Mediterranean cuisine restaurants Formentera

With its giant lobster overhanging the roof, the Capri is a classic of the island, one of those popular addresses where locals and travellers mix. The cuisine is typically Mediterranean and based on the tradition of the fishermen who are still very present in Formentera. On the large illuminated terrace you can enjoy the chef's dishes: parillada, calamari a la planxa and some tasty meat dishes like duck breast or solomillo. The property manages the small hostel located in the same structure.

You will appreciate its beautiful garden planted with cactus and fig trees, its large covered terraces and its tasty Mediterranean and international cuisine. For example, you can start your meal with a guacamole tartar with scampi or a delicious zucchini gratin. Lamb, pork with apples, fondue bourguignonne, cod confit or salmon with honey en papillote will make a good main course. Sorbets and chocolate mousse for dessert. The restaurant is located on the road leading to the plateau of La Mola.

Nice café with a spectacular view of the Peix pond. Very good for a hearty breakfast, a brunch at noon, a milkshake in the afternoon or a drink in the evening. On the menu, salads, a wide choice of pizzas (classic or special), fresh pasta (we recommend the dish of Chitarrine con bogavante, salsa de tomate cherry y albahaca fresca or the Spaghetti con almejas), fish and meat. And for those who are crazy about pizza, they even offer a Nutella pizza for dessert. Prices are quite high, as everywhere.

Opened in 1988 by Ina, a self-taught artist with a passion for cooking, and Josep, a Catalan who toured the kitchens of the best hotels in Europe before moving to Formentera, Cafè Matinal is a real institution! As its name suggests, this little address hidden away in a pedestrian alleyway specialises in brunches and breakfasts based on fresh, home-made products. Very cute setting, reasonable prices, we're not afraid to say it, it's one of the best addresses on the island for a sweet and sour breakfast.

In a warm rustic decor all in wood, you will taste a generous traditional cuisine. Propeller fan, old photos on the walls, craftsman's tools... A real little tavern! Country salad, mussels in marinara, squid with squid ink, octopus salad (very tender), conill amb ceba (rabbit)... The restaurant is also known for its excellent fresh fish (the owner has won several fishing competitions!). Don't forget the desserts, they are to die for! A must, in our opinion.

A table run by Italians, on the Es Pujols promenade. Can Loca spreads out its large terrace (nicely illuminated in the evening) facing the Big Blue. Iodized meal with the sound of the waves. Unpretentious cuisine (clams, fried calamari, mussels, scampi, Catalan-style lobster, seafood carpaccios, grilled fish or copious paellas to share...) in a romantic setting. To conclude: a good address to eat fish and seafood. Very good quality-price ratio. Friendly service.

Right next to the Es Caló apartments, this renowned restaurant has become an essential address for savouring iodine-based specialities in front of a dazzling sea. This is what we call a safe bet! The cuisine is classic Spanish and well prepared. On the menu, salads, shellfish, local specialties, beautiful meats, and especially, fresh fish and very appetizing seafood paellas (for a change!). The prices are really not cheap. But the game is worth the candle.

Macondo is considered by some to be the best Italian restaurant in Formentera. In the heart of the bohemian Sant Ferran, this is a place of reference for enjoying pizza, pasta and Italian recipes. Always busy and lively, this restaurant is worth a visit. In high season, remember to arrive early to make sure you have room (before 8.30pm) as the terrace is packed. If you're looking for a quiet and romantic atmosphere, don't bother!

On the Es Pujols promenade. Italian restaurant with a pleasant covered terrace facing the sea. Also a large sunny room, sober and elegant. Typical Mediterranean cuisine: good paellas, delicious tuna tartare, steamed lobster with Catalan-style vegetables, fresh seafood pasta made on the spot that morning, fillet of sea bream with ginger and crunchy vegetables... A well-stocked wine cellar (with some recommendable labels from the Balearics, and even from Formentera). Salty addition, as everywhere.

Alessandro Minelli, manager of the famous Ca Na Pepa restaurant in Sant Francesc opened the doors of Café Miranda in 2016, offering a restaurant concept serving tapas and portions. Right in the middle of the Es Pujols seafront, the chic-looking bistro, decorated in vintage fifties fashion, is busy at all hours. A beautiful terrace to enjoy the mild summer evenings and taste classic and well-made tapas : mussels, ceviche, chipirones, croquettes, jabugo (an Iberian ham), hummus... Very good.

On the northern tip of Sa Illetes beach, the restaurant Es Minister unveils its large shaded terrace facing the turquoise sea surrounding the peninsula. A good beer is refreshed or dildo. It offers quality Mediterranean cuisine where the products of the sea dominate, and boasts a good wine card to accompany the whole. On the menu: chipirones, special moulds of the house, burbot à la plancha, squid squid, fresh fish of Formentera, as well as specialities to share to two or more, such as paella to black rice or assortment of fried fish. For those who prefer meat, grilled chicken, pork chops or solemillo are also on the menu. For dessert, from apple pie to Catalan cream, the choice is wide. Friendly and efficient service even when the terrace is packed. From the restaurant you can also book your crossing on the Barca Bahía, which links the Savina to the island of S'Espalmador. A large parking lot is located opposite the restaurant.