La Gaia Restaurant
Located inside Ibiza Gran Hotel, this restaurant serves their own take on Nikkei cuisine, a fusion of flavours from Japan and Peru in a very sophisticated space.

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Discover the top Ibiza places to eat
There's a wide range of restaurants in Ibiza to suit all tastes, and budgets. Read our guide on all the best places to eat in Ibiza and where to find your favourite style of cuisine.
The food on offer ranges from the truly spectacular, to the spectacularly over-priced. There are, however, a few places where you can get good honest food for less than the Greek deficit, but you have to know your way around. And if you have no deficit to worry about at all, then you have plenty of gourmet restaurants to choose from, where you can rub shoulders with the holiday elite.
The abundance of beach clubs around Ibiza's beautiful coastline means that no matter where you are you will probably find a great place for lunch. Many of these establishments are set up for you to enjoy your whole day there and this is indeed a very fine idea. You can keep it simple with a sunbed and umbrella and then wander up to the restaurant for lunch or go all out and get served all day long on your private bed, and have that table brought to you. Some of the more upmarket beach clubs are also set up to serve the clientèle who arrive by private yacht, so you can be assured of fantastic service, and probably a glimpse of some A list celebrities.
On the west coast you will find the relatively new and extremely popular Cotton Beach Club. This bright, light and airy club has been an instant hit with locals and is always busy for lunch so best to book in advance for this one. Vallet parking helps in the tiny car park or you could park further away and walk to it along the beach.
For those on more of a budget you will find that the local chiringuito (or outdoor bar) is a better option and fresh seafood will always take pride of lace on their menus. A healthy helping of paella for lunch is very traditional and a great way to keep you going for the rest of the afternoon of water and beach sports!
Although probably better known for cocktails, there is no harm in having a little nibble with your Sex on the Beach or your Long Island Iced Tea. The west coast is well known for the stunning sunset views and bars such as Kumharas, Sunset Ashram and Elements are great places for watching this natural event. Most places will offer tapas at this time (Spanish people would not normally eat dinner until 10pm or even later), but due to the sheer amount of British and other foreign tourists you will be able to get a decent dinner at this time too.
You will find that many hotel bars in Ibiza Town and Santa Eulalia are on the rooftop so you can enjoy the views and the cooler breeze at sundown as you enjoy a selection of dips, mixed olives and cheese, or even chopitos, which are battered and fried baby squid!
Located inside Ibiza Gran Hotel, this restaurant serves their own take on Nikkei cuisine, a fusion of flavours from Japan and Peru in a very sophisticated space.
Located in a prime spot in the middle of Ibiza Town's marina, this restaurant boasts spectacular views. Their show dining and nightclub will give you a night that you will never forget.
From buffet breakfast to tapas lunch and all-night menu, this restaurant located at Destino Pacha Ibiza Resort serves delicious international cuisine indoor or at their terrace around the pool. You can even book a sunbed and enjoy their cocktails and poolside menu all day.
The coolest chill-out music in Ibiza, the most exclusive ambience, quality cuisine and customer service that redefines the real meaning of VIP have turned this beach club into one of the most exciting places on the island, summer after summer.
Enjoy the excellent fusion of Mediterranean and Japanese cuisine under the command of expert chefs.
El Deseo is the perfect place to chill out with friends, listen to good music and enjoy nice food and cocktails.
For a casual lunch where the bill won’t make you cry, head to one of the towns or marinas and get stuck into a fresh salad or sandwich on one of the small terrace cafes and finish with a delicious coffee.
Part of a chain that owns several cafes in the neighbouring island of Ibiza, this establishment is perfect for a relaxed drink on its sun-drenched terrace, overlooking the yachts in the marina.
This cafe serves a menu filled with fitness inspired food, from high protein/low carb to vegan and veggie meals, all made with locally sourced, organic ingredients and freshly cooked to order.
This lovely quaint shop is located in the centre of Sant Ferran de ses Roques. They sell local delicatessen which they also serve in their cosy dining room or terrace.
Made only with natural ingredients, many grown on the island, this ice cream parlour is hailed as the best in Ibiza.
Part of a local chain serving healthy, organic food, this is the perfect spot for pre-party energising smoothies, recovery breakfasts, beach picnic food and the best chicken burger around.
Opened by Vivian Rosberg in the heart of La Marina in Ibiza capital's old town, this ice cream parlour serves the creations of ice cream master Vincent Crovisier.
Casa Colonial stands on a low hill surrounded by tropical plants.
Seveteen restaurant is hidden in the heart of Siesta village, not far from Santa Eulalia.
La Oliva is located at the end of the most lively square within the ancient walls of Dalt Vila.
"Es Terral" is the name of a night wind that brings freshness... So does this little restaurant located in a small pedestrian street of Santa Eulalia Del Río.
For a stylish beachside meal, the southeast coast is dotted with chic spots serving everything from fresh seafood to hearty veggie dishes, all with a relaxed, nautical vibe. Tucked away in quieter bays, you’ll also find laid-back restaurants where you can enjoy traditional Spanish seafood like paella and bullit de peix, made with the freshest catch of the day. It’s the perfect setting for a long, lazy lunch or dinner with a glass of wine and some top-notch people-watching.
This restaurant serves dishes with a modern take on fresh, healthy Mediterranean food, where bold flavours, organic produce and innovative sharing platters dominate.
Located in a prime spot in the middle of Ibiza Town's marina, this restaurant boasts spectacular views. Their show dining and nightclub will give you a night that you will never forget.
Located in the beautiful five star hotel Hacienda Na Xamena, the restaurant is perched on the edge of one of the hotel's swimming pools.
Situated on the beach, this beach club is a great place to have a lazy lunch, enjoying their extensive menu, or partying in the evening to the beats of some of the best DJs on the island, including DJ Pippi.
This restaurant is located in the main square of San Juan. Using only seasonal, locally sourced produce, they serve breakfast, lunch and dinner in a stylish dining room and a beautiful garden.
Imagine sitting down at your table, your cloth napkin on your lap, surrounding ocean views so splendid you'll feel like you're in a wonderful dream, with a gentle sea breeze floating in the air.
Mainland Ibiza has no Michelin starred restaurants (yet) but there are many fine gourmet restaurants that come highly recommended by the Guide Michelin.
For the finer things in life you mustn't miss a chance to dine at the Es Mirador de Dalt Vila Restaurant, in the hotel of the same name, right in the heart of Dalt Vila, Ibiza Old Town. Or for something with a coastal view the restaurant at the Amante Beach Club just north east of Ibiza Town, near Cala Llonga, is the height of calm sophistication and relaxed glamour.
For a taste of traditional Ibizan dining head to Ca n'Alfredo, a friendly family-run restaurant in Eivissa, recommended by the Guide Michelin for their "large portions of traditional cuisine, enlivened by some Ibizan and Catalan dishes". Check out the photos on the walls to see which famous faces have dined here.
Paco Roncero - awarded with two Michelin Stars, three Repsol Suns and the 2006 National Gastronomy Award - achieved one of his dreams by creating this restaurant. His goal is to offer his guests "a unique experience that transcends gastronomy".
Luckily Ibiza is a small island and so you will be easily able to reach any of the wonderful restaurants that take your fancy. You can choose anything from gastro bars to fusion cuisine, family style tex-mex and rustic Spanish to Japanese sushi and sophisticated marina-side dining.
Had your fill of Spanish food? Head to Bambuddha, and immerse yourself in this elaborate and colourful Balinese style restaurant. Here you will find the übercool crowd sipping on cocktails - amidst ancient erotic artefacts and sultry, sumptuous furnishings. You can even indulge and browse around the Boutique and Tantra Sex Shop - "luxury fashion items and erotica to excite and satisfy your desires".
Nanking is a well-priced Chinese restaurant in Eivissa offering good quality Cantonese cuisine
In a prime spot in the middle of Ibiza Town's marina with spectacular views, this restaurant and nightclub will give you a night that you will never forget.
This restaurant and lounge bar is a great setting for an informal evening of sharing tapas and enjoying some drinks.
A popular place in the centre of Santa Gertrudis where people meet for sandwiches, snacks, tapas, meat platters and an after work beer.
Situated on a rural road that connects San Antonio, San Rafael and Santa Agnes, this bar and restaurant occupies the space of a former rustic bar and shop. They serve traditional Spanish tapas with modern and international touches.
Serving up delicious food during the day, setting the mood for sunset cocktails in the evening and then dancing late into the night, this venue in San Antonio has it all.
Located near the end of the sunset strip of Sant Antoni de Portmany, Ibiza, Kasbah is the heart of authentic Mediterranean dining, offering a unique culinary experience.
You’ll find that steak and grill restaurants here exude a sense of calm sophistication paired with relaxed glamour. Whether in town or tucked away in secluded coves or quiet beaches, these venues offer a refined yet unpretentious setting. Expect fresh cuts of meat and local fish expertly prepared, often using a Josper BBQ grill. Whether you’re enjoying a long lunch or a sunset dinner, the experience will be one of understated luxury and culinary excellence.
Located in Playa d'en Bossa, at this restaurant and bar you'll be able to enjoy an afternoon drink, an international menu for dinner and cocktails to the sound of DJs until 04:00.
Located on the road from Ibiza Town to Sant Josep, just 10 minutes from Playa d'en Bossa, this rustic restaurant offers delicious grilled meats on a large garden terrace.
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.
This steakhouse is modern, chic and a reflection of the island's energy. Delicious food, creative cocktails, live DJs and entertainment are the explosive combination here.
A new concept in the San Antonio port area, this cafe / restaurant uses the best quality of organic ingredients to create innovative healthy and attractive food.
You would never guess than one of the best pizzas in the world can be enjoyed in Ibiza, but chef Giuseppe Nardone, from Salt & Sea Restaurant at ME Ibiza Hotel in Santa Eulalia, won the "Best Alternative Pizza" award at the National Italian Pizza Championships last year.
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