Ibiza and the Balearic Islands Restaurants

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.

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  • 1. Adrián Quetglas Restaurant

    $$$$ | Centro

    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 having been awarded a Michelin star, Quetglas remains committed to the democratization of fine dining and to delivering the pleasure of high-end gastronomy to a wider 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, Balearic Islands, 07012, Spain
    971-781119

    Known For

    • Five-course lunch menu only €55
    • Accessible fine dining
    • Awarded one Michelin star in 2023

    Restaurant Details

    Rate Includes: Closed Sun. and Mon.
  • 2. Cap Roig

    $$$

    A Menorca institution set above Cala Sa Mesquida, a short drive from Mahón, Cap Roig owes its well-deserved fame to the quality of its seafood and the splendor of its views. The mussels from the port of Mahón are excellent, as is the lobster, which can be served grilled, in a stew, or as part of one of the restaurant's celebrated rice dishes or paellas. 

    Ctra. Sa Mesquida, 13, Maó, Balearic Islands, 07701, Spain
    971-188383

    Known For

    • Ultrafresh fish and seafood
    • Splendid views
    • Lobster rice
  • 3. DINS Santi Taura

    $$$$ | Centro

    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 rock fish 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 get a seat at the counter, where the charismatic chef presents his creations in three different languages.

    Pl. de Llorenç Villalonga 4, Palma, Balearic Islands, 07001, Spain
    656-738214

    Known For

    • Awarded one Michelin star in 2023
    • Bar seating lets you see the chef at work
    • No menu; only an 11-step tasting "journey"

    Restaurant Details

    Rate Includes: Closed Mon., No lunch Sun.--Thur., No dinner Sun. and Mon., Adults only.
  • 4. Es Molí de Foc

    $$$$

    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, which can include 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. With a brewery on the premises, visible behind glass, you'll know what to drink.

    Carrer Sant Llorenç 65, Sant Climent, Balearic Islands, 07712, Spain
    971-153222

    Known For

    • Summer terrace
    • Brewery on-site
    • One entire menu dedicated to rice dishes

    Restaurant Details

    Rate Includes: Closed Mon.
  • 5. Marc Fosh

    $$$$

    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.

    Carrer de la Missió 7A, Palma, Balearic Islands, 07003, Spain
    971-720114

    Known For

    • Award-winning cuisine
    • Tasting menus based on local produce
    • Good-value weekday lunch menu

    Restaurant Details

    Rate Includes: Reservations essential
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  • 6. Sa Brisa Gastro Bar

    $$ | Ibiza Nueva

    Time was, you could search in vain for innovative cuisine in Eivissa, but that changed with the opening of this stylish place. Enjoy a menu of tapas, salads, seafood, and meat dishes with imaginative Latin touches including delicious homemade croquetas (croquettes), shrimp quesadillas with guacamole, and Iberian pork. Top off with one of the sinfully rich dessert concoctions. The simple, relaxing interior features table and counter seating, and one long table for 22, to share with friends and strangers.

    Passeig Vara de Rey 15, Eivissa, Balearic Islands, 07800, Spain
    971-090649

    Known For

    • Innovative dishes
    • Stylish, modern interior
    • Great location on the main promenade

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