Ibiza's best new restaurants and beach clubs

Amira Hashish explores the Ibiza restaurants which have created a buzz this season…
Romantic spot: trees and fairy lights adorn the El Portalon courtyard
Amira Hashish18 September 2017

From a farm to table concept to the hottest new beach clubs, here are some of Ibiza’s most recent restaurant openings…

El Portalon

Cook and writer Anne Sijmonsbergen is something of an organic food pioneer in Ibiza. Her farm on the island, Can Riero, supplies produce to many of the top restaurants and mainland Spain while her book Eivissa showcases the Ibicenco dishes Ibiza cuisine has to offer.

Fans and followers will be delighted to know she has opened a restaurant and it is as excellent as expected.

El Portalon is a wonderful spot armed with a passionate, knowledgeable team who will give you the warmest of welcomes. Summer dining takes place in the courtyard, all trees and fairy lights. On arrival you will be presented with a blackboard with the day’s menu. Ingredients are locally sourced (many from Anne’s farm) and your waiter will be able to tell you the origins of every dish. There is a brilliant wine list to boot.

As the nights get chillier, you can enjoy the cosy indoors which is kitted out with vintage furniture and a laid-back chic style.

This is the place to try when visiting the Old Town, elportalonibiza.com.

Peyotito Ibiza

Peyotito, part of the modern Mexican restaurant Peyoto Group with branches in Notting Hill and Mayfair, is making its mark on the White Isle with a new opening in Nobu Hotel Ibiza Bay. Set along the white sandy beaches of Talamanca Bay, it has amazing views of the Mediterranean Sea and a bespoke menu of delicious Mexican dishes with an influence of Spanish tradition and Ibizan ingredients.

A far cry from the typical Mexican ‘Tex-Mex’ cuisine, Peyotito offers contemporary and refined fare from Verde Vuelve a la Vida with Lubina (local Ibiza fish) to Papas with chorizo and chilli pasilia. The sharing concept sits against a backdrop of earthy, stylish interiors and an extensive cocktail list includes favourite mezcal concoctions such as the signature Peyotito Margarita, an ideal tipple for watching the sunset.

Dinner by the outdoor fire pit couldn’t be more romantic and the super friendly staff will ensure you have a fun and flavourful night, peyoterestaurant.com.

Aiyanna Ibiza

From the team behind the renowned Amante Ibiza, Aiyanna is the much anticipated sister restaurant in Cala Nova Bay. On the north side of Ibiza, it is in a beautiful setting with access to a lovely beach.

The design concept makes use of natural materials with a wooden decked terrace and a space inspired by nature. There is a cool, rustic vibe complemented with splashes of colour.

The menu fuses Western Mediterranean food with East.

Mezze sharing platters, an array of vegetarian options as well as free-range fish and organic meat are all delicious.

Many of the ingredients are grown in the restaurant’s very own garden.

A wonderfully boho lunch choice, aiyannaibiza.com.

Cala Bonita

This buzzing beach club, run by a group of friends, opened last season and has already gained quite the reputation. As popular with couples as large groups, it has a bright and breezy look with views over the sea.

The décor fuses pared back Scandinavian style with Mediterranean verve. Swaying bamboo lighting hangs over long wooden tables. There is a separate area for more casual dining or some nibbles which you can take to the beach.

Tuck into the fish of the day or one of the signature rice dishes and soak up the views over refreshing cocktails, calabonitaibiza.com.

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