The breakfast menu, curated by much-feted local chef Pau Barba, is a medley of fresh local produce, lovingly prepared and served by the El Náutico Ibiza dedicated team. If you’re on a health tip, try the Greek yoghurt with granola and fruit salad, or the winter-warming porridge with cinnamon and fruit. Those on the crusade to find the island’s best tostada will love the restaurant’s take on tradition, using typical Ibicencan flatbread. Sliced in two, toasted and topped with everything from jamón serrano, tuna or melted Emmental to fresh avocado with scrambled eggs, there’s a reason these have been menu staples for decades.

Those with a heartier appetite will love the triple sandwiches, stacked in savoury Mallorca-style pairings like sobrasada (traditional cured sausage) with Manchego cheese, or a serving of tasty homemade tortilla, not to mention El Náutico Ibiza’s Spanish-style warm bocadillos – crunchy-on-the-outside, fluffy-on-the-inside fresh baguettes stuffed with savoury local classics. Choose from chicken, roast beef, sausages with onions, jamón ibérico de bellota or a very satisfying French omelette. Then, there’s the pastry selection: flaky buttery dulce croissants, favourite combos like jamón and cheese or the brunch-inspired salmon, rocket and cream cheese version that’s as pretty as it is satisfying – all perfect to accompany your coffee as you sit and watch the harbour slowly come to life. 

For Formentera-bound folk, the stylish restaurant is perfectly placed, just a few steps from the ferry terminal, so arrive a little early and top up your tank – your sea legs will thank you later. It’s not just holidaymakers who like to indulge in El Náutico Ibiza’s morning glory; it’s also a favourite spot for locals to gather for casual meetings, post-school run catch-ups and working breakfasts. Whether you’re hosting clients, planning your week, or just need a quiet spot to gather your thoughts before the daily grind kicks in, the restaurant’s laid-back ambience is ideal for conversation or me-time alike.

Reminiscent of the Ibiza days of old, where hearty, simple Spanish food is quaffed with gusto in a setting that’s dusted with just a little bit of magic, El Náutico Ibiza is a restaurant you’ll return to time after time. It’s a dreamy morning pit-stop made for both a quick coffee and croissant, and a lazy linger with the newspaper (or a scroll on social media) and a homemade, warm meal. Come for the breakfast, stay for the vistas and return for the easygoing atmosphere, friendly faces and fabulous food. As the winter sunshine rises high in the sky right before your eyes, there’s no better time to claim your seat on the terrace, feel the sun on your skin and toast to the start of another beautiful day in paradise.