The best restaurants Balearic Islands

On the road to the racecourse, towards Ibiza-Santa Gertrudis, this restaurant has a very beautiful reception room and terraces where you can enjoy a good traditional ibizienne cuisine.

Roasted meat and vegetables, cheese trays and tomatoes and aioli to spread.

The desserts are made by the grandmother. On-site or to take away.

This family-run restaurant, located opposite Cala Sant Vicent (since 1974), is a veritable institution on the island. Guests come here for traditional paella, deliciousbullit de peix or freshly baked fish. The large, shaded beachside terrace is a delight. For the record, the palm tree that grows there grew from a seed planted by the owner's grandmother over 100 years ago! A fine address for lovers of Iberian and Mediterranean cuisine, served in a charming setting.

Still a house full of flowers. Excellent meat and very good fish dishes.

Crta from San Carlos on the right after the church, Cala Mastella

Restaurant overlooking a small cove. The staff were very friendly and helpful.

A very small, charming and welcoming restaurant, very popular and recognized by the locals. The house, built at the beginning of the last century, was at that time a shop where the producers and farmers of the surrounding area could sell what they had. Nowadays it is a restaurant, serving typical and peasant cuisine, with many specialities of the island, such as sofrit pagés or frita de pulpo. The dishes are succulent, it's a real festival of flavours! A very good address to escape the massive tourism and taste the local specialties.

Delicious meal in the midst of Henri Cartier-Bresson's photos on the walls. A little Parisian air…

Open from a. m. to p. m. and from p. m. to p. m. It comes for its specialities from the sea (gambas, 14 €), but also for some cheap basic dishes (bistec con patatas fritas, 10 €).

If there is one restaurant in the heart of the old town that stands out, it is El Olivo Mio, the emblematic restaurant of Dalt Vila. Your hosts are the friendly Rita and her all-female team, happily twirling between the white-tablecloth tables on the pretty terrace, from which the view of the street is breathtaking. On the menu, fresh products are the main attraction, with a variety of dishes, some Mediterranean, some Italian. As for the wine list, it oscillates between France and Spain. A really good address!

French home. Surrounded by five other restaurants offering one or two exceptions to the same cuisine, seafood and fish, the Ola also offers pancakes. A dozen salty pancakes, like complete at 7 €, or sweet, like the classic crepe for sugar for 2,50 €. A little expensive for pancakes but it's still fun to eat!

From the simple tortilla to the lobster and paella, the choice is vast in this restaurant. The cuisine is correct and served in generous portions (grilled fish with vegetables, fish and ham tapas, various salads and other simple homemade desserts), without having anything exceptional either, the restaurant El Puerto nevertheless has the merit of being the most honest option in the area. The view over Portinatx is magnificent, especially at sunset.

A classic card designed to satisfy all budgets: pizza, paella, fish caught in Menorca, sandwiches…

It takes time to choose between the 40 natural fragrances offered, including champagne ice cream, roquefort cream or garlic! Very popular with the.

Homemade tapas from 1 €. Pizza between 5 and 9 € or pasta from 4 to 7 €. Also kitchen at the barbecue.

The map is in French. Mexican specialities (tapas, burrito, taco… for 6 €); Italian (spaghetti, pizza…). Large selection of meat. The restaurant also offers breakfast (€ 4,90). The terrace is pleasant but the intérieu, decorated with wooden beams and African masks on the walls, also has its charm.

Do not hesitate to pass the porch, you will discover first a large Art Nouveau room, continue to the garden, with its beautiful fountain and tables scattered under the trees. An Italian-dominated kitchen; also recommended to take a drink before or after the meal. This cafe-restaurant is part of a very trendy chain in Majorca, there are six on the island.

On the map, soups, gazpachos, paella, fideua… and also sandwiches and pizzas. From 10 to 30 €.

Open 9 months of the year, in the evening starting at 19 pm. Closed on Wednesday. Good pasta dishes from 7,90 € to 11,50 €. Meat or fish for 20 € the dish. The staff were friendly and helpful. Staff mostly Italian, friendly. Fine cuisine.

Wide choice of fish and meat. We recommend you Rice Casimir for fruit and curry sauce (12,50 €).

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.

In the spring of 2013, the new establishment of the popular Es Nàutic opened its doors. The contemporary architecture of the place, mounted on stilts in the heart of the nautical station, has been designed to let in as much light as possible, while at night there is a charming panorama of the bay and the lanterns of the boats offered by the large bay windows. On the kitchen side, you can enjoy finely crafted Mediterranean dishes. An ideal place for a candlelight dinner or to celebrate a moment with friends or family.

" Think globally, eat locally " reads the sign on the front of Locals Only, a small restaurant inspired by Italian osterias, located in the lively Plaça del Parque. The owner, Tito Piazza, is the master of his battalion of waiters, who swirl around the pretty candlelit terrace or in the dimly lit service room. On the menu, simple and very good dishes made from local products, but also a few sweets from other parts of the Mediterranean. Very pleasant atmosphere. Spanish and Italian wines.

A great classic, the Bidebide is a restaurant of Basque cuisine with a canteen atmosphere, where you can eat either sitting or standing. The bar is lined up with a variety of pintxos (small slices of bread topped with food) that you can pick up yourself by putting the sticks aside to pay your bill. Some good wines, simple cocktails (the gin and tonics are very successful). An economical and warm address from which one comes out with a full belly. A good option at any time of the day!

Traditional and international cuisine served in a boat décor designed as a tribute to the shipwrights (translation of "Mestre d'Aixa") of Maó harbor. Start with a few homemade croquettes, one of the chef's salads or a green tomato gazpacho, followed by bacallà amb pisto i ou, octopus ramen, chicken canelons or corb ceviche and llagostins, and finish with a delicious French toast or a tasty lemon tart. Sounds appetizing, doesn't it?

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 first floor of the sumptuous Mirador de Dalt Vila Relais et Châteaux hotel, you'll find this exceptional address: Ca'n Font! In the small service room, the walls are as impeccably white as the tablecloths, and are adorned with impressively large Ibicenco paintings. On the plate, from starters to desserts, everything is classic, inventive and absolutely delicious. An address that flirts with gastronomy at very affordable prices.

It is impossible to miss the Dispensa in the charming alleys of Dalt Vila: its small tables decorate the square of the Santa Creu. Special attention is paid to detail, both in the antique grocery store and in the three rooms with a vintage-chic atmosphere that can be found across the street. While one of them houses the workshop of a master sushi maker who is more than familiar with the art of raw fish, it is above all Italian cuisine that is in the spotlight here. The carefully selected ingredients are arranged in copious Mediterranean plates.

Finesse and simplicity for this small address that doesn't pay much attention. A little set back from the seaside restaurants, you feel at ease as soon as you enter: the decoration is very original and the service team is very friendly. The menu is well thought out, with dishes that are different from those usually found in Port de Sóller. Home-made food is the main thing here. The lunch menu is a real bargain, offering very good preparations at a good price. Great value for money. We recommend this address which stands out in the landscape!

For over thirty years, Ca Na Marga has been delighting carnivores of all kinds! This pretty little address in Les Salines is one of Menorca's finest carn a la brasa(barbecued meat) restaurants. You'll enjoy delicious braised meats (lamb, chicken and fine cuts of beef), as well as freshly caught fish, grilled vegetables and lighter salads in a pleasant family atmosphere. Try to save room for one of the ten desserts à la carte.

A small chiringuito set right on the beach, facing the pretty bay of Es Grau, the Es Moll bar is a great place to enjoy the peace and quiet of nature while indulging in some unpretentious, well-made, iodized tapas. If your appetite is stronger than that, it's sometimes possible to enjoy delicious paellas or grilled fish. Otherwise, the simple pleasure of sipping a glass of Minorcan wine or lemonade with the sea as a backdrop will do just as well. Simply magical.

Trendy atmosphere, indoor vegetable garden and several tastefully decorated areas. In the restaurant, you can enjoy seasonal dishes made with local products and vegetables from the garden. Some of the dishes on the menu are: hummus with pita bread, tomato and burrata salad, country ham croquettes with caramelized onion, falafel burger and tzatziki, vegetable ceviche... The place is especially nice to drink a cocktail after the beach or at the end of the evening in a rather chic atmosphere

A great place to eat tapas, but also more elaborate dishes, shoulder to shoulder with the locals. The lunch menu is copious and the rations generous. In short, a true bar de poble as we like it. To whet the appetites of passers-by, 36 photos of the sandwiches you can order at Can Xavi are displayed at the entrance, so there's plenty to choose from! When it comes to beer, you'll be able to choose from more than twenty offerings. A popular, typical address with timeless charm, where you get what you pay for.

Located in the Marina, in the heart of the port of Ibiza, the restaurant Can Guillemis offers excellent Mediterranean cuisine, where the quality of the products is of prime importance, without forgetting to take particular care in the presentation. In addition to the very good milkshakes and fresh fruit juices, you can taste the great classics of Spanish cuisine - arroz, paella and a whole range of creative tapas - but also salads, very good delicatessen and fish and meat dishes. Very honest rates and friendly service.

The very classy Japanese resto-grill Izakaya is located on the ground floor of the flamboyant Sir Joan hotel. You can enjoy an incredible variety of Japanese dishes, raw or cooked: tempura, sashimi, wagyu sushi and other makis, all prepared according to traditional recipes or revisited with inventiveness, at the pretty bar, in the dining room or on the terrace surrounding the pool in the garden. Sumptuous setting, exquisite flavours, professional service. Watch the bill though, it tends to go up without you noticing!

Located at the foot of the passage leading to the entrance to Dalt Vila, Il Dek is a trendy Italian address with starred chef Andrea Alimenti at the stove. Typical Italian dishes (the pizzas are very good and the focaccia with octopus will seduce many), but also some original fusion recipes and proposals of raw fish from the sushi bar, to be enjoyed morning, noon and evening, accompanied by a fruit juice, coffee or cocktail. It's not necessarily cheap, but the setting and the food are worth it. Remember to book in season.

Celler C'an Ripoll, which has been in operation for over thirty years, is located in an old wine warehouse dating from 1768. It is a family restaurant with a rustic and authentic setting and impressive wine barrels. It has several rooms that can easily be made private for a group. In the summer, you can also have lunch in the very pleasant tree-lined patio and dine in the light breeze at the end of the day. Check out the fresh fish suggestions and don't hesitate to try the local specialities.

This bar-restaurant offers its customers an attractive concept: you go shopping at the markets (check opening hours), to stock up on the freshest products, and cook your food on the spot! Otherwise, the menu gives pride of place to seafood specialities with typical tapas and some more original dishes to enjoy on the terrace. A nice surprise!

Ca'n Santi, which has been serving continuously from 10 a.m. to 11 p.m. for more than 40 years now, is an address that stands out a little among the tourist restaurants on the promenade. You can enjoy good seafood and excellent paellas that are particularly well-stocked, but also some simple snack dishes and children's menus. The service is pleasant and the prices reasonable, and the restaurant's terraces offer a beautiful view of the blue horizon. Simple and efficient.

La Petite Iglésia is a restaurant located in a lovely chapel surrounded by a terrace on the square. Red and white checkered tablecloths adorn the tables. Inside, the original architecture is combined with a Parisian bistro decor. As you may have guessed, the owners are French and prepare a successful French cuisine with seasonal products. The presentation is very neat and the dishes are concocted with love (save room for the lemon pie!). A few lapses in service, but it is attentive.

Port Balansat is a large and very noisy restaurant with a huge terrace overlooking the beach of Port Sant Miquel. Possibility to make big tables (20 or more!). Fish, grilled seafood, prawns, clams, oysters, but also the classics of Ibiza, such as the bullit de peix accompanied by its arroz a banda. Also on the menu is a fine range of pizzas, to eat in or take away. A bit of a factory, but the quality of the fish is quite good. Perfect for a family meal.

At the confluence of Dalt Vila and La Marina, the terrace of the Croissant Show is a great Iberian breakfast classic. It serves excellent French pastries with fresh fruit juice (albeit a little expensive), as well as sandwiches and quiches at lunchtime. We particularly appreciate the terrace overlooking the market. It is here that all the summer fauna of the city mixes, artists, beautiful people, locals, travellers, often giving rise to original meetings.

The best value for money in the city. View of the harbour of the small terrace and authentic kitchen in a simple but neat setting. The boss is as charming as the servers are efficient. Food prices are still affordable. The caldera, a feast worthy of the kings, is at 57 €, the parillada of pescado at 32 €. Also good grilled fish.

For those who are really not hungry, perhaps because it is not time, the ride could be accompanied by ice. Enjoy it at Sa Gelateria, a artisan glacier installed on a terrace of the Paseo marítimo. Twenty perfumes (1,40 € the ball).

A small restaurant in the city centre next to the Plaça del Parc, which is worth your visit if only for the beauty of its patio and gardens. A semi-outdoor location, very quiet in the middle of the crowd, which welcomes a varied clientele, both local and passing through. You will taste a tasty Mediterranean cuisine (the paellas are rather successful), with a wide choice of grilled meats and fish as well as desserts and ice creams. Pleasant service. A good option to start the evening!

The Club Nautica Binisafua is not a nautical center, but a place with the appearance of a small chiringuito, where you can taste fish and seafood. You can also enjoy rice and pasta, always prepared with seafood. A superb view in the evening, an ideal place to enjoy a nice sunset. The welcome is pleasant and friendly. However, think of booking if you want to go there in the middle of August.

A popular restaurant on Llevant beach, Tanga has a large covered terrace and a lovely rustic, wooden decor. At the entrance to the beach, the address is less "bling-bling" than the restaurants of Ses Illetes and a little less expensive, although the prices charged exceed the quality offered. They prepare typical specialities such as paellas and freshly caught fish from the house. Some meat dishes are also on the menu. But one will go there especially for the privileged framework, vis-a-vis a blue sea as the azure.

The Ses Salines restaurant overlooks the beach - which is very busy in summer - and its pretty terrace overlooks the sea and the many boats anchored in the bay. Here, seafood is the star attraction, especially mussels, prepared in a variety of ways. You'll also be able to sample some excellent seafood paellas and the famous caldereta de llagosta. At lunchtime, the restaurant offers an interesting menu for around 20 euros.