City Guides


 
From low key, locals-only vibes to sunset dinners on lesser known coves - Ibiza's food scene is buzzing. With such a brilliant and wide range, there really is something for everyone and it doesn't need to cost the earth. There are plenty of affordable gems serving great food with a fantastic atmosphere, you just need to know where to find them.
 
Eating out as a family also couldn't be easier, with most places welcoming children of all ages even in high season and late into the evening. 
 
With tables getting booked up now weeks in advance, planning where you want to go ahead of your visit is vital. Equally, some of the best places don't take bookings, so planning your evening around a visit to certain villages when you don't mind whiling away an hour waiting for a table is also good to keep in mind. 
 
Below are some personal favourites across the island. 
 
Santa Eulalia / San Carlos
 
Hambre - think New York by the sea. Amazing food, intimate buzzy vibe.
WOM - live DJs, sea views, great affordable menu. A locals favourite.
Can Garage - roadside meat eaters heaven. Relaxed, fun, friendly.
Project Social - burgers and hot dogs done well alongside great vegan and vegetarian options. Great in-the-mix location.
Cas Pages - traditional Ibicencan food - meat heavy menu.
San Carlos Bar Restaurant - open grill, relaxed, fun, friendly staff.
Tony's Focaccia - Es Cana - delicious sandwiches perfect for beach picnics.
Taco Paco - inexpensive, fun Mexican.
 
Cala Llonga
 
Shanti - delicious Indian and cocktail bar.
Smoke - newcomer and already a favourite. Great meat lovers option with buzzy locals vibe, moments from the beach.
 
Ibiza Town
 
Locals only - inexpensive, popular, brilliant location.
Room Service - cocktail bar at the foot of Dalt Vila - must visit.
Chidas - lively Mexican, great food.
L'Oliva - Dalt Vila favourite, people watching perfection.
Dilo - relaxed, great food, good for kids.
 
Jesus /Talamanca
 
Hostal Talamanca - inexpensive, open all year round, feet in the sand.
Fish Shack - fresh fish, low key, hidden gem, on the rocks. No reservations, cash only.
Bar Flotante - plastic chairs, toes in the sand, inexpensive, locals spot.
 
Santa Gertrudis
 
Il Buco -Perfectly formed Italian, Ibiza outpost of NYC favourite.
Can Can Alimentacion - lively, great staff, great food and natural wines.
Bar Costa - local favourite - cheap delicious tostadas. No booking - so expect to queue in summer.
Finca La Plaza - expensive but lovely food, beautiful setting. Great food.
Santa G Bagel House - delicious fresh bagels, tucked away but central location.
Overall - cocktails - same location as the bagel house. Buzzy, late night cocktails. 
Amalur - delicious food and cocktails but on the pricey side.
 
Sant Llorenc
 
La Paloma - firm favourite for very good reason. Amazing setting, food and people. Booking essential as everyone loves Paloma. Super child friendly. Onsite boutique.
Casa Lhasa - wine lovers heaven with great food.
Can Guimo - fresh and delicious menu, great coffee, locals favourite.
 
Sant Mateu
 
Juntos House - another must visit. Beautiful restaurant with fantastic food. Lovely boutique and pergola area for drinks and light snacks. 
 
Sant Miguel
 
Mira By Gathering - where art and food collide. A cool new hotspot.
 
San Joan
 
Bistro Mondo - delicious fresh menu, lovely atmosphere.
 
By the sea
 
Nudo - incredible food, sea views and a lovely atmosphere.
Boathouse - San Vincente
Great food at reasonable prices. Lovely wide beach. Busy in summer.
Mar-y-Sal - Salinas
Open year round, fantastic food and location. Lovely shop.
Beachouse - Platja d'en Bossa
Plant based menu, brilliant music, great location.
Casa Jondal - Jondal
Incredible location, menu and boutique. Very expensive and books up weeks if not months in advance.
Los Enamorados - Portinax
Personal favourite - stunning sunset location. Delicious food and beautiful boutique.
Rebrots - Portinax
Great good, lovely cove - highly recommend.
El Silencio - Cala Moli
Stunning sunset location, great food - often have a summer collaboration with cool brands and events. 
El Cigue - great sea front bar with food.
Xiringuito Xuclar - incredible toes in the sand restaurant in a beautiful cove.
Hostal La Torre - incredible views and setting, live DJs in season. Expensive but an experience for the view and cliff top location. 
Sa Caleta - food with a pretty special view - a short drive from Salinas.