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8 Best Restaurants in Formentera

Written on : 26 April 2021
By : Laura Wendy Harders López
8 Best Restaurants in Formentera

For the food lovers who enjoy trying the local cuisine in a charming atmosphereFormentera boasts a vibrant restaurant scene that has consolidated its popularity in recent years amongst locals and tourists alike. Their menus highlight dishes often with an Italian flavour and exquisite seafood. Whether you're looking for a beachfront lunch or an intimate lounge terrace for a romantic dinner, discover this summary of the best restaurants in Formentera

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Can Carlos

Can Carlos is one of Formentera's favourite restaurants and located in an idyllic setting. Boasting a beautiful garden terrace with sparkling lights and bordering the sea, one can relish delicious food and unparalleled views reminiscent of a romantic movie scene. With an Italian cuisine influence and seafood specialities on their menu, some of their customers' favourite dishes are their local squid and tuna carpaccio. They also feature a beautiful chill-out area for drinking after dinner. Can Carlos only opens for dinners and is advised to schedule a table in advance, given the restaurant's strong popularity.

Address: Sant Francesc Xavier, Balearic Islands, 7860, Spain
Telephone: +34971322874

Es Caló

Overlooking the turquoise sea and boasting excellent views of a lovely cove, Es Caló is a Michelin-star restaurant famous for its excellent Spanish cuisine, specialising in delicious seafood and rice dishes. It's located on a wooden structure on a beach. Their most popular dishes are spiny lobster casserole (which needs ordering in advance), paella, tuna tartar, octopus, salads, and dried salty fish. If you're looking for a beachfront restaurant in a tranquil and paradise setting, Es Caló is the place for you.

Address: 14 Carrer del Vicari Joan Marí, Es Caló, 7872, Spain
Telephone: +34971327311

Es Moli de Sal

Es Moli de Sal

A favourite among the King of Spain and many celebrities, Es Moli de Sal boasts a privileged location with breathtaking views worthy of a postcard. Their menu highlights excellent seafood dishes such as fideguá, paellas, caviar, oysters, lobster tartar, carpaccio, and clams with white wine. For the meat and pasta lovers, they haven't forgotten about you. Customers have highly raved over the ice cream and desserts here as well. Undoubtedly, if you fancy a sophisticated soirée and admire the best views and sunsets in Formentera whilst enjoying a delicious meal, Es Moli de Sal is a must-visit.

Address: s/n Calle Afores, Formentera, Illes Balears, 7871, Spain
Telephone: +34971187491

La Mariterranea

Run by Pilar, a Valencian woman who specialises in delicious rice dishes (the quintessential Spanish "paella" originates from Valencia), La Mariterranea is Formentera's Mecca for rice lovers. You can expect a wide range of exquisite paellas, as well as seafood and meat dishes. Their interior design is reminiscent of the sea with its white, pastel and soft light blue colours giving a touch of nature and freshness. Eating on their wooden terrace facing the sea is a real treat.

Address: Carrer Major 42 Calle Major 42, 07860, Formentera
Telephone: +34 674274298

Casadela

If you fancy some Italian food with a touch of Spanish cuisine and seafood, Casadela is the place to come. Although with distinctively Italian flavours, their dishes stand out for their unique character. Located in Sant Francesc centre, this lovely restaurant exudes warmth and cosiness. Recommendations among customers include the baby squid, pasta with sea bass, carpaccio, and the prawns with pumpkin purée and ginger. They have also raved about their excellent wine list. 

Address: Carrer de Ramon Llull 10, 07860 Sant Francesc de Formentera 
Telephone: +34 622495125

Caterina Formentera

Want to spend a romantic evening with your loved one in a cosy but elegant restaurant with breathtaking views? Caterina Formentera is the one for you. They specialise in a variety of Italian, Mediterranean and seafood dishes. Vegetarian and vegan options are also available. The service and atmosphere are impeccable, and the pasta dishes are the most highly-acclaimed in the restaurant.

Address: EsCalo' Km 12.3, Formentera
Telephone: +34 971327472

Bocasalina

Bocasalina

Another romantic-atmosphere restaurant on this list, Bocasalina boasts soothing decoration to accentuate an intimate candle-lit dinner with your loved one. Their dishes strongly emphasise Italian, Mediterranean and seafood dishes, with an exclusive terrace to take in the magnificent sea views. Their concept fuses traditional with avant-garde touches yet maintaining the dish's essence. 

Address: Calle Des Fonoll Mari 2 Es Pujols, 07871, Formentera
Telephone: +34 971329113

Cana Joana

Boasting sublime dishes such as the slow-cooked lamb among other delicious meals on their menu, Cana Joana is famous not only for its excellent Mediterranean cuisine but its dreamy location. The restaurant is housed in a renovated 17th-century house with a charming garden courtyard and is located in Sant Francesc centre. The service is exceptional and friendly, and the dishes are beautifully prepared and displayed, offering a parade of harmonious and mouth-watering flavours and aromas. 

Address: Carrer Berenguer Renart, 2, 07860 Sant Francesc de Formentera 
Telephone: +34 971323160



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