Es Ventall

Es Ventall is a true gem in San Antonio. We were blown away by the beautiful garden setting — it’s peaceful, elegant, and the perfect spot for a relaxed dinner. You can really feel the care they put into the atmosphere. The food was outstanding — so fresh, full of flavor, and beautifully presented. You can tell they use high-quality local ingredients, and everything we tried was thoughtfully prepared. We didn’t get to try the tasting menu this time, which we were a little sad to miss — but it just gives us the perfect excuse to come back. We’re already looking forward to our next visit!

Amazing food and service. Arrived at a later hour, but they were still able to accommodate us and do the tasting menu which normally takes more time. It was very appreciated for them to go the extra mile.

Amazing!!! We liked all! Fresh, delicious, nice! They served warm bread with aioli, it was nice touch. Staff is very friendly and the open-kitchen style looks chic.

The most amazing meal in Ibiza! We had the tasting menu & each dish was exceptional, the staff were all lovely & we had great service, 10/10 would highly recommend!

Es Ventall is a charming restaurant. In fact, it’s the only Michelin Guide listed place in Sant Antoni. Although it hasn’t earned a star, its inclusion svows that Michelin considers it a good dining choice, even if it may not yet reach the level of culinary mastery, creativity, and consistency associated with starred venues. The steak was exceptionally flavorful, with nearly every slice having a juicy, satisfying portion of fat. The accompanying vegetable arrived generously coated in a delicious, aromatic nut sauce that perfectly complemented the dish. On the downside, the desserts felt overly sweet and slightly dry, not delivering a nice indulgence. The romantic garden terrace, shaded by the vast canopy of an ancient fig tree, provides an intimate setting for a meal. However, access is reserved for guests with advance reservations. Overall, Es Ventall delivers a memorable dining experience, well worth a visit for its honest cuisine and warm atmosphere.

Paella was really good, atmosphere was nice in the garden. Quite pricey, and service was not up to it as they appeared lackluster.

Highly recommend! Great good! We had salmon to start, followed by vegetable paella, along with the Cabernet Sauvignon. 5 stars all around ⭐️

A Taste of Authentic Ibiza Heaven From the moment we stepped into Es Ventall, we were transported into a realm of culinary excellence that perfectly captured the essence of Ibiza. Tucked away from the bustling tourist spots, this restaurant offers an authentic dining experience that showcases the very best of local Ibizan cuisine. The food was nothing short of extraordinary. Every dish featured incredibly fresh, locally-sourced ingredients that truly celebrated the island's rich culinary heritage. The seafood, caught that very morning, was prepared with such skill and respect for tradition that each bite revealed new depths of flavor. Their signature paella was a masterpiece of perfectly cooked rice infused with saffron and adorned with the most succulent seafood. The staff's knowledge and passion for their menu was evident in their thoughtful recommendations and the care they took in explaining the origin of each dish. The warm, attentive service complemented the relaxed yet refined atmosphere. But the true revelation came with dessert. The dessert selection at Es Ventall is simply exquisite - works of art that taste even better than they look. Their traditional Flaó (Ibizan cheesecake with mint) was a delicate balance of sweetness and herb notes that lingered pleasantly, while their chocolate creation with local almonds was pure indulgence. Es Ventall is more than just a restaurant; it's a celebration of Ibiza's rich gastronomic culture. In a magical setting on this equally magical island, this restaurant offers a dining experience that engages all the senses and creates memories that last far longer than the meal itself. Whether you're a culinary adventurer or simply in search of an authentic Ibizan experience, Es Ventall deserves a prominent place on your must-visit list. This hidden gem is the perfect reminder of why Ibiza is special beyond its famous nightlife - it's an island with heart, soul, and incredible food.

For diners who aren't familiar with Ibizan cuisine, Es Ventall's menu is descriptive listing out the individual ingredients and eliciting a sense of excitement to see how things tie together. The Ibizan tomatoes salad (19€) starts with a bed of ripe chopped tomatoes and tops it with a full burrata, which when broken creates a creaminess to the dish. Strawberries and basil add an interesting refreshing element, but I would have skipped the crunchy pistachios that detract from the silkiness of the salad. I can't turn down trying a roasted aubergine (17€), which when done well takes the spongy eggplant and turns it into a creamy concoction. Es Ventall whole roasts the vegetable until it's soft but still holds its shape and smears a sugary praline and fruit mixture on top. The dish is too dessert-like for me, I wish the praline spread was replaced with something savoury that would go better with the basil cream. Our waiter describes the tomato and grilled prawn salad (26€) as being smaller, which is an understatement as the dish is truly skimpy. To call the crustaceans on the plate as grilled "prawns" is misleading, the thumb sized items are spot prawn sized, which are generally served by the half cup than individually. These Ibiza prawns are equally sweet, but given their petite size, the chef really needs to give more of these on the plate or at least leave them in the shell. At the very least, serve the "prawns" with more than a scant quartered tomato, crème fraiche, and an oil sorbet that while adds a lovely richness, melts into nothingness. For the price, this dish needs more tomatoes, other vegetables, and a helping of grilled crostini to swipe up the sauces. We didn't order the cuttlefish and Ibiza prawns' paella with aioli (24€ per serving; a three serving portion pictured below), but the kitchen mistakenly mixed up our order with another table, so we ended up having it as our main. While the dish had a lovely aroma, the rice was awfully salty reminding me of the soy sauce tasting concoction I had in Barcelona a decade earlier. Perhaps this is the traditional way of preparing paella, but the saltiness is so pungent that it detracts from the seafood and the rice becomes saturated in sauce that there's no crispy bottom. This paella was a bust.

Family run with a wide selection of great food for Menu del dia Monday - Friday from 1pm