Have the surf and turf if you don't want to be disappointed. Great cut of meat and cooked to…read moreperfection. Seen the goats cheese salad from a distance and looked amazing. Not cheap but you 100% get what you pay for. Proper good quality and views of the ocean.

I can't believe that after all these years of coming here I never wrote a review! Insane. Well…read morelucky for you, I was just here last night, having a drink at sunset and thought, hey have I written a review for one of my favorite places on the island? First of all, this place IS indeed difficult to get into. By the end of June it is reservations only for basically the entire day so call in advance so you can definitely get a seat. The place is a "chiringuito" but it's German style seating (the owner is German so that makes sense) so if you have a small group you may have to share a large table with another group. No problem. The entire point of the German style seating is you can talk to everyone! The food is great and it's really only a lunch place. People generally don't show up here to eat after like 6PM, but it stays packed until it closes after sundown. And what a sundown you get too! There are few places on earth where you can catch a sunset nicer than El Tiburon. As someone else mentioned, it's not a cheap place: it's located in the most popular part of Formentera (Ses Illetes) and regularly attracts celebrity clientele (Ruud Gullit was also there yesterday having lunch) which is why a reservations is quite necessary. If you don't have one, you can still order a drink at the walk up bar and then just sit on the beach and enjoy it. That's very much allowed too. DJ Lorenzo Al Dino is there spinning all the deep house and dance music you need on Wed and Saturdays and at sunset the place turns into a party on most evenings! It's a great vibe and a great time and one of the true Formentera staples. Get involved!

Nice spot we were recommended to try by our hostel receptionist. The wine is cheap and super good…read more I really enjoyed the pasta and the potato balls we ate (I don't remember what they were called). They had a large variety of tapas as well. The waiters/waitresses were very friendly. Service was very good.

Best meal, service and ambiance I've experienced in a very long time!!! I wish this place was near…read moreme so I could go all the time! My husband and I were trying to find some good places to dine while we were in Ibiza, but we were there from Sat-Mon. And I don't know if you're familiar with Spain yet, but they pretty much shut everything down on Sundays & Mondays. Monday afternoon, we had just finished climbing the castle and looking out at the views. We walked into town and I remembered seeing the reviews for this gem of a restaurant. We walked in around 3:45pm on a Monday. I was sure they'd either be closed or closing, but to our surprise, they were open and very welcoming! We were the only people in there besides one person in the front on their computer. We sat in the back, outdoor space. It was lovely and peaceful, and we were so tired. The food came out immediately after we ordered and it had a stunning presentation, but the taste was even more stunning! I'm from NYC, we eat out a lot and we know good food. We're picky, new restaurants open and close every day in NYC. Mar a Vila should be in NYC!! Or at least they should open a location there or in Brooklyn. They definitely need to open more locations somewhere. This food is too good to be kept on such a tiny island, away from so many people! Well, at the end of our meal, Patricia, cleared our plates and then just let us sit. She never made us feel like we needed to leave. It was very nice and a great way to revive after a long, adventurous day. Patricia & Pablo, you have an amazing restaurant! I hope I can come back to Ibiza and experience it more.

What a place!!! Stunning views , awesome "Beso-style" music, top-notch service and positive vibes…read moreonly ;-) The food is simple incredible. Fish, fish and fish. Their steak is great, paella is proper but that local fish Is just to die for . Have it with Rose and their home-style potatoes to reach an foodie orgasm This is a must-try place for lunch in Ibiza!

We came from the U.S., and it seems like all the videos and photos online are from before --…read morecurrently, there's no music or DJ due to new island-wide rules that prohibit music. We had booked a table, and getting to this place wasn't easy. Maybe our expectations were high coming from the States, but with the prices here, you'd expect something more exciting. On the positive side, the sand floor gives a nice beach vibe, and the food quality was actually very good -- can't lie about that.

I loved this place so much I came twice during my stay here in Ibiza! Their food is amazing,…read moreespecially their spanish tortillas. They had a lot of options ranging from lasagna, tapas, even Asian wok noodles. All of it is amazing and the service was fast and friendly. The prices are reasonable. We also enjoyed the sangria, which was 11€ for q pitcher. I definitely recommend this place if you're looking to try some amazing food!

This place is a must if you're in Playa d'en Bossa, Figueretes, or anywhere else! The food is…read moreamazing (we recommend the meatballs, pepper dish, chorizo in cider & patatas bravas), lots of beverages to choose from and excellent music.

I loved the ambient inside,nice place, so particular compare to most of the restaurant near.. I eat…read morethe praws and they were very good! Next time I have to check the mussel.. Ciao Pamela

A great experience all around. The service was unparalleled. The food was amazing. This is a family…read morerestaurant in a house the Manager's great great grandfather built. Two of us shared a fish literally off the boat that day that they don't have on the menu, and they only have two of a day. We finished this meal with traditional desserts and two house made aperitifs they gave us gratis. It's moderately priced all well worth the experience.

The seafood paella was amazing and had to be one of the best things I have eaten in Spain! Service…read morewas great and the staff was incredibly friendly!

This place isn't right along the water but it's close enough. Service was good. Everyone knew good…read moreEnglish and the menus had English translations. The outdoor seating was covered. I wanted a glass of sangria but they said it only comes in a jug. The sangria was good and wasn't too watered down. We also got 4 tapas to share: garlic chicken, Spanish omelette, octopus salad, and ham croquettes (they were out of the spinach ones). Everything was slightly too salty but overall good. The octopus salad should have been called ceviche given that it came with mussels and shrimp but I really liked how fresh it was.

Although this s a quaint little place, the food wasn't all too memorable…read more The service was good and so was the sangria but that's about all that was good. All the food was pretty bland and not very appealing. I think the only thing that wasn't was the bread pudding, which I really enjoyed. Also, the prices were on the steeper end, especially since I came In For lunch. I think in this general area there are better choices with better prices. Skip this spot.

One of the few places that is not a tourist trap restaurant where you can get legit Spanish tapas…read more Although the service is not very tentative and you have to constantly wave down a server if you want something, that seems to be how it is done in Europe as everything is a lot more lax. We got a variety of items including the fried baby squid, lamb kebab, Iberian ham, and some sort of potato dish I can't remember. Sangrias were also not bad as well. Overall a very nice place and would recommend over the restaurants you see with guys trying to lure you in to eat at their place.

Loved this place! Tucked away from the drunk British teenagers. The food was perfect. We ordered…read morealmost everything on the tapas menu to share between 5 people and a bottle of Rioja. Everything came out great! The atmosphere was great as well. We got a table outside in a little alley. Highly recommend

We came here with a group of 9 in early August and I highly recommend booking reservations in…read moreadvance--it gets busy for good reason. We arrived by catamaran from Ibiza, and as we walked up to the restaurant the water was unbelievably clear and blue. Just that view alone is worth the trip. The restaurant itself is a total vibe--right on the beach with lively music, chic and friendly people, and an atmosphere that felt very St. Tropez. The service was impeccable; at least three servers were always checking in on us, making us feel welcomed and taken care of. Food-wise, everything was outstanding. We ordered a spread too big to list, but highlights for me were: * Paella: hands down one of the best I've ever had. So rich, flavorful, and bursting with taste in every bite. * Carpaccio: so fresh we had to order another round. * Salted fish: perfectly prepared and incredibly satisfying. And of course, the cocktails were flowing--everyone in our group had 2-3 drinks and they were excellent. When the bill came, it split to about $157 per person, which, considering the quality, location, service, and vibe, felt well worth it. I'm honestly surprised this place isn't rated higher because for me it's a solid 5/5. Yes, the prices are steep, but you're paying for a seasonal spot in one of the most beautiful locations imaginable. Between the beachside views, the chic vibe, the attentive service, and the incredible food, it's absolutely worth it. I can't wait to come back here again--this will definitely be a repeat stop every time I'm in Ibiza/Formentera.

I had a wonderful experience here. The staff was very welcoming, the food was delicious, and the…read moreprivate parking was a plus. Not sure why so many negative reviews

We ended up at Can Costa almost by chance. We were heading to another place, but it was closed. We…read morefound Can Costa on Google Maps and decided to give it a try. Glad we did. The restaurant is located in downtown Ibiza, wih no parking around, so be prepared to walk. The place feels very local and authentic. Simple interior, nothing fancy. It looks like it's run by two owners, a man and a woman, which adds to the family feel. The food is simple and honest. Grilled fish, grilled octopus, good portions, well cooked. The alioli is very traditional, strong, and full of garlic. Served with bread and olives, and it was excellent. One thing to note about seating. We were given our own table, but we noticed the solo customers seated together at one table with strangers. That may not suit everyone, but it feels very typical of local places. Overall, a solid choice if you want real Ibizan food, not a polished tourist restaurant. Would come back if I'm in the area again.

To begin with, the staff here is sincerely warm, honest and transparent. The hardworking mom and…read morepop shop treats everyone with respect and dignity, regardless of their country of origin, Spanish language competence or accent. They embody class and human values in a nation that is becoming xenophobic while they relish taking one's money via deceitful webs proliferated by double standards. This is definitely not the type of establishment that gives you bread and then sneakily charges 3.5 euros for the gesture. Here, you can get a homemade paella for one as an appetizer that is phenomenal. This statement comes from an individual who makes his own seafood plates with real saffron and the freshest seafood available. The grilled cod was not drenched in oil, and you are able to have salads with oil and vinegar on the side. Gastronomic traditions that may not be in line with individual diets are not imposed. Desserts like lemon mousse are also homemade and the perfect antidote for any heatwave. In sum, Ibiza has been known fairly or unfairly as a millionaire's backyard, but the real wealth lies in the stories of salt of the earth individuals such as the dear ones that run this fascinating restaurant. Meeting them and being served here has been the highlight of my trip to Spain that has come with a variety of experiences.