Adding Ibiza's magic to the season of giving, peace and goodwill should mean there are some lovely moments of enjoyment. Treat yourself to a lavish Christmas meal at one of Ibiza's great restaurants, sit back, enjoy, give good cheer and let someone else worry about the washing and tidying up after.
In our varied selection of restaurants, you can choose from both Christmas fare and meals to welcome in the New Year. From top end to great-value set menus, you will find something for everyone.
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a mi manera
Near San Lorenzo
Open Friday to Sunday this winter, the charming A Mi Manera welcomes you over Christmas and on New Year's Eve, too, with a mouthwatering special menu. Let them take care of your meals. True masters of flavour, they have put together a selection of Italian delicacies, with the likes of black truffles, pecorino, bottarga and mascarpone as well as Mediterranean influences in a bucolic setting. It really doesn't get much sweeter than this. Book your table in advance.
bali beach club
Playa d'en Bossa
Any day on the beach is pretty great, but celebrating Christmas there sounds like the ultimate treat to us. To top it all of, the world flavours and modern tapas of Bali Beach Club create a special menu for Christmas Day. Claim your spot ahead of time. They'll be doing it all over again for New Year's Eve, too.
Bambuddha restaurant
On the San Juan road
A universal favourite, the naughty and nice Bambuddha Restaurant always delivers. With a classy atmosphere and top service along with its delicious "MediterrAsian" cuisine, you cannot but have a blast there. Add a Special Chef's Menu on both Christmas Eve and Christmas Day, and you really can't go wrong. It all culminates with a New Year's Eve dinner when it closes - until the summer return of course. Make your reservation ahead of time.
Casa Maca
Right outside Ibiza Town
The already magical Casa Maca turns things up another notch for the holidays. Besides hosting a Christmas market every weekend until Christmas, the two-year-old countryside hotel right outside Ibiza Town presents some delectable fixed-price menus for Christmas Eve, Christmas Day and New Year's Eve. The emphasis is on seafood and vegetable combinations. With limited availability, make sure to book your table well ahead of time.
Cas Costas
On the road to San Jose
Open all year round, the rustic Cas Costas has plenty going on leading up to Christmas, with special options for company parties. The big one is on New Year's Eve and you can choose from a regular or vegan menu. With some of the tastiest farm-to-table homegrown vegetables and their famous meat selections, everyone's taste buds will be rejoicing. Think ahead and reserve your spot.
CBbC marina santa eulalia
Santa Eulalia port
Go on and spoil yourself on Christmas Day. For a classy fine-dining experience, CBbC Marina Santa Eulalia will be open on 25 December, as well as 1 January, with its a la carte menu. In the increasingly stylish marina and with the restaurant's nautical theme, you will love being pampered so close to the water.
cbbc ebusus
Ibiza Town centre
To celebrate Nochebuena on 24 December, CBbC Ebusus has put together a very special five-course Christmas menu. Perfect for meat lovers, the menu explores numerous Spanish and Ibizan dishes with special menus also available. Smack in the middle of Ibiza Town, this sophisticated yet understated restaurant takes care of everything including drinks.
El Naranjo
Santa Eulalia
With its inviting terrace and friendly atmosphere, El Naranjo is always a good idea. For Christmas Eve and Christmas Day, the team has put together quite the menu. What awaits is a degustation of starters such as foie gras, vitello tonnato and strudel, plus your choice of traditional meat entrees, as well as a sorbet palate cleanser in between courses. For a very approachable price, it even includes a bottle of wine for every three diners - delicious and wallet-friendly.
hostal la torre
San Antonio
It does not get much more delightful than Hostal La Torre and its dream seafront location. For its special holiday menus, the effortlessly chic classic sunset spot pays homage to Ibiza's traditional gastronomy. Perfect for groups and company dinners as well, this one is bound to be unforgettable - also to greet the new year. Yes, please.
Mikasa
Marina Botafoch
Re-opening for the Christmas holidays from 20 December, Mikasa Boutique Hotel will surprise you with its special menu of oysters, foie gras, monkfish and lamb. What's most surprising is the beyond reasonable price. With a picturesque location overlooking the port of Ibiza, it is also a feast for the eyes. Check it out for New Year's Eve, too, but make sure to reserve your table.
Re.Art
Ibiza Town
For something a bit more casual but absolutely scrumptious, head on over to urban gastro bar RE.ART. You will get some of the most mouth-watering and creative tapas out there by Michelin-recognised head chef David Reartes. For New Year's Eve, the gourmet menu includes foie-gras, truffles, crayfish, goat and prawn combinations you will not believe.
With all these choices available, you could get away with not cooking at all this holiday season.
