RESTAURANT ES XARCU Michelin Plate IIO UPDATED SEPTEMBER 2025 Es Xarcu is finally back at sea. Two years ago, they were forced to move to the village of Es Cubells. The menu was great, and the food was fantastic, but the vibe just wasn’t the same. The good news is they are back at their old, trusted spot! For more than 30 years, Mariano Torres and his wife have been running this chiringuito, which is very popular with the many boats and their fancy owners who st

COMIDAS BAR SAN JUAN, UPDATED OCTOBER 2025 - The restaurant is currently closed, possibly awaiting new owners, which is a massive shame. The owners of this unpretentious tapas bar remain impervious to Ibiza’s trendiness, refusing to change its wood-panelled décor and traditional Spanish menu. It has always been one of the cheapest places to eat in Eivissa (Ibiza Town). There is new staff at the bar San Juan in June 2024, completely different opening hours, and a moderate p

CALÓ DE S'ALGA KIOSKO SIESTA The Caló de s’Alga Beach Bar in Siesta is a delightful find. Nestled below the Grand Hotel Palladium, it’s an insider tip for anyone staying nearby or on holiday in Santa Eulària. If you’re looking for a spot to relax, this is it! Picture this: a wooden shack, white plastic chairs and tables, and the bustling Siesta behind you. In front, the stunning view of the bay of Santa Eulària and the sparkling turquoise sea awaits. It’s a perfect setting fo

KIOSKO CALA LLENYA UPDATE JULY 2025 - THE BEACH BAR HAS REOPENED We were asked recently about the status of the chiringuito in Cala Llenya. In previous reports on social media, it was claimed that CBBC had taken it over. Fortunately, there was nothing in that, after the Ayuntamiento de Santa Eulària des Riu and CBBC itself confirmed. So, the authenticity of this beautiful family beach on the east side of the island remains preserved for this season, at least, and the chirin

Discovering Authentic Ibicencan Cuisine CAFETERÍA CA’N JORDI - LAS PUERTAS DE CIELO If you plan to visit, you’ll need a car or a bicycle. From Sant Antoni de Portmany (San Antonio), drive towards Santa Agnés de Corona. At the T-junction near Cafeteria Ca’n Cosmi, famous for its tortilla (Spanish omelette), turn left. Once you leave the village, there are no signs, but the drive is straightforward. The views of the almond blossoms in February are breathtaking! Continue for abo

RESTAURANT POMELO PLAYA (ex Sa Bresca) UPDATE SEPTEMBER 2025 The chiringuito on Cala Gracio only opened in 2025. The beds are reasonable, and the service is good. Previously called Sa Bresca, now owned by The Mambo Group, so, unfortunately, the prices are incredibly overpriced. They have renamed the bar Pomelo Playa. They charge €6 for a small beer (0.3 litres) and €8 for a large beer (0.5 litres). The cheapest bottle of wine is €45; the Tomato Salad is €26; the Beach Burge

ES BOLDADO Michelin Guide This review contains three different trips to Restaurante Es Boldado in Cala d’Hort. When driving from Sant Josep to Cala d’Hort, take the last right turn to Cala Truja before reaching Cala d’Hort. After about 3 kilometres, you will see the sign for Es Boldado on your left. Turn onto this road and drive down the dusty camino (dirt track) for approximately 1.5 kilometres, and you will be rewarded with the best view of Ibiza. If you’re looking for a

CAN SALINAS MANUEL EL REY DE LA FIDEUÀ To find this restaurant, head past the church on the way to Ses Salinas. It is on the left, just before the turnoff to Platja des Cavallet, just before Salinas Beach. This family-run restaurant serves excellent Valencian-style paella and fideuà away from the busy summer crowds of Ibiza. Fideuà is a dialectal pronunciation of the Valencian or Catalan word fideuada (which means a large number of noodles). It is a seafood dish originally fr

ES REBOST DE CAN PRATS In September 2024, we returned to one of our favourite restaurants, serving traditional Ibicencan cuisine in Sant Antoni de Portmany (San Antonio). Located in a house built in the early years of the 20th century, it was one of the first shops in Sant Antoni. It sold food like chickens, eggs, cheeses, pebrassos, rabbits, vegetables, potatoes, and other products necessary for everyday life. When they opened in 1994, in the home of the current owners’ gran

RESTAURANTE ES CUCÓ This restaurant is on the outskirts of Cala de Bou, moving inland. It is a great place to stop for a drink or for some affordable food. It is famous for its spit-roast chicken (with black pepper sauce) . Served with chips and salad. We started with a warm goat's cheese salad. It is a great, cheap meal. The chicken costs €11.50 without sauce and €14 with sauce. Along with the chicken, you will find boquerones (anchovies in oil, garlic, and vinegar), calama