While the spirit of Lumbre is felt in the restaurant’s aesthetic and ambience, its true soul can be found in its elemental cooking. Gutiérrez and his team embrace seasonal, local produce from the earth, the land and the sea, and take inspiration from traditional recipes and techniques passed down through generations and reimagining them with a light, contemporary touch. Gutiérrez, who has lived on the island for over 20 years, oversees the entire gastronomic offering at BLESS Hotel Ibiza (including the pool club, LLUM, and the rooftop eatery, EPIC), and the creation of Lumbre in 2025 is his latest career highlight after leading the team, alongside Berasategui, to winning a coveted Michelin Star in 2023.

Celebrated among his peers for his collaborative spirit, Gutiérrez’s commitment to elevating Mediterranean cuisine through meticulous sourcing and skilful technique is obvious through his work. When it comes to fire-cooking, that skill is all about control, precision, experience and just a touch of that inherent chef’s intuition that ensures the purity of the produce shines through the smoke. Constantly inspired by the island he now calls home, Lumbre at BLESS Hotel Ibiza is the continuation of an impressive gastronomic journey that remains well and truly on the rise.

In keeping with its Spanish roots, the lunch menu at Lumbre begins with a series of starters, designed to share, dubbed De La Isla (from the island). Snack on crostes tradicionales – an Ibizan salad of ripe tomatoes, onions, green peppers and rustic bread – or opt for the Josper‑grilled raíces, a deeply nourishing plate of beetroot, crispy kale, creamy avocado, tangy feta and toasted pine nuts. Be sure to try the chef’s signature gildas, individual skewers made with red tuna, pickled guindillapeppers, anchovy and a plump, juicy gordal olive, alongside a plate of delicate Ibiza croquetas with locally made sobrasada and molten cheese.
 
Of course, there’s the classics: acorn-fed jamón Ibérico; a twist on everyone’s favourite bravas; crispy fried calamari (caught fresh off the island’s shores), Russian salad (ask for it topped with local lobster) and huevos rotos – scrambled eggs with fried potato and ham. It could be enough for a light lunch, or simply something to stimulate your appetite before the culinary creations that are yet to come. The main menu is divided between Arroces con Alma (rice with soul) or De La Lumbre (from the fire), and whether you’ve got a craving for seafood, fish, meat or veggies, Gutiérrez has created something to suit all palates at Lumbre.

Devoted carnivores will find it hard to choose between the Wagyu picanha or the Black Angus skirt steak, while vegetarians won’t be able to resist the chargrilled lettuce hearts that radiate a smoky, aromatic essence. Gutiérrez celebrates fire, land and sea through all of his menus at Lumbre, however he also pays tribute to Ibiza’s sweet traditions. A dessert of greixonera al estilo Lumbre reimagines the island’s beloved bread pudding with ensaimadas, vanilla and cinnamon, while tiramisú de Café Caleta folds rum, brandy and spiced Ibizan coffee into a scrumptious indulgence. Algarroba y chocolate is a deep, dark and bittersweet homage to the island’s native caro; and the bright lima, limón y almendra is unveiled as a light, fragrant almond sponge cake kissed with citrus zest – a perfect final note to end the evening.

The combination of Gutiérrez’s thoughtful cooking and exceptional menus, plus a laid-back yet stylish ambience, and warm and unhurried service makes dining at Lumbre at BLESS Hotel Ibiza a truly memorable Ibiza experience. Drop in for a leisurely lunch after a morning on the beach or dress up for an indulgent dinner beneath the stars. It’s all about sharing good food and good company in a place where fire, light and the island converge – a perfect reflection of quintessential Mediterranean life.