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Restaurants in Formentera — 15 of Our Favourites

Find your perfect Formentera restaurant, shortlisted by our local experts

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Es Calo Restaurant, Formentera restaurant

1. Es Calo Restaurant, Formentera

Location
Formentera

The small cove of Es Calo is home to this restaurant, situated right in front of it. They serve innovative Mediterranean food with wonderful views of the Mediterranean sea.

Fresh fish, seafood, meat and vegetables are combined using traditional recipes with innovative techniques. Specialities include tuna tartare, ceviche, grilled octopus with aioli, fried lobster with eggs or squid with sobrassada.

Open every day in the summer season from 09:00 to 23:30.

Cafe del Lago Restaurant, Formentera style of cuisine

2. Cafe del Lago Restaurant, Formentera

Location
Formentera

Right in front of Estany des Peix beach, this restaurant serves fresh, local produce. Their specialities are pizza and seafood Italian recipes.

With stunning views of the sea and the beach, this is a great place to dine or drink a cocktail while watching the sunset. Their menu includes salads, juices, bread, piadinas, sandwiches and pastries for breakfast. For lunch and dinner choose between fresh pasta, salads, pizzas, meat and fish, as well as a selection of desserts.

There are vegetarian and vegan options available.

Open every day from 09:00 to 01:00.

Caminito Restaurant, Formentera style of cuisine

3. Caminito Restaurant, Formentera

Location
Formentera

Located at the entrance of the town of Es Pujols, in Formentera, this restaurant serves the best Argentinian grilled meat on the island. With a large dining room and a large terrace around a swimming pool, it is also a great place to celebrate events or have a cocktail.

Chef Stéfano Trigo arrived in Formentera in the 1980s. Their speciality is grilled Black Angus Beef, but they also serve a selection of creative dishes featuring fish and vegetables.

Open every day from 20:00 to 02:00.

Chezz Gerdi Restaurant, Formentera restaurant terrasse

4. Chezz Gerdi Restaurant, Formentera

Location
Formentera

This large restaurant has an indoor dining area, a chill-out room, a zone dedicated to children where they can play, a boutique, a cocktail bar and a large terrace overlooking Es Pujols beach. A great place for a lazy lunch or dinner under the stars.

Using local produce, they serve meat, fish and seafood, as well as vegetables and Italian pizza. There is also a wine list including lots of local vineyards, Italian, French and Spanish wines. Try their 'chill-out aperitivo' every early evening with cocktails, music and a stunning sunset.

Restaurant open from March to January (in December only on Fridays, Saturdays and Sundays) from 12:00 to 02:00 (kitchen open from 13:00 to 01:00). Reduced times from 13:00 to 16:30 and 19:30 to midnight during the low season.

Casanita Cantina y Pescado Restaurant, Formentera style of cuisine

5. Casanita Cantina y Pescado Restaurant, Formentera

Location
Formentera

Run by Italian chef Paolo Nebuloni, this restaurant offers fresh seafood and Mediterranean dishes with a strong Italian influence in very creative combinations. It has a lively decor and atmosphere.

Specialities include fritto misto, parmigiana, steamed prawns with vegetables, pasta with seafood and fresh fish, as well as some meat dishes. There is also a five-course tasting menu.

It is very popular, so we recommend you book in advance.

Ca Na Pepa Restaurant, Formentera restaurant terrasse

6. Ca Na Pepa Restaurant, Formentera

Location
Formentera

Located in the centre of Formentera's main town, Sant Francesc Xavier, this restaurant serves fresh Italian and Mediterranean cuisine, as well as delicious freshly baked pastries for breakfast.

For breakfast, there is a wide choice of pastries, eggs, toasts and bagels. In the afternoon, you can order from their tapas menu, or eat fresh pasta, salads, burgers and sandwiches. Their evening dinner menu comprises a selection of local specialities and Italian recipes.

Open every day from 08:30. Breakfast served from 08:30 to 14:00, lunch from 13:00 to 16:00 and dinner from 20:30 to 00:30.

Juan & Andrea exterior

7. Juan & Andrea Restaurant, Formentera

Location
Formentera

Located on the most beautiful beach of Formentera, this family run restaurant and beach club offers fresh and delicious treats from the surrounding areas. The specialities of Juan and Andrea have all the taste of the sea, and the restaurant tables are located on the sand, which is kept cool by the shade of the terrace.

Juan Boned, a fishermen of Formentera, and his wife Andrea have been running the restaurant for over 25 years. Opened in 1971, this restaurant has evolved from a small shack serving the freshest seafood caught by Juan, to a glamorous beach spot where you will see international celebrities enjoy their pricey, yet tasty dishes.

Right on the sand, under the shade of the palm trees, you will enjoy specialities such as grilled sardines, garlic prawns, lobster, paella, grilled fish and salads. For the meat lovers, try their beef tenderloin or lamb chops, and finish your meal with their famous strawberry cake.

They offer a dinghy service.

Pinatar Restaurant, Formentera style of cuisine

8. Pinatar Restaurant, Formentera

Location
Formentera

Using only fresh produce from Formentera's land and sea, this restaurant serves classic local specialities with modern touches. From fish and meat, to rice and tapas, this is a great place to sample authentic Mediterranean food.

Specialities include Formentera salad with dried fish, tomato, onion, roasted pepper and potatoes, grilled Formentera prawns, lamb stew, bullit de peix and rice with lobster. There is also a wide selection of tapas.

Open every day from 19:30 to midnight.

Can Carlos Restaurant, Formentera restaurant terrasse

9. Can Carlos Restaurant, Formentera

Location
Formentera

Home-cooked, tasty Mediterranean food served in a beautiful terrace surrounded by trees and under fairy lights. This restaurant is located in Formentera's main town, Sant Francesc Xavier.

From classic Italian dishes to local specialities with international touches, at this restaurant you can try oyster tempura, kobe beef tartare, spaghetti with Formentera fresh shrimps, grilled octopus, low-temperature roasted suckling lamb or home-made gelato. Finish your evening with one of their signature cocktails.

Open every day from 20:30 to 02:30 during the summer season only.

La Mariterranea Restaurant, Formentera style of cuisine

10. La Mariterranea Restaurant, Formentera

Location
Formentera

Located in Sant Ferran, in the heart of the island of Formentera, this restaurant serves modern Mediterranean cuisine with a focus on seafood.

Apart from their famous red paella, this restaurant serves other specialities featuring meat and fish in imaginative combinations, but always rooted in Mediterranean tradition. They also have a creative cocktail list, perfect to enjoy on their terrace.

Open every day from 20:30 to 02:00.

Es Moli de Sal Restaurant, Formentera interior

11. Es Moli de Sal Restaurant, Formentera

Location
Formentera

Located in an old salt mill elegantly renovated, this restaurant serves traditional Formenteran food as well as Mediterranean cuisine made with the freshest ingredients.

The restaurant boasts views over Playa de Illetas and La Savina port, as well as one of the best sunsets on the island. Their menu is full of fresh seafood, rice and fish.

There is also a chill-out area to enjoy a drink after lunch. They offer a pickup service for yachts.

Ca Na Joana Restaurant, Formentera restaurant terrasse

12. Ca Na Joana Restaurant, Formentera

Location
Formentera

This cosy and intimate restaurant is situated in the centre of Formentera's main town, Sant Francesc Xavier, in a 17th-century traditional house. They serve Mediterranean cuisine with Provençal touches.

With a beautiful terrace surrounded by flowers and decorated with candles, this is one of the most romantic restaurants in Formentera. Fine dining, professional service and a carefully curated wine list can be found here.

Open every day from 20:00 to 01:00.

Blue Bar Restaurant & Bar, Formentera restaurant terrasse

13. Blue Bar Restaurant & Bar, Formentera

Location
Formentera

Located on the top of a dune on Migjorn beach, this restaurant and bar was opened in the 1960s and it rapidly became a hippie hotspot. They serve Mediterranean and Asian cuisine, as well as cocktails and tapas right in front of the beach.

This legendary bar has hosted Jimmy Hendrix, Bob Marley, King Crimson and Pink Floyd among others. They have been serving a restaurant menu since 1997, which includes pasta, risotto, a wide variety of salads, meat and fresh fish.

Their sunsets are famous throughout the island when they play a combination of chill-out, reggae, pop, jazz and electronic music. During sunset, you can also order tapas including nachos with guacamole and cheese, olives and small plates to accompany your cocktail. Sunset service from 19:00 to 21:00.

Open from March to November. In July and August booking is recommended.

Can Carlitos Restaurant, Formentera style of cuisine

14. Can Carlitos Restaurant, Formentera

Location
Formentera

This restaurant is located on the beach in La Savina, on the paradisiacal island of Formentera. Enjoy Mediterranean cuisine with your toes in the sand.

Their menu includes a selection of tapas, rice, suckling pig, wood-fire grilled chicken and other local specialities. There is also an extensive drinks menu with vermouths, cocktails and a lot more.

All of this with breathtaking sea views.

A Mi Manera Restaurant, Formentera garden

15. A Mi Manera Restaurant, Formentera

Location
Formentera

Located in the unspoilt area of Cap de Barbaria in Formentera, this restaurant is great for a romantic al fresco dinner. They serve seasonal dishes made with fresh local produce in a beautiful garden.

They are dedicated to local culture and cuisine. In the garden, they grow organic vegetables and herbs, tying their menu to the seasonality of the food. They offer a range of gourmet meats and fish served with fresh vegetables straight from the vegetable garden.

Open every day in summer from 19:00 to 02:00.