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Local Cuisine Restaurants in Formentera — 10 of Our Favourites

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Es Moli de Sal Restaurant, Formentera interior

1. 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.

Juan & Andrea exterior

2. 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.

Ca Na Joana Restaurant, Formentera restaurant terrasse

3. 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.

Ca Na Pepa Restaurant, Formentera restaurant terrasse

4. 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.

Es Calo Restaurant, Formentera restaurant

5. 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.

A Mi Manera Restaurant, Formentera garden

6. 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.

Can Carlos Restaurant, Formentera restaurant terrasse

7. 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.

Can Carlitos Restaurant, Formentera style of cuisine

8. 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.

Pinatar Restaurant, Formentera style of cuisine

9. 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.

Chezz Gerdi Restaurant, Formentera restaurant terrasse

10. 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.