The best paella restaurants in Ibiza
What is it about paella that always manages to bring us together with our loved ones to share some unforgettable moments? It is for this wonderful ability of paella, as well as its delicious flavour, that we hereby declare ourselves unconditional fans of this dish, which is one of the finest ambassadors of Spanish cuisine across the globe. In this article, we will tell you some of the best paella restaurants in Ibiza.
The white island is one of the most attractive tourist destinations in the Mediterranean. Thousands of visitors arrive every year to enjoy its beaches and lively nightlife. But, for some time now, gastronomy has found a port in Ibiza to call upon, promoting a very interesting gastronomic tourism in which you can not only enjoy dishes from the four cardinal points, but also from your own, from the island and from Spain, where, of course, the rice and paellas of Ibiza stand out.
Rices and paella in Ibiza
In the Ibizan culinary tradition there are at least two dishes in which rice is the main protagonist. On the one hand, arròs de matances, made, as you can imagine, with different parts of the pig; and on the other hand, the arroz a banda that is cooked with the bullit de peix broth and is served after tasting this traditional fish stew.
But beyond the traditional rice dishes of Ibiza, we can find true masters in the art of paella, whether mixed, seafood, fish, a banda... and of course: authentic Valencian paella.
Where to eat paella in Ibiza
This question is repeated every season, and not only about paella, other rice dishes such as risottos, brothy, melty... are also in high demand to be enjoyed in the shade when the heat waves are hardest.
Below we have listed what for us are the 10 best restaurants where you can eat the best paella and the best rice in Ibiza. We hope you visit and enjoy them.
The best restaurants to eat paella in Ibiza
Sa Caleta
Sa Caleta
Sa Caleta’s paellas and rice dishes are a true Ibiza classic. This restaurant is a historic sailor’s retreat, offering views across one of the island’s most charming coves. Besides serving a huge variety of paellas and rice dishes, such as the bullit de peix and the caldereta de langosta lobster stew, its menu also features fish, seafood and grilled meat dishes.
Make a reservation at Sa Caleta
Playa Sa Caleta. Sant Jordi de Ses Salines. Sant Josep de Sa Talaia.
Es Ventall
Es Ventall
Lovers of Ibizan cuisine mustn’t overlook Es Ventall restaurant, in which the Bonet Cardona family offers their unique twist on some of the most traditional dishes found in the recipe books of this island. If one thing is to stand out from its menu, it is the broad range of paellas and rice dishes. Our special recommendation: the dry rice dish with sea cucumbers, cuttlefish and Ibizan prawns. Bon profit!
Make a reservation at Es Ventall
Carrer de Cervantes, 22. San Antoni de Portmany.
Chambao
Chambao
The Chambao restaurant, located in the luxurious Nobu Hotel Ibiza Bay on the Playa de Talamanca beach, is famous for its fresh seafood and the quality of its Mediterranean cuisine. Its chef, Enrico Maimonte making Chambao one of your best options for a delicious seafood paella in Talamanca beach.
Make a reservation at Chambao
Nobu Hotel Ibiza Bay. Cami Ses Feixes, 52. Eivissa, playa de Talamanca.
Atzaró Beach
Atzaró Beach
With a relaxed and bohemian atmosphere, the Atzaró Beach restaurant serves exquisite food, tapas and aperitifs, as well as delicious paellas and traditional Ibizan rice dishes, offering views over one of the island’s most beautiful bays: Cala Nova. Besides paellas, fish and rice dishes, this restaurant’s menu also features healthy and vegetarian options for all tastes.
Make a reservation at Atzaró Beach
Playa de Cala Nova. Es Canar. Santa Eulària des Riu.
Tropicana
Tropicana
With over 30 years’ history, the Tropicana Beach Club in Cala Jondal serves some of the finest traditional dishes found anywhere on the island of Ibiza, including a variety of rice dishes such as the ‘mixed’ paella, the seafood paella and arroz a banda. The Tropicana Beach Club’s leisure offer includes comfortable sunbeds, a ‘hippy’ market and a massage service, making it much more than a beachfront restaurant. In fact, it is a small slice of paradise on the coast of Ibiza.
Make a reservation at Tropicana Beach Club
Playa Cala Jondal, s/n. Sant Josep de Sa Talaia.
Cala Gracioneta
Cala Gracioneta
Cala Gracioneta is one of Ibiza’s most charming beaches; a hidden jewel lying less than five minutes from San Antonio. This beachfront restaurant, which has appropriated the name of the beach on which it is found, serves some of the finest Mediterranean dishes. Its menu features a huge range of paellas and rice dishes, such as arroz a banda, which is one of the house’s specialities. There are two different versions of this classic dish: vegetable or seafood and cuttlefish.
Make a reservation at Cala Gracioneta
Cala Gracioneta. San Antoni de Portmany.
El Carmen
El Carmen
Few restaurants are able to offer such magnificent views as those enjoyed from El Carmen. This restaurant is located in Cala d’Hort: one of the island’s most magical enclaves, looking out to the islets of Es Vedrà and Es Vedranell. Its various paellas and rice dishes—including the bullit de peix—are the house speciality. As far as starters are concerned, we recommend trying any of its seafood dishes, such as the razor clams, clams, squid or octopus.
Playa Cala d’Hort. Sant Josep de sa Talaia.
El Náutico Ibiza
El Náutico Ibiza
Located in the heart of Ibiza, in a privileged seafront setting with views of the harbour and Dalt Vila, El Náutico Ibiza offers a gastronomic experience that stands out for its honest cuisine, rooted in local and seasonal produce. At the helm of the kitchen, renowned chef Pau Barba brings a deeply Mediterranean character to the menu with subtle touches of traditional Ibizan cuisine. A true reference point for breakfast, lunch and dinner by the sea.
Make a reservation at El Náutico Ibiza
Port Nautic Ibiza, Av. de Santa Eulalia, s/n. Eivissa.
Zazú Ibiza
Zazú Ibiza
Facing the deep blue of the Mediterranean, with the soul of Ibiza beating in every corner, ZaZu is more than just a restaurant: it is a sensory universe where cuisine and experience merge without limits. Its concept is a Mediterranean fusion with a Valencian soul and global inspiration — rice dishes, sushi, seafood and a carefully curated selection of wines and cocktails from around the world. All of it unfolds to the rhythm of live DJs, turning every service into a celebration.
Make a reservation at Zazú Ibiza
Carrer del Fumarell, 2. Playa d'en Bossa.
Can Salinas
Can Salinas
Since 1989, Can Salinas has been a gastronomic landmark celebrated for its paellas and fideuàs. Its founder Manuel, Valencian by birth but Ibizan at heart, earned his reputation as "the king of fideuà" thanks to his passion for his mother Tina's legendary seafood recipe. Today, his daughter Carmela and her husband Pablo carry on the family legacy — now in its fourth generation — keeping the essence of Valencian cuisine alive in a setting that feels as timeless as the island itself. A true must, nestled in the heart of the Salinas Natural Park.
Make a reservation at Can Salinas
Carretera de las Salinas, km 3,7 izquierda. Sant Jordi de Ses Salines.
Es Virot
Es Virot
With over 20 years of history, the family restaurant Es Virot has firmly established itself as an authentic seaside gem, boasting unbeatable views over the bay. Specialising in Mediterranean cuisine and rice dishes, its menu turns its back on passing trends and the island's hectic pace — here, tradition and flavour are slow-cooked with quality ingredients and a deep respect for the essence of every dish.
Make a reservation at Es Virot
Carrer de Burgos, 2. Sant Antoni de Portmany.
Can Domo Ibiza
Can Domo Ibiza
Can Domo is a 17th-century farmhouse set between Santa Eulalia and Ibiza town, standing out for its stunning natural surroundings: a 15-hectare olive grove, panoramic views across the island, its own organic extra virgin olive oil and a working kitchen garden. Awarded a Repsol Sun and listed in the Michelin Guide, its zero-kilometre cuisine is one of the most exciting and distinctive on the island.
Make a reservation at Can Domo Ibiza
Carretera Cala Llonga, Km 7,6. Santa Eulària des Riu.
The Beach, Unexpected Ibiza
The Beach, Unexpected Ibiza
Specialising in traditional rice dishes prepared with care, fresh fish and locally sourced Balearic seafood — with the exquisite Balearic spiny lobster, always km0, as its star ingredient. Set right on the sand at Playa d'en Bossa within the Ushuaïa Ibiza Beach Hotel, it combines top-level Mediterranean cuisine with the most vibrant atmosphere on the island. Its showcooking rice events with guest chefs of the highest calibre have already become one of the unmissable happenings of the season.
Make a reservation at The Beach, Unexpected Ibiza
Ushuaïa Hotel. Ctra. de Platja d'en Bossa, 10. Sant Jordi de Ses Salines.
Can Tina Ibiza
Can Tina Ibiza
Can Tina is the perfect blend of a Valencian rice house and a no-nonsense traditional tavern. Its menu features both classic and signature rice dishes crafted by chef Arnau Sala, served alongside bold tapas and a wide selection of craft beers, vermouths and wines. With a warm atmosphere and daily culinary creations, it is one of the most genuine and beloved spots in Ibiza town for enjoying rice dishes at their very best.
Make a reservation at Can Tina Ibiza
Carrer de Sant Cristòfol, 15. Eivissa.
Port Balansat
Port Balansat
Port de Balansat is located, as its name might suggest, in the Playa del Puerto de Sant Miquel de Balansat. With almost half a century of history under its belt, this family-run restaurant—specialising in paellas, rice dishes, fish and seafood—is an authentic benchmark for gastronomy. Most of its recipes have remained unchanged over all these years. However, as one would imagine, its menu has also incorporated new dishes over time, broadening the culinary offering of the Port Balansat restaurant.
Av. Balanzat, 1. Sant Joan de Labritja.
And here we have our top 15 of the best restaurants to eat paella in Ibiza. We hope you enjoy their rice dishes, and don't forget to discover the rest of their menus. And if you want to know other gastronomic offers, here we provide you with our selection of the best restaurants on the island of Ibiza. Bon appetit!
