Traditional Ibizan Dishes to Try
Ibiza has its own island cooking beyond the international menus. These are the traditional dishes to seek out, from a two part fish stew to a minty cheesecake.
Bullit de peix
The island's signature dish is bullit de peix, a fisherman's stew served in two acts. First comes the poached fish with potatoes and a garlicky allioli, then the rich fish stock is used to cook a soupy rice that arrives as a second course. It is best at a harbour or beachside restaurant where the catch is local.
Sofrit pages
Sofrit pages is the hearty country dish of the interior, a slow cooked mix of chicken, lamb, sausage and potatoes seasoned with island herbs and saffron. Traditionally a celebration meal, it is the dish to order when you want something far from the beach club menus.
Fresh fish and seafood
Simply grilled fish, prawns and squid are everywhere along the coast, and they are often the safest great value choice. Look for the day's catch on the board, ask what is local, and pair it with a crisp white and a sea view.
Flao and greixonera
For dessert, flao is the island's famous cheesecake, flavoured with fresh mint and aniseed, while greixonera is a comforting baked custard pudding. Both turn up on traditional menus and make a fitting end to an island meal.
Where to find the real thing
The most authentic versions live away from the busiest tourist strips, in village restaurants and old harbour spots. Santa Gertrudis in the interior and the small ports are good hunting grounds, as are family run places that locals quietly fill at lunchtime.
Frequently asked questions
What is the most famous Ibizan dish?
Bullit de peix, a two part fish stew served with rice cooked in the broth, is the island's signature dish and a must try at a coastal restaurant.
Is Ibizan food expensive?
Beach clubs and tourist hotspots can be pricey, but village restaurants and simple grilled fish offer great value. Eating where locals eat keeps costs down.
What sweet should I try in Ibiza?
Flao, a mint and aniseed cheesecake, is the classic island dessert. Greixonera, a baked custard pudding, is another traditional treat worth trying.