971-720114
Known For
  • Modern and sharply contrasts traditional architecture
  • Most produce used comes from local vendors
  • Come hungry—there are many courses
Restaurant Details
Closed Sun. and Mon.

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Taller Sa Peña by Ibiza Food Studio

$$$$

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.

Carrer Alt 2, Eivissa, 07800, Spain
628-854654
Known For
  • Grilled meat
  • Atmospheric courtyard setting
  • Reservations needed in high season

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